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4. Lock the film holder cover into place

5.Place the film holder on the scanner as shown. Make sure the white triangle on the holder points to the upper-right corner of the scanner.

Make sure this calibration space is uncovered

6.If you are scanning slides, place the holder on the scanner. Then place the slides in the holder.

Make sure this calibration space is uncovered

7. Close the scanner cover.

Selecting Film or Slide Settings in EPSON Scan

The following example uses Adobe Photoshop Elements and EPSON Scan. If you are using another software application, your steps may be different.

1.Start Adobe Photoshop Elements:

In Windows, click Start > Programs or All Programs > Adobe Photoshop Elements.

On a Macintosh, open the Adobe Photoshop Elements folder (in your Applications folder) and double-click the

Photoshop Elements icon.

2.Select File > Import > EPSON Perfection 4990.

3.In EPSON Scan, choose Home or Professional Mode. Select the Document Type (Home Mode) and Film Type (Professional Mode).

Home Mode

Professional Mode

Note:

When scanning slides, choose Positive Film.

4.Click the Preview button at the bottom of the screen. Thumbnails of your images appear in the Preview window:

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