Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner
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The Epson Perfection V330 Photo Flatbed Scanner scans photos, 35mm slides & film, documents, and even 3D objects, to yield brilliant results every time with 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution. The scanner's built-in transparency unit offers convenient scanning of both slides and film strips with remarkable detail, and the convenient high-rise lid makes it easy to accomplish virtually any scanning project. The included ArcSoft Scan-n-Stitch Deluxe software allows you to process scans of oversized prints, documents and artwork into high quality digital files. The simple operation and one-touch buttons make it simple to scan images to e-mail, copy photos and documents for archiving purposes, scan film for frame-ready enlargements, or scan books and magazine layouts.
Epson Easy Photo Fix one-touch color restoration renews faded originals, while Digital Dust Correction (built-in) quickly and intelligently removes dust from film scans. With precision scanning technology, included photo editing software and more, the Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner has everything you need to achieve exceptional clarity and detail, whatever the project at hand.
- Precision Color and Detail
- With 4800 x 9600 dpi scanning and 48-bit RGB color, the scanner can produce brilliant enlargements and reproductions - capturing all of the detail of the original.
- Built-in Transparency Unit
- Scan 35mm slides and negatives with ease using the built-in transparency unit located in the scanner's lid. The scanner also includes film holders for four 35mm mounted slides, or six negative frames.
- Slim Design with Innovative High-Rise Lid
- The sleek, slim design has a flat scanning area of 8.5 x 11.7 inches (21.6 x 29.7cm), and can be used in either the portrait or landscape orientation. The high-rise lid opens to a full 180 degrees for scanning large and bulky items. You can even scan three-dimensional items up to approximately one inch thick with the lid closed.
- ReadyScan LED Light Source
- The exclusive ReadyScan LED technology provides for more efficient operation with no warm-up time and therefore fast scanning speeds. Plus the LED technology is environmentally friendly with lowered power consumption and no mercury.
- Restore Faded and Dusty Images - Automatically
- The Perfection V330 Photo Scanner includes Epson Easy Photo Fix to instantly restore faded color photos and Advanced Epson Digital Dust Correction technology for more effective dust removal.
- Four Easy-to-Use Buttons
- Four buttons let you perform the most common functions with just one touch. Automatically scan photos, negatives and documents using the Start button, and the software chooses the most appropriate settings. Copy documents and prints with an easy copy utility. Scan a photo and attach it to a new e-mail message. You can also scan and create a single or multi-page PDF.
- Scan Text Quickly
- With the V330 you can scan text with amazing clarity. The Office Mode delivers sharp scans, even if text is on colored paper or a double-sided document. You can quickly copy documents for easy archiving and sharing.
- Powerful Scanning Software
- The V330 includes software that gives you the most from scanned images and documents. Whether you're a novice or an old hand at digital editing, it's easy to use ArcSoft MediaImpression to enhance and get creative with images, using them in calendars and other fun projects. ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR turns your scanned documents into editable text files, eliminating the need to re-type the document. And with ArcSoft Scan-n-Stitch Deluxe you can easily scan oversized prints. 1
- Environmental Features
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- Designed to be recycled
- Mercury-free LED light source
- ENERGY STAR qualified
- The LED light source requires lower energy consumption than a fluorescent lamp
- Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWay Transport Partner
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color scanner with TPU (built-in) |
| Scan Quality | |
|---|---|
| Scan Sensor | Epson Color MatrixCCD |
| Optical Resolution | 4800 dpi |
| Hardware Resolution | 4800 x 9600 dpi with Micro Step Drive technology |
| Interpolated Resolution | 12,800 x 12,800 dpi |
| Color Depth | 48-bit RGB (internal & external) |
| Grayscale Hardware Bit Depth | 16-bit (internal & external) |
| Dynamic Range | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Scan Area | |
|---|---|
| Reflective Scan Area | 8.5 x 11.7" (21.6 x 29.7cm) |
| Transparency Scan Area | 2 x 10" (5.1 x 25.4cm) |
| Film Formats | 35mm slides and negatives |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Preview Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Scan Speed | 12.0 ms/line (4800 dpi High-speed Mode) |
| Batch Scanning | Yes |
| Automation |
Color Restoration Dust Removal |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows Requirements Windows XP Home Edition / XP Professional CPU: 450 MHz RAM: 128MB HDD: 95MB Windows XP x64 Professional Edition CPU: 800 MHz RAM: 1GB HDD: 95MBM Windows Vista / Windows 7 CPU: 1 GHz RAM: 1GB HDD: 95MB Macintosh Requirements Mac OS X 10.3.9 or 10.4.x CPU: PowerPC G3 400 MHz, Intel 1 GHz RAM: 256MB HDD: 110MB Mac OS X 10.5.x CPU: PowerPC G3 867 MHz, Intel 1 GHz RAM: 512MB HDD: 110MB Mac OS X 10.6.x CPU: 1 GHz RAM: 1GB HDD: 110MB |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Light Source | ReadyScan LED |
| Front Panel Controls | Power, Scan, Scan to E-mail, Copy, Scan to PDF |
| Power Requirements | 100-120VAC; 50-60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 11.2 x 16.9 x 2.6" (28.4 x 42.9 x 6.6cm) |
| Weight | 6.2 lb (2.8 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 54 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good resolution (40)
- Consistent (26)
- Good bit depth (21)
- Accurate thumbnails (16)
- Fast (16)
Cons
- Slow (9)
Best Uses
- Photos and graphics (34)
- Digital printing (12)
- Publishing (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (25), Frequent user (23), Great graphics (6)
- Primary use:
- Personal (47), Business (7)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (20), Mac (8)
Most Liked Positive Review
Perfection is the right name!
Over the last couple of years, I have tried several slide converters for my huge collection of slides. Quality was always lacking. Some were pixled and none of them reflected the true color, ...Read complete review
Over the last couple of years, I have tried several slide converters for my huge collection of slides. Quality was always lacking. Some were pixled and none of them reflected the true color, until I ordered the Perfection V330 Photo Scanner by Epsen.
It is amazing. Open it and inside is a gizmo to hold either four slides or a strip of negatives. Not only does it give you true color (of either slide or negative) but if you say scan, it scans each slide and saves it individually. No more crop, cut, paste and save each one yourself.
Right now, I am converting my mother's 1940's photo albums to digital so that everyone in the family can have a copy and she can add photos to the life story she is writing. The software is perfect for oversize pages. You put it in one way, scan, flip it around, scan and then tell it to stitch. It puts the page together. It's like magic.
And, if that isn't enough, if you lay photos on the scanner, without the photo album page, it will scan each one individually. At least when they are in a row. I haven't tried just all over the page yet.
I highly recommend this scanner. It's quiet and fast on top of all the rest.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Affordable photo scanner with issues
The Epson V330 promises a lot of performance for the price, but does not quite live up to its specifications. With 4800dpi optical resolution it seemed ideal for my needs since I could not ...Read complete review
The Epson V330 promises a lot of performance for the price, but does not quite live up to its specifications. With 4800dpi optical resolution it seemed ideal for my needs since I could not afford the Epson V700/V750 or more expensive solutions like a drum scanner or high-end flatbed. The setup of the V330 could benefit from a printed user's manual which it lacks out of the box. Also, the bundled software for editing is not very capable compared to the tools, for example, that Canon bundles with its low end and mid-range scanners. I abandoned these quickly in favor of Photoshop and SilverFast (VueScan is also a good alternative). Full page sans (8.5x11")are not possible with the V330 at resoultions more than 1200dpi and I actually cut back to 1000dpi and 24 bit color to shorten the scan times. Even so, a typical full page scan took about 5 minutes. My main gripe about the V330 is that even at these resolutions, the scans produced were not sharp. Another complaint I had was the film holder supplied which is setup for either a six-frame strip of 35mm film or four 6x6cm frames. I have a 6x7cm medium format Mamiya RZ and a Sinar 4x5" view camera which I still use occasionally and a ton of mounted 35mm slides and there is no way to scan these image sizes or 4.5x6cm with the holder supplied. You can order appropriate holders for the V700 or V750 which will work on this scanner that support 4.5x6, 6x6, 6x7, 4x5 and even 8x10 although the V330 will not scan an 8x10 image at more than 1200dpi.The V330 is intuitive to set up and use and provides scans which I would rate as a 6 on a scale of 1-10 where 10 would be a scan from either an expensive drum scanner (Howtek)or an expensive flatbed (the Creo EverSmart, Fuji C-550 Lanovia, or Agfascan XY-15). The main problem is lack of sharpness and lack of good noise removal with the bundled software. For the price paid ([$]), the Epson V330 provides fair value, but potential buyers should consider Canon's line of scanners in the same price range.
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Pros
- Consistent
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
Not being to saavy with things technological, I was thinking setting up my product would be complicated. Much to my surprise, it was easy to set-up and use, and the results are really good.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Thumbnails
- Consistent
- Good color
Cons
- Difficult to Load
- Flimsy slide holder
Best Uses
- 35 mm film strip scanning
- Digital Printing
- Photos and Graphics
- Slide scanning
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
I am pleasantly pleased with the V330 scanner which I purchased for slide and film strip scanning. The setup was a little confusing with less than desired help but it was still rather quickly installed and has worked beautifully from the first slide. I scanned a full tray of 130 the first night. I do, however, think the slide holder could be better designed and is difficult and fustrating to load without the slides falling out.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Thumbnails
- Consistent
- Fast
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Printing
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
Was simple to install and easy to use. I would recommend this scanner
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Thumbnails
- Consistent
- Fast
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Printing
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
I have had my scanner for 2 weeks now. I LOVE it. It works great and is very simply to install and scan. Really worth the money !!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Compact
- Fast
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Printing
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
I purchased this scanner after a recommendation from my brother-in-law who had one. It's ability to identify individual photos and make them seperate scans was a time saver. The instructions are sparse but the set-up and operation is intuative. The software was a bit buggy at first, but just had to restart to fix. Also got a great deal at B&H. No hassle.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
I use this scanner mostly for end-of-tax-year document scanning, and I am pleased with the clarity and small size of the resulting files. I was pleased with the ability of the v330 to take an old faded color photo and bring it back to life, using the Epson scanning software. It's lightweight, quick to warm-up, and quiet. Overall a very happy purchase.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Printing
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
The V330 takes a little getting use to particulary how to lay the slides, but that is an individual problem. The unit itself has been really great. I would recommend it
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
- Web Design
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
The V330 Photo Scanner by Epson is fast and sharp. Easy to use software with a versatile interface for every scanning situation. My only wish is that it had a plug-in for Photoshop. Other than that, well worth it.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Thumbnails
- Consistent
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Digital Printing
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
I have used this scanner to scan in 35mm film slides and to print out an enlargement. Both uses provided great results. It can scan 4 slides at a time and separates them automatically into 4 individual file. The quality and color from the can was great. I was only scanning at 1/4 of its full resolution to speed up the scan process. It takes about 3-4 minutes to load the scanner with 4 slides and then scan them and get them out, it can be time consuming if doing a lot of slides. I also scanned a 4x6 proof and scanned it at the maximum 1200 dpi resolution and then printed it from Millers Lab at 11x14 and the quality was so good you would have never known it was from a enlarged scan. The only downside to the scanner is that the plug ins are at the front of the unit where the buttons are instead of the back, which is a very common complaint, but certainly not a make or break deal. The next thing is that you really can not easily buy more 35mm slide trays so you can preload slides in to speed up the process, you have to load them on a flat surface and leave them there or they fall out. The next thing is that with MAC OS Lion, it says not to use the CD on the epson website and with the instructions in the box, have no idea why. I followed there instructions and it forces you to use the buil in imaging software on the MAC, this software is fine, but really is not near as good as the Epson software. I went ahead and installed the CD on my OS Lion and it worked without a problem, not sure why they say that but whatever, I am just glad it works so good.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Consistent
- Fast
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
- No Manual
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
I use that epson v330 for photo scans for photo albums,works great
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Very good quality output
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
Scanning pictures and documents.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Thumbnails
- Consistent
- Fast
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
Fast, easy to install, easy to use. Can upload several pics at once - just don't put them too close together. I put it to work as soon as I got it with a lot of old pics and it past the test. Do wish I could add my own label/names to each pics, but can do that after they upload so...
Press green button, press green button, and it saves to jgp.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Thumbnails
- Consistent
- Fast
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Printing
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
I bought this scanner for scanning film negatives. I researched many different options under $200. Most would only scan a single image at a time and reviews were all over the board. Not only does this scanner work well and have great software it can scan 5 slides or a 6 picture negative with one button push. For [$] this scanner is a hands down best bet for personal film scanning.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Thumbnails
- Consistent
- Fast
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Printing
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
I purchased this scanner to archive a large family archive of photos, slides, negatives, correspondence, artwork, and memorabilia.
The top of the scanner opens 180 degrees which allows items larger than the scanning area to be easily scanned. I have many photographs as big as 24 by 36 inches which I scan in sections and then combine with the photomerge process in Adobe Photoshop CS5.5. The results are well above expectations.
The scanning software is very easy to use and provides a wide variety of resolutions from 50 to 6400 DPI. The high resolutions, 4800 and 6400 are important for scanning slides and negatives with high quality results. Many devices made specifically for scanning slides don't have this high resolution available.
There are also options for color correction and digital dust removal.
I went into the B&H store to purchase a slide scanner and was prepared to pay three times the price of the Epson. I already had a mutifuntion printer that scanned flat items. The sales associate recommended buying this scanner. I was a little skeptical given the low price but I'm glad I did. I no longer use my printer for scanning as the Epson has a larger scanning surface. I also find that scanning old photos and documents creates quite a lot of dust. It is much easier to keep the scanner clean and you don't risk contaminating a printing mechanism.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
I bought the V330 over the V300 despite not having an many reviews. I did however, factor in all the good reviews of the V300 into my purchase. Having decided to take the newer model I can say I am fairly pleased with this scanner.
I have made my living the past 3 years as a working photographer. I decided to take on a personal project of scanning in old photos and 35mm negatives. This does the job quite well. If you're considering a similar project this scanner will do everything you need. I would search the web for some good sites on scanner resolution needs. If your goal is to simply have digital files on your photos you really don't need such a powerful scanner. If your goal is to reprint photos and perhaps take a 4x6 and turn it into an 8x10 then you need 1200dpi or better. Again, there are some really good sites out there that explain this. It's math and I am.....not a math person.
The software that comes with this scanner seems to do the job ok. I haven't messed around with it too much but there are different menus that you can bring up that will allow you to let it do all the work for you or let you customize every aspect of the scan. It's some ugly software though. Very windows XP looking.
I haven't owned this scanner for too long yet so I can't speak to it's long term reliability. Obviously I am hoping it does very well in this category.
If you are getting into an archive project like this beware. You immediately see your need for more stuff! Think archival folders, boxes, white gloves, external HD for back-up ect. Having a system of how your going to do it is important. I would say having the V330 apart of that system is a good decision for the price.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Thumbnails
- Consistent
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
I have been converting 1500+ Kodachrome slides onto my MAC, and the V330 has been a godsend. It works exactly as advertised. Color reproduction is great, and it can be operated by a six year old. On the other hand, the documentation is inadequate and had to phone their tech support to set up. Also, the process of scanning and importing is slow. You can only scan 4 slides at a time, and each scan takes about 5 minutes, so maximum speed is 40-50 slides per hour.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
I was looking mainly for a higher definition slide scanner than the one I had, and the V330 has not disappointed. I found it very easy to use--I was scanning old slides within 5 minutes of turning it on. Installation was easy; no glitches with the software so far. All in all, I'm very happy with this purchase.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Fast
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Printing
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
Bought this scanner because it seemed to fit my needs. A primary factor was that the literature bore the "Windows7 compataible" logo.
The first install seemed to work, but the scanner was unresponsive. Uninstalled and tried again. This time it works from within the scanner software.
The scanner does work, however none of the buttons work. You have to use a seperiate program to scan to the printer - not exactly user friendly.
On the plus side, when it works, it does produce good quality scans and is a lot quicker than my old machine. If you are using XP or previous, this is probably a great product
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Thumbnails
- Consistent
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Printing
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
I purchased the Epson scanner for one main reason - I wanted to copy family photographs before they deteriorated and more than they already had, and the Epson scanner did a magnificent job. I have not yet tried the slide scanning feature, but that will be its next test.
The only thing that I don't like about the unit is the placement of its controls and connections. The power and USB connections are at the front of the machine, which means that when it is connected the wires end up going across the entire unit.
Other than that, I am completely satisfied with the looks, style and performance of the Epson scanner.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
- Publishing
Comments about Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner:
Thus far I am delighted with this scanner. It was easy to install and works fine. I was surprised to find it here at a price lower than [...].
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
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What's in the Box
- Transparency Unit (Built into Lid)
- 35mm Film Holder (holds 4 mounted slides or 6 film frames)
- AC Power Adapter & Power Cable
- USB 2.0 Cable
- CD-ROM Software
- Start Here Poster
- 1-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada)
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