It's not that compact for a flatbed scanner though, so expect it to take up some valuable desk space at 4.1kg and 48.5cm long.Īt the back is a USB 2.0 connection that's cleverly half-concealed by a plastic lock that needs to be moved to the side to render it operational. It's styled similarly to the TX710W multifunction which we recently reviewed at least the buttons on the front panel and the blue elongated light strip are similar. It is well worth the money.The design of the scanner itself is rather uninspiring: a black, long container with some smooth edges and corners at the front of its top panel. Before committing myself I did a lot of 'research' on the internet re various makes and models of scanners, before deciding on the Epson V500. I have used the 'professional' mode on the machine, and that is very easy to use. Scanning can be done automatically by pressing the 'auto' button. As regards scanning photographs the scanner glass can be filled with 4 6x4' photos. The V500 can scan 1-4 slides at once, or 1-2 strips of 35mm neg. It is very easy to use and produces very good results from scanned photographs, slides, and negative film. Connecting and installing is foolproof, as the steps and procedures come up on screen.

I bought this model and due to my age (60+) I left it standing in the box. Considered various makes and decided on the Epson V500. Apart from 35mm film I also needed a scanner for medium format (120 roll fim)negs/slides.

BRILLIANT.”Īlready had a 3in 1 printer/scanner and copier, but I required a scanner so that I could scan slides and negatives from 30 yrs back.

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