Both attachments simply slide into the top of the machine. Switching from the 35 mm film adapter to the auto document feeder is easy. The scanner also includes Adobe Photoshop Elements for the photo enthusiasts and Epson Creativity Suite which allows you to attach scans to email or PDF and use the scanner as a copier. The software that ships with the machine, Abby FineReader Sprint Plus, does such an excellent job recognizing all types of media that I've never upgraded to the professional version. The document feeder supports 8 ½' x 14' documents. It should be noted that the maximum size the glass will support is 8 ½' x 11'. I use this scanner to scan 35 mm negatives, photographs, and text documents.

Photo scan output is superb and quick and if you are working with an original photo, you will be hard pressed to tell that the scanned output is not the original photo. This scanner has one of the best outputs I have seen with a resolution of 6400 x 9600 dpi and 48 bit color depth. Nothing that I have ever used comes close to the quality of Epson scanners. I have used HP, Microtek, and Umax scanners with great success, but I simply would not recommend any other scanner to a consumer. And, with no warmup time, it’s easier than ever to quickly accomplish any task.Whether you want to restore/preserve family photos or you just want to OCR a text document, the Epson Perfection V500 Office Scanner is the scanner to do the job right for you with superb results. The V500 Office features 6400 dpi resolution, plus an energy-efficient LED light source that enables you to work smarter with faster scans and lower power consumption. And, when it’s time to archive important documents, scan stacks of originals with the included 30-page Automatic Document Feeder. Take your photos further with Adobe® Photoshop® Elements. Remove dust and scratches from slides, negatives and film, or restore faded color photos with one touch. With a host of innovative tools, including DIGITAL ICE® you can achieve remarkable reproductions.

Offering extraordinary quality and versatility, the Epson Perfection V500 Office is the perfect choice for all your personal scanning needs, including photos, film and everyday documents. The official marketing text of Epson Perfection V500 Office as supplied by the manufacturer

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