Epson Perfection 2580 Photo Scanner

From the Manufacturer
Digitize and restore stacks of negatives in just a few simple steps--and rediscover moments from the past. It's all possible with the Epson Perfection 2580 Photo. With its new, easy-to-use Auto Film Loader, anyone can quickly scan and view individual frames of 35mm negatives. And, with one-touch color restoration through exclusive Epson Easy Photo Fix, it couldn't be easier to bring back the brilliance of every cherished event. Best of all, with astounding 2,400 x 4,800 dpi resolution, it's a snap to achieve remarkable detail, ideal for reprints and enlargements.

Easy Photo Fix Technology

Fully automatic scanning and other innovative features make it easy to scan photos, film, or text with consistently vivid results, while Epson Smart Panel and convenient bundled software allow for added creativity. And, with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, the Epson Perfection 2580 Photo speeds through every scan. That, combined with the remarkable efficiency of the Auto Film Loader, makes it simple to archive and organize boxes of negatives in a flash.

Compatible with both Windows and Macintosh, the Epson Perfection 2580 Photo provides the ideal solution for any scanning task. Offering incredible versatility and detail in one affordable solution, it's the perfect choice for bringing old memories to life.

Features:

New, easy-to-use Auto Film Loader for scanning 35mm negatives
Brilliant 8-by-10-inch enlargements with 2,400 x 4,800 dpi resolution
One-touch color restoration with exclusive Epson Easy Photo Fix
Fast scanning of important photos, documents, slides and negatives with Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Features convenient compatibility with most Windows and Macintosh systems

What's in the Box
Epson Perfection 2580 Photo scanner, 35mm auto film loader (built into scanner lid), 35mm guide for mounted slides, CD-ROM (EPSON Scan Software, Creativity and Productivity Software, and Electronic Reference Guide), USB 2.0 cable, AC adapter and power cable, scanner setup poster

Product Description:
A flatbed scanner with an Auto Film Loader for 35mm negatives / 2400 x 4800 max. dpi / One-Touch Color Restoration / PC & Mac / USB 2.0 Maximum Resolution - 12,800 x 12,800 dpi with software interpolation Color Depth - 48-bit internal/external Greyscale Depth - 16-bit internal/external Optical Density - 3.2 Dmax Scaling (zoom) - 50% to 200% (1% step) USB 2.0 Interface (backwards compatible with USB 1.1) Supports PC and Macintosh Computer Systems Unit Dimensions - 10.83 (w) x 16.5 (d) x 3.4 (h) Unit Weight - 6.6 lbs.

Epson Perfection 2580 Photo Scanner
Average customer rating:

I'm underwhelmed with the Epson 2580

What a Great Scanner

Great scanner for the price

Wasted hours

Trouble in the very beginning

Epson Perfection 2580 Photo Scanner

Manufacturer: Epson
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

2,400 dpi optical resolution

48-bit color, 16-bit grayscale

Integrated 35mm film loader

Epson Easy Photo Fix for 1-touch color restoration

USB 2.0 interface, PC and Mac compatible

ASIN: B0002NR4Y0

Product Description

A flatbed scanner with an Auto Film Loader for 35mm negatives / 2400 x 4800 max. dpi / One-Touch Color Restoration / PC & Mac / USB 2.0 Maximum Resolution - 12,800 x 12,800 dpi with software interpolation Color Depth - 48-bit internal/external Greyscale Depth - 16-bit internal/external Optical Density - 3.2 Dmax Scaling (zoom) - 50% to 200% (1% step) USB 2.0 Interface (backwards compatible with USB 1.1) Supports PC and Macintosh Computer Systems Unit Dimensions - 10.83 (w) x 16.5 (d) x 3.4 (h) Unit Weight - 6.6 lbs.

Customer Reviews:

I'm underwhelmed with the Epson 2580.......2005-12-29

I run a graphics studio, and use a scanner several times a day for photos, printed material, even small items such as jewelry that require some depth of field from the scanner. Because we have so much dedicated software that runs native in OS9, we're holding out on the Big Upgrade to OSX as long as we can. Last year I researched a new scanner to buy while we still had a choice of OS9 driver scanners, finally selecting an HP Scanjet 4400c. This was a joy to use, with friendly software, all the options we required, and good scans. Then it started producing banded images, and to make a long story short, this is a defect of some HP scanners, there is no fix, and HP goes out of its way not to help. So here we were in Dec 2005, frantically looking for a new scanner with Mac OS9 drivers.

After asking around amongst my contacts in the graphics and design community, the consensus was that Canon has nice scanners and provides the best software, and that Epson has the worst software, although their scanners are fine. The Canon LiDE 20, 30, or 50 all ran in OS9 , but no store had any stock; they'd been cleaned out months back. All the recent Canons (LiDE 25, 35, 60) only ran under OSX. grrr. Finally, and getting desperate, I tracked down an Epson Perfection 2580 (basically a repackaged 2480), which comes with OS9 drivers, and bought it on the spot, which happened to be Nanaimo BC.

After installing the software and removing enough packing material to insulate a doghouse, I fired it up using the Epson Smart Panel software, and was able to eventually save an image file to a folder on the desktop. Gone is the useful ability I had with the HP to Import directly into Photoshop (I've trolled the net for hours trying to locate an Epson 2480/2580 Photoshop Import plug-in; I might add that I was astonished to find NO reference to Photoshop on Epson's site - did they have a falling-out with Adobe perhaps?). SO I have to save a scan to the Epson desktop folder, and then open that file from within Photoshop, which is tedious and time-wasting. I've also tried just running Epson Scan (which is supposed to simply produce a bare-bones scan), but can't find any way to set resolution, adjust viewing area, change the scan type and so on with this method. The same applies to the "Professional Mode" of the Epson Smart Panel software, although I CAN make some of these adjustments in "Automatic Mode".

What can I say? This software really IS awful, and I'd love to have half an hour alone with whoever designed or approved it, to point this out. It's too bad that Seiko/Epson makes a mechanically decent device, and then cripples users with clumsy, ill-conceived software.

Eventually we'll be forced to upgrade, at which point we'll probably abandon Apple (the Mac OS experience bears little resemblance to its once friendly and open architecture), giving us a wide range of options in software and hardware, and another opportunity to try a Canon scanner.

Bottom line? Nice-looking scans (eventually) of color photos and grayscale images, nice package, front buttons are recessed enough so they're not being accidentally pressed (like the protruding HP buttons) and launching unwanted software, and all the required cables and attachments are included (incredibly, some scanner makers still don't include everything needed to use all the features). The OCR software is a demo, but most bundled software is diluted these days. On the down side, this is a real screecher (the HP was almost silent by comparison) - everyone in the office knows when I'm making a scan! But the real hassle, is NOT having a Photoshop Import plug-in (what were they thinking???), and this tortuous software that takes most of the fun out of scanning. An import plug-in might at least by-pass some of these obstacles. I haven't had a chance to try scanning any 3D objects on the scanner glass so I can't comment on the depth of field this scanner offers. I'll have to gird my loins and face the Epson Smart Panel again I guess...

What a Great Scanner.......2005-12-28

I was scanning in 35mm with my HP 5530 which HP so notabable disctontinued 2 weeks after my purchase. Worked great until I ran across a project with my Aunt who handed me well over 2000+ negatives. It wasn't something I really wanted to do, but 30+ years of negatives was exciting. Some big memories have emerged.

After a few nights of messing around with the HP and trying to locate an additional plastic mount the last few months and finding out I couldn't even purchase it from HP, well, I knew this little project was going to take me a "very long time".

I ran across the Epson here on Amazon and Santa got it for me for Christmas. I have to admit, this low profile scanner with the 35mm feed is really "cool". And it gets almost every picture perfect!!!! The autofeed and software are great. Then again, I use JASC Paint Shop Pro to flip and rotate as needed. I'll scan in 4 pictures, reload the scanner with another set of 35mm film, start scanning, hit update thumbnails in JASC, and correct the pic's while the next batch is scanning.

I am almost on picture 500 tonight!!!

Only problem I encountered was a piece of tape got caught in the transfer mech that was attached to the film from the lab but I was able to get it cleaned out and I was back on my way.

I had no problems installing the software or hardware. Make sure you read the instructions and you should have no problems.

GREAT PRODECT EPSON...I THOUGHT I WOULD NEVER PURCHASE SOMETHING LIKE THIS FROM YOU.

You have a new fan.

dave

I just wanted to write an update on my review that I did on December 27.

I have scanned over 2000+ pictures from 35mm film and this thing just keeps on clicking along.

Tricks I learned are to keep the glass cleaned. Use Sparkle!! Spray it on a piece of soft paper towel to clean the glass of dust.

I mentioned before that I used the HP 5530. That scanner is really nice but the software was horrible. I rescanned all of my girlfriends Alaska pictures with the Epson and re-posted them on my website.

To see the quality of this scanner, visit www.davevogt.net, look at Buzz's page, her Alaska pictures and you can see the results of the 35mm scans.

GREAT JOB EPSON!!!!

Great scanner for the price.......2005-08-22

I have had this scanner for eight months and have had no problems. The soft ware was easy to install and is very user friendly. This is my fourth scanner in nine years and I find I like it the best of them all. The first two broke down immediately after the warranties were up and would cost more to fix than replace. That is saying something because one was over $300. The third was good, but not like this one. I really like being able to do more with the pictures than crop or remove redeye. It is so easy to resize them and have them remain clear. If you are scanning for personal use, this is a good choice and I highly recommend it.

Wasted hours.......2005-06-15

I bought this scanner with the intention of scanning in all my daughter's wedding negatives. After investing at least five hours muddling around with the inept software that came with the scanner, I finally figured out the non-intuitive method required to save settings and repeat the process of scanning negative strips.

Long story short, after spending dozens of hours more scanning in negatives, I realized every image had a reddish cast to it. Dozens more hours were spent performing color balancing with Adobe Photoshop Elements. As an experiment, I tried scanning in a couple of proof prints and compared those images to the same images scanned from negatives. The proof images were clear and beautifully color balanced, as opposed to the negative images, in which everyone appeared to have a sunburn.

So the moral of the story is this: don't assume images scanned from negatives (at least with this machine) are necessarily superior to print-scanned images. That mistake cost me hundreds of wasted hours. I don't know if the problem was in the negatives themselves (the printed proofs are just fine), or the negative scanner on this machine. But I am extremely disappointed with the results.

Trouble in the very beginning.......2005-06-09

I have read all the review regarding this product from all the web I can find. Finially I decided to buy it. The first step is to install the software. Since I know it could get me into trouble if I did not follow the instruction, I carefully unpacked it and began to install the software. Just right in the stage of installing "Epson Smart Panel," it encountered problem of "can't find appinst.ini" I ignored it and installed the rest of it anyway. Afterall, I found there is no Smart Panel software. I called Espon Software Tech Support. Two guys answer my question nicely. I did follow all their instruction trying to download Delreg 3.0 for cleaning up my previous installation and deleted Espon pack in "twain_32" then using MSConfig to disable all the effection softwares. Finally, .... it still could not work. I have brand new HP computer with XP service pack 2. I don't know what caused the problem. If this problem cannot be solved, I am going to return this product tomorrwo.

Average customer rating:

Epson Perfection 2580 Photo Scanner

Manufacturer: Epson
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
ASIN: B0002QKDUO

Product Description

Digitize and restore stacks of negatives in just a few simple steps - and rediscover moments from the past! It's all possible with the Epson Perfection 2580 Photo. With its new, easy-to-use Auto Film Loader, anyone can quickly scan and view individual frames of 35mm negatives. And, with one-touch color restoration through exclusive Epson Easy Photo Fix, it couldn't be easier to bring back the brilliance of every cherished event. Best of all, with astounding 2400 x 4800 dpi resolution, it's a snap to achieve remarkable detail, ideal for reprints and enlargements.Fully automatic scanning and other innovative features make it easy to scan photos, film, or text with consistently vivid results, while Epson Smart Panel and convenient bundled software allow for added creativity. And, with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, the Epson Perfection 2580 Photo speeds through every scan. That, combined with the remarkable efficiency of the Auto Film Loader, makes it simple to archive and organize boxes of negatives in a flash.Compatible with both Windows and Macintosh , the Epson Perfection 2580 Photo provides the ideal solution for any scanning task. Offering incredible versatility and detail in one affordable solution, it's the perfect choice for bringing old memories to life.

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