COLOR SCANNER
®
EPSON
PERFECTION® 4870 PHOTO/PRO
V alue, versatility,
quality beyond compare.
With superior 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution, DIGITAL
™
Technology, and premium software titles, the
ICE
high-value Epson Perfection 4870 Photo and Epson
Perfection 4870 Pro enables brilliant restorations
of photos, transparencies, and more. Each
accommodates film as large as 4" x 5" or up to twenty-
four 35mm negative images simultaneously using a
built-in 6" x 9" transparency unit. With sharpness and
resolution comparable to that of more expensive
dedicated film scanners, these groundbreaking products
provide the flexibility to automatically scan and restore
film or faded and damaged photos.
Each of these performers offers a revolutionary digital
scanning solution, complete with leading-edge technology
and high-speed connectivity options. Their astounding
performance, paired with their extraordinary price points,
makes each a valuable partner for creating professional
quality scans from virtually any original.
Epson Perfection 4870 Photo
Epson Perfection 4870 Pro
Minimum System Requirements
®
Windows
and Macintosh® Requirements
- 300MB of available hard disk space
(800MB recommended)
- CD-ROM drive (4x or faster)
- Available USB 2.0 or IEEE 1394 connection
port and device drivers
- USB 1.1/2.0 compatible operating system
and applications (USB 2.0 recommended
for optimum performance)
- 128MB RAM (256MB recommended)
Additional Windows Requirements
- PC with Pentium® equivalent or higher
processor
- USB: Windows 98 Second Edition (factory
installed), Windows 2000 Professional
(factory installed or upgraded from
Windows 98 factory installed), Windows Me
(factory installed) or Windows XP Home Edition/
XP Professional (factory installed or upgraded
from factory installed Windows 98/2000/Me)
- IEEE 1394 (FireWire): Windows 2000
Professional (factory installed), Windows Me
(factory installed) or Windows XP Home Edition/
XP Professional (factory installed or upgraded
from factory installed Windows 98/2000/Me)
Additional Macintosh Requirements
- iMac,™ or any G3, G4 or G5 with built-in USB
- USB: Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, OS X 10.2.x or later
- IEEE 1394 (FireWire): Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x
(FireWire updater 2.1 or later required),
OS X 10.2.x or later
Scanner
Technology
Key Features
Superior 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution
- Delivers extraordinary image quality and detail
48-bit color depth and exceptional dynamic range
(up to 3.8 Dmax)
- Produces smooth gradations and intricate
shadow detail from negatives and
transparencies
State-of-the-art DIGITAL ICE Technology
- Automatically corrects tears, scratches, folds,
and creases on both film and photos
Versatile, built-in transparency unit (6" x 9") with
moving light source
- Scans up to twenty-four 35mm negatives
images simultaneously
- Offers faster scans and better image quality
Innovative Epson Easy Photo Fix
- Offers automatic color restoration and dust
removal features
- Includes three convenient scanning modes
for maximum control and flexibility
Hi-Speed USB 2.0* and FireWire
connectivity
* Compatible with Windows® only
™
technology
®
(IEEE 1394)
DIGITAL ICE Technology
State-of-the-art DIGITAL
ICE Technology facilitates
brilliant restorations of
scratched or torn originals.
Before
After
+=
Before After
One-touch Color Restoration
Epson Easy Photo Fix
technology makes color
restoration easier than ever.
With one quick touch, it
automatically scans and
restores faded photos
and transparencies.
The Pro
Advantage
With a host of professional software titles,
the Epson Perfection 4870 Pro offers expansive
color management features. Its advanced controls
ensure easy image corrections for perfect results
every time.
LaserSoft
®
SilverFast® Ai 6
This powerful graphics program gives you control
over highlights, shadows, sharpness and
gradations, as well as selective or global color
settings.
MonacoEZcolor
™
This color management software makes it easy
to build ICC profiles for your scanner and printer,
ensuring accurate, consistent color between
images. It includes IT8 targets for both film
and photos.
ArcSoft
®
PhotoBase
™
The perfect solution to manage and organize
your digital photos
ArcSoft PhotoStudio
®
Full 48-bit photo editing/retouching software with
image enhancement tools, a user-friendly interface,
and convenient customizable features
ArcSoft PanoramaMaker
™
A fun, easy way to combine images and create
brilliant panoramic photos
COLOR SCANNER
®
EPSON
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PERFECTION® 4870 PHOTO/PRO
SPECIFICATIONS
Scanner Type
Flatbed color image scanner
Photoelectric Device
Epson MatrixCCD™ line scanner
Maximum Scan Area
8.5" x 11.7" (216mm x 297mm)
Optical Resolution
4800 dpi
Hardware Resolution
4800 x 9600 dpi maximum with Micro Step Drive™ technology
Maximum Resolution
12,800 x 12,800 dpi with software interpolation
Effective Pixels
40,800 x 56,160 pixels (4800 dpi)
Color Depth
48-bit internal/48-bit external
Grayscale Depth
16-bit internal/16-bit external
Optical Density
3.8 Dmax
Scaling (zoom)
50% to 200% (1% step)
Interface
USB 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Light Source
White cold cathode fluorescent lamp
Scanning Speed (4800 dpi, draft mode)
Monochrome 27 msec/line (approx.)
Full color 27 msec/line (approx.)
Included Software
Epson Perfection 4870 Photo
- Epson Scan
®
Photoshop® Elements 2.0
- Adobe
®
- ABBYY
FineReader® Sprint OCR
- LaserSoft SilverFast SE 6
Epson Perfection 4870 Pro
- Epson Scan
- Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0
- ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR
- LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast Ai 6
- MonacoEZcolor 2.5
- ArcSoft PhotoBase
- ArcSoft PhotoStudio
- ArcSoft PanoramaMaker
Warranty
One-year limited warranty in U.S. and Canada
1 External bit depth is selectable depending on the image editing software
2 LaserSoft SilverFast requires Mac OS 9.1 to 9.2.x, OS X 10.2.3 or later
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Epson America, Inc.
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806
Epson Canada, Ltd.
3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Epson is a registered trademark and MatrixCCD is a trademark
of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Perfection is a registered trademark and Micro Step Drive is a trademark of Epson America,
Inc. DIGITAL ICE is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. © Copyright 2003 Epson America,
Inc. CPD-16882 12/03 50K WP
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