Epson Perfection 2580 Photo

Scanner Parts

Auto film loader Eject button

Option

The Multi Photo Feeder (part number B12B813372) lets you load up to 24 photos or business cards and scan them automatically. See the on-screen Reference Guide for instructions.

Cable Output tray

Auto film loader cover Metal film guide
Scanner cover Transportation lock (beneath scanner; see page 5)

Edge guides

Scanner Specifications

Reflective document mat

Basic Specifications
Scanner type Flatbed, color Color CCD line sensor 20,400 28,080 pixels at 2400 dpi 8.5 1.7 inches (mm) Letter size or A4 (reading area can be specified from software) 2400 dpi (main scan) 4800 dpi with Micro Step (sub scan) 50 dpi to 12800 dpi (50 to 6400 dpi in 1 dpi increments, and 12800 dpi. 12800 dpi performed with zoom function.) RGB color filters on CCD 16 bits per pixel per color internal 1, 8, and 16 bits per pixel per color external Adjustable threshold USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Type B connector) White cold cathode fluorescent lamp Width: 10.8 inches (275 mm) Depth: 16.5 inches (419 mm) Height: 3.4 inches (86 mm) Approx. 7.0 lb (3.2 kg) Photoelectric device Effective pixels Document size
Carriage and lamp (in the home position)

Document table

4 Scan and

Save button

| Scan to

E-mail button

{ Copy button ] Start button
Scanning resolution Output resolution
USB port DC inlet Option port
Color separation Image data Line art settings

Cover cable

Gamma correction 1 type for user-defined Interface Light source Dimensions

Weight

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Electrical

Input voltage Rated frequency Rated current Power consumption AC 100 to 120 V 50 to 60 Hz 1.0 A 19.0 W operating (with AFL) 13.0 W standby mode 5.5 W sleep mode (with AFL)
Scanning and Restoring Photos
If you have faded photos, slides, or negatives, you can use the Color Restoration setting in your software to bring them back to life. Start EPSON Scan and select Home Mode or Professional Mode in the Mode box at the top of the screen. Select your settings and click the Preview button at the bottom of the screen. Select the Color Restoration checkbox. (In Home Mode, click the Image Adjustments button first. In Professional Mode, scroll to the bottom of the screen.)
Color Restoration checkbox Mode box

Environmental

Temperature Humidity (without condensation) Operating conditions Operation: 41 to 95 F (5 to 35 C) Storage: 13 to 140 F (25 to 60 C) Operation: 10 to 80% Storage: 10 to 85% Ordinary office or home conditions. Extreme dust should be avoided. Operation under direct sunlight or near a strong light source should be avoided.

Safety Approval

EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B

USB Interface

Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0
Electrical standard Full Speed mode (12 Mbits/s) and Hi-Speed mode (480 Mbits/s) of Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0. Connector type One receptacle (Type B) For detailed steps, see the on-screen Reference Guide.
Note: You can also use the Color Restoration feature in the EPSON Smart Panel copy utility. See the on-screen help in the copy utility for details.

Transparency Unit

Supplied voltage Rated current DC 24.0 to 26.4 V 0.5 A
35 mm film types Strip: two to six 35 mm frames Readable width length: 1.142 9.134 inches (mm) Slide: one 35 mm slide

AC Adapter

Input Output Temperature AC 100 to 120 V, 50 to 60 Hz DC 24.0 to 26.4 V, 1.4 A 41 to 95 F (5 to 35 C)
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Using EPSON Smart Panel

To open EPSON Smart Panel, press the ] Start button on your scanner or select EPSON Smart Panel on your desktop.
Note: In Windows, if you see a message when you press the ] Start button, select EPSON Smart Panel, click Always use this program for this action, then click OK.

Scanning Film and Slides

The top of the Perfection 2580 Photo scanner cover has an automatic film loader that lets you load 35 mm negatives without even opening the cover. You can use the slide holder to scan a 35 mm slide from the scanner glass.
Tip: Make sure your negatives or slides are dustfree for the best scan. You can also select the Dust Removal setting in EPSON Scan to improve your scan.
Epson Smart Panel opens on your computer.
Before scanning negatives or a slide, lift the scanner cover all the way up and slide the reflective document mat up and off of the scanner cover.

Note: Make sure the transparency unit cable is connected to the back of the scanner.
For details on using EPSON Smart Panel, click the ? button.

Scanning 35 mm Negatives

1. Close the scanner cover. 2. Press and release the back of the auto film loader cover to open it.
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3. Flip out the metal film guide and press it down until it clicks into place.
7. When you finish scanning the film strip, press the Eject button inside the auto film loader to eject the film. Wait for the ] Start light to stay on green, then remove the film strip.
Caution: Before loading a film strip, make sure it contains at least 2 photos, but no more than 6. Dont load folded, creased, curled, or sticky film into the auto film loader or it may damage the film or your scanner.
4. Place the film strip in the film loader with the shiny base side facing down. Your images and any wording on the film strip should appear backward on the side that faces up.
Caution: Dont turn off the scanner with a film strip loaded in the auto film loader. Never pull film out of the loader by force.
8. Flip the film guide back inside the auto film loader and press it down until it clicks into place. 9. Close the auto film loader cover. 10. Replace the document mat before you resume scanning reflective (paper) documents.

Scanning a Slide

1. Make sure you removed the reflective document mat, as described in the previous column. 2. Place the slide holder on the top of the scanner glass so that the tab labelled D fits into the area labelled D on the document table. 5. Slowly slide the film into the loader. Let go of the film when the scanner begins to automatically feed it into position. 6. To scan each frame in your film strip as a separate image, press the 4 Scan and Save button or open EPSON Smart Panel and select Scan and Save. This scans each frame using ideal settings in Full Auto Mode and opens each one separately in ArcSoft PhotoImpression for viewing, editing, and printing. See your on-screen Reference Guide and Smart Panel help for instructions on selecting scan modes and complete scanning details.
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3. Place a 35 mm slide into the holder with its shiny base side facing down. Your image should appear backwards on the side that faces up. Place the top of the image toward the left side of the scanner. 4. Close the scanner cover. 5. To scan your slide, press the 4 Scan and Save button or open EPSON Smart Panel and select Scan and Save. This scans your slide using ideal settings in Full Auto Mode and opens it in ArcSoft PhotoImpression for viewing, editing, and printing. See your on-screen Reference Guide and Smart Panel help for instructions on selecting scan modes and complete scanning details. 6. When youre finished scanning, you can store the slide holder in the scanner cover. Slide the holder into the cover, then replace the document mat.

Start Light

The scanners ] Start light indicates the scanner status. ] Start light
Flashing green Green Flashing red Scanner status Warming up or scanning. Ready to scan. Make sure the transportation lock is unlocked. Try restarting your computer and unplugging the scanner. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the scanner back in. Film may be jammed in the auto film loader. Disconnect the scanner from the computer, wait 10 seconds, and connect it to the computer again to see if the film ejects on its own. If film is still jammed, see your on-screen Reference Guide. If the red light is still flashing, contact your dealer or Epson. Off Make sure your scanner is connected to your computer and plugged into a power source.

Transporting the Scanner

Before transporting the scanner for a long distance or storing it for an extended period of time, you need to lock the scanners carriage to prevent damage. 1. Plug in the scanner, connect it to your computer, and wait until the carriage moves to the home position (position nearest the buttons). While the ] Start light is green, unplug the scanner. 2. If the cover cable is attached, disconnect it.
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3. To lock the transportation lock, lift the scanner and slide the lock to the locked position. This secures the carriage.
Caution: Do not turn the scanner over; this may damage it.
4. Attach the protective materials and repack the scanner in its original box.

Related Documentation

CPD-17962 CPD-17964 CPD-17965 Epson Perfection 2480/2580 Photo Start Here sheet Epson Perfection 2480/2580 Photo Scanner Software CD-ROM Epson Perfection 2480/2580 Photo Notices booklet Epson Perfection 2480/2580 Photo Reference Guide (HTML)
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