Epson Perfection 1670 Photo Scanner

Average customer rating:

Excellent Scanner

OCR capabilities never operated, technical support hard to locate

Disappointing

Oh Epson, how could you!

An exceptional value

Epson Perfection 1670 Photo Scanner

Manufacturer: Epson
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable (10-Feet)

Canon 1029A004 Photo Paper Pro for BJC-8200 (8.5"x11", 15 Sheets )

Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White)

APC BE350U 350VA Back-ups Es

Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (S041667, 8.5x11, 50 Sheets)

Product Features:

One-touch color restoration with Epson Easy Photo Fix technology

1,600 x 3,200 dpi hardware resolution

Built-in 35mm slide and filmstrip adapter

Complete software bundle for photo enhancements and more

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity; PC and Mac compatible

ASIN: B0000AOWX5

Product Description

The Epson Perfection 1670 Photo delivers innovative photo restoration capabilities, incredible value, and astonishing image quality. With 1600 x 3200 dpi hardware resolution and 48-bit color, you'll get brilliant color scans every time, plus a quick, easy way to restore your favorite photos. A convenient, built-in 35mm slide and film strip adapter accommodates slides or negatives.User-friendly software features Epson Easy Photo Fix technology for one-touch color restoration of faded photos, negatives and slides, plus easy dust removal from slides and negatives. This industry-leading technology, exclusively from Epson, makes photo restoration easier than ever before. There's even an automatic scanning mode for optimal results in one quick touch. The improved Epson Smart Panel software has all the tools necessary to scan photos, text, or graphics with vivid results.The Epson Perfection 1670 Photo is compatible with most Windows or Macintosh systems and offers Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity for Windows. A great companion to an Epson ink jet printer, it's the perfect fit for the home or home office, whether you are scanning documents, archiving slides and negatives, or restoring photos.Offering high-quality results, unique affordability, and user-friendly performance, the Epson Perfection 1670 Photo makes not just your scans - but you - look brilliant.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Perfection 1670 from Epson is a flatbed color photo scanner with a number of useful features and a reasonable price tag. With a 1,600 x 1,200 dpi maximum optical resolution and 48-bit color depth (16-bit grayscale), the 1670 delivers crisp, accurate, and true-to-life images perfect for a wide variety of home and home office uses.

Scanning speeds are as fast as 7.68 msec/line at 1,600 dpi and 5.12 msec/line at 600 dpi, while one-touch scan, copy, scan to e-mail, and scan to Web buttons help you automate these frequently utilized features. The included 35 mm transparency adapter accommodates both negatives and slides (up to three negatives or two slides), while the 8.5-by-11.7-inch scanning bed supports originals up to letter size.

Easy Photo Fix Technology

Designed with photo and slide restoration in mind, the 1670 comes bundled with a variety of software applications designed to help you get the most out of your scans. Titles include Epson Scan with Easy Photo Fix Technology, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, Epson Smart Panel, ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR, and NewSoft Presto! BizCard.

Weighing just 6.8 pounds, the 1670 has a small 10.8-by-16.5-inch footprint and connects to your computer via its USB port. The 1670 utilizes a white cold cathode fluorescent lamp and Epson's MatrixCCD line sensor and consumes 17 W of power. PC and Mac compatible, the 1670 also comes backed with a one-year limited warranty on both parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Epson Perfection 1670 Photo Scanner; 35mm transparency adapter (built into scanner lid); 35mm film holder for slides and film strips; CD-ROM with Epson Scan Software, Creativity and Productivity Software, and Electronic Reference Guide; USB 2.0/1.1 cable; AC adapter and power cable; scanner setup poster; warranty information

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Scanner.......2007-09-16

I have owned this scanner for several years and it has been a pleasure to own and use it. It's fast, and colour rendition is accurate. Epson rules!

OCR capabilities never operated, technical support hard to locate.......2007-02-08

The Epson Perfection 1670 Photo scanner is used as a pleasure tool in my hobby, Genealogy and Family History. Although Epson claims that the 1670 will do OCR scanning I never could get it to work, unlike prevous scanners I have used. My attempts to contact Epson Technical help have been very difficult, and when I did get an e-mail suggestion from Epson Connection, the answer did not in any way solve the problem. The previous reviews hit the operation exactly. This is a dawg!

Disappointing.......2007-01-11

After reading excellent reviews on cnet, I expected a much better product. The editing software was lacking, and using the scanner did slow down my computer. What I found most annoying though was that it doesn't have an on/off switch. I know I could have unplugged it when not in use, but then turning it back on, the computer didn't acknowledge it, and then having to reboot slowed things down more. Finally, after about a year the scanning light burned out. I recently replaced it with the hp3180 all in one which was reasonably priced at amazon and came with the additional capabilities of printing and copying.

Oh Epson, how could you!.......2006-03-17

It amazes me how this scanner has not been dumped into the bottom of the ocean as yet. The color is awful, awful, awful; the scanned images have long ugly streaks; it's painfully slow; it's technologically jurassic - in one short sentence - it's pathetic! So, fellow on-line buyers, you have been forewarned.

An exceptional value.......2005-07-14

I have been using this scanner for over 1 year and have used it to scan hundreds of typewritten pages, old slides, and photographs. For the money, this is one fine tool. We have a newer, much more expensive scanner at our office, but I have often taken work home to scan because the Epson 1670 does a better job.

My only complaint is the lack of any cohesive instructions on how to use it. Once I did figure out from trial and error how to use the machine, I grew to love it for its speed.

Epson Perfection 1670 Photo - flatbed scanner ( B11B162101-N )

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Epson Perfection 1670 Photo - flatbed scanner ( B11B162101-N )

Manufacturer: Epson
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
ASIN: B0002ITNVM

Product Description

Whether this is your first time or you are a photo enthusiast, EPSON's latest Perfection range has your perfect home photo scanning solution. Features including new color restoration software will bring originals back to life. Together with a sleek new design and all the exclusive EPSON technologies that ensure exceptional quality, speed and ease of use, home photo scanning is better than ever.Whether you work on a PC or Mac, these scanners are easy to incorporate into your desktop set up. Their sleek, compact design ensures efficient use of space and will make a perfect match for EPSON's range of Stylus Photo printers. The Built-in Transparency Unit includes robust film holders that are stored safely in the scanner lid and enable a range of film formats to be scanned quickly and easily. Scanning directly from negative or positive film is useful for achieving the best results when printing enlargements.Now you can restore all your old photos and brighten up old memories with dust removal and color restoration functions. These new additions to EPSON's simple scan controls make a huge difference to scans and prints - just tick the box to bring images back to life. EPSON Perfection scanners give home users high performance at low cost. Scanned images are sharper, brighter and more colorful and, thanks to EPSON's latest optical technologies, speed matches quality. And used together with your EPSON Stylus printer, you can scan and print onto t-shirts, stickers, CD's and much more.The new EPSON Perfection scanners are highly sophisticated, but still amazingly easy to use. Clear control is provided by an improved EPSON Scan, which includes Full Auto Mode for brilliant scans at the touch of a button, or a comprehensive range of other controls that let you decide your own level of involvement. Color restoration and dust removal are just the start, because EPSON Perfection scanners don't just feature built-in software to bring out the best in your photos.

Epson Perfection 1670 Photo - Flatbed scanner - 8.5 in x 11.7 in - 1600 dpi x 3200 dpi - Hi-Speed USB

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Epson Perfection 1670 Photo - Flatbed scanner - 8.5 in x 11.7 in - 1600 dpi x 3200 dpi - Hi-Speed USB

Manufacturer: Epson
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
ASIN: B0009WZDF6

Product Description

Average customer rating:

Epson Perfection 1670 Photo - Flatbed scanner - 8.5 in x 11.7 in - 1600 dpi x 3200 dpi - Hi-Speed USB

Manufacturer: Epson
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
ASIN: B0000DC3N0

Product Description

Average customer rating:

Next best thing to spending thousands of dollars.

Terrific Scanner

Scanner and software

spotty scanning

Epson 3200 and Software Review

EPSON Perfection 3200 PRO Color Scanner

Manufacturer: Epson
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable (10-Feet)

Belkin Pro Series USB 2.0 Device Cable (USB A/USB B, 10 Feet)

Canon 1029A004 Photo Paper Pro for BJC-8200 (8.5"x11", 15 Sheets )

Acoustic Research AR-10S 10-Outlet, 2163 Joule, $100,000 CEW Surge Protector

Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White)

Product Features:

3,200 x 6,400 resolution

48-bit color depth, 3.4 dMax

4-by-9-inch transparency unit

USB 2.0 and FireWire connectivity

PC and Mac compatible

ASIN: B00008ISWV

Product Description

The Epson Perfection 3200 Pro offers premium quality scanning, plus professional quality software that enables users to take control of color for a complete digital imaging solution. With image quality and features comparable to that of more expensive scanners, this high-value performer produces sharp, high-quality results at lightning-fast speeds. And, it scans everything from negatives, photos, and slides to transparencies, graphics and text.Delivering astounding 3200 x 6400 dpi resolution, the Epson Perfection 3200 Pro offers phenomenal clarity and detail, whatever the task at hand. With Epson's ColorTrue II Imaging System and true 48-bit scanning, it consistently delivers vivid, true-to-life colors.Ideal for value-minded individuals looking for a premium brand product that will help them expand their creative scanning capabilities, the Epson Perfection 3200 Pro offers the perfect choice. With its advanced imaging technology and a powerful feature set, it gives users the versatility to handle virtually any photography application. It even includes Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connectivity, plus a convenient built-in 4" x 9" transparency unit adapter, so users have the speed and versatility they need for increased productivity.The Epson Perfection 3200 Pro offers an intuitive, affordable solution for high-quality, high-speed scanning. And, it comes from a company known for its award-winning technology. Users can be confident they capture every dazzling detail.

Customer Reviews:

Next best thing to spending thousands of dollars........2004-12-07

If you know what you are doing!

This scanner can give AWESOME results if you know how scanners work, understand colorspaces and film and other technical details, I ran a laser drum scanner and did color separations for a living for way to long, I can make this scanner dance and get great results, the SilverFast software is for ADVANCED USERS, novices or people that want a one button make it perfect first time need not apply. It is complex but it is also POWERFUL!

That said, Photoshop is way more complex than most people that use it actually know or understand.

I have done nothing but 35mm negatives and postives and 4 x 5 positvies with this thing and everyone of them looked AWESOME!!!

Outside of needing EXTREME enlargements, this scanner does 99.99% of what I need it to do for high end print magazine ads.

I am sure it works in non-transparent mode just fine, I just have never needed to use it.

Pros will love it, tweakers will love it and dedicated amatures ( future pros ) will love it, it is not for grandma or mom to scan in family photos and the like.

Terrific Scanner.......2004-02-14

I've had several scanners over the years but this is the best one yet. I found it particularly good on a wide variety of photo formats, especially negatives of all common sizes. I agree with others that the Silverfast software is difficult to master but it does pretty good job after learning its quirks. Also, you print out a multipage guide on how to use Silverfast and visit their web site for online tutorials.

Scanner and software.......2003-12-30

The scanner does a good job on both transparencies and negatives using the included carriers and is a relatively affordable way to digitize those older negatives and slides. The Silverfast software included is quite difficult to use, with meager, unclear documentation. Even purchasing the Taz Tally book may not be helpful, as it too is complicated and incomplete. The Epson software included with the scanner is simpler to use and gives adequate results, especially when scanning into Photoshop.

Given the choice between the standard 3200 or the pro version with the Silverfast AI software, I would now choose the standard version. The savings can be better spent elsewhere.

spotty scanning.......2003-11-06

I bought the Epson 3200 Photo scanner and had problems with spotting of images scanned in the upper right hand corner of the scanning bed. After exchanging the first unit, I had the same problem with the replacement, which I returned for a refund. I would not recommend this model scanner to anyone. Shop elsewhere.

Epson 3200 and Software Review.......2003-09-23

I found the Epson 3200 to be an excellent upgrade from my Epson 1640. The Epson twain and the Smart Panel software worked without any problems and the scans are great. What would improve their software is to provide a PDF file for the User Guide instead of the HTM file. What I was disappointing in was the SilverFast software. After changing a few settings the software stopped working altogether. LaserSoft, the company that makes SilverFast, does not provide any non-chargeable phone support for installation problems. Many companies offer a 30-day free installation support but not LaserSoft. Fortunately, I found a software upgrade on the Internet but it does make one wonder about quality control. Also, I found their manuals difficult to read. It appears that they were written by engineers and embellished by product management. A good technical writer and editor could certainly improve the documentation.

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HP 48x/48x/24x CD-RW 16x DVD-ROM Combo Drive (DC197X)

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HP 48x/48x/24x CD-RW 16x DVD-ROM Combo Drive (DC197X)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

HP 48x/48x/10x CD-RW 16x DVD-ROM Combo Drive (DE206A)

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HP 48x/48x/10x CD-RW 16x DVD-ROM Combo Drive (DE206A)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Drive Enclosures | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics

ECDC & INTERVIDEO WINDVD SW

ASIN: B00009PUMC

Product Description

The 48X Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive is a reliable, 5.25-inch, half-height drive that can write to CD-R and CD-RW media and read from any industry standard DVD and compact disc media. The 48X Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive communicates data and digital audio to the host computer via an ATAPI interface. Users can read DVDs at their desktops, and compile and catalog video, sound, photo, and text files on CDs. The 48X Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive also enables users to share multimedia presentations, burn or convert video clips, screen captures, and still images into custom videos; and create custom CD-R discs in minutes. Additionally, the 48X Combo Drive can be used for complete data backups to restore data in the event of catastrophic loss. Hewlett-Packard goes to great lengths to provide its customers with the highest performing, most integrated, thoroughly tested computing solutions. This quality combination not only simplifies the purchase and service process, but also increases customer satisfaction and lowers the overall cost of ownership.

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HP 48X CD-RW/DVD Drive ( DC197B )

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

10x CD-RW/16x DVD-ROM
ATAPI-IDE Interface
Roxio Easy CD Creator incl.

ASIN: B00009W5EF

Product Description

The 48X Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive is a reliable, 5.25-inch, half-height CD-RW drives that can write to CD-R and CD-RW media and read from any industry standard DVD and compact disc media. The 48X Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive communicates data and digital audio to the host computer via an ATAPI interface. Users can read DVDs at their desktops, and compile and catalog video, sound, photo, and text files on CDs. The 48X Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive also enables users to share multimedia presentations, archive family records and photos; convert video clips, screen captures, and still images into custom videos; and create custom CD-R discs in minutes. Additionally, the 48X Combo Drive can be used for complete data backups to restore data in the event of catastrophic loss.

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