Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... dots. Image Quality-Resolution (cont.) 3. For example, if a scanner has a hardware resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi, and a maximum resolution of 9600 x 9600 dpi, the scanning software uses interpolation to increase the resolution of colors recognized for precise pixel editing. Interpolated resolution: Interpolation is needed later. Using actual image data instead of...
... dots. Image Quality-Resolution (cont.) 3. For example, if a scanner has a hardware resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi, and a maximum resolution of 9600 x 9600 dpi, the scanning software uses interpolation to increase the resolution of colors recognized for precise pixel editing. Interpolated resolution: Interpolation is needed later. Using actual image data instead of...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...) and result in superior image quality with fewer sudden shifts in color, and detailed shadows and highlights. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System Epson scanners use the Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System which is made up of the models support 24-bit external color depth, which is the data..., which is especially important to graphic artists and designers. The scanner captures 36-, 42-, or 48bit image data and outputs all data to a software aplication that supports 48-bit image files (such as the detail in more accurate images With a 48-bit image file, you ...
...) and result in superior image quality with fewer sudden shifts in color, and detailed shadows and highlights. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System Epson scanners use the Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System which is made up of the models support 24-bit external color depth, which is the data..., which is especially important to graphic artists and designers. The scanner captures 36-, 42-, or 48bit image data and outputs all data to a software aplication that supports 48-bit image files (such as the detail in more accurate images With a 48-bit image file, you ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...USB port on the scanner or computer. Place originals on the scanning bed Flexibility-Intelligent Negative Scanning With a transparency unit attached, Epson scanners can scan color negatives (such as 35mm negative strips) and convert them directly to positive images. Some other scanners... the newer USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB). Hi-Speed USB is the IEEE-1394 (FireWire®) interface. Performance-Batch Scanning Epson scanning software supports batch scanning: Without batch scanning, you must scan each image separately. With batch scanning you have an older ...
...USB port on the scanner or computer. Place originals on the scanning bed Flexibility-Intelligent Negative Scanning With a transparency unit attached, Epson scanners can scan color negatives (such as 35mm negative strips) and convert them directly to positive images. Some other scanners... the newer USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB). Hi-Speed USB is the IEEE-1394 (FireWire®) interface. Performance-Batch Scanning Epson scanning software supports batch scanning: Without batch scanning, you must scan each image separately. With batch scanning you have an older ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... following procedure: Attach the scanner to a single computer on the network. Install Epson Scan Server (Windows only) on that computer. Install the Epson TWAIN Pro Network scanner driver on all computers that is sometimes evident at a high resolution, the scanner... slight shadows created by the individual crystal structures in the Epson Scan driver, the driver uses a slight blur effect to smooth out the grain. Flexibility-Epson Scan with Epson Easy Photo Fix™ Scanning Software Epson Easy Photo Fix technology is sensitive enough to connect through a speci...
... following procedure: Attach the scanner to a single computer on the network. Install Epson Scan Server (Windows only) on that computer. Install the Epson TWAIN Pro Network scanner driver on all computers that is sometimes evident at a high resolution, the scanner... slight shadows created by the individual crystal structures in the Epson Scan driver, the driver uses a slight blur effect to smooth out the grain. Flexibility-Epson Scan with Epson Easy Photo Fix™ Scanning Software Epson Easy Photo Fix technology is sensitive enough to connect through a speci...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...elements include the Densitometer (a tool that combines hardware and software to meet the needs of the basic image settings. Flexibility-Epson Scan Epson Scan software differs slightly by scanner model. Available options include automatic ...sizing, one-touch color restoration, brightness and contrast adjustment, and destination/resolution choices. You can scan documents easily and quickly without preview in this mode. Scratch Fold Color photo before DIGITAL ICE Color photo...
...elements include the Densitometer (a tool that combines hardware and software to meet the needs of the basic image settings. Flexibility-Epson Scan Epson Scan software differs slightly by scanner model. Available options include automatic ...sizing, one-touch color restoration, brightness and contrast adjustment, and destination/resolution choices. You can scan documents easily and quickly without preview in this mode. Scratch Fold Color photo before DIGITAL ICE Color photo...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... a trademark of Epson America, Inc. 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 Site Flexibility-Fluid Mount Accessory In cases where film holders are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue...
... a trademark of Epson America, Inc. 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 Site Flexibility-Fluid Mount Accessory In cases where film holders are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue...
Product Brochure
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... Panorama Maker™ ArcSoft Photo Montage™ EPSON Smart Panel™ EPSON TWAIN Scanning Software Adobe Photoshop® 5.0 LE* * Included only on the EPSON Perfection 1640SU and the EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO • Optional transparency unit Offers added versatility for scanning slides, film, negatives, and transparencies. (included on the EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE) EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE EPSON Perfection 1640SU It's what the EPSON Perfection 1640SU delivers. With the EPSON ColorTrue® II Imaging...
... Panorama Maker™ ArcSoft Photo Montage™ EPSON Smart Panel™ EPSON TWAIN Scanning Software Adobe Photoshop® 5.0 LE* * Included only on the EPSON Perfection 1640SU and the EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO • Optional transparency unit Offers added versatility for scanning slides, film, negatives, and transparencies. (included on the EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE) EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE EPSON Perfection 1640SU It's what the EPSON Perfection 1640SU delivers. With the EPSON ColorTrue® II Imaging...
Product Brochure
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... are subject to 30 pages of letter or legal size documents Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON Perfection 1640SU Scanner EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO Scanner EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE Scanner Transparency Unit Automatic Document Feeder B126021 B126111 B126201 B813172 B813222 Warranty One year ...System 8.5 or later 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) Interfaces USB and SCSI Contents EPSON Perfection 1640SU scanner CD-ROM with EPSON TWAIN scanning software and premium software USB cable EPSON Scanner Basics Guide Transparency unit * Automatic document feeder ** Reliability MCBF 30,000...
... are subject to 30 pages of letter or legal size documents Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON Perfection 1640SU Scanner EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO Scanner EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE Scanner Transparency Unit Automatic Document Feeder B126021 B126111 B126201 B813172 B813222 Warranty One year ...System 8.5 or later 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) Interfaces USB and SCSI Contents EPSON Perfection 1640SU scanner CD-ROM with EPSON TWAIN scanning software and premium software USB cable EPSON Scanner Basics Guide Transparency unit * Automatic document feeder ** Reliability MCBF 30,000...
Product Information Guide
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... [216 × 297 mm]) Up to legal size if using the optional auto document feeder (the reading area can be specified from software) Optical resolution 1600 dpi Maximum hardware resolution* 1600 dpi (main scan) × 3200 dpi (sub scan) * The maximum hardware resolution...Document Feeder (optional, included with EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE) Transparency Unit (optional, included with zoom function) Command level ESC/I-B8 Zoom 50% to 200% in 1 dpi increments, 12800 dpi and 9600 dpi, 12800 dpi and 9600 dpi performed with EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO) * Before connecting the scanner to...
... [216 × 297 mm]) Up to legal size if using the optional auto document feeder (the reading area can be specified from software) Optical resolution 1600 dpi Maximum hardware resolution* 1600 dpi (main scan) × 3200 dpi (sub scan) * The maximum hardware resolution...Document Feeder (optional, included with EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE) Transparency Unit (optional, included with zoom function) Command level ESC/I-B8 Zoom 50% to 200% in 1 dpi increments, 12800 dpi and 9600 dpi, 12800 dpi and 9600 dpi performed with EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO) * Before connecting the scanner to...
Product Information Guide
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... the EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO. avoid extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong light sources. Transparencies up to 30 legal size (8 1/2 × 14-inches) pages in the following ways: Hardware initialization Software initialization * The scanner is turned on the scanner. * Software sends ...Device Message. The transparency unit comes bundled with the EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE. (3621 3HUIH.WLRQ 68 You can be initialized (returned to 4 × 5 inches in the following ways: Hardware initialization Software initialization * The scanner is turned on. * The...
... the EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO. avoid extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong light sources. Transparencies up to 30 legal size (8 1/2 × 14-inches) pages in the following ways: Hardware initialization Software initialization * The scanner is turned on the scanner. * Software sends ...Device Message. The transparency unit comes bundled with the EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE. (3621 3HUIH.WLRQ 68 You can be initialized (returned to 4 × 5 inches in the following ways: Hardware initialization Software initialization * The scanner is turned on. * The...
Product Information Guide
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... CD-ROM), Adobe PhotoDeluxe® (on separate CD-ROM) ❏ Scanner Basics guide EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO includes: ❏ EPSON Perfection 1640SU scanner ❏ Transparency unit and film holders ❏ USB cable ❏ 3 CD-ROMs (Windows and Macintosh) that include: EPSON TWAIN Driver, EPSON Smart Panel, EPSON Software Film Factory Lite, ScanSoft TextBridge Pro, ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro, ArcSoft Panorama Maker...
... CD-ROM), Adobe PhotoDeluxe® (on separate CD-ROM) ❏ Scanner Basics guide EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO includes: ❏ EPSON Perfection 1640SU scanner ❏ Transparency unit and film holders ❏ USB cable ❏ 3 CD-ROMs (Windows and Macintosh) that include: EPSON TWAIN Driver, EPSON Smart Panel, EPSON Software Film Factory Lite, ScanSoft TextBridge Pro, ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro, ArcSoft Panorama Maker...
Scanner Basics
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... written permission of copyrighted material in those marks. CPD-10858 8/00 While some countries' laws permit limited copying of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON Perfection and ColorTrue are registered trademarks, and Micro Step Drive, EPSON Software, and EPSON Store are for identification purposes only and may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any consumable...
... written permission of copyrighted material in those marks. CPD-10858 8/00 While some countries' laws permit limited copying of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON Perfection and ColorTrue are registered trademarks, and Micro Step Drive, EPSON Software, and EPSON Store are for identification purposes only and may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any consumable...
Scanner Basics
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... You're Running Windows 95 . . . Install the Scanner and Bonus Software Viewing Your Electronic Manuals Viewing Your HTML Reference Guide Viewing Your EPSON Smart Panel PDF Manual BASIC SCANNING Placing Your Original Document Using EPSON Smart Panel Setting Up the Start Button in EPSON Smart Panel 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 8 12 15 17 19 22 22 25 27... UP YOUR SCANNER Unpack Your Scanner Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Unlock the Scanner Connect the Scanner to Your Computer USB SCSI Install the EPSON TWAIN Driver If You're Running Windows 98 or Windows 2000 . . .
... You're Running Windows 95 . . . Install the Scanner and Bonus Software Viewing Your Electronic Manuals Viewing Your HTML Reference Guide Viewing Your EPSON Smart Panel PDF Manual BASIC SCANNING Placing Your Original Document Using EPSON Smart Panel Setting Up the Start Button in EPSON Smart Panel 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 8 12 15 17 19 22 22 25 27... UP YOUR SCANNER Unpack Your Scanner Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Unlock the Scanner Connect the Scanner to Your Computer USB SCSI Install the EPSON TWAIN Driver If You're Running Windows 98 or Windows 2000 . . .
Scanner Basics
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... MAINTENANCE Transporting the Scanner Cleaning the Scanner PROBLEM SOLVING Scanner Light and Buttons Problems and Solutions Setup Problems Scanner Problems Software Problems Scanning Problems Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Bonus Software Technical Support REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES System Requirements Windows Macintosh Important Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement DECLARATION of CONFORMITY 53 53...
... MAINTENANCE Transporting the Scanner Cleaning the Scanner PROBLEM SOLVING Scanner Light and Buttons Problems and Solutions Setup Problems Scanner Problems Software Problems Scanning Problems Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Bonus Software Technical Support REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES System Requirements Windows Macintosh Important Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement DECLARATION of CONFORMITY 53 53...
Scanner Basics
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... Step Drive™ technology s Maximum resolution of software included with your images with interpolation s Start button for easy, one-touch scanning s 42-bit color and 14-bit grayscale image capture The EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO includes a transparency unit for business, home, or school. A Complete Scanning Solution Your EPSON Perfection® 1640SU scanner is a high-quality scanner for scanning...
... Step Drive™ technology s Maximum resolution of software included with your images with interpolation s Start button for easy, one-touch scanning s 42-bit color and 14-bit grayscale image capture The EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO includes a transparency unit for business, home, or school. A Complete Scanning Solution Your EPSON Perfection® 1640SU scanner is a high-quality scanner for scanning...
Scanner Basics
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Notes contain important information about your electronic Reference Guide. For details on using the scanner software, see your scanner. About Your Documentation This guide includes instructions for viewing your electronic manual. It also includes instructions for setting up your equipment. Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your scanner, scanning tips, and troubleshooting advice. Tips contain hints for great scanning. 2 A Complete Scanning Solution
Notes contain important information about your electronic Reference Guide. For details on using the scanner software, see your scanner. About Your Documentation This guide includes instructions for viewing your electronic manual. It also includes instructions for setting up your equipment. Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your scanner, scanning tips, and troubleshooting advice. Tips contain hints for great scanning. 2 A Complete Scanning Solution
Scanner Basics
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... computer. 4. Connect the scanner to your scanner. 2. Unlock the scanner. 3. Install the EPSON TWAIN driver. 5. Install the software and view your scanner. Your EPSON Perfection 1640SU comes with driver, electronic manuals, scanner software, and bonus software The EPSON Perfection 1640SU and EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO scanners include three CD-ROMs. The EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE scanner includes two CD-ROMs. Setting Up Your Scanner 3 Save the packaging...
... computer. 4. Connect the scanner to your scanner. 2. Unlock the scanner. 3. Install the EPSON TWAIN driver. 5. Install the software and view your scanner. Your EPSON Perfection 1640SU comes with driver, electronic manuals, scanner software, and bonus software The EPSON Perfection 1640SU and EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO scanners include three CD-ROMs. The EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE scanner includes two CD-ROMs. Setting Up Your Scanner 3 Save the packaging...
Scanner Basics
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...be the last device in this section show Windows 98 screens. If you need it. any SCSI devices connected to your EPSON TWAIN driver, scanner software, bonus software, and electronic documentation. The scanner is self-terminated and must not exceed 19.7 feet (6 meters); The length of ...is off . You may not work properly. The illustrations in the chain. The screens in case you have the EPSON Perfection 1640SU or the EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO, your Windows operating system CD-ROM during the scanner installation. Your scanner does not include a SCSI cable. Install the...
...be the last device in this section show Windows 98 screens. If you need it. any SCSI devices connected to your EPSON TWAIN driver, scanner software, bonus software, and electronic documentation. The scanner is self-terminated and must not exceed 19.7 feet (6 meters); The length of ...is off . You may not work properly. The illustrations in the chain. The screens in case you have the EPSON Perfection 1640SU or the EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO, your Windows operating system CD-ROM during the scanner installation. Your scanner does not include a SCSI cable. Install the...
Scanner Basics
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Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in Windows 2000), then click Next. 1. A screen appears saying that your computer. then turn on and connected to the computer; Then the New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2. Setting Up Your Scanner 9 Select the Search for the best driver for your device option (or Search for a suitable driver for your scanner is turned on your system has detected new hardware. Make sure your device in the CD-ROM or DVD drive, then click Next. 3.
Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in Windows 2000), then click Next. 1. A screen appears saying that your computer. then turn on and connected to the computer; Then the New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2. Setting Up Your Scanner 9 Select the Search for the best driver for your device option (or Search for a suitable driver for your scanner is turned on your system has detected new hardware. Make sure your device in the CD-ROM or DVD drive, then click Next. 3.
Scanner Basics
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Click Next to install your Windows disk and click OK to continue. If your system stops installation and requests files from your Windows operating system CD-ROM, replace your scanner software CD-ROM with your TWAIN driver. Check Specify a location, click Browse, select the TWAIN 5\WIN98 or TWAIN 5\WIN2000 folder, then click OK. 5. You may be prompted to the New Hardware Wizard, click Next. Windows finds the driver for your scanner and you return to re-insert the EPSON disk. 10 Setting Up Your Scanner 4. When you see the following screen: 6.
Click Next to install your Windows disk and click OK to continue. If your system stops installation and requests files from your Windows operating system CD-ROM, replace your scanner software CD-ROM with your TWAIN driver. Check Specify a location, click Browse, select the TWAIN 5\WIN98 or TWAIN 5\WIN2000 folder, then click OK. 5. You may be prompted to the New Hardware Wizard, click Next. Windows finds the driver for your scanner and you return to re-insert the EPSON disk. 10 Setting Up Your Scanner 4. When you see the following screen: 6.