Product Description

Scanner, Epson ,Perfection V300.System & Software Requirements: Windows System, BM compatible PC with Pentium II 450MHz or higher processor, Windows Vista, XP (x64, Home, Pro), 2000 Professional, 512MB RAM, 215MB of available hard drive space minimum, CD-ROM drive (4x or faster), Available USB connection (Hi-Speed USB 2.0 recommend), Macintosh System, PowerPC G3 400MHz or Intel-based CPU, Macintosh OS X (10.3.9 or later), 128MB RAM (256MB recommended), 200MB hard disk space minimum, CD-ROM drive (4x or faster) and Available USB connection.

From the Manufacturer

Scan film, photos and 3D objects with amazing clarity and detail - the value-priced Epson Perfection V300 Photo makes it easier than ever with 4800 dpi optical resolution and a host of family-friendly features. Use the built-in Transparency Unit to scan up to 6 negative frames or 4 slides at one time. With the scanner’s remarkable resolution, you can easily create extraordinary enlargements. And, if you want to bring those faded family photos back to life, you can use the V300 Photo to easily restore the color. This versatile performer even includes a high-rise lid for scanning books and other 3D objects. And, it offers easy setup and one-touch scanning. So, whether you choose to archive important documents or copy the soccer team photo, you can be up and running in no time. Best of all, with an innovative, LED light source, the V300 Photo provides fast scans with no warmup time.

The Epson Perfection V300 Photo uses the innovative ReadyScan™ LED technology

Restore the color in old, faded photos using Epson Easy Photo Fix®

ReadyScan™ LED technology
This energy-efficient light source uses less power, while ensuring greater productivity. And, there's no warmup time required. Best of all, with no mercury included, this LED technology is better for the environment.

Photo restoration with Easy Photo Fix®
Dig out that shoebox full of old, faded photos and restore the color with one touch. Just lay your faded photo on the scanner bed and, with a simple mouse click, you can bring those faded photos back to life. You'll be amazed at how quick and easy it is. Along with color restoration, Easy Photo Fix also includes Digital Dust Correction and Backlight Correction.

What the press is saying:

	"Epson also outfitted its newest addition with ReadyScan LED technology, which is more energy efficient and requires no warm-up time when compared to traditional mercury-filled cathode fluorescent lamps used in scanners" Staff, Electronista (8.22.2009), take with permission from electronista.com
	"...the Perfection V300 Photo, with its 4800 dpi optical scanning resolution and transparency scan support, is a good choice for those looking to take their snapshots, negatives, and slides into the digital age." James Galbraith, Macworld (10.21.2008)

Scan 35mm slides and negatives with ease using the built-in Transparency Unit for beautiful enlargements up to 13x19

Create beautiful enlargements from 35mm slides and negatives
Use the built-in Transparency Unit to scan four mounted 35mm slides or six frames of 35mm film. With the Perfection V300 Photo’s 4800 dpi optical resolution, you can create enlargements from your 35mm film from 4x6 to 13x19.

One-touch and Full Automatic scanning
The Epson Perfection V300 Photo features four one-touch scanning buttons - Scan, E-Mail, Copy and PDF - while the Epson Scan driver features four scan modes to accommodate users from beginners to experts. Full Automatic Mode provides automatic scanning of photos, documents and film. Home Mode provides more control over scans with easy-to-follow settings menus. Professional Mode offers image correction tools for advanced users including histogram, tonal curves and a densitometer. New to the Perfection V300 Photo is Office Mode, which gives users functionality found in Epson’s document scanners including threshold control, text enhancement and color dropout.

High-rise 180-degree lid
Perfect for scanning scrapbooks, photo albums or 3D objects, this unique feature allows you to lift the scanner lid 180 degrees to accommodate oversized originals.

Features/Benefits

Achieve exceptional clarity and detail with 4800 x 9600 dpi optical resolution
Scan 35mm slides and negatives with ease using the built-in Transparency Unit (for beautiful enlargements up to 13x19)
Restore the color to old, faded photos with one touch
Do more with one-touch document scanning — send e-mails or create PDFs
Quickly copy documents and photos for archiving purposes
Enjoy remarkable versatility, plus fully automatic scanning
Scan books, photo albums and 3D objects with high-rise, 180-degree lid
Enjoy more efficient operation with exclusive ReadyScan™ LED technology — no warmup time and fast scanning speeds
Rest easy with LED technology — no mercury included and lower power consumption
Enhance your images with photo editing and creative software included
Scan text with amazing clarity — Office Mode delivers sharp scans, even if text is on colored paper or a double-sided document

What’s in the Box
Epson Perfection V300 Photo scanner; Transparency Unit (built into lid); Film holder for 35mm film strips and mounted slides; CD-ROM software; Start Here poster; Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable; AC adapter