Memo to self - when scanning

[Malcolm_Stewart]

When scanning slides in an Epson flatbed, don't forget to remove the white backing sheet provided for reflective subjects. If you don't, the auto-exposure clicks in and the Preview window takes ages to appear, and even then it's nearly all black - apart from some electrical noise streaks. On my 3rd. attempt(!!) I eventually noticed the white backing sheet still in place...

[zx9]

When scanning slides in an Epson flatbed, don't forget to remove the white backing sheet provided for reflective subjects. If you don't, the auto-exposure clicks in and the Preview window takes ages to appear, and even then it's nearly all black - apart from some electrical noise streaks. On my 3rd. attempt(!!) I eventually noticed the white backing sheet still in place...

Funny how it can take so long to spot the obvious, I bet it's been the cause of a few warranty claims too Still could be worse, you could have posted a 'My Epson scanner has stopped working' thread.

[Nod]

Same advice applies to users of some Canon flatbeds with built in film hoods.

Not that I've ever done it myself.























Apart from the once!

[Monobod]

That is very interesting. I have a dedicated film scanner so I use that for trannies, but I had not realised that the white lid was removeable on the flat bed.

Thanks.