Epson Releases Two 2400 dpi Entry-Level Scanners

Epson’s new Perfection 2480 and Perfection 2580 scanners have been designed for home users who require higher resolution, 35mm film scanning capabilities and fast scanning speeds.

With a scan resolution of 2400dpi, the new scanners feature a MatrixCCD that increases scanner resolution without increasing the size of the carriage, and an innovative new Micro-Lens. Both models include a USB2.0 Hi-Speed interface to ensure full compatibility with PCs, plus an onboard ASIC chip to ensure faster processing of scans. The Perfection 2480 (RRP $299) has a built in 35mm TPU (transparency unit) for scanning film negatives and slides. Its lid-type TPU supports six-frame stripfilm and two mounted slides. The Perfection 2580 Photo (RRP $349) replaces the TPU with an auto 35mm film loader to enable easy scanning of 35mm strip film. It is ideal for users who need to digitise many 35mm images.
Both models come with Epson’s Scan software, which includes an automatic dust removal function and a new copying utility. The software bundle also contains ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5, for enhancing and printing; ABBYY FineReader 5 Sprint, for transforming paper documents into editable computer files; and NewSoft Presto! BizCard 4 LE, to convert business cards into a portable electronic database. For full product details and specifications go to www.epson.com.au.