Plustek ePhoto Z300 Photo Scanner
- 4x6 photo in 2 seconds, 8x10 in 5 seconds at 300 dpi
- 300 or 600 dpi optical resolution settings
- 3x5, 4x6, 5x7 and 8x10 photos, plus letter and A4 paper
- One sheet at a time, no stack feeder
- CCD sensor with LED light source
- USB connection, Windows 7/8/10/11 and Mac OS X 10.12~15.x
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A quick way to digitize a box of loose family prints without lifting a flatbed lid between photos. Each print is fed by hand, so a large archive still takes several sittings.
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ASIN: B01LZJH63MModel: ePhoto Z300Category: Scanners & Accessories
Overview
Feeding prints one at a time through a slot, the Plustek photo scanner pulls each photo past a CCD sensor and saves it as a digital file with automatic crop and deskew. It handles snapshot sizes up to larger prints, plus letter size documents, over a USB connection to a Mac or PC.
Speed per print is the reason to own it, since there is no lid to lift and no photo to reposition. The pass-through path takes one item at a time, and the highest setting suits prints and documents rather than big enlargements.
Who it's for
Households with drawers of loose prints, and genealogy hobbyists, gain a fast feed-through workflow. People whose photos are glued into albums or framed cannot pass them through the slot.
Pros and cons
- No lid to lift between photos
- Auto crop and deskew on each scan
- Works with Mac and Windows
- Enhancement tools for faded prints
- Feeds one sheet at a time
- Top resolution limited to 600 dpi
- Film and slide scanning not listed
- Prints must be loose, not in albums
Performance notes
Each print travels past a fixed CCD sensor, so scan time depends on print length and the chosen resolution. The lower setting is faster and fits sharing on screens, while the higher setting captures more detail on a slower pass. Auto crop and deskew straighten each image in software after the pass.
Specifications
| Brand | plustek |
|---|---|
| Model | ePhoto Z300 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Color Depth | 24-bit |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19.3 x 4 x 11.4 inches |
| Supported media sizes | 3x5, 4x6, 5x7, 8x10 photos, letter, A4 |
| Item weight | 1.5 kg |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Standard Sheet Capacity | 1 |
| Scan speed | 2 seconds per 4x6 photo, 5 seconds per 8x10 at 300 dpi |
| Wattage | 18 watts |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Resolution | 300 or 600 dpi |
| Scanner Type | Document, Photo |
| Connection Type | USB |
| Optical Sensor Technology | CCD |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Minimum System Requirements | Windows 7/8/10/11, Mac OS X 10.12~15.x |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Plustek ePhoto Z300 scan photos still in an album?
No. It feeds loose items one at a time through the scanner, so photos have to come out of albums or frames first. Listed sizes are 3x5, 4x6, 5x7 and 8x10 photos plus letter and A4 paper.
Does the Plustek ePhoto Z300 work on a Mac?
Yes. It supports Windows 7/8/10/11 and Mac OS X 10.12~15.x, and the latest software is downloaded from the Plustek website.
How fast does the Plustek photo scanner work?
About 2 seconds for a 4x6 photo and 5 seconds for an 8x10 at 300 dpi.
What resolution does the ePhoto Z300 scan at?
Two settings are offered: 300 dpi and 600 dpi optical.
Can the Plustek scanner fix faded photos?
It includes image enhancement functions for restoring old faded images, plus auto crop and deskew.