Scan photos and 3D objects with amazing clarity and detail. The value-priced Epson Perfection V30 makes it easier than ever with 4800 dpi optical resolution and a host of automatic features. With the scanner¿s remarkable resolution, you can easily create extraordinary images. And, it offers easy setup plus one-touch scanning. So, whether you choose to archive important documents or your favorite photos, you can be up and running in no time. Bring those faded color photos back to life effortlessly with the Perfection V30. This versatile performer even includes a high-rise lid for scanning books and other 3D objects. With an innovative LED light source, the Perfection V30 provides fast scans with no warmup time.

User Reviews about Epson Perfection V30 Color Scanner

Works fine. Works with Windows 7 and Paperport 7. I have this working with Windows 7 32 bit though. I don't think this will Paperport 7 will work with W7 64 bit. W7 64 bit is a waste of time and rediculous if you are only running 3 gig of memory and all your programs are 32 bit. -- Epson Scanner

Received scanner from Amazon in perfect condition. Set up was easy on my Macbook and everything worked as advertised. Auto feature is great. Would recommend this scanner for home use. -- EXCELLENT SCANNER FOR THE MONEY

(OSX Review - but PC owners should also be aware this could be applicable to them as well)

On the scanning side, it's a solid choice - there are really only a couple of caveats to be aware of before jumping in and buying one.

1. The software installation for Mac OSX is a nightmare. (Also see: #3) Not only does it take an extremely long time - but you cannot just start the install, leave and expect it to run. It has multiple components that each require license agreements to approve and multiple stages of permissions and selections - repeated checking of tick boxes - OK, Approve, Yes, Install etc. on and on and on. This is really annoying and could be consolidated into one global install if they were so inclined - but instead they put the burden directly on the customer. We didn't time it but it seemed like 30 minutes of babysitting to install everything! (Probably more like 15)

2. Sneaky unwanted passenger aboard! (STAY TUNED - SOLUTION BELOW!) This one took a very long time to track down - with a team of experts... Along with the software install in OSX, one is going to receive a new, constant, unwanted, and unknown flow of CONSTANT outgoing data activity on one's network. Most people will not be watching their network data activity - but should for sake of security. This behaves just like a trojan or a hacker on your network taking something off of your computer in tiny bits - bit by bit. Epson will probably tell everyone it's harmless, and needed for some of their functions to stay "active". But anytime there is unknown data streaming out of your computer 24/7 without your knowledge or permission, it's just a huge red flag in our opinions.

3. In the hunt to track down the offending data transmitting problem mentioned above - we ran the UnInstaller. Thankfully this was a simple one step process - or so we thought. At first - it seemed like Epson was off the hook for causing the problem - since their software was now UnInstalled... but that would be WRONG! It seems the UnInstaller only removes *some* of the the software the Installers added - NOT ALL OF IT. Upon further inspection - there were two Epson folders remaining with 2 applications still installed and running... including the offending one which was causing all the problems - Epson Event Manager. Since the UnInstaller couldn't remove it - we had to use a 3rd party uninstaller utility (App Zapper) to clean it off of the system, and then trash the remaining folders. UnInstalling Event Manager solved the problems.

Resolution - Upon further inspection and research, Epson Event Manager by default, installs with a live "Network Scan" parameter switched ON.
Turning OFF "Enable Network Scan" stops this unwanted flow of outbound data from happening.
Knowing this - Our advice is to install the software and immediately turn OFF "Enable Network Scan" in Event Manager. Turn it ON only when you need to use it, and your network traffic will be otherwise normal.

We would still buy this scanner again - just wish this information were clearly disclosed up front, as it took days of detective work to deduce where the installed network leak was coming from. Even Epson's own Tech Support were baffled.
Shipping it with ONE Installer for everything, a FULL Uninstaller, and Network Scan OFF by default, would fix everything.

NOTE - This issue is applicable to MANY Epson products - not just this one scanner. Many owners of Epson printers also have reported this concern. Anything that installs Epson Event Manager for OSX is likely to exhibit the identical behaviors. (PC owners should also be aware this could be applicable to them as well) -- Scanner tainted by bad software implementation

This is the best 70 bucks I've ever spent.

I've only been using it for pencil drawings and a couple of colored ones but overall this scanner does a GREAT job because of its high dpi. You can see the drawings so clearly it's as if you're holding it in your hand~. All the detail is there and there is no blur or weird coloring.

Scanning just takes seconds and then I'm good to go. I also like the 180 degree lid.

I was afraid if I was going to choose a scanner that wasn't going to do it's job because this is the first one I ever bought. But I absolutely LOVE this scanner to bits and very happy that I picked the right one for a decent price. -- I LOVE this scanner.

If you scan and copy a lot, this is not for you as it is very slow and takes several actions before printing. I for one do not copy and scan several things at a time so it works for me. The price is resonable. I had a HP Scanner that cratered after 5 years. You could copy and it would go straight to the printer, where the Epson does not. It goes to computer where you choose what application you want before going to printer -- Epson Perfection Scanner V30