Scanning with the EPSON Scan

1) Make sure the scanner is on by looking for the green “READY” and/or “OPERATE” lights

2) Make sure the scanner glass is clean from dust and free from scratches. Ask for help before attempting to clean glass yourself

3) Place item to be scanned, face down and for the sharpest scans, choose the center of the scanner

4) Launch Photoshop

5) Select File -> Import -> EPSON Perfection 4490 (or similar Epson Scanner)

Note: if Photoshop’s File -> Import fails, open “Epson Scan” by clicking on its icon in the dock

6) Find the “Preview” button on the bottom left-hand corner of the EPSON Scan window, click on it to get a preview

7) In the Preview window drag the cursor around the part of the image you want to scan

8) Make these adjustments in the EPSON Scan window:

Mode: Professional Mode

Settings

Name: Current Setting

Original

Document Type: Reflective

Document Source: Document Table

Auto Exposure Type: Photo

Destination

Image Type: 24-bit Color

Document Size: Do not change

Resolution: Set to desired amount, 300 dpi for print media, 72 dpi for screen media

Target Size: Original

Adjustments

Unsharp Mask Filter: Uncheck

Descreening Filter: Uncheck

Color Restoration: Uncheck

Backlight Correction: Uncheck

Dust Removal: Uncheck

Thumbnail: Uncheck

9) Click the “Scan” button next to the “Preview” button

10) Name and Save your file to a desired location

Note: make sure your file has been saved in the “psd” (Photoshop Document) format