Photo, Slide and Film Scanner
A photo scanner is a device that scans media and creates a high quality digital file. Our Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner can scan a variety of physical media formats to digital files.
Using the Photo Scanner
You can scan:
- Photos
- 35mm strip film
- 35mm slides
- 6cm x 22cm format transparencies
- Other flat documents up to A4
We also have Adobe Photoshop and Affinity Photo software available in our creative space to correct colour, edit imperfections and restore images.
Christchurch City Libraries have two Photo Scanners.
Tūranga, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Book time in the AV Studio to access the Photo Scanner and photo editing software.
Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Drop into a free Creative Time session on Wednesdays 10am to 11.30am to find out more, or use our Book a Librarian form to arrange a time that suits you to get a one-on-one introductory session.
- One is located in the Audio/Visual studio on Level 4 Auahatanga, Tūranga
- The other is located in the makerspace at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Creative Time

Technical Specifications
Model: Epson Perfection V600 Photo
Type: Flatbed A4 colour image scanner
Optical Resolution: 6400dpi x 9600dpi
Document Size: A4 maximum
Output Resolution: 50 – 6400 (1dpi step), 9600, 12800dpi
Design Constraints
A4 maximum scan area
Scan time and file size varies depending on quality selected