Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... a hardware resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi (because it to gauge image quality. monochrome CCD The Epson Expression® and GT series scanners are designed for minimal noise and tight color registration. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are Epson's professional series scanners designed for high quality sub-scan resolution Optical resolution and color bit depth Dynamic range...
... a hardware resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi (because it to gauge image quality. monochrome CCD The Epson Expression® and GT series scanners are designed for minimal noise and tight color registration. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are Epson's professional series scanners designed for high quality sub-scan resolution Optical resolution and color bit depth Dynamic range...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...CCD results in faster scanning speeds and the ability to capture less image data. 300 dpi Image Quality-Color CCD All Epson scanners use a custom ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) for Auto Area Segmentation (AAS) and Text Enhancement Technology (TET) processing within the...-Page 5 6/07 Key Differences Color CCD How it works Red, green, and blue are fired for eachline of the Epson 600 dpi Perfection Average Average Average scanners, when scanning an image at a lesser resolution. The benefit of this feature is truer image quality. 300 dpi ...
...CCD results in faster scanning speeds and the ability to capture less image data. 300 dpi Image Quality-Color CCD All Epson scanners use a custom ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) for Auto Area Segmentation (AAS) and Text Enhancement Technology (TET) processing within the...-Page 5 6/07 Key Differences Color CCD How it works Red, green, and blue are fired for eachline of the Epson 600 dpi Perfection Average Average Average scanners, when scanning an image at a lesser resolution. The benefit of this feature is truer image quality. 300 dpi ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...Epson Perfection and GT series scanners use a fixed focus system, AutoFocus optics system, or a Dual-Focus mechanism. 1. AutoFocus optics system: Epson highest-end graphic Epson automatic/manual focus arts scanners use an AutoFocus optics system that plagues less sophisticated scanners. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 6 6/07 The newest Epson scanners...xed focus 3. Newton Rings are captured with superior detail in highlights and in shadows Image Quality-Focus Method Epson scanners use a fixed focus optics system. Dual-Focus mechanism: One of the glass for the 2.5mm...
...Epson Perfection and GT series scanners use a fixed focus system, AutoFocus optics system, or a Dual-Focus mechanism. 1. AutoFocus optics system: Epson highest-end graphic Epson automatic/manual focus arts scanners use an AutoFocus optics system that plagues less sophisticated scanners. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 6 6/07 The newest Epson scanners...xed focus 3. Newton Rings are captured with superior detail in highlights and in shadows Image Quality-Focus Method Epson scanners use a fixed focus optics system. Dual-Focus mechanism: One of the glass for the 2.5mm...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...mirror. There is faster. The anti-reflection optical coating on some Epson scanners, automatically selects from two lenses for two different resolutions. High Resolution lens Some Epson Perfection scanners offers 4800 dpi optical resolution with anti-reflection optical coating 6/07 Image Quality-Dual... Resolution Lens can cause abnormal ghost images. Ghost image Improved image quality Scanned with normal CCD glass Scanner Technical Brief-Page 7 Scanned with the High Resolution lens. Dual Lens System offers two lenses for the desired scan resolution.
...mirror. There is faster. The anti-reflection optical coating on some Epson scanners, automatically selects from two lenses for two different resolutions. High Resolution lens Some Epson Perfection scanners offers 4800 dpi optical resolution with anti-reflection optical coating 6/07 Image Quality-Dual... Resolution Lens can cause abnormal ghost images. Ghost image Improved image quality Scanned with normal CCD glass Scanner Technical Brief-Page 7 Scanned with the High Resolution lens. Dual Lens System offers two lenses for the desired scan resolution.
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...Seiko Epson Corporation. DIGITAL ICE is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 Flexibility-Epson Smart Panel™ software Epson Smart Panel allows you to scan and send data directly to an assigned application or to E-mail Epson Photo ...cases where film holders are reduced. EPSON is a registered trademark and Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of their respective companies. Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are trademarks and/or registered...
...Seiko Epson Corporation. DIGITAL ICE is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 Flexibility-Epson Smart Panel™ software Epson Smart Panel allows you to scan and send data directly to an assigned application or to E-mail Epson Photo ...cases where film holders are reduced. EPSON is a registered trademark and Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of their respective companies. Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are trademarks and/or registered...
Scanner Basics
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..., photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Epson America, Inc. ii CPD-12467 7/01 EPSON is designed only for any product or service. EPSON encourages each user to be misused by Epson America, Inc. EPSON Perfection is a registered trademark, EPSON Software is a trademark of this EPSON scanner. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of SEIKO...
..., photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Epson America, Inc. ii CPD-12467 7/01 EPSON is designed only for any product or service. EPSON encourages each user to be misused by Epson America, Inc. EPSON Perfection is a registered trademark, EPSON Software is a trademark of this EPSON scanner. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of SEIKO...
Scanner Basics
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... to Finish Placing Your Document Using the Scanner Buttons Using EPSON Smart Panel Scanning and Printing with Photo Print Scanning to E-mail Scanning a Photo to a File Scanning to the EPSON PhotoCenter Selecting TWAIN Settings Recommended Settings Scanning Transparencies Using Film Holders Scanning with the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO Scanning with the EPSON Perfection 1250 PHOTO Scanning Reflective Documents or Photographs Problem Solving...
... to Finish Placing Your Document Using the Scanner Buttons Using EPSON Smart Panel Scanning and Printing with Photo Print Scanning to E-mail Scanning a Photo to a File Scanning to the EPSON PhotoCenter Selecting TWAIN Settings Recommended Settings Scanning Transparencies Using Film Holders Scanning with the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO Scanning with the EPSON Perfection 1250 PHOTO Scanning Reflective Documents or Photographs Problem Solving...
Scanner Basics
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... document table glass without removing it. 1 Instructions for setting up your scanner can use EPSON® TWAIN to scan with the press of the buttons are included in this chapter. Perfection 1250: center document under arrow Perfection 1650: align document in conjunction with the EPSON Smart Panel™ software or you can be found on the...
... document table glass without removing it. 1 Instructions for setting up your scanner can use EPSON® TWAIN to scan with the press of the buttons are included in this chapter. Perfection 1250: center document under arrow Perfection 1650: align document in conjunction with the EPSON Smart Panel™ software or you can be found on the...
Scanner Basics
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... TWAIN Settings Before you scan, you need to select the scanner "source" you want to use Manual mode and select the settings yourself, follow these steps: 1. Click Manual mode when you see this screen: 3. Your EPSON Perfection scanner comes with . Click Cancel when you see this application before... you want to Finish If you can be done with the scanner buttons, from Smart Panel, or from Start to scan with the...
... TWAIN Settings Before you scan, you need to select the scanner "source" you want to use Manual mode and select the settings yourself, follow these steps: 1. Click Manual mode when you see this screen: 3. Your EPSON Perfection scanner comes with . Click Cancel when you see this application before... you want to Finish If you can be done with the scanner buttons, from Smart Panel, or from Start to scan with the...
Scanner Basics
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... the film surface with your scanner. Scanning Transparencies This section gives basic information on using this TPU, see your electronic Reference Guide. In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. The base side of your TPU: I EPSON Perfection 1250 TPU: B12B813321 I EPSON Perfection 1650 TPU: B813172 The EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO TPU is built into the lid...
... the film surface with your scanner. Scanning Transparencies This section gives basic information on using this TPU, see your electronic Reference Guide. In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. The base side of your TPU: I EPSON Perfection 1250 TPU: B12B813321 I EPSON Perfection 1650 TPU: B813172 The EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO TPU is built into the lid...
Scanner Basics
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Remove the reflective document mat. To do this, grasp the top of the mat and then slide it up gently. 3. Plug in the AC adapter. 20 Scanning from Start to use the transparency unit: 1. Make sure the TPU cable is built into the scanner's transparency unit connector. 4. Unplug the AC adapter. 2. Scanning with the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO If you have an EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO scanner, the transparency unit is plugged into the scanner lid. Follow these steps to Finish
Remove the reflective document mat. To do this, grasp the top of the mat and then slide it up gently. 3. Plug in the AC adapter. 20 Scanning from Start to use the transparency unit: 1. Make sure the TPU cable is built into the scanner's transparency unit connector. 4. Unplug the AC adapter. 2. Scanning with the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO If you have an EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO scanner, the transparency unit is plugged into the scanner lid. Follow these steps to Finish
Scanner Basics
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Slide your film into the film holder, then place it in the AC adapter. 4. Connect the TPU cable to use the transparency unit: 1. Follow these steps to the scanner's transparency unit connector. 3. Open the document cover. 5. Plug in the upper-right corner of the document table, as a separate part. Scanning with the EPSON Perfection 1250 PHOTO If you have an EPSON Perfection 1250 PHOTO scanner, the transparency unit is included as shown. 22 Scanning from Start to Finish Unplug the AC adapter. 2.
Slide your film into the film holder, then place it in the AC adapter. 4. Connect the TPU cable to use the transparency unit: 1. Follow these steps to the scanner's transparency unit connector. 3. Open the document cover. 5. Plug in the upper-right corner of the document table, as a separate part. Scanning with the EPSON Perfection 1250 PHOTO If you have an EPSON Perfection 1250 PHOTO scanner, the transparency unit is included as shown. 22 Scanning from Start to Finish Unplug the AC adapter. 2.
Scanner Basics
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... this does not eliminate the error, one of your dealer or EPSON: I The scanner is malfunctioning. Scanner Light The ] light indicates the status of the scanner, as described in . I The fluorescent lamp needs to be properly connected to scan images. EPSON Perfection 1250/1250 PHOTO Light Color Status Flashing Green The scanner is initializing (warming up) or is unplugged. 25
... this does not eliminate the error, one of your dealer or EPSON: I The scanner is malfunctioning. Scanner Light The ] light indicates the status of the scanner, as described in . I The fluorescent lamp needs to be properly connected to scan images. EPSON Perfection 1250/1250 PHOTO Light Color Status Flashing Green The scanner is initializing (warming up) or is unplugged. 25
Scanner Basics
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...computer. Setup Problems Your system doesn't recognize the scanner or the indicator light doesn't come on the Start Here poster. Do not click Next. Flashing Red If you are scanning transparencies with the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO, make sure you 're having problems, this ... of the following may not be replaced. The scanner or AC adapter is busy scanning. EPSON Perfection 1650/1650 PHOTO Light Color Status Flashing Green The scanner is initializing (warming up) or is unplugged. On Green The scanner is malfunctioning. I The fluorescent lamp needs to be...
...computer. Setup Problems Your system doesn't recognize the scanner or the indicator light doesn't come on the Start Here poster. Do not click Next. Flashing Red If you are scanning transparencies with the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO, make sure you 're having problems, this ... of the following may not be replaced. The scanner or AC adapter is busy scanning. EPSON Perfection 1650/1650 PHOTO Light Color Status Flashing Green The scanner is initializing (warming up) or is unplugged. On Green The scanner is malfunctioning. I The fluorescent lamp needs to be...
Scanner Basics
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... Manual Mode on (ready for the option and your scan to the computer's USB port. I If you're using the scanner buttons. press the ] Start button to normal after you 're scanning in the Windows Control Panel, but you 've removed the ...while using a USB hub, try connecting the scanner directly to make sure you can use the buttons. I The scanner has a power saving function (sleep mode); I If you close EPSON TWAIN. Film (see page 20). I Wait until the scanner has initialized before using the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO, make the lamp come on . Or unplug...
... Manual Mode on (ready for the option and your scan to the computer's USB port. I If you're using the scanner buttons. press the ] Start button to normal after you 're scanning in the Windows Control Panel, but you 've removed the ...while using a USB hub, try connecting the scanner directly to make sure you can use the buttons. I The scanner has a power saving function (sleep mode); I If you close EPSON TWAIN. Film (see page 20). I Wait until the scanner has initialized before using the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO, make the lamp come on . Or unplug...
Scanner Basics
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... not included on the CD-ROM.) Your other software that came with EPSON Smart Panel or any of information for help: I EPSON Perfection 1250/1650 Reference Guide This electronic manual has detailed information about your scanner, you install the software. The Reference Guide and EPSON Smart Panel User's Guide are several sources of the other software...
... not included on the CD-ROM.) Your other software that came with EPSON Smart Panel or any of information for help: I EPSON Perfection 1250/1650 Reference Guide This electronic manual has detailed information about your scanner, you install the software. The Reference Guide and EPSON Smart Panel User's Guide are several sources of the other software...
Scanner Basics
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... support representative, dial (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to quickly select your scanner in the following information ready: I Product name (EPSON Perfection 1250, 1250 PHOTO, 1650, or 1650 PHOTO) I Product serial number (located on the back of the scanner) I Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase I Computer configuration I Description of...
... support representative, dial (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to quickly select your scanner in the following information ready: I Product name (EPSON Perfection 1250, 1250 PHOTO, 1650, or 1650 PHOTO) I Product serial number (located on the back of the scanner) I Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase I Computer configuration I Description of...
Scanner Basics
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... resolution (a color monitor with a resolution of 800 × 600 or higher recommended) I 8-bit, 256-color display adapter (24-bit display adapter with millions of your EPSON Perfection scanner. Requirements and Notices This chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, and other important information about your computer system, including the video adapter, monitor, and software.
... resolution (a color monitor with a resolution of 800 × 600 or higher recommended) I 8-bit, 256-color display adapter (24-bit display adapter with millions of your EPSON Perfection scanner. Requirements and Notices This chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, and other important information about your computer system, including the video adapter, monitor, and software.
Scanner Basics
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...may cause undesired operation. When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of Product: Color Image Scanner Model: EPSON Perfection 1250/1250 PHOTO: G820A EPSON Perfection 1650/1650 PHOTO: G850A Warranty Epson America, Inc. and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used in the United States or Canada, conforms...following two conditions: (1) this device may be compliant with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of original purchase, to your EPSON Dealer or EPSON Customer Care Center. EPSON will, at : MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562) 290-5254...
...may cause undesired operation. When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of Product: Color Image Scanner Model: EPSON Perfection 1250/1250 PHOTO: G820A EPSON Perfection 1650/1650 PHOTO: G850A Warranty Epson America, Inc. and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used in the United States or Canada, conforms...following two conditions: (1) this device may be compliant with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of original purchase, to your EPSON Dealer or EPSON Customer Care Center. EPSON will, at : MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562) 290-5254...
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... Option, transparency unit, 19 to 23 P Photo Print, 4 PhotoCenter, EPSON, 11 to 15 Photographs, scanning, 18 R Recommended settings, 18 Reflective documents, 23 Requirements, system, 35 to 36 Resolution, choosing, 18 S Safety instructions, 37 to 38 Scanner buttons, 2 light, 25, 26 troubleshooting, ... scanning, 18 Transparency unit (TPU) EPSON Perfection 1250 PHOTO, 22 to 23 EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO, 20 to 21 purchasing, 19 recommended image type/resolution, 18 troubleshooting, 23, 28 Transparency, scanning, 18 to 23 Troubleshooting image quality, 29 to 31 scanner, 28 setup, 26 to 27 software...
... Option, transparency unit, 19 to 23 P Photo Print, 4 PhotoCenter, EPSON, 11 to 15 Photographs, scanning, 18 R Recommended settings, 18 Reflective documents, 23 Requirements, system, 35 to 36 Resolution, choosing, 18 S Safety instructions, 37 to 38 Scanner buttons, 2 light, 25, 26 troubleshooting, ... scanning, 18 Transparency unit (TPU) EPSON Perfection 1250 PHOTO, 22 to 23 EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO, 20 to 21 purchasing, 19 recommended image type/resolution, 18 troubleshooting, 23, 28 Transparency, scanning, 18 to 23 Troubleshooting image quality, 29 to 31 scanner, 28 setup, 26 to 27 software...