Flatbed Scanner
Epson Perfection V39
Scanning photographic prints
Optical DPI
4,800
Effective DPI
1,200
Actual useful resolution
Dmax
2.5
Density range
Formats
0
Best For
- Scanning photographic prints
- Document scanning
- Budget option for print digitisation
- Users not scanning negatives
Limitations
- No transparency unit - cannot scan film
- Print scanning only
- Low Dmax for photographic use
- Not a replacement for proper film scanning
Software Support
Native Software(Epson Scan 2)
VueScan
SilverFast
Negative Lab Pro
Reflective-only flatbed. No transparency unit. Can scan prints but not negatives or slides directly.
Scan Time
1-2 minutes per print
Buying Guide
Reflective scanner only - no film scanning capability. Useful for digitising old prints, contact sheets, or documents. Do not buy expecting to scan negatives. If you need film scanning, start with the V600 instead.
Pricing
New~£70
Used (typical)£30 - £50
Prices as of 2026-04. UK market, may vary.