Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Flatbed Scanner

Product Description

With the Epson Perfection 2480 Photo, anyone can restore faded photos in just one click, for brilliant color reprints and enlargements. With 2400 x 4800 dpi resolution, remarkable results are easy to achieve. And, when used together with an Epson Stylus ink jet printer, it's the perfect solution for creating lasting memories.This fast, full-featured performer offers convenient, automatic scanning of special snapshots and important documents. The software package included makes every scan a snap. Exclusive Epson Easy Photo Fix ensures one-touch color restoration and dust removal, while Epson Smart Panel provides all the tools necessary to scan photos, text, or graphics with vivid results every time. And, with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, the Epson Perfection 2480 Photo speeds through every scan, so as not to delay one's creativity - whether it be creating a digital scrapbook or restoring photos from the family album.Compatible with both Windows and Macintosh, the Epson Perfection 2480 Photo provides the ideal fit for any home setting. Offering remarkable versatility and detail in one affordable solution, it's the perfect choice for bringing faded memories to life and sharing new ones with family and friends.

Customer Reviews:

Won't scann entire platter........2006-11-24

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.

Really Good Scanner for about 18 months.......2006-07-26

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.

Casts shadows.......2005-08-23

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.

Epson2480 Photo Scanner.......2005-08-10

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!

High Quality Scans, But A Bit Slow.......2005-06-21

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.

Epson Perfection 2480 Limited Edition Photo Flatbed Scanner with Feeder (B11B172171)

Average customer rating:

The perfect scanner-except for one thing
Surprisingly Good!
Love Epson scanners
scan a bunch of photos with little effort
Better than the HP 5500C!

Epson Perfection 2480 Limited Edition Photo Flatbed Scanner with Feeder (B11B172171)

Manufacturer: Epson
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Up to 2,400 x 4,800 dpi resolution, 48-bit color
Scan and organize stacks of business cards or photos up to 4 by 6 inches
Built-in film strip and slide adapter and photo/business card feeder
Easy 4-button operation to scan, copy, email, and start
USB 2.0 interface; PC and Mac compatible

ASIN: B0006TVTGE

Product Description

Quickly scan stacks of business cards or 4" x 6" photos. With the Epson Perfection 2480 Limited Edition, it's easy to scan and organize important documents and snapshots, as well as slides and negatives. 2400 x 4800 dpi resolution offers consistently brilliant results. And, the included Multi Photo/Business Card Feeder makes scanning and organizing all your business cards and 4" x 6" photos a snap!User-friendly software means anyone can work more efficiently and still achieve remarkable results. In fact, the Epson Perfection 2480 Limited Edition even includes Epson Easy Photo Fix for one-touch color restoration of faded photos, slides and negatives. And, this powerful performer speeds through every task thanks to Hi-Speed USB 2.0.

Customer Reviews:

The perfect scanner-except for one thing.......2007-08-25

Evidently this is the perfect scanner for scanning lots of photos. Everyone here loves it, and it gets 4.5 stars. Exactly what I need. Oh, but one thing--Epson has discontinued it.

Surprisingly Good!.......2007-06-16

I've scanned a ton of photos already. I put them in the feeder and it actually does what it's supposed to! No problems yet. I have Win Vista so I had to download the update - but worked great. I was really hesitant to buy this cuz of the price, but it's great and definately worth it.

Love Epson scanners.......2007-01-22

I've upgraded over the years and have always bought Epson. I helped folks out with Canon and HP scanners and always come away feeling the Epson was a faster and more user friendly device for less money.

scan a bunch of photos with little effort.......2006-07-01

I have many photos and would like to scan them, but do not want to do one at a time on a flatbed scanner. So a while ago, I learned about (and purchased) the HP 5500c Scanjet Scanner. HP's product was junk, the "auto crop" feature was more like auto slop. The resulting image that HP produced included an area around the photo including a bunch of the scanner's mechanisms visible along with the desired image. totally useless. Reading the amazon customre reviews for the HP 5500c Scanjet Scanner product, I learned that others found the Epson product to be the real deal. I found a seller, purchased the item and it arrived this week. I tried it out and had no trouble. Thank you Epson. Shame on you, HP, for aparently not even trying to get your product right before you push it out the door -- and for not doing anything once the problem was reported again and again by your customers. The epson product is the right choice.

Note - scanning does take some time, maybe 30-45 seconds per photo. So no matter what you do, if you've got 1000's of photos to scan, it is going to require some effort. Once I start on my collection, I will most likely hit the project 24 photos at a time, as time allows, rather than try to bang out hundreds at a time.

Epson, you rock.

Better than the HP 5500C!.......2005-10-28

I own the HP 5500C and it's been a pain since day one. It jams on nearly every photo. So far I haven't had a single jam from the EPSON. It's mechanism is more solid than the HP and it autodetects and crops the photos correctly unlike the HP. I've owned/used nearly every major brand of scanner out there. The only drawback is that even in automatic mode the scanner prescans the photo and the scans are slower than the HP...but that's the price you pay for having them cropped correctly. Since this item isn't made anymore I would get the new EPSON 3590 and order the photo feeder as an accessory. This gives you automatic film feeding as well as automatic photo feeding. The downside is that they want as much for the photo feeder as they do the scanner.....so buy both. I would give this 5 stars if is scanned a little faster and if it was packaged with the automatic film feeder as well. The included film/slide adapter does do well though.

Epson Perfection 2480 Photo - Flatbed scanner - 8.5 in x 11.7 in - 2400 dpi x 4800 dpi - Hi-Speed USB

Average customer rating:

Epson Perfection 2480 Photo - Flatbed scanner - 8.5 in x 11.7 in - 2400 dpi x 4800 dpi - Hi-Speed USB

Manufacturer: Epson
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
ASIN: B0009X3IEI

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