Starting a Scan
You can start a scan in several different ways:
• You can use the scanner buttons. Press the button for the type of scan you 
want. Smart Panel automatically opens and scans your documents. Then 
follow the easy on-screen instructions to finish your task.
Note: If you are using Windows XP, you will have to select EPSON Smart 
Panel and Always use this program for this action the first time you press 
each of the buttons.
• You can start Smart Panel by clicking the   icon on your desktop, and 
use it to perform various types of scans.
• You can start EPSON Scan from Adobe Photoshop Elements or any other 
TWAIN-compliant program. You can also start the EPSON Scan program 
directly from your computer. 
Selecting the Scanning Mode
EPSON Scan has four scanning 
modes:
• Full Auto Mode for automatic 
control of scan settings.
• Home Mode for scanning film 
and more control over scan 
settings, including Color 
Restoration.
• Office Mode for scanning text 
and multiple pages (available only 
if the optional automatic 
document feeder is installed).
• Professional Mode for full 
control over all scan settings.
To change the scanning mode, choose 
the mode you want to use from the list 
box at the top right of the window.
To change settings in Full Auto Mode, click the Pause button, then click Options. 
If you’re using Home, Professional, or Office Mode, the options window 
automatically appears. Then select the settings you want to use for your scan.
Note: The selected mode and settings remain in effect until they are changed.
Restoring Color in Photos
If you have faded photos or negatives, you 
can use the Color Restoration setting in your 
software to improve the color of your scan. 
You can select this setting in Smart Panel or 
in EPSON Scan.
Smart Panel
To select the Color Restoration setting, open Smart Panel and select  RePrint 
Photo. You see the screen below. Click the Color Restoration icon.
EPSON Scan
Color Restoration is available in Home and Professional Modes. 
1 To select Color Restoration, 
start EPSON Scan. You see a 
screen similar to this.
2 Click the Preview button at the 
bottom of the screen.
3 Select the Color Restoration 
checkbox. (If you’re using 
Professional Mode, you may 
need to scroll to the bottom of 
the screen.)
Scanning Film
The scanner cover has a built-in film adapter. To scan film or negative strips, 
slides, or transparencies, you need to remove the document mat from the 
scanner cover and insert the film in a holder.
The scanner comes with 3 different film holders: one for 35 mm film or negative 
strips, one for 35 mm slides, and one for medium-format (120/220) 
transparencies.
1 Make sure the film adapter cable is connected to 
the scanner (see step 3 in “Connect the Scanner”). 
If you need to connect the cable, first turn the 
scanner off. Then turn it back on again after 
you connect the cable.
2 Lift the scanner cover all the way up and slide 
the reflective document mat up and off of the 
scanner cover.
3 Follow the instructions for the type of film you are scanning:
If you are scanning 35 mm film or negative strips or medium-format (120/
220) transparencies, slide the film into the corresponding holder, with the 
film’s shiny side facing down.
Place the film holder on the scanner as shown. Make sure the white triangle 
on the holder points to the upper-right corner of the scanner.
If you are scanning slides, place the holder on the scanner. Then place the 
slides in the holder.
4 Close the scanner cover.
5 Start EPSON Scan and make 
sure the correct Document Type 
is selected: either Color 
Negative Film, B&W Negative 
Film, or Positive Film (for slides 
and transparencies).
Tip: Make sure your film is dust-free 
for the best scan. You can also select 
the Dust Removal setting in EPSON 
Scan, as shown:
Questions?
Here’s where to look for answers: 
On-Screen Reference Guide
Double-click the Scanner Reference Guide icon on your desktop. (If you didn’t 
install the guide, insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD 
drive. Click the Custom button, select Scanner Reference Guide, then click 
Install.)
On-Screen Help for Smart Panel and EPSON Scan
Click the Help button or question mark that appears on the screen when you’re 
using these programs.
EPSON Technical Support
•
World Wide Web
http://support.epson.com
• Automated Telephone Services
To use Automated Telephone Services, you must have a touch tone 
telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Your EPSON SoundAdvice  Express 
Code is 70600. Use it to quickly select your scanner in SoundAdvice.
• To Speak to a Customer Service Representative
Dial (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 
AM to 6 PM, 
Pacific Time, Monday to Friday. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Before you call, please have the following information ready: 
• Product name (EPSON Perfection 3170 Photo)
• Serial number (located on the back of the scanner)
• Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase
• Computer configuration
• Description of the problem
Software Technical Support
* Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Problems?
First, check the ] Start button light on the scanner.
If your problem is listed here, try these suggestions. 
EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Smart Panel is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. 
EPSON Perfection is a registered trademark and SoundAdvice is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their 
respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
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Copyright © 2003 by Epson America, Inc. 5/03 CPD-16343
Printed in USA
Scan to 
Web
Copy
Scan to 
E-mail
Start
Choose your 
scanning mode
Click Color 
Restoration
Click here to 
scan and print
35 mm film or negative strips
Medium-format transparencies: Slide the film 
into the holder as shown. Then lower the 
cover and press the tab to lock it in place.
Cover tab
Make sure this 
calibration space 
is uncovered
SM
Software Telephone* Fax Internet and E-mail
EPSON Scan U.S. 
(562) 276-4382
Canada
(905) 709-3839
6 
AM to 6 PM, 
Pacific Time, 
Monday to Friday
support.epson.com
EPSON Smart 
Panel
Presto! BizCard
(510) 445-8616 (510) 445-8601 www.newsoftinc.com
tech@newsoftinc.com
ABBYY 
FineReader 
Sprint
(510) 226-6719 (510) 226-6069 www.abbyyusa.com
support@abbyyusa.com
Adobe Photoshop 
Elements 
Windows
(206) 675-6358
Macintosh
(206) 675-6258
6 
AM to 5 PM, 
Pacific Time, 
Monday to Friday
www.adobe.com/support
 Flashing green Warming up or scanning.
 Green Ready to scan.
 Flashing red Make sure the transportation lock is unlocked (see 
section 3).
Try restarting your computer and turning the 
scanner off and then on again. 
If the red light is still flashing, contact your dealer or 
EPSON.
 Off Make sure the scanner is connected to your 
computer and the power switch is turned on.
The New Hardware Wizard 
appears on your screen.
Click Cancel and follow the steps in “Install the 
Software” on the other side of this sheet. 
Disconnect the scanner before installing the 
software.
You see a message about 
a HI-SPEED USB device 
in Windows XP.
Click the x in the corner of the message to close it. 
Your scanner will work correctly, although not at 
maximum speed.
You see an error message 
when you try to scan, or 
the scanner doesn’t scan.
Make sure the scanner is connected to your 
computer, plugged into a power source, and the 
power switch is turned on. 
Make sure the transportation lock is unlocked (see 
section 3).
Uninstall the following programs: ABBYY 
FineReader, EPSON Photo Print, EPSON Scan, 
EPSON Smart Panel, and ScanToWeb. In the 
Windows Control Panel, use the Add/Remove 
Programs utility to uninstall software. Then follow 
the instructions on the other side of this sheet to 
reinstall your scanner software.
You can’t scan negatives 
or slides.
Make sure the film adapter cable is connected to 
the scanner (see section 3) and the reflective 
document mat is removed. 
Try using the Home or Professional Mode. Make 
sure the Document Type or Film Type matches 
what you’re scanning: either Color Negative Film, 
B&W Negative Film, or Positive Film (for slides and 
transparencies).
Also, make sure the scanner glass is clean and the 
film holder is positioned correctly.
Select Color 
Restoration
Select Dust 
Removal
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