Scanner · Flatbed
Epson Perfection V39
Discontinued
Scanning photographic prints
- Type
- Flatbed
- Formats
- Optical DPI
- 4,800
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 | Supported (Epson Scan 2) |
| VueScan | Supported |
| SilverFast | Not supported |
| Negative Lab Pro | Not supported |
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. Replaced by the V39 II. Useful for digitising old prints, contact sheets, or documents. Do not buy expecting to scan negatives. If you need film scanning, look at a flatbed with a transparency unit or camera scanning instead.
Pricing
- New
- ~£70
- Used (typical)
- £30 - £50
Prices as of 2026-04. UK market, may vary.