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Reviews of the Epson Perfection 4870 Photo

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    tipa.com

    By TIPA | April 1, 2004

    Review Summary: The Epson Perfection 4870 Photo sets a new standard for flatbed scanners. The 4800 ppi resolution is incredibly high, but the Dmax of 3.8 and Digitial ICE image correction, makes this flatbed scanner the first true competitor of a dedicated film ...

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  • 7.0

    pcworld.com

    Review Summary: Powerful software, high resolution, and solid construction add up to a high-quality scanner for demanding users.

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  • 8.0

    digitalartsonline.co.uk

    By Simon Eccles | March 17, 2004

    Review Summary: The Perfection 4870 Photo produces results that are excellent for the price, and it comprehensively beats Microtek's ScanMaker 6100. It could be used for professional scanning at a pinch, but it's too slow for intensive use

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  • 8.0

    pcmag.com

    Review Summary: The Epson Perfection 4870 Photo scanner ($450 street) is possibly the best desktop flatbed scanner we've tested, rivaling even professional scanners costing thousands. It's the first Epson with firmware and hardware that incorporates the impressive ...

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Manufacturer: Epson America Inc.

Part number: B11B163011

General

  • Type Flatbed scanner - Desktop
  • Max Supported Media Size 8.5 in x 11.7 in
  • Width 12 in
  • Depth 18.7 in
  • Height 5.3 in
  • Weight 14.8 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 4800 dpi x 9600 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 3.8D
  • Scanner Speed Details - Black&white - A4 - 300 dpi, - Color - A4 - 300 dpi

Media Handling

  • Max Document Size 8.5 in x 11.7 in
  • Media Feeder Type Manual load

Storage

  • Storage Removable None
  • Optical Storage None

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slot(s) None
  • Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire

Environmental Standards

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

Power

  • Voltage Required AC 230 V
  • Power Consumption Operational ( Standby ) 24 Watt

Battery

  • Battery Installed - None

Software / System Requirements

  • Software Included EPSON Scan, SilverFast SE 6, Epson Smart Panel, Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0, ABBYY FineReader 5.0 Sprint Plus
  • OS Required Apple MacOS 8.6 - 9.x, Microsoft Windows 98/ME, Apple MacOS X 10.2 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
  • Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80%

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