Epson Perfection 1240U - X 5 Inch Film; Loading Slides and Film

Option
5-7
4x5inchfilm
Insert film in the 4 × 5 inch film holder, base side facing down.
Loading Slides and Film
You can scan slides and film strip in the 4 × 5 inch (101.6 × 127
mm)scanningareaoftheFilmAdapter.
Note:
❏ WipetheinsideoftheFilmAdaptercover,thescanner’sdocument
table, and the narrow window near the hinges before scanning
transparencies.
❏ You need to select TPU for Neg. Film or TPU for Pos. Film in the
Document Source settings in the Manual mode window depending
on the type of film (negative or positive) you are scanning. The
scanner software automatically controls the operation of the Film
Adapter.
Follow the steps below to load film or slides.
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Caution:
Hold the film at the edges, or else use gloves. Touching the film
surface with bare hands can leave fingerprints or other traces on
the film.