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Epson  Perfection  2480 Photo
Epson  Perfection  2580 Photo

Unpack Your Scanner

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Make sure you have all the parts shown below for your Epson scanner:

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Remove all the packing tape, but leave the large stickers in place until 
you are instructed to remove them.

Note: The illustrations on this sheet show the Perfection 2580 Photo scanner, 
but the instructions are the same for the Perfection 2480 Photo except 
where noted.

Install the Software

Wait! You must install your software before connecting the scanner to 
your computer. The installation process may take several minutes. Be sure 
to close all open programs and turn off any virus protection programs.

Note: The software works with Windows

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 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP, and 

Macintosh

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 OS 9.1 to 9.2.2 and OS X 10.2.x and 10.3.x.

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Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. The 
installer starts automatically in Windows; on a Macintosh, the EPSON 
folder opens.

If it doesn’t start or the folder doesn’t open, do the following:

Windows XP: Click Start, click My Computer, then 
double-click Epson.

Windows 98, Me, and 2000: Double-click My Computer, then 
double-click Epson.

Macintosh: Double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon.

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If you’re using Mac

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 OS X, double-click the Mac OS X folder, then 

double-click the Epson icon.

If you’re using Mac OS 9.x, double-click the Epson icon.

3

Click Continue, then read the license agreement and click Agree.

4

At the Software Installation screen, click Install. Enter your Macintosh 
Administrator name and password as necessary during installation.

5

Follow the on-screen instructions to install each program. Click Next or 
Finish (Windows) or Install or Quit (Macintosh) as needed. Note that 
Epson Smart Panel™ installs in several steps. 

Note: If you’re installing on Macintosh OS 9.x, you may see a prompt to 
update your Carbon Library. After installing it and restarting your system, 
double-click the

 

Epson icon, then click Install to continue.

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At the end of the installation, click Exit

7

At the Product Registration screen, register your scanner as instructed.

Restoring Color in Photos

If you have faded photos, slides, or 
negatives, you can use the Color 
Restoration setting in your software to 
bring them back to life. 

Start Epson Scan and select Home 
Mode
 or Professional Mode in the 
Mode box at the top of the screen. 

Select your settings and click 
the Preview button at the 
bottom of the screen. 

Select the Color Restoration 
checkbox. (In Home Mode, 
click the Image Adjustments 
button first. In Professional 
Mode, scroll to the bottom of 
the screen.)

For complete steps, see your 
on-screen Reference Guide.

Note: You can also use the 
Color Restoration feature in 
the Epson Smart Panel copy 
utility. See the on-screen help 
in the copy utility for details.

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Scanner

CD-ROM with Epson Scan 
driver, software, and 
on-screen manuals

USB cable

Film and slide 
holder

AC adapter and 
power cord

Perfection 2480 Photo

CD-ROM with Epson Scan 
driver, software, and 
on-screen manuals

USB cable

Scanner

Slide holder

AC adapter and 
power cord

Perfection 2580 Photo

IMPORTANT!

Leave the sticker 
in place until you 
are instructed to 
remove it

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Summary of Contents for 2480 - Perfection Photo

Page 1: ... Administrator name and password as necessary during installation 5 Follow the on screen instructions to install each program Click Next or Finish Windows or Install or Quit Macintosh as needed Note that Epson Smart Panel installs in several steps Note If you re installing on Macintosh OS 9 x you may see a prompt to update your Carbon Library After installing it and restarting your system double c...

Page 2: ...nd the Start light flashes green It stops flashing and stays on green when the scanner is ready Caution When you unplug the scanner wait at least 10 seconds before plugging it back in Rapidly unplugging and plugging in the scanner can damage it 7 Remove and store your scanner software CD ROM 8 Restart your computer Scanner Basics Your First Scan The Start button on your scanner automatically opens...

Page 3: ...nd the Start light flashes green It stops flashing and stays on green when the scanner is ready Caution When you unplug the scanner wait at least 10 seconds before plugging it back in Rapidly unplugging and plugging in the scanner can damage it 7 Remove and store your scanner software CD ROM 8 Restart your computer Scanner Basics Your First Scan The Start button on your scanner automatically opens...

Page 4: ...e Start light flashes green It stops flashing and stays on green when the scanner is ready Caution When you unplug the scanner wait at least 10 seconds before plugging it back in Rapidly unplugging and plugging in the scanner can damage it 7 Remove and store your scanner software CD ROM 8 Restart your computer Scanner Basics Your First Scan The Start button on your scanner automatically opens Epso...

Page 5: ...d Save button or open Epson Smart Panel and select Scan and Save This scans your slide using ideal settings in Full Auto Mode and opens it in ArcSoft PhotoImpression for viewing editing and printing See your on screen Reference Guide and Smart Panel help for instructions on selecting scan modes and complete scanning details 6 When you re finished scanning you can store the slide holder in the scan...

Page 6: ...d Save button or open Epson Smart Panel and select Scan and Save This scans your slide using ideal settings in Full Auto Mode and opens it in ArcSoft PhotoImpression for viewing editing and printing See your on screen Reference Guide and Smart Panel help for instructions on selecting scan modes and complete scanning details 6 When you re finished scanning you can store the slide holder in the scan...

Page 7: ...d Save button or open Epson Smart Panel and select Scan and Save This scans your slide using ideal settings in Full Auto Mode and opens it in ArcSoft PhotoImpression for viewing editing and printing See your on screen Reference Guide and Smart Panel help for instructions on selecting scan modes and complete scanning details 6 When you re finished scanning you can store the slide holder in the scan...

Page 8: ...the auto film loader cover 9 Replace the document mat before you resume scanning reflective paper documents Scanning a Slide 1 Make sure you removed the reflective document mat as described in the previous column 2 Place the slide holder on the top of the scanner glass so that the tab labelled D fits into the area labelled D on the document table 3 Place a 35 mm slide into the holder with its shin...

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