Epson UK Press Release 01/07/04

EPSON brings effortless and easy film scanning to the home

EPSON launches the EPSON Perfection 2480 Photo featuring amazing one-touch photo restoration from this 2400dpi film and photo scanner

1st July 2004: The Perfection 2480 Photo provides excellent features and high specifications at an entry-level price.  This model will be the natural successor to the EPSON Perfection 1670 and EPSON Perfection 1670 Photo.  The new scanner is targeted at home users who want to scan film at home but may be daunted by the prospect.  The scanner has been designed with this in mind and ease of use is a key feature.

Richard Baylis, Sales and Marketing Manager, Consumer Products says, “This new scanner offer users a high resolution, improved photo restoration and fast film scanning.  At the same time, we have ensured that it is incredibly easy to use, film negatives can be easily scanned to make high quality enlargements at home.”

The EPSON Perfection 2480 Photo is aimed at home users that require an all-round scanner that can handle high-definition images as well as 35mm film. The scanner captures detail at an impressive 2400 x 4800 dpi, which allows users to create photo-quality A3 prints from 35mm film. In addition, the device includes a built-in film adapter for digitising positive and negative film, removing the need for a separate film scanner. The user can restore precious memories with the built-in colour restoration and dust removal features, old film and photographs can be returned to bright, colourful prints.

EPSON Perfection 2480 Photo Features Summary
High resolution (2400 x 4800 dpi) for picking up minute detail and creating up to A3 prints from 35mm film
Colour restoration and dust removal features for repairing old and faded photos
Built-in film adapter for digitising and archiving positive and negative 35mm film
Standard USB 2.0 hi-speed interface offers incredibly fast scanning whilst maintaining compatibility with standard USB 1.1
Optional Multi Photo Feeder available for even easier 10? x 15? photo scanning

Award winning software bundle including:
The latest version of the EPSON scan application
ArcSoft PhotoImpression? 5 photo creativity software
ABBYY FineReader 5 Sprint OCR software
Simple one-click, scan to email, scan to web, scan and save and copy tools

RRP inc VAT ?79