Epson Perfection 2450 Users Manual
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Scanner Parts
Scanner Specifications
Basic Specifications
Scanner type Flatbed, color
Photoelectric Color CCD line sensor
device
Effective pixels 20,400 × 28,080 pixels at 2400 dpi, 
100% scaling
Maximum  US letter or A4 size
document size (8.5 × 11.7 inches [216 × 297 mm])
Optical resolution 2400 dpi
Maximum  2400 dpi (main scan) × 4800 dpi hardware 
(sub scan)
resolution*  
* The maximum hardware resolution of 2400 × 4800 dpi is achieved 
using EPSON’s Micro Step Drive™ technology.
Maximum 12,800 dpi 
interpolated 
resolution
Output resolution 50 to 12,800 dpi
(50 to 6400 dpi in 1 dpi increments, 
12,800 dpi performed with zoom function)
Speed (2400 dpi,  Color: 11.0 msec/line
draft mode) Grayscale: 3.8 msec/line
Command level ESC/I (B8), FS
Zoom 50 to 200% in 1% increments 
Pixel depth 16 bits per pixel
Brightness  7 levels
Line art settings Fixed threshold
TET (Text Enhancement Technology), 
enable/disable selectable
Digital halftoning AAS (Auto Area Segmentation), enable/
disable selectable
3 error diffusion modes (A, B, and C) and 
4 dither patterns (A, B, C, and D) for 
bi-level and quad-level data 
(2 downloadable dither patterns)
Gamma correction 2 types for CRT display 
3 types for printer output
1 type for user-defined
Color correction 1 type for CRT display 
3 types for printer output
1 type for user-defined (only user-defined 
color correction is available in EPSON 
TWAIN)
Interface
USB (Type B receptacle connector)
IEEE 1394 (FireWire
)
Light source White cold cathode fluorescent lamp
Reliability 30,000 cycles of carriage movements
(MCBF)
Dimensions  Width: 12.0 inches (30.4 cm)
Depth: 18.7 inches (47.6 cm)
Height: 4.8 inches (12.2 cm)
Weight Approx. 12.8 lb (5.8 kg)
document 
cover
document 
table
carriage and lamp 
(in the home 
position)
USB port
power cord
transparency unit 
(TPU) connector
transportation lock 
(in unlocked position)
Start button
indicator 
light
power button
IEEE 1394 port
transparency unit
(TPU) under lid

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Electrical
Input voltage  100-120 VAC
range 
Rated input  0.45 A
current
Power  Approx. 23 W operating
consumption approx. 7 W in power saving mode
Note:  Scanners sold outside the US market may operate at a different
voltage. Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage
information.
Environmental
Temperature Operation: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)
Storage: –13 to 140 °F (–25 to 60 °C)
Humidity  Operation: 10% to 80%
(without Storage: 10% to 85% 
condensation)
Operating  Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid
conditions extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong
light sources. 
Safety Approvals
Safety UL 1950
CSA C22.2 No. 950
EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 class B
USB Interface
Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification
Revision 2.0
Connector type One receptacle (Type B)
Configuration
Electrical  Full Speed mode (12 Mbit/s) and High
standard Speed mode (480 Mbit/s),  Universal
Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0
Connector pin arrangement
FireWire Interface
Interface type IEEE 1394a-2000 compatible
Data transfer Half-duplex data / strobe differential
serial
Synchronization Clock synchronization with DS-Link
Encoding/ DS-Link
Decoding
Logic level: 3.3. V
Power class Power class code 100
No power supply from external sources
Fitted with a repeat function with bus 
power
Connector pin arrangement
Transparency Unit
The transparency unit is built into the scanner lid.
Electrical Supply voltage: DC 24 V ±10% V
Rated current: 0.5 A
Document  Positive or negative film in the following 
specifications sizes:
35 mm strips
35 mm slides
120/220 (6 × 9-cm) film
4 × 5-inch film
Readable area 4 × 9 inches (102 × 230 mm)
Element Description
Characteristics Self-powered
Remote wake up feature: Not supported
Maximum power consumption from VBUS: 2mA (5V)
Interface No alternate setting
Class: Vendor specific
Endpoint 1 Bulk IN transfer
Maximum data transfer size: 64 bytes (Full Speed)
512 bytes (High Speed)
Endpoint 2 Bulk OUT transfer
Maximum data transfer size: 64 bytes (Full Speed) 
512 bytes (High Speed)
String 
Descriptor
Language ID: US English
1: Manufacturer: “EPSON”
2: Product: “EPSON Scanner”
Pin number Signal Connector
1VCC
2–DATA
3+DATA
4GND
Pin number Signal Connector
1VCC
2GND
3TPB–
4 TPB+
5TPA–
6 TPA+
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Scanning Transparencies and Film
Before scanning transparent documents, you need to remove 
the scanner’s reflective document mat; this exposes the scanner’s 
transparency unit (light source), which is built into the lid. 
If you’re scanning slides or film strips, you’ll also need to use 
one of the film holders.
Using the Transparency Unit
To use the transparency unit, remove the reflective document 
mat by grasping the top of the mat and sliding it up gently, as 
shown. 
Make sure the cable for the tranparency unit is plugged into the 
round connector. If not, turn off the scanner, then connect the 
cable as shown. 
Using Film Holders
Film has two sides, a shiny base side and a dull emulsion side. 
The base side of the film has the film maker’s name and film ID 
numbers printed on it. Always place the shiny base side down.
To scan 35-mm film strips, 4 × 5-inch film, or 120/220 (6 × 9-
cm) film, place the film in the correct holder, as shown:
Place the holder with the film onto the scanner. Make sure the 
white triangle on the holder points to the upper-right corner of 
the scanner.
remove mat
by sliding it up
transparency unit
35-mm strips
4 × 5-inch film
120/220 (6 × 9-cm)
 film

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If you’re scanning 35-mm slides, set the holder on the 
scanner first, then place the slides in the holder.
Using EPSON Smart Panel
Follow these steps to use EPSON Smart Panel to scan 
documents or photos:
1. Place the original document(s) face down on the document 
table.
2. Do one of the following to open the Smart Panel:
❏Press the 
] Start button on your scanner. 
❏Click the   Smart Panel icon on the desktop.
❏On a Macintosh,
® you can also open the Apple® menu 
and select EPSON SMART PANEL.
The 
] Start button is set to open EPSON Smart Panel by 
default. However, you can assign the 
] Start button to 
automatically open any of the Smart Panel applications.
3. Click the icon for your desired scanning application. The 
window for that option appears and lets you adjust settings 
for your scan. Follow the on-screen steps for each option.
Keep the following in mind when using Smart Panel:
❏If you select Copy or Photo Print, make sure your printer is 
turned on and the correct paper type and size is loaded in 
your printer. 
❏Scan to E-mail requires a MAPI-compliant e-mail program. 
(AOL is not MAPI compliant; however, you can select 
Scan to File, then use your email software to attach the file 
to your message.)
For instructions on using each of the Smart Panel applications, 
see the online help for EPSON Smart Panel.

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Selecting TWAIN Settings
If you need to manually adjust 
the settings in EPSON 
TWAIN, follow the guidelines 
shown at right. The illustration 
shows the preferred order in 
which settings should be 
adjusted. Detailed descriptions 
are given in the electronic 
Reference Guide.  
Indicator Light
The indicator light (next to the 
] Start button) indicates the 
status of the scanner, as described below.
Related Documentation
CPD-12888 EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Start 
Here poster
CPD-12887 EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Scanner 
Basics
CPD-12889 EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO scanner 
software CD-ROM
—Reference Guide (HTML)
—EPSON Smart Panel User’s Manual 
(HTML)
TM-PERF2450 EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Service 
Manual
PL-PERF2450 EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Parts 
List
1Select basic settings:
Document Source
Image Type
Destination
Resolution
2Preview your image
3Automatically set the 
scan area for your image 
using Auto Locate
4Size or scale 
the image
5Customize your 
exposure and use 
color management
6Scan the image into 
your application
7Close EPSON TWAIN
The most important 
thing to remember 
when scanning is to 
select the correct 
image type and 
resolution for your 
scan.
Light Color Status
On Green The scanner is ready to scan images.
Flashing Green The scanner is initializing (warming up) or is 
busy scanning.
Flashing Red Check the following, then turn your 
scanner off and back on to reset it:
❏Make sure the transportation lock is 
turned to the unlocked position. See 
the Start Here sheet for details.
❏Make sure the scanner is properly 
connected to your computer. 
❏If you are scanning transparencies, 
make sure you’ve removed the 
reflective document mat.
If this does not eliminate the error, the 
fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced 
or the scanner may have another problem. 
Consult your dealer or EPSON.
Off —The scanner is unplugged or turned off.