Large-Format Scanner


Epson Expression 11000XL

Revised: 9/1/2020

What to bring:

  • Photographic Prints, Slides, Negatives, Transparent Media, Maps, Etc.
  • Scan bed is 12.2” x 17.2” for printed (not transparent) media
  • Flash Drive or External Hard Drive

What is provided:

  • Frames for scanning slides, negatives, and other transparent media
  • EPSON Scan software for scanning/editing
  • Photoshop, GNU Image Manipulation Program, Vivid-Pix Restore software for editing

Notes on Resolution for Slide Scanning:

  • The higher the resolution, the longer the scanner will take.
  • Physical slide size: approx. 1.375” x 0.875”
  • Scanned at 2400 dpi:
    • Printed at 300 dpi: 11” x 7”
    • Printed at 100 dpi: 33” x 21”
  • Scanned at 3200 dpi:
    • Printed at 300 dpi: 14.67” x 9.33”
    • Printed at 100 dpi: 44” x 28”

Instructions for Slide Scanning:

  1. Place Transparent Media Bar at top of scanner bed.
  2. Load 15 slides in the tray holder:
    • Arrow point should be at top left, clips facing up
    • Reverse slides so correct viewing direction is facing down
    • Rotate slides 90° counterclockwise (top of picture on left)
    • Hold tray up to light to verify correct orientation
  3. Login using your library card number and last name as password.
  4. Insert your flash drive into a front USB port.
  5. Double-click the “Epson Scan” icon:
    • Select Mode: Professional Mode
    • Select Document Type: Film
    • Select Film Type: Positive Film
    • Select Resolution: 1200 or 2400 dpi
  6. Carefully position the slide tray with arrows aligned at top left.
  7. Click “Preview” to view thumbnails:
    • Verify rotation and orientation
    • Use “Backlight Correction” if needed
    • Try “Color Restoration” for aged, reddish slides
  8. Click “Scan”:
    • Select Destination: navigate to your flash drive
    • Choose a starting filename number
    • Click “OK” to begin scanning
    • Scanning 15 slides at 2400 dpi takes ~20 minutes
  9. To scan additional trays:
    • Load next tray while scanning completes
    • Close File Explorer window after each scan
    • Preview, verify, and scan again as needed
    • Partial trays will scan only the present slides
  10. To end your session:
    • Exit Epson Scan and close windows
    • Use “Safe to Remove Hardware” before ejecting your flash drive
    • Remove slide frame and collect all items
    • Click “Exit” on the taskbar to reboot and clear files
    • Click “Yes” to confirm