Epson PERFECTION 3490, PERFECTION 3590 PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION

Epson

The quick and easy way to create a digital
photo album

The Epson Perfection 3490/3590 Photo is the
quick and easy way to turn your photo collection
into a digital album. Scan and restore faded
memories from 35mm film, slides and photos,
then print, enlarge or archive.

Scanning is made easy with the
Epson Perfection 3490/3590
Photo. Just four buttons control
the process: Start, Copy, Scan to
Email and Scan to PDF. Easy to
use, but without compromising
on quality, this scanner ensures
professional results thanks to
3200dpi optical resolution, 48 bit
colour, plus a built-in Transparency
Unit (TPU) for positive and
negative film scanning. You can
also automatically restore images
and remove dust with Epson
Color Restoration software.

The Epson Perfection 3590 Photo
has a built-in Auto Film Loader,
which saves you loading the film.
Simply place your film on the film
ramp, press the scan button and
preview your images. You can
then either batch scan the entire
film or select the images you
would like to scan.

Key features

• Built-in TPU for positive and
negative film scanning

• Fast, effortless 35mm film
scanning with Auto Film Loader*

• High-quality scanning at
3200dpi optical resolution
and 48 bit colour

• One touch scanning to Email
or pdf

• Restore precious memories
using Epson Color Restoration

• Includes film holders for 35mm
film and slides

• Automatically scan up to
24 photos with the optional
Multi Photo Feeder

* Auto Film Loader on Epson Perfection 3590 Photo only.

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Perfection 3490/3590 – 1GB – 06/05

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Scanner type
Optical resolution
Optical densit
Interface

Configuration

Photoelectric device
Light source
Sub-scanning method

Performance

Output resolution
Colours

Functions

Image quality enhancer

Easy scanning

Supported platforms*

USB 1.1

USB 2.0

Environmental conditions

Temperature

Humidity 10% to 80% without condensation (operating)

Options

Multi Photo Feeder B12B813373
Warranty

Epson Perfection 3490/3590 Photo
Flatbed colour image scanner
Main 3200dpi x Sub 6400dpi

3.2DMax
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Type B standard connector x 1)

Color CCD line sensor with micro lens, 61,200 pixels
White cold cathode fluorescent lamp
Fixed document and moving carriage

50-6400, 9600, 12800dpi
Internal: 48 bit (281.5 trillion colours), Output: 48 bit (281.5 trillion colours)
24 bit (16.7 million colours), 16 bit (65,536 greyscale levels), 8 bit (256 greyscale levels), 1 bit (monochrome)

PRINT Image Matching™ II, dust removal, colour restoration, optimised auto exposure, unsharp mask with
noise reduction, de-screening with document type optimiser, tone curve adjustment with histogram
4 push buttons linked with Epson smart panel, stand-alone application and scan to file feature,

multi-purpose user interface, multi-document auto detection

Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / Me / 2000 Professional / XP Home Edition / XP Professional (Pre-installed

model or upgrade of Windows® 98 / Me / 2000 Professional pre-installed model) Mac OS® X 10.2.7 or later
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional / XP Home Edition / XP Professional† (Pre-installed model

or upgrade of Windows® 98 / Me / 2000 Professional pre-installed model) Mac OS® X 10.2.7 or later
† USB 2.0 Host Driver by Microsoft is required.

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C to 35ºC (operatin

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1 year standard. Optional extension to 3 years. Warranty offers are not available in all countries.

Please contact your local Epson representative.

Model

Document size 216 x 297mm (A4+ letter) 216 x 297mm (A4+ letter)

Scanning speed**

Reflective scanning
Full scanbed Preview 8 sec Preview 8 sec
Preview 35mm x 6 frame n/a 23 sec
6" x 4" 600dpi 13 sec 600dpi 13 sec

4 line art 300dpi 15 sec 300dpi 15 sec

4 colour 600dpi 30 sec 600dpi 30 sec
Film and transparencies
35mm positive colour film 2400dpi 48sec, 3200dpi 63sec 2400dpi 52sec, 3200dpi 70sec
35mm negative colour film 2400dpi 74sec, 3200dpi 97sec 2400dpi 73sec, 3200dpi 96sec

Electrical specifications

Voltage 100-120V 50-60Hz 100-120V 50-60Hz
Power consumption Approx.17W (operating), approx. 5.0W (sleep mode) Approx. 19W (operating), approx. 5.5W (sleep mode)

General

Dimensions (w x d x h) 275 x 419 x 86mm 275 x 419 x 86mm
Weight Approx. 3.0kg Approx. 3.2kg

* To use the USB port, consult the documentation provided with your PC for further information about USB connectivity.

Please note that errors may occur if non-standard cables or multiple hub connections are used.
** Scanning speed test results vary according to system configuration, dpi setting, and scan mode settings.

Epson Perfection 3490 Photo Epson Perfection 3590 Photo

35mm strip film 4 frames 35mm strip film 6 frames
35mm mounted film 3 frames 35mm mounted film 1 frame