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Scanner Parts Scanner Specifications
Reflective document mat
Carriage and lamp
(in the home position)
Document
table
Scan and
save
button
Built-in transparency
unit (TPU) under lid
Scan to
e-mail
button
Copy
button
Transportation lock
(in unlocked position)
Power button
Start
button
Basic Specifications
Scanner type Flatbed, color
TM
Photoelectric Color Epson Matrix CCD
device
Effective pixels 40,800 × 56,160 pixels (4800 dpi)
100% scaling
Maximum US letter or A4 size
document size (8.5 × 11.7 inches [216 × 297 mm])
Optical resolution 4800 dpi
Maximum 4800 dpi (main scan) × 9600 dpi hardware
resolution* (sub scan)
* The maximum hardware resolution of 4800 × 9600 dpi is achieved
using Epson’s Micro Step Drive
™
technology.
Maximum 12,800 dpi
interpolated
resolution
Speed (color) 16.9 msec/line at 4800 dpi
4.1 msec/line at 600 dpi (draft mode)
Pixel depth 16 bits per pixel (input/output)
Line art settings Fixed threshold
line sensor
Power
connector
Transparency unit
(TPU) connector
Note: 3 film holders are included (not shown)
Automatic Document Feeder
(ADF) (optional)
USB port
Gamma correction 1 type for user-defined
Interface
USB 2.0 (Type B receptacle connector)
Light source White cold cathode fluorescent lamp
Dimensions Width: 10.9 inches (276 mm)
Depth: 18.0 inches (458 mm)
Height: 4.6 inches (117 mm)
Weight Approx. 8.5 lb (3.9 kg)
Electrical
Input voltage range 100-120 VAC
Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Rated current 1.4 A
Power Approx. 25 W operating
consumption approx. 19.5 W in stand-by mode
approx. 4.5 W in power saving mode
Note: Scanners sold outside the US market may operate at a different
voltage. Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage
information.
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Environmental
Temperature Operation: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)
Storage: –13 to 140 °F (–25 to 60 °C)
Humidity Operation: 10% to 80%
(without Storage: 10% to 85%
condensation)
Operating Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid
conditions extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong
light sources.
Safety Approvals
Safety UL 60950
CSA C22.2 No. 60950
EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 class B
USB Interface
Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification
Revision 2.0
Connector type One receptacle (Type B)
Electrical Full Speed mode (12 Mbps) and High
standard Speed mode (480 Mbps), Universal
Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0
Connector pin arrangement
Pin number Signal Connector
1VCC
2 –DATA
3+DATA
4 GND
Optional Automatic Document Feeder (B12B813341) Specifications
Basic Specifications
Paper supply Face up load
Paper out Face down eject
Paper setting
quantity 30 sheets (55 g/m2 paper, maximum total
thickness under 6 mm)
Reliability load/eject:
(mean cycles plain paper sheets - 20,000
between failure) transparency film - 10,000
hinge: 12,000 cycles
Electrical
Input voltage 24 VDC ± 10%
5 VDC ± 15%
Input current 24 V: 0.8 A
5 V: 0.2 A
Note: Optional ADFs sold outside the US market may operate at a
different voltage. Check the label on the back of the scanner for
voltage information.
Environmental
Temperature Operat ion: 50 to 90 °F (10 to 32 °C)
Storage: -4 to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C)
Humidity Operation: 20 to 80%
(without Storage:10% to 85%
condensation)
AC Adapter
Input 100-120 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Output 24.0-26.4 VDC, 1.4 A
Transparency Unit
The transparency unit (film adapter) is built into the scanner
lid.
Electrical Supply voltage: DC 24.0 to 26.4 V
Rated current: 0.5 A
Document Positive or negative film in these sizes:
specifications 35 mm strips
35 mm slides
120/220 (up to 6 × 12-cm) film
Readable area 2.6 × 9.1 inches (66 × 231 mm)
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How to Scan
The ] Start button on your scanner automatically opens the
EPSON Smart Panel, making it easy for you to scan your
images for many different uses. Here’s how you can use the
] Start button and Smart Panel to scan photos and save them
as files.
1. Raise the scanner cover and place your photo face down on
the glass. Make sure the top right corner of the photo is
aligned with the top right corner of the scanner.
2. Close the cover.
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3. Press the ] Start button on your scanner.
Note: In Windows XP, you will see a message the first time you press
the
] Start button. Select EPSON Smart Panel , click Always
use this program for this action, then click OK.
EPSON Smart Panel opens on your computer.
Starting a Scan
You can start a scan in several different ways:
❏ You can use the scanner buttons. Press the button for the
type of scan you want. Smart Panel automatically opens and
scans your documents. Then follow the easy on-screen
instructions to finish your task.
Note: If you are using Windows XP, you will have to select EPSON
Smart Panel and Always use this program for this action the
first time you press each of the buttons.
Scan and
Save
E-mail
❏ You can start Smart Panel by clicking the icon on your
desktop, and use it to perform various types of scans.
❏ You can start EPSON Scan from Adobe Photoshop
Elements or any other TWAIN-compliant program. You
can also start the EPSON Scan program directly from your
computer.
CopyScan to
Start
4. Click the
Scan and Save icon.
5. When you see the following screen, select a location and file
type for your scanned image, then click
Select a locationSelect a file type Click Scan and Save
Scan and Save.
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Selecting the Scanning Mode
EPSON Scan has four scanning modes:
Choose your
scanning
mode
❏ Full Auto Mode for automatic control of scan settings.
❏ Home Mode for scanning film and more control over scan
settings, including Color Restoration.
❏ Offi ce Mode for scanning text and multiple pages (available
only if the optional automatic document feeder
[B12B813341] is installed).
❏ Professional Mode for full control over all scan settings.
Restoring Color in Photos
If you have faded photos or negatives, you can use the Color
Restoration setting in your software to improve the color of
your scan. You can select this setting in Smart Panel or in
EPSON Scan.
Smart Panel
To select the Color Restoration setting, follow these steps:
1. Press the { Copy button on the scanner. The Copy Center
opens.
To change the scanning mode, choose the mode you want to
use from the list box at the top right of the window.
To change settings in Full Auto Mode, click the
then click
Options. If you’re using Home, Professional, or
Pause button,
Office Mode, the options window automatically appears. Then
select the settings you want to use for your scan.
Note: The selected mode and settings remain in effect until they are
changed.
2. Select your printer. Then select
Photo for the Source Type.
3. Select the Type and Size of paper loaded in your printer and
the Copy Size you want.
4. Select
Color Restoration, then click the Copy button on
the screen. Your photo is copied, restored, and printed. (If
you need more information, click
Help button.)
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EPSON Scan
Color Restoration is available in Home and Professional Modes.
1. To select Color Restoration, start EPSON Scan. You see a
screen similar to this (the example shows Home Mode).
Image
Adjustments
Preview
2. Click the
your image.
3. Click
4. When the Image Adjustments screen appears, select
Restoration. Then click Close.
Preview button at the bottom of the screen to see
Image Adjustments.
Color
Scanning Film and Transparencies
The scanner cover has a built-in transparency unit (film
adapter). To scan film or negative strips, slides, or
transparencies, you need to remove the document mat from the
scanner cover and insert the film in a holder.
The scanner comes with 3 different film holders: one for 35 mm
film or negative strips, one for 35 mm slides, and one for
medium-format (120/220) transparencies.
1. Make sure the film adapter cable is connected to
the scanner (see the Start Here sheet for instructions).
If you need to connect the cable, first turn the
scanner off. Then turn it back on again after
you connect the cable.
2. Lift the scanner cover all the way up and slide
the reflective document mat up and off of the
scanner cover.
3. Follow the instructions for the type of film you are
scanning:
If you are scanning 35 mm film or negative strips or
medium-format (120/220) transparencies, slide the film
into the corresponding holder, with the film’s shiny side
facing down.
35 mm film or negative strips
Color
Restoration
Close
5. Click the
Cover tab
Medium-format
transparencies: Slide the
film into the holder as
shown. Then lower the
cover and press the tab to
lock it in place.
Scan button on the screen to scan your image.
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Place the film holder on the scanner as shown. Make sure
the small circle on the holder tab fits into the hole on the
scanner.
Make sure this
calibration space
is uncovered
If you are scanning slides, place the holder on the scanner.
Then place the slides in the holder. (Place the slides so the
“this side to lamp” indication is facing down.)
Image
Adjustments
Preview
The Image Adjustments window opens.
Color
Restoration
Dust
Removal
Close
8. Make any of the following adjustments:
If your images are faded, click
Color Restoration.
If you see specks of dust on the preview, click
Removal.
Dust
4. Close the scanner cover.
5. Start EPSON Scan and make sure the correct Document
Type is selected: either
Negative Film
, or Positive Film (for slides and
Color Negative Film, B&W
transparencies).
6. Click the
7. Click
Preview button to see your images.
Image Adjustments.
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In Professional Mode, you can also select
9. Click
10. Click the
Close when you’re done.
Scan button on the screen to scan your images.
Grain Reduction.
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Indicator Light
The indicator light (on the ] Start button) indicates the status
of the scanner, as described below.
Light Color Status
On Green The scanner is ready to scan images.
Flashing Green The scanner is initializing (warming up) or is
busy scanning.
Flashing Red Check the following, then turn your
scanner off and back on to reset it :
❏ Make sure the transportation lock is in
the unlocked position, as shown on
page 1.
❏ Try restarting your computer and
turning the scanner off and then on
again.
If this does not clear the error, the
fluorescent lamp may need to be repl aced
or the scanner may have another problem.
Consult your dealer or Epson.
Off — The scanner is unplugged or turn ed off.
Related Documentation
CPD-18186 Epson Perfection 4180 Photo Start Here
poster
CPD-18187 Epson Perfection 4180 Scanner Software
CD-ROM, including online Reference
Guide
CPD-18188 Epson Perfection 4180 Notices booklet
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