Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Flatbed Scanner ...- User Rating: 
Summary for Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Flatbed Scanner ...- Won't scann entire platter.
Notes on Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Flatbed Scanner ...- Although the Epson Perfection 2480 Photo (this one came along with Multi Phoot Feeder) keeps colors fairly accurate, I am disapointed when it comes to scanning photos, papers and the like on the flatbed. In this case, the area scanned is smaller than the glass plate indicates. Aligning any object to either side of the glass plate (using it's borders as the aligment tool) will unavoidably cut of part of the scanned image (as shown in the customer photos I uploaded.)
The only `workaround' for this problem is to use a ruler and align it to the platter's borders and than to align the photo to the ruler. Unfortunately this will not work with larger objects, such as a letter-sized sheet of paper.
Also, the scanners utility software (Espon Scan V2.65A) does not allow you to save your settings with a custom name (such as "Bob's Slides"); instead you have to overwrite an existing template, or choose the default name given (such as "Setting 1, Setting 2, etc.).
Finaly, I need to point out that the driver software launched from inside a graphics application (such as Paint Shop Pro or PhotoShop Elements) crashes frequently if I make a larger number of 300dpi scans.
All said, this scanner is too expensive to be purchased - so I'm going to replace it with a Cannon.
Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Flatbed Scanner ...- User Rating: Summary for Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Flatbed Scanner ...- Really Good Scanner for about 18 months
Notes on Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Flatbed Scanner ...- For a while, this 2480 was a really good scanner and buy for light usage. Now after 18 months of ownership, there are cloudy markings on the underside of the glass from 2 to 4 inches in that makes that part of the glass unusable.
I really like the software and quality of scans, and I am thinking about buying another Epson 2480 if they can be had for under $99.
Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Flatbed Scanner ...- User Rating: Summary for Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Flatbed Scanner ...- Casts shadows
Notes on Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Flatbed Scanner ...- My 6 year old trusty Umax scanner was starting to show its age, so i looked for a new scanner that had good reviews. The Epson Perfection 2480 seemed to be one of the best rated.
I use my scanner a few times a week for scanning graphic art.
I have found this scanner to be disappointing compared to my old Umax. I find I get cast shadows around my images, so much so, that I took it in for repairs after having it only 3 months. All the major parts that could have been causing the problem were replaced, but I still have the problem, so I assume it is a builit in defect.
Too bad. I will probably look for a better scanner for my needs.
Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Flatbed Scanner ...- User Rating: Summary for Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Flatbed Scanner ...- Epson2480 Photo Scanner
Notes on Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Flatbed Scanner ...- This is my 3 or 4th scanner and based on the review that I purchased it, it is the best of all that I have used. It outclassed Visioneer (from Office Max). No problems with the software, no nagging for registration on each re-installation, but I have not had to re-install.
I am 80 and still working in genealogy, I was scanning old photographs, it took a learning period, but no problems of any kind. Also, no problems in ordering or in receiving it. The shipment arrived several days earlier than projected.
Thank you for a great job!
Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Flatbed Scanner ...- User Rating: Summary for Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Flatbed Scanner ...- High Quality Scans, But A Bit Slow
Notes on Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Flatbed Scanner ...- First, on the most important topic: quality. This scanner produces phenomenal quality for the money. It's still a consumer grade scanner, but Epson simply delivers very good optical quality. I have scanned in 4x6 prints and used a scan to print an 8x10 that was perfectly acceptable - that is impressive.
Yes, the quality is noticably lower for scans of negatives, but that is always the case with flatbed scanners, and the only real alternative in the marketplace to spending upwards of a thousand dollars for a negative scanner is to have negatives scanned professionally. You should assume that the quality level for scanning negatives is high enough for use on the web, and for reproduction as 4x6 photographs, but your scans from prints will be better. You will find this flatbed competitive in quality with the lower end negative scanners, and can consider the negative scanning capability a nice throw-in for the price.
The interface is somewhat slow and tedious, in part because the "automatic" function really has limited use for me. I scan a variety of types of photographs and documents, and always end up making adjustments in "custom". It would be nice to be able to configure the software to go directly to "custom" (and would cut 30-45 seconds per scan), or to have "semi-automatic" pre-settings that would also cut time configuring the software for each individual scan. A lot of effort has gone into that automatic function, and for those who do not use the custom settings I suspect it is very valuable. For perfectionists (real or imagined) who want to make sure the scan gets all possible details and who want to carefully preview and adjust the images, the automatic function gets in the way.
There is a difference among scanners in quality, and spending more will almost always get you a higher quality scanner. But, for the money, it will be tough to beat this one.
