Epson Slide Scanning
Posted on October 30, 2006 in Technology by Jeff Starr
The Epson Perfection 1260 Scanner is equipped with an external lamp adapter that enables the scanning of slides. To use this feature via Photoshop, follow this procedure:
- Remove scanner lid and plug in the adapter
- Restart the computer and open Photoshop
- Click on
File»Import»EPSON TWAIN 5.. - From the
Document Sourcedrop-down menu, selectColor Positive Film (TPU) - Set the resolution to 2400dpi, which is equivalent to an image that is approximately 10″ x 6″
- Set other settings accordingly
- Place slide in the adapter
- Pre-scan to check positioning
- Highlight scan area accordingly
- Scan it!