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Brilliant scan results with SilverFast scanner software and the EPSON

GT-X980

The GT-X980 is a good value all-round scanner featuring latest technology and with SilverFast scan software it meets the requirements of photographers.

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Epson Perfection V850 Pro

Technical Specifications

  • Flatbed scanner with transparency unit (max.ca. 20cm x 25cm)

  • Optical Resolution: 6.400 x 9.600 dpi

  • Color depth: 48 Bit (internal & external)

  • Light source: White LED, IR LED with ReadyScan LED Technology

  • Low power consumption: 23 Watt (operation), 12 Watt (ready), 1.5 Watt (sleep mode)

  • incl. film holders for slides, 35mm filmstrips and medium-format panoramic film, as well as 4×5″ film

Authentic colors

For calibrating your scanner, we recommend our patented and award-winning Auto IT8 Calibration using a calibration target from our own production in combination with SilverFast Ai Studio or Archive Suite. Accurate brilliant colors with so little effort.

Note on the Dual Lens System

For transparency mode, the Epson GT-X980 features two different focus levels. Select scan mode “Transparency”, if you want to use a filmholder. In this case, the focus of the scanner optics is precisely adjusted to the film holder. Use scan mode “Wide Transparency” only, if you want to place transparent originals directly on the flatbed.

  • Windows 11 (64bit)
  • Windows 10 (64bit)
  • Windows 8 (64bit)
  • Windows 7 (64bit)
  • macOS 15
  • macOS 14
  • macOS 13
  • macOS 12
  • macOS 11
  • macOS 10.15
  • macOS 10.14
  • macOS 10.13

  • Windows 11 (64bit)
  • Windows 10 (64bit)
  • Windows 10 (32bit)
  • Windows 8 (64bit)
  • Windows 8 (32bit)
  • Windows 7 (64bit)
  • Windows 7 (32bit)
  • Windows Vista (64bit)
  • Windows Vista (32bit)
  • Windows XP (64bit)
  • Windows XP (32bit)
  • macOS 12
  • macOS 11
  • macOS 10.15
  • macOS 10.14
  • macOS 10.13
  • macOS 10.12
  • Mac OSX 10.11
  • Mac OSX 10.10
  • Mac OSX 10.9
  • Mac OSX 10.8
  • Mac OSX 10.7
  • Mac OSX 10.6
  • Mac OSX 10.5

SilverFast Software for the Epson GT-X980

GT-X980 & SilverFast Ai Studio

Full functionality, SilverFast Ai Studio leaves no wishes. Automatic IT8 calibration for accurate colors, JobManager for batch processing and Multi-Exposure for increasing the Dynamic Range, which is one of the most important characteristics for quality scanning. The NegaFix feature provides more than 120 individually adapted film profiles for the conversion of film negatives into positives. SilverFast guarantees professional scanning results from your Epson GT-X980.

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GT-X980 & SilverFast Archive Suite

The Archive Suite is a software package for scanning and optimization. Using the batch scan functionality with automatic frame detection, the Epson GT-X980 is ideal for archiving large image collections into SilverFast’s own HDRi RAW data format. The optimum basis for an effective, non-destructive optimization workflow. The Archive Suite features all highlights of SilverFast Ai Studio and additional HDR software including VLT for image processing.

More Info: SilverFast Archive Suite

SilverFast Scanner Software for the Epson

GT-X980

Choose between BASIC, PLUS and PREMIUM edition.

Video: Comparison of Epson Scan vs. SilverFast

This video highlights the advantages of the SilverFast scanner software over the Epson Scan software when used with the current Epson scanners (illustrated using SilverFast SE Plus 8 with the Epson V800/V850 – as of 2015).

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ExpressScan Video

Watch our Video to learn more about SilverFast’s unique ExpressScan

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Support & Help

If you encounter any question or problem with SilverFast and your Epson scanner, please visit our support overview page.

Drivers

You can download the latest scanner drivers for your Epson scanner model here at the manufacturer’s website.

System Requirements

Here you will find SilverFast‘s minimum system requirements regarding your computer hardware and operating systems.