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Epson - Perfection Flatbed Photo Scanner with Digital ICE Technology
Average Customer Rating:
4.4
Rating breakdown 794 reviews
5 Stars
544
4 Stars
149
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
17
1 Star
43
90%of customers recommend this product.
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717 out of
794)
Customer Reviews for Epson - Perfection Flatbed Photo Scanner with Digital ICE Technology
Customer Rating
5
Great Scanner for Artist
on January 17, 2010
Posted by: AMuffin
from Austin
-- Epson made a great first impression --
My first scanner was an Epson. I bought it 6-8 years ago... I forget. Anyway, I had it quite a while and loved it. It really set a high bar for me, and when I've used other scanners, I just did not get the quality I could expect from my Epson. Now I wish I could remember what model it was... oh well. Regardless, it finally stopped working last year. I'm not sure if ~5 for a scanner is a short life expectancy... perhaps.
My first scanner was an Epson. I bought it 6-8 years ago... I forget. Anyway, I had it quite a while and loved it. It really set a high bar for me, and when I've used other scanners, I just did not get the quality I could expect from my Epson. Now I wish I could remember what model it was... oh well. Regardless, it finally stopped working last year. I'm not sure if ~5 for a scanner is a short life expectancy... perhaps.
-- So I remained loyal to Epson--
Either way, when I replaced it, I immediately sought another Epson. I got the closes thing I could find to my old, loved scanner.
Either way, when I replaced it, I immediately sought another Epson. I got the closes thing I could find to my old, loved scanner.
-- Not much has changed --
The V500 does not disappoint. The utility software has changed, but after I goofed around with the settings I eventually figured out how to get what I wanted. I remember my old scanner utility adjusted the image based on what the marquee was selecting. I would place color swatches in the scan just to balance the color and contrast the way I wanted. I don't know how to do that with the new scanner. Otherwise, the quality is great.
The V500 does not disappoint. The utility software has changed, but after I goofed around with the settings I eventually figured out how to get what I wanted. I remember my old scanner utility adjusted the image based on what the marquee was selecting. I would place color swatches in the scan just to balance the color and contrast the way I wanted. I don't know how to do that with the new scanner. Otherwise, the quality is great.
-- The End --
Hopefully this one will last a long time. I wonder if the bulb is replaceable. My hope is that this device will outlive its bulb. That would be da bomb. Or da bulb. ...sorry, that was bad. Okay, I'll end this for realz now.
Hopefully this one will last a long time. I wonder if the bulb is replaceable. My hope is that this device will outlive its bulb. That would be da bomb. Or da bulb. ...sorry, that was bad. Okay, I'll end this for realz now.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
5
TRULY AMAZING
on September 10, 2011
Posted by: SHARON
from Virginia
When I received family negetives from the early 1900's no one could develope them. They were too large. Asking around I was told about the Epson V500. Amazing, the prints are so clear my realtives look like they could speak to you. Worth every penney. Thank you Epson.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
1
with it weren't so
on May 5, 2012
Posted by: Anonymous
from Honolulu
The scanner (I had a 3170 which I loved, but may have moved on) will not install on windows 7. I have tried virtually everything. Will give it another try, but there definitely does seem to be both a mechanical and program problem. Cannot even download a new program and this is with all microsoft security programs, including the firewall turned off.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
5
Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner
on December 5, 2012
Posted by: Frank
from Fairfax County, Virginia 22003
Very good scanner, scans at 4800 dpi in a timely fashion using the Professional Mode, no significant warm-up time, installed easily. I was unable to get it to scan only part of the scan table so a 4800 dpi scan of a 4 x 6 photo is much larger than it has to be but that is only an inconvenience unless your computer is short of memory or has a slow processor when editing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Scanner!!
on December 13, 2012
Posted by: Mschierb
from Snellville, GA
I have had several brands of scanners over the years including Epson. Some have been great and others were not so great for one reason or another (usually speed and set up issues).
The Epson Perfection is not only fast but is also an excellent way to scan multiple media formats easily and clearly. With the inclusion of Photoshop Elements with the scanner, you can scan and create right out of the box. The set up was simple and easy to do. Load the software, plug it in the port, and ready to go. Can't be any simpler than that!
I highly recommend this scanner to anyone. It's priced right, has great features, and with the use of LED, warm up time is quick unlike most scanners in this price range. For the best bang for your buck, you cannot beat this Epson scanner.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Product
on January 15, 2013
Posted by: LennyBo
from Muskegon, MI
There are very few items these days that are truly "plug and play" but this scanner is. Install the software, plug it in and start scanning! I am very happy with this product. I am using it to scan family photos and a few documents. It is fast enough and the scanned quality is great. Very easy to manipulate the photos to get the results you want.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
5
Great deal
on July 22, 2014
Posted by: Dixie
from mooresville, n.c.
I was hesitant to buy a used scanner, but am so glad that I did. It looks new, it works great, I have the same warranty, and best of all......the cost! I couldn't be happier and would highly recommend anyone that was thinking about buying used.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
1
Doesn't work at all
on January 11, 2012
Posted by: Dalo
from oregon
All I wanted to do was scan and email some papers.Absolutely does not work.The 'help' has been no help. I have spent more than two hours with no result,very maddening. I can usually stumble through software installation by carefully following the instructions. It really seems a betrayal when the instructions do not work.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com