Can Epson CX4800 be used to scan 35mm slides?

Hi Stanley - does this youtube video help? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcALdbbCnSk
If not, let me know and we can investigate further.
Regards,
Justin.

This multi function printer/scanner cannot scan 35mm slides and negatives.
Some flat bed scanners with a lighr scource that shines through 35 mm slides and negatives can scan them.
You will be better off getting a dedicated 35 mm slide/negative scanner.
Check out this WEB site foe slide scanners.
http://www.google.com.au/#q=35mm+slide+scanner&hl=en&prmd=imvns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=dYFIUPKBKMSyiQedl4G4DQ&ved=0CEkQrQQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=4469b7ccc4340a33&biw=1016&bih=535

you have chosen normal preview
1. change it to thumbnail preview
2. or click on "All" button in normal preview
so you would scan multiple negatives.

increase your dpi setting or your target area or both
I am also scanning color negatives at 3600dpi and 48bit. file is large but quality is very very good...
Mehboob Riaz, SIPA, Lahore-Pakistan

Epson Stylus CX4800, is a all in printer. It can scan,copy and print. Thank You.

You received a cd for the all in one. After Installing the CX4800, you should see an Epson Scan Icon on your desktop. Double click it open, then you should see this. Click on Scan and there you go.
Good Luck.

I have successfully used my Visioneer 9520 to scan 35mm slides, and they came out perfect. To do this, in my image editing software, I select File/Import/Acquire/Visioneer ScanManger Pro. This opens the VIsioneer scan manager window, where I select "Scan 35mm using:" and then I choose the desired scanning configuration, e.g., "35mm Better, 35mm Best, Custom" etc. See image below.
BTW: After several moves, I have lost my 35mm scanning template. Do you know where I can get another one, or do you know someone who could actually scan theirs and email the image to me? I could then create a duplicate from heavy black construction paper or card stock.

HI.


here ya may find the answer Epson Stylus CX4800, Overview - Technical Support - Epson America, Inc.



riz.

I've not ever seen "square" 35mm slides. By definition they are a rectangular positive film in an outer square "mount".

If you have a truly square piece of film then it is not a 35mm slide. You may have to use settings other than those for a 35mm film but these would be I don't know.

When were they taken (approximately)? What brand of film? Are they in a cardboard "mount?

call epson and tell them your problem, the can help you, most of the time epson will replace the printer for you for free.

To be honest, I have no idea of how you were able to scan larger transparencies in the past. The scanner and its software were never designed to do this and there is no workaround.