EPSON Perfection 3170

Scanner Parts
Document cover TPU indicator light

Scanner Specifications

Basic Specifications
Scanner type Photoelectric device

Power button

Flatbed, color Color EPSON MatrixCCDTM line sensor 27,200 37,440 pixels at 3200 dpi, 100% scaling US letter or A4 size (8.5 11.7 inches [mm]) 3200 dpi (main scan) 6400 dpi hardware (sub scan)
Effective pixels Maximum document size Maximum resolution*

Document table

Optical resolution 3200 dpi
Carriage and lamp (in the home position)
The maximum hardware resolution of dpi is achieved using EPSONs Micro Step Drive technology.
Maximum interpolated resolution
Scan to Web button Scan to e-mail button Copy button Start button

12,800 dpi

Speed (color) Pixel depth Line art settings Interface Light source Dimensions
8.7 msec/line at 3200 dpi (draft mode) 2.8 msec/line at 600 dpi (draft mode) 16 bits per pixel (input/output) Fixed threshold USB 1.1/2.0 (Type B receptacle connector) White cold cathode fluorescent lamp Width: 10.9 inches (276 mm) Depth: 18.0 inches (458 mm) Height: 4.6 inches (117 mm) Approx. 8.9 lb (3.8 kg)
Transparency unit (TPU) under lid
Transportation lock (in unlocked position)
Gamma correction 1 type for user-defined

Weight

USB port

Electrical

Power cord Transparency unit (TPU) connector
Input voltage range 100-120 VAC Rated frequency Rated input current Rated output current Power consumption 50 to 60 Hz 0.7 A 1.1 A Approx. 23 W operating approx. 19 W in stand-by mode approx. 5.5 W in power saving mode
Note: 3 film holders are included (not shown)
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) (optional)
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.
EPSON Perfection 3170 - 1

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; avoid extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong light sources.
Optional Automatic Document Feeder (B12B813341) Specifications
Paper supply Paper out Paper setting quantity Reliability (mean cycles between failure) Face up load Face down eject 30 sheets (55 g/m2 paper, maximum total thickness under 6 mm) load/eject: plain paper sheets - 20,000 transparency film - 10,000 hinge: 12,000 cycles

Safety Approvals

Safety EMC UL 60950 CSA C22.2 No. 60950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B
Input voltage Input current 24-26.4 VDC 0.8 A

USB Interface

Interface type Connector type Electrical standard Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0 One receptacle (Type B) Full Speed mode (12 Mbps) and High Speed mode (480 Mbps), Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0
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.
Temperature Humidity (without condensation) Operation: 50 to 90 F (10 to 32 C Storage: -4 to 140 F (-20 to 60 C) Operation: 20 to 80% Storage:10% to 85%
Connector pin arrangement
Pin number Signal VCC DATA +DATA GND Connector

AC Adapter

Input Output 100-120 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz 24.0-26.4 VDC, 1.1 A

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. Heres 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. Then close the cover.

Transparency Unit

The transparency unit (film adapter) is built into the scanner lid. Electrical Document specifications Supply voltage: DC 24.0 to 26.4 V Rated current: 0.5 A Positive or negative film in these sizes: 35 mm strips 35 mm slides 120/220 (6 9-cm) film 2.6 9.1 inches (mm)

Readable area

2 - EPSON Perfection 3170
2. Press the ] Start button on your scanner.
5. When you see the following screen, select a location and file type for your scanned image, then click Save.
Specify the path to the folder where you want to save your scanned image

Select a file format

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.

3. Click the

Scan and Save icon.
A progress meter appears on the screen and your photo is automatically scanned. After your photo is scanned, the View Image screen opens. 4. Click Next to continue.
Scan to Web Scan to E-mail Copy Start
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.
EPSON Perfection 3170 - 3
Selecting the Scanning Mode
EPSON Scan has four scanning modes:
Choose your scanning mode
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, open Smart Panel and select RePrint Photo. You see the screen below. Click the Color Restoration icon. (It is highlighted in blue when it is selected.)

Full Auto Mode for automatic control of scan settings. Home Mode for scanning film and more control over scan settings, including Color Restoration. Office 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. 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 Pause button, then click Options. If youre using Home, Professional, or 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.
Click Color Restoration Click here to scan and print
4 - EPSON Perfection 3170

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.
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 films shiny side facing down.
35 mm film or negative strips
Cover tab Click Color Restoration Medium-format transparencies: Slide the film into the holder as shown. Then lower the cover and press the tab to lock it in place.
2. Click the Preview button at the bottom of the screen. 3. Select the Color Restoration checkbox. (If youre using Professional Mode, you may need to scroll to the bottom of the screen.)
Place the film holder on the scanner as shown. Make sure the white triangle on the holder points to the upper-right corner of the scanner.
Make sure this calibration space is uncovered
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.
EPSON Perfection 3170 - 5
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.)

Indicator Light

The indicator light (on the ] Start button) indicates the status of the scanner, as described below.

Light On Flashing Flashing Color Green Green Red Status The scanner is ready to scan images. The scanner is initializing (warming up) or is busy scanning. Check the following, then turn your scanner off and back on to reset it: Make sure the transportation lock is turned to the unlocked position. See the Start Here sheet for details. Try restarting your computer and turning the scanner off and then on again.
4. Close the scanner cover. 5. Start EPSON Scan and make sure the correct Document Type is selected: either Color Negative Film, B&W Negative Film, or Positive Film (for slides and transparencies).
If this does not eliminate the error, the fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced or the scanner may have another problem. Consult your dealer or EPSON. Off The scanner is unplugged or turned off.

Related Documentation

CPD-16343 CPD-16345 CPD-16344 EPSON Perfection 3170 Photo Start Here poster EPSON Perfection 3170 Scanner Software CD-ROM EPSON Perfection 3170 Notices booklet Reference Guide (HTML)

Select Dust Removal

Make sure your film is dust-free for the best scan. You can also select the Dust Removal setting in EPSON Scan, as shown above.
6 - EPSON Perfection 3170

COLOR SCANNER

PERFECTION 3170 PHOTO
Full-featured photo restoration capabilities.
The Epson Perfection 3170 Photo scanner offers powerful, one-touch color restoration and dust removal capabilities through Epson Easy Photo Fix technology, exclusively from Epson. This leading-edge technology makes it easy to restore faded photos, slides and negatives. And, with 3200 x 6400 dpi resolution, this high-value performer delivers remarkable quality and detail.

Key Features

3200 x 6400 dpi resolution for extraordinary reprints and enlargements
Delivers brilliant, high-quality results and accurate reproductions
Exclusive Epson Easy Photo Fix technology
Offers one-touch color restoration and features dust removal capabilities for slides and negatives
Fully automated operation, plus two advanced modes for greater scanning control High-speed scanning of photos, negatives and slides
Includes a built-in 35mm slide/film strip and medium format adapter for added versatility
Full-featured photo software solution, including Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 Optional automatic document feeder
Epson Easy Photo Fix Technology

SPECIFICATIONS
Scanner Type Flatbed color image scanner Photoelectric Device Epson MatrixCCD line sensor Maximum Scan Area 8.5" x 11.7" (216mm x 297mm) Optical Resolution 3200 dpi Hardware Resolution 3200 x 6400 dpi maximum with Micro Step Drive technology Maximum Resolution 12,800 x 12,800 dpi with software interpolation Color Depth 48-bit internal/48-bit external Grayscale Depth 16-bit internal/16-bit external Interface USB 1.1/2.0* Scanning Speed Monochrome (600 dpi, draft mode) 2.8 msec/line (approx.) Full color (3200 dpi, draft mode) 8.7 msec/line (approx.) Software Included Epson Scan with Epson Easy Photo Fix technology Epson Smart Panel Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR NewSoft Presto! BizCard Minimum System Requirements Windows and Macintosh Requirements - 500MB of available hard disk space (minimum) - CD-ROM drive (4x or faster) - Available USB 1.1 or 2.0 connection and device drivers - USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible operating system (USB 2.0 recommended for optimum performance) - 128MB RAM (256MB recommended) Additional Windows Requirements - IBM compatible PC with Pentium MMX equivalent or higher processor - USB 1.1: Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me or Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional - USB 2.0: Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional Additional Macintosh Requirements - iMac, or any G3 or later with built-in USB - USB 1.1: Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, Mac OS X 10.2.x Included Accessories 35mm Slide/Film Strip and Medium Format Adapter - Scans slides and film strips, up to four slides or 12 negatives per strip Optional Accessories Automatic Document Feeder - Scans up to 30 pages of letter- or legal-size documents Warranty One-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada
* USB 2.0 available for factory installed Windows 2000 and XP only
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 Epson MatrixCCD and Epson Smart Panel are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Perfection is a registered trademark and Micro Step Drive and Easy Photo Fix are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. 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-16220 8/03 50K CL