Epson Perfection 3170 Flatbed Scanner
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Epson Perfection 3170 Flatbed Scanner

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  • Max. Resolution (Interpolated): 12800 x 12800 dpi
  • Connectivity Technology: USB 1.1 USB 2.0
  • Scanner Type: Flatbed Scanner
  • Optical Resolution: 3200 dpi
  • Max. Color Depth: 48-bit Color
  • Max. Resolution (Hardware): 3200 x 6400 dpi
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Epson Perfection 3170 Flatbed Scanner

The Epson Perfection 3170 Photo scanner offers powerful, one-touch color restoration and remarkable image quality. With leading-edge technology, this high-value performer instantly restores faded photos, slides and negatives.

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180

Near-professional imaging at a great price.

byjvandegr Oct 3, 2003
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Pros Excellent image quality in most situations, compatible with several media, good customer...
Cons 3200 spi scans are time-consuming, slide scans show optical limitations.
Recommended it? Yes

For years, I've been searching for an inexpensive way to scan 35mm slides. I had come to the conclusion that this doesn't exist. I've always had access to film scanners in university settings, so it's never been a big problem. I knew someday that I might need to buy my own, and that time finally... Read full review »

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Epson Perfection nearly is!

byshopaholic_man Feb 21, 2004
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Pros Near perfect scans of prints and negatives at a great price.
Cons It is difficult to achieve a "Perfect" match from original scan to print.
Recommended it? Yes

I was fed up with my old HP 5200C scanjet scanner and I wanted a good quality scanner that would scan both photos and negatives. I also wanted an affordable price. I was very pleased when I came across the Epson Perfection 3170. This was the best out of a series of Epson Perfection scanners, and... Read full review »

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Very good photo and negative scanner, some issues

bygsmollin May 27, 2004
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good quality negative scans for a small outlay. Nice piece of hardware.
Cons Supplied software inadequate for serious use. USB 2.0 works incorrectly.
Recommended it? Yes

Summary:

The Epson Perfection 3170 flatbed scanner has worked well as a photo scanner, negative scanner, and printed photo scanner. The scanning hardware is very good for a consumer device. The resolution and color gamut are top notch in its price class. I can recommend this scanner for... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN B11B161011

Key Features

Max. Resolution (Interpolated) 12800 x 12800 dpi
Connectivity Technology USB 1.1 • USB 2.0
Scanner Type Flatbed Scanner
Optical Resolution 3200 dpi
Max. Color Depth 48-bit Color
Max. Resolution (Hardware) 3200 x 6400 dpi
Platform PC, Mac

Technical Features

Automatic Document Feeder Capacity 30 Pages
Scan Element Type CCD
Max. Gray Depth 16-bit (64K Gray Levels)
Input Type Color
Light Source Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp
Film Scanning Capabilities 35mm Slides • 35mm Filmstrip • Negative Film
Optical Density 3.4 Dmax
Form Factor Desktop
Control Panel Buttons Start • Copy • E-mail
Special Features Built-in Tranparency Unit • OCR Capability

Media

Max. Supported Media Size 216 x 297 mm
Media Loading Method Manual Load • Optional Automatic Document Feeder
Media Type Plain Paper • Transparencies • 35 mm Film • 35 mm Slides • Negatives

System Requirements

Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Apple Mac OS X • Apple Mac OS 8
Platform PC • Mac

Dimensions

Weight 8.9 lb.
Depth 18.1 in.
Height 4.6 in.
Width 10.9 in.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories Transparent Media Adapter For Negatives • Transparent Media Adapter For Slides • USB Cable
Family Line Epson Perfection
Release Date 15 August, 2003
Product ID 21069055

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