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Epson Perfection V600 Color Photo Image Film Negative Document Scanner
Last Updated: May 6, 2022 (Refresh Now)
7.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
921
Old Reviews
438
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 408 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Scan
253scan, scanning, slides, scans, negatives
+76%
-24%
" ... I does many of the functions of Photoshop all by itself, producing corrected scans of old photos. ... "
" ... So far the slides I have scanned have come out very clear and sharp. ... "
" ... The scanner does well scanning photos but the capability to scan a document using optical character reader software is not available with MAC OS 10.13 software and later versions according to Epson technical support personnel. ... "
" ... This is a new generation of a scanner that I used so much I wore it out. ... Lots of options, but more of a pro scanner than a quick-and-easy photo scanner. ... Nice for photo scanning as well. ... "
" ... This scanner works great for me whether I am scanning B&W or color negatives, or scanning color prints. ... For the price and the various formats this scanner is fast enough for my uses. ... "
" ... Id reccomend this for anyone who is trying to scan old photos or negatives, very easy software to use and installation. ... "
" ... Hooked up easily to my Mac, and I was scanning after a few minutes. ... Relatively fast at scanning in 5 x 7 and 4 x 6 pictures. ... "
" ... This is our 2nd Epson photo / negative flatbed scanner. ... the other scans also turn out great. ... "
Software
101epson, driver, drivers, scanner, windows 10
+47%
-53%
" ... Every Apple update (2-3 x month) renders it useless until Edson catches up . ... It must have some utility for windows otherwise they wouldn’t sell any. ... Shame on this website for continuing to sell this with erroneous compatibility info. ... "
" ... The software that comes with is a joke and additional software like Silverfast is not much better. ... "
" ... Apparently, the product’s software is not updated to be compatible with the computer’s. ... "
" ... One tricky bit that Epson could do better on are the error messages when the slide setup itself is incorrect – for example, if you forget to slide out the white photo backing from the top, all you get is a frustratingly generic error that tells you nothing (and a similar useless error if you forget to put the backing in before scanning photos). ... Also, the process isn’t one-touch: first, you have to push the Scan button on the machine, and this launches the software, which has its own Scan button that you need to click. ... (Another odd software decision is that the scanning software won’t launch at all if the scanner is not on, whereas HP software will at least launch and give you a reasonable “scanner is offline” message while still allowing you to change settings that are specific to your PC, such as where scans should be saved.) ... "
" ... Shame on Epson for not updating their drivers. ... "
" ... I realized that I didn't have all of the software, so used the disk to download anything I did not get off the web. ... "
" ... It doesn’t work with later Mac OS 11. ... "
" ... I tried with Windows 7 and 10, IOS and all with errors, the safest thing is that it came damaged but the support does not work at all. ... "
Usage
96software, instructions, easy, setup, user
+76%
-24%
" ... (Hint if you buy this, the on button is on the right way in the back, where nothing important should ever be located.) ... The setup executable installs a bunch of stuff that I will never use, even though I cleared the checkbox on everything but the scan software. ... It was my goal that my brother and sisters would all be able to have them and share them with their children and grandchildren. ... Partially this is simply family history. ... "
" ... It has an Auto Mode that makes it very easy to use. ... "
" ... Once you get the hang of it pretty easy to use. ... "
" ... Installation was easy (downloaded from Epson) and without issues. ... The software is pretty easy to use. ... "
" ... A simple set of instructions for use would have been nice. ... "
" ... It is well made, easy to set-up and use! ... "
" ... I had it up and running in mere minutes. ... "
" ... The user manual is lacking but this a pretty straight forward devise and easy to use. ... "
Design
59scanner, scan, v600, negatives, slides
+81%
-19%
" ... Even negatives that I have prints for produce (with a little editing) superior results, and I might end of tossing most of them in favor of the results for this product. ... "
" ... They look great! ... "
" ... The Epson will scan 4 slides at a time, and while it is doing that, I tweak or clean up the previous 4 scans in photoshop elements. ... "
" ... I bought his unit when my old Epson RX600 (vintage 2002) inkjet color printer / scanner gave up the ghost. ... "
" ... Glad I got the Epson. ... "
" ... Latest of my Epson products .I've happily used Epson products for over 25 years. ... "
" ... Another good product from Epson. ... "
" ... i can't speak to the film/photo aspects, but for artwork it scans really nicely! ... it also seems to handle line drawings really well (second image is fountain pen ink on normal graph paper). ... "
Print
58scanner, scan, v600, negatives, slides
+79%
-21%
" ... The Epson Perfection V600 worked well on my Windows 10 system. ... It’s built in color correction function fixed my old faded or yellowed color pictures as I scanned them. ... "
" ... I like Epson products and have had several of their printers and have used other scanners made by them. ... "
" ... I bought his unit when my old Epson RX600 (vintage 2002) inkjet color printer / scanner gave up the ghost. ... "
" ... Scanning tiny photos from the 1920s to 1970s to print larger. ... "
" ... I used the Epson scan utility to set the timeout to 300 seconds. ... "
" ... Hit <preview> on Epson Scan. ... "
" ... i can't speak to the film/photo aspects, but for artwork it scans really nicely! ... it also seems to handle line drawings really well (second image is fountain pen ink on normal graph paper). ... "
" ... Glad I got the Epson. ... "
Reliability
44error, scanner, epson, died, software
+43%
-57%
" ... No one should have to put in the hours I have trying to make this work. ... "
" ... Even though ratings for photo scanning were some the highest, it constantly had error messages that took time to override. ... "
" ... It stopped the work! ... "
" ... After many hours of trying to get it to work, it's either a single defective unit or just not very well made, especially for the money. ... "
" ... Unnacceptable that a BRAND NEW scanner would stop working for no reason only a month after getting it. ... "
" ... I set this thing up a few days after receiving it - and after working with it for several hours will reinstall my CanoScan 8400F and will return this epson tomorrow. ... "
" ... I purchased this scanner and found it had a defect, unfortunately, after the return window. ... So I contacted EPSON service and they sent a replacement which was a refurbished product. ... "
" ... Some of the folks on Reddit, after wasting hours, returned theirs and got replacements that worked. ... "
Marketplace
44returned, refund, amazon, photos, photo
+50%
-50%
" ... I sent it back. ... "
" ... We tried and played with it to the point we could not return it. ... "
" ... It was no larger than the one that we had already, so we returned it. ... "
" ... Returning for refund. ... "
" ... I wrote them back three days ago and have yet to receive a response. ... "
" ... That's okay for a couple but I have several thousand photos! ... "
" ... Was rattling when I took it out of box. ... Unfortunately I passed the 30 day period for returning so didn't get an entire refund. ... Had to cover shipping. ... At least I'm getting something back for returning it or it would have been in the trash. ... "
" ... I finally decided to return it to Amazon. ... "
Color
41image, photos, images, slides, negatives
+93%
-7%
" ... It has already saved me hundreds of hours in Photoshop correcting exposure and color. ... "
" ... Color is very good as is dust removal. ... "
" ... It can also produce positive images from negative originals, both color and black-and-white, and has well-designed frames to support both slides and films for copying. ... "
" ... Will be a learning curve in order to tweak the image and stuff. ... "
" ... On faded photos, though, some did benefit from increasing the saturation and contrast. ... "
" ... It can also produce positive images from negative originals, both color and black-and-white, and has well-designed frames to support both slides and films for copying. ... "
" ... Of course the Fuji Velvia 100 had a lot to do with it, with enhanced color and very fine film grain. ... "
" ... I do strongly suggest possible finding some pmdeccent photo editing software if you want to do perfect color matching but I found I’m okay with the quality so far. ... "
Connectivity
36usb, windows 10, computer, windows, macbook
+42%
-58%
" ... It wouldn't work under Linux or, more troubling, Windows. ... "
" ... It doesn't respond after being connected to my MacBook. ... "
" ... This is not Windows 10 compatible! ... "
" ... no power, even using multiple electrical outlets. ... "
" ... Could not get software to work with my MacBook Air. ... "
" ... 3) it is bulky, a little loud, and only USB, not wireless. ... "
" ... If you have a Mac using the newer Apple chip, then you are incompatible across the board. ... Mac buyers beware. ... "
" ... It wouldn't communicate with any computer (Mac, Win10, or Win11). ... "
Picture
32pictures, picture, image, slides, images
+94%
-6%
" ... The technology automatically repaired the damaged areas of the image. ... "
" ... Not to mention cutting pictures out! ... "
" ... Restored 43 browning photos to their original brightness! ... "
" ... Top quality picture production. ... "
" ... For the odd format, I had to draw the picture box around what I wanted. ... "
" ... I bought this to copy slides and photos. ... "
" ... taking old photos and digitizing them to share my hubby with the world!!!! ... "
" ... I was happy to see that the Epson does a great job on slides, with nice, vibrant colors and good resolution. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
24photos, photo, pictures, works as advertised, three
+79%
-21%
" ... Both got very good reviews on Amazon. ... "
" ... Using this to archive old photo. ... "
" ... This was better done on a per photo basis than setting and forgetting as each photo is different. ... "
" ... I was even able to fix some minor flaws in the photos. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... This really does bring the photos back to their original state and more! ... "
" ... Or sometimes it will tack on an extra block of white to the top, bottom, or sides of a picture. ... "
" ... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WVGFP7H ... But these were at most 2 or 3 spots per photo. ... "
Body
24tray, door, way, slides, plastic
+46%
-54%
" ... It’s extremely cheaply made. ... It’s all thin garbage plastic. ... "
" ... Top cover sometimes hard to lift. ... "
" ... However that doesn't seem to be the case. ... "
" ... The first one had a dead pixel after the first week of use. ... "
" ... The hardware seemed sturdy and well made, but the software was terrible. ... "
" ... Both end and top were sliced open and there were heavy dents in box. ... "
" ... this baby has a tray for slides and a setting for doing 35mm slides in their plastic holders. ... "
" ... It is slow, taking about 1-2 minutes per slide (so about 5-10 mins for a full tray of them using the provided insert). ... "
Camera
23pictures, zoom, photo, 35mm, images
+91%
-9%
" ... So far have used only for photos, but very satisfied, by and large. ... "
" ... I purchased this to archive family photos. ... "
" ... It is really easy to rotate photos in post-processing and should not be part of processing. ... "
" ... I'm not a huge photographer, I'm definitely a beginner, and this was the best option for entry level. ... "
" ... On photography blogs and genealogy blogs it is always recommended as one of the best. ... "
" ... These slides basically consist of two unusually sized 35mm slide images. ... "
" ... image shot on Pentax 645n on Fuji Velvia 100 film in bright sunlight. ... Yes the Noritsu is sharper if you zoom way into the shot, but the Epson does a very good job. ... "
" ... There was no zoom years ago on cameras so a lot of old photos have the people in the photo as tiny objects. ... The quality of the scan is so good I can zoom in on the people and cut out 75% of what I don’t care about in the photo. ... I have a couple thousand pics left to do- this is a joy to use. ... "
Price
21worth the money, well worth, waste of money, price point, cost
+86%
-14%
" ... I haven't used other scanners but i couldn't imagine that another one could deliver a better result at this price point. ... "
" ... I got a "Renewed by Epson" model for a cheaper price. ... "
" ... So for the price, you can't beat it. ... "
" ... Hey, for the price I don't want to have to struggle to get it to work and wonder how long I will be able to use it. ... "
" ... So on a recommendation, I got this, and so far I am satisfied, particularly for the price. ... "
" ... worth the money and time ... "
" ... It's not top-of-the-line, but it's very good for the price. ... "
" ... Overall I am pleased with the price. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
20returned, refund, sent it back, returning, get
-100%
" ... I wish I sent it back rather than thinking it was me. ... "
" ... We tried and played with it to the point we could not return it. ... "
" ... So why two stars? ... "
" ... I promptly ordered another one, even before the refund because I see they're not always available. ... "
" ... So we lost quite a bit of time as to the return window. ... If so get a return real quick. ... "
" ... I am returning it. ... "
" ... I wrote them back three days ago and have yet to receive a response. ... "
" ... If I could return this boat anchor for a refund I would. ... "
Size
18negatives, negative, holder, slide, scanner
+83%
-17%
" ... I BOUGHT THIS SPECIFICALLY FOR SLIDES. ... "
" ... The rack fit perfectly and never moved.) ... I scanned all slides "straight" first. ... "
" ... Great size for larger pictures. ... "
" ... The 120/220 film holder does a good job, but the 35mm holder is not great unless the film is perfectly flat. ... "
" ... I love that 9x12 paper is fits nicely onto the flatbed- paper any larger will not fit FYI. ... "
" ... I grabbed my 9 dollar viewer, and the slides looked sharp and crystal clear. ... "
" ... Then the template just fits right into it's place on the flatbed. ... "
" ... Heavy duty use without a problem. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
18photo, pictures, works as advertised, came, better
+94%
-6%
" ... The pictures are so much better. ... "
" ... But the best came when I picked up a batch of photos that were mostly reddish. ... "
" ... This really does bring the photos back to their original state and more! ... "
" ... Or sometimes it will tack on an extra block of white to the top, bottom, or sides of a picture. ... "
" ... The proof is in the picture. ... "
" ... Great size for larger pictures. ... "
" ... Quite a project, but the pictures are priceless! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Cleaning
16dust removal, digital ice, slides, negatives, glass
+63%
-38%
" ... I'm using gloves and a blower to protect against finger prints and remove as much dust as possible which is the ideal scenario. ... There's two levels of dust removal, one of which works really well but can double or triple the scan time. ... "
" ... Digital ICE can automatically remove dust, scratches, and correct old faded color photos. ... "
" ... Skip the trouble and the post-production clean-up in dust and color and just get this one. ... "
" ... I wasn't too impressed with the dust removal until I rescanned the same photo without it and was surprised by the difference. ... "
" ... Color is very good as is dust removal. ... "
" ... Using the infrared dust removal option - look at the improvement in the image on the right! ... "
" ... I can “clean up” even ugly originals. ... "
" ... Great color balance and software handles dust spots well. ... "
Performance
14slow, resolution, speed, processor, faster
+93%
-7%
" ... It does the job. ... "
" ... I bought this based on the reviews that stated it did the job well. ... "
" ... It is time consuming, but overall it did a great job!. ... "
" ... Flatbeds are so easy to use and do a great job. ... It is faster and very quiet - 2 pluses and does a good job. ... "
" ... It does an excellent job. ... "
" ... The product is fast and easy and well worth it. ... "
" ... I was happy with the resolution and the speed was great. ... "
" ... this is more of the same just faster, smoother, and better resolution. ... "
Features
9features, repair, mode, professional, preview
+67%
-33%
" ... I am not certain that, even after I select some features such as color repair or whatever, certain features work very well. ... "
" ... I can't imagine why an auto-rotate feature was implemented to begin with. ... "
" ... The Color Restoration and Backlighting adjustment features are superb and let me correct a number of poor slides in this conversion process. ... "
" ... It has an Auto Mode that makes it very easy to use. ... "
" ... (LED lights don't need to warm up like older scanners do.) ... There's a mode that allows you to auto-correct alignment, but it really ought to be right without that. ... "
" ... I really appreciate the preview function! ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
7box, received, arrived, three, shipping
+57%
-43%
" ... Delivered in good order. ... "
" ... Package arrived with no damage to unit or even the box. ... "
" ... Purchased 05/16, delivered 05/19 ... "
" ... Delivered in an open condition documented by the photo on the delivery. ... "
Display
6display, slides, setting, screen, inch
+100%
" ... Higher resolution than I needed, but easy to change that. ... "
" ... Resolution is more than adequate. ... "
" ... The native optical resolution is outstanding. ... "
" ... Or how to use the multiple resolution settings. ... "
" ... the resolution is much better. ... "
" ... plenty of resolution ... "
Resolution
4+100%
" ... The native optical resolution is outstanding. ... "
" ... However, the high resolution it can produce is great. ... "
" ... the resolution is much better. ... "
" ... >Resolution: 6400dpi (this is the highest that I could get it to work. ... "
Storage
3ram, photos, memory, last, family
+33%
-67%
" ... However, any attempt to increase the resolution beyond 1200 resulted in the Epson software claiming it ran out of RAM. ... "
" ... My hubby was killed last March and I have been doing everything I can to find every memory. ... "
Comfort
3holder, hands, get
+67%
-33%
" ... If you’re using Linux, I assume you’re comfortable with this. ... "
Calling
3person, calls, support, speak, number
+33%
-67%
" ... The first support person said he couldn't hear me and hung up on me. ... FINALLY - but the second person I talked to said she could not help and that I would receive a call back within 24 hours. ... "
" ... I've called LaserSoft's tech support number, but they are, understandably, not answering calls due to the Covid 19 epidemic. ... "
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Body
Size: 17 meters
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