Epson Perfection V500 Photo
Scanner Parts Optional Automatic Document Feeder
Scanner
cover
Scan to
PDF button
Scan to
E-mail
button
Document mat
Carriage
Copy button
Power switch
Start button
Transparency unit
transportation lock
Document table
The Automatic Document Feeder (B12B813391) allows you to
automatically load multiple-page documents into your scanner.
See the on-screen User’s Guide for instructions on installing and
using the optional Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
Automatic Document Feeder
Paper support
Holds up the paper that is loaded in the ADF.
Spare paper path guide
The paper path guide directs documents smoothly onto the
scanner's document table. A spare paper path guide is included.
If the surface of the paper path guide gets dirty, you can clean it
or replace it with the spare guide.
OPTION port
DC inlet
Cover cable
(Transportation unit)
Scanner
transportation lock
USB interface
connector
ADF Document Mat
Place this mat over a document if you need to scan it from the
document table when the ADF is installed.
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Scanner Specifications
General
Scanner type Flatbed color
Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor
Effective pixels 54,400 × 74,880 pixels at 6400 dpi*
Scanning area may be restricted if
resolution setting is large.
Document size Documents or photos:
8.5 × 11.7 inches (216 × 297 mm)
US letter size or A4
Film or slides:
35 mm film strip: 12 frames at a time
35 mm slides: up to 4 slides at a time
6 × 12 cm medium format: 1 frame at
a time
Scanning resolution 6400 dpi (main scan)
9600 dpi with Micro Step (sub scan)
Output resolution 50 to 6400, 9600, and 12800 dpi
(50 to 6400 dpi in 1 dpi increments)
Image data 16 bits per pixel per color internal
16 bits per pixel per color external
(maximum)
Interface One USB 2.0 Hi-speed
Light source White LED, IR LED
*Optical Resolution is the maximum scan resolution of the CCD
elements, using the definition of ISO 14473. ISO 14473 defines
optical resolution as the fundamental sampling rate of the scan
sensor.
Electrical
Note:
Check the label on the AC adapter or on the back of the scanner for
voltage information.
Scanner
Rated voltage DC 24 V
Rated current 1.3 A
Power consumption 16.0 W (17.5 W with ADF) operating
7.5 (6.5 W with ADF) ready mode
4.0 W sleep mode
AC Adapter
100-120 V model
AC adapter model A411B
Rated input voltage AC 100 to 120 V
Rated input current 1.0 A
Rated input frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Rated output voltage DC 24.0 V
Rated output current 1.3 A
220-240 V model
AC adapter model A411E
Rated input voltage AC 220 to 240 V
Rated input current 0.5 A
Rated input frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Rated output voltage DC 24.0 V
Rated output current 1.3 A
Mechanical
Dimensions Width: 10.7 inches (272 mm)
Depth: 18.7inches (475 mm)
Height: 4.4 inches (113 mm)
Weight Approx. 8.8 lb (4.0 kg)
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Environmental
Temperature Operating 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
Storage –13 to 140 °F (–25 to 60 °C)
Humidity Operating 10 to 80%, without condensation
Storage 10 to 85%, without condensation
Operating
conditions
Ordinary office or home
conditions. Avoid operating the
scanner in direct sunlight, near a
strong light source, or in
extremely dusty conditions.
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USB Interface
Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification
Revision 2.0
Electrical
standard
Connector type One Type B port
Full Speed mode (12 Mbits per second)
and Hi-Speed mode (480 Mbits per
second) of Universal Serial Bus
Specification Revision 2.0
Standards and Approvals
Scanner
EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B
CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B
AC Adapter
Safety UL60950-1
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B
CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR22 Class B
Optional Automatic Document Feeder
Specifications
Environmental
Temperature Operating 50 to 90 °F (10 to 32 °C)
Storage –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C)
Humidity Operating 20 to 80%, without
condensation
Storage 10 to 85%, without
condensation
Mechanical
Dimensions Width: 12.6 inches (319 mm)
Depth: 21.2 inches (539 mm)
Height: 5.4 inches (137 mm)
Weight Approx. 5.3 lb (2.4 kg)
Placing Originals
Placing a Document or Photo
Before scanning a document, remember to respect the rights of
copyright owners. Do not scan published text or images without
first checking their copyright status.
Caution:
Do not place heavy objects on the document table glass and do not
press the glass with too much force.
General
Product code B12B813391
Paper input Face-up loading
Paper output Face-down ejection
Paper capacity Maximum 0.2 inch (6 mm) stack height
Paper types Bond paper, fine-quality paper,
check paper, and recycled paper
Electrical
Rated voltage DC 24 V, DC 5 V
Input voltage DC 24 V to DC 26.4 V
DC 5 V ±5%
Input current 24 V: 0.8 A
5 V: 0.2 A
1. Open the scanner cover.
Make sure the document mat is installed inside the cover.
If it is not installed, see “Replacing the Document Mat” on
page 8 for instructions.
Document mat
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2. Place your document or photo face-down on the document
table. Make sure the upper left corner of the document or
photo is against the rear right corner of the scanner, next to
the arrow mark.
3. An area 0.12 inch (3 mm) from the horizontal and the
vertical sides of the scanner glass cannot be scanned. If you
place a document in the corner of the document table,
move it down and in slightly to avoid cropping.
Note:
Always keep the document table clean.
Do not leave photos on the document table for an extended
period of time as they may stick to the glass.
To scan your document or photo, see “Scanning” on page 8.
Placing Large or Thick Documents
When you scan a large or thick document, you can remove the
scanner cover.
1. Turn off the scanner using its power switch.
2. Disconnect the cover cable.
3. Open the scanner cover.
maximum
unreadable area of
0.12 inch (3 mm)
4. If you are scanning multiple photos at once, position each
photo at least 0.8 inch (20 mm) apart from the others.
5. Close the scanner cover gently so that your original does not
move.
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