Reviews of the Epson Perfection 4990 photo scanner
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xbitlabs.com
Review Summary: It's really very hard to be pushing the bar ever higher, releasing another top model each next year. This time, regrettably, I cannot say the innovations are revolutionary. On the contrary, the innovations are so insignificant that it probably doesn't ...
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pcworld.ca
Review Summary: The dual-format 4490 scans both paper and transparencies at areasonably fast pace. Numerous options--such as colourrestoration--help improve image quality during the scanningprocess. The 4490 also incorporates Digital ICE (Image Correctionand ...
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biosmagazine.co.uk
Review Summary: Epson's Perfection 4490 Photo provides the tools you need to quickly digitise, restore and renew photos at an affordable price. The scanner is ideal for advanced amateur photographers or photo enthusiasts as it includes a convenient ...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The Epson Perfection 4490 is a powerful scanner with versatile image-enhancing features, but its premium price makes it best suited for serious photographers and other detail-conscious users.
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macworld.com
Review Summary: The scanner is easy to set up. It connects to your Mac via USB 2.0 and ships with an installation CD containing the scanner driver and a software bundle that includes Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0, as well as business card and OCR (optical character ...
Manufacturer: Epson America Inc.
Part number: B11B175012
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 4.0D
- Scanner Speed Details - Black&white - A4 - 300 dpi, - Color - A4 - 300 dpi, - Black&white - 4800 dpi, - Color - 4800 dpi, - Preview - Full-page, - Color - A4 - 600 dpi, - Film (positives) - 2400 dpi, - Film (negatives) - 2400 dpi, - Film (positives) - 4800 dpi, - Film (negatives) - 4800 dpi
- Compliant Standards TWAIN
Media Handling
- Max Document Size 8.5 in x 11.7 in
- Supported Media Type Film, Plain paper, Transparencies
- Media Feeder Type Manual load
Storage
- 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
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Film holder
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Operational ( Standby ) 27 Watt
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included EPSON Scan, SilverFast SE 6, Drivers & utilities, ABBYY FineReader Sprint, Adobe PhotoShop Elements
- OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.2 or later, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
- Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM
- System Requirements Details Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - RAM 128 MB - HD 300 MB ( USB ), Windows 2000/XP - RAM 128 MB - HD 300 MB ( Hi-Speed USB ), Windows 2000/ME/XP - RAM 128 MB - HD 300 MB ( FireWire ), MacOS X 10.2 or later - PowerPC G3 - RAM 128 MB - HD 300 MB ( USB ), MacOS X 10.2.7 or later - PowerPC G3 - RAM 128 MB - HD 300 MB ( Hi-Speed USB ), MacOS X 10.2 or later - PowerPC G3 - RAM 128 MB - HD 300 MB ( FireWire )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80%
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