Reviews of the Epson Perfection 2580 photo color scanner
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CNET Review
The Good: Decent scans for the price; easy to set up and to use; convenient 35mm negative autoloader.
The Bad: Weak film-scan quality.
The Bottom Line: A nice buy for the penny-pinching hobbyist/amateur photographer who has moderate scanning needs.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 60/100. Comparing these reviews to 34022 other Scanners reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: The EPSON Perfection 2580 Photo is perfect for digitizing and restoring stacks of negatives in just a few simple steps with its easy-to-use Auto Film Loader. This new feature is located directly...
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: People who want to digitise batches of 35mm negatives will find the Perfection 2580 most useful.
Manufacturer: Epson America Inc.
Part number: B11B172901
General
- Type Flatbed scanner - Desktop
- Max Supported Media Size 8.5 in x 11.7 in
- Width 10.8 in
- Depth 16.5 in
- Height 3.4 in
- Weight 7.1 lbs
Scanner
- Input Type Color
- Grayscale Depth 16-bit (64K gray levels)
- Grayscale Depth (External) 16-bit (64K gray levels)
- Color Depth 48-bit color
- Color Depth (External) 48-bit color
- Optical Resolution 2400 dpi x 4800 dpi
- Interpolated Resolution 12800 dpi x 12800 dpi
- Scan Mode Single-pass
- Scan Element Type CCD
- Lamp / Light Source Type Cold cathode fluorescent lamp
- Scan Density Range 3.2D
- Control Panel Buttons Functions Copy, Scan, Email, Start
- Scanner Speed Details - Color - A4 - 300 dpi, - Greyscale - A4 - 300 dpi
- Compliant Standards TWAIN
Media Handling
- Max Document Size 8.5 in x 11.7 in
- Supported Media Type Film, Slides, Plain paper
- Media Feeder Type Autoload, Manual load
- Feeder Capacity 6 slides
Storage
- Storage Removable None
- Optical Storage None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) None
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Power Consumption Operational ( Standby ) 24 Watt
Battery
- Battery Installed - None
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required Apple MacOS 9.1 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.2.7 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80%
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