Reviews of the Epson Perfection 4870 Photo
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tipa.com
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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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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digitalartsonline.co.uk
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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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 ...
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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