Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... Quality, Performance, and Flexibility of focus method Optic system Color vs. monochrome CCD The Epson Expression® and GT series scanners are a number of factors that determine image quality in a scanner, such as the following: (Many of these elements will be discussed in detail in...quality sub-scan resolution Optical resolution and color bit depth Dynamic range control Type of lamp system used to be increased. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are important, but a hardware resolution of data per inch. 2. Resolution is the actual number of pixels read by the ...
... Quality, Performance, and Flexibility of focus method Optic system Color vs. monochrome CCD The Epson Expression® and GT series scanners are a number of factors that determine image quality in a scanner, such as the following: (Many of these elements will be discussed in detail in...quality sub-scan resolution Optical resolution and color bit depth Dynamic range control Type of lamp system used to be increased. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are important, but a hardware resolution of data per inch. 2. Resolution is the actual number of pixels read by the ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... image, then averages the data to capture less image data. 300 dpi Image Quality-Color CCD All Epson scanners use a custom ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) 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...
... image, then averages the data to capture less image data. 300 dpi Image Quality-Color CCD All Epson scanners use a custom ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) 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...
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. When using the scanner's custom film holders to scan transparent media, you can set the focus to the rainbows that plagues less sophisticated scanners...negatives) because the media itself generally has a dynamic range of the Epson Expression series scanners uses a Dual-Focus mechanism. AutoFocus optics system: Epson highest-end graphic Epson automatic/manual focus arts scanners use an AutoFocus optics system that appear in shadows- This method ...
...Epson Perfection and GT series scanners use a fixed focus system, AutoFocus optics system, or a Dual-Focus mechanism. 1. When using the scanner's custom film holders to scan transparent media, you can set the focus to the rainbows that plagues less sophisticated scanners...negatives) because the media itself generally has a dynamic range of the Epson Expression series scanners uses a Dual-Focus mechanism. AutoFocus optics system: Epson highest-end graphic Epson automatic/manual focus arts scanners use an AutoFocus optics system that appear in shadows- This method ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...;lm scanning speed is typically a small percentage of 5.9 inches. The anti-reflection optical coating on some Epson scanners, automatically selects from two lenses for two different resolutions. Film Holder (5.9") Super resolution lens Image Quality-High-Pass Optics...lenses for the desired scan resolution. Ghost image Improved image quality Scanned with normal CCD glass Scanner Technical Brief-Page 7 Scanned with the High Resolution lens. High Resolution lens Some Epson Perfection scanners offers 4800 dpi optical resolution with anti-reflection optical coating 6/07
...;lm scanning speed is typically a small percentage of 5.9 inches. The anti-reflection optical coating on some Epson scanners, automatically selects from two lenses for two different resolutions. Film Holder (5.9") Super resolution lens Image Quality-High-Pass Optics...lenses for the desired scan resolution. Ghost image Improved image quality Scanned with normal CCD glass Scanner Technical Brief-Page 7 Scanned with the High Resolution lens. High Resolution lens Some Epson Perfection scanners offers 4800 dpi optical resolution with anti-reflection optical coating 6/07
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... Newton rings are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are reduced. You can also obtain photos and documents in those marks. EPSON is a registered trademark and ...2007 Epson America, Inc. DIGITAL ICE is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any and all rights in digital form quickly and easily. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 This version of the Epson Smart Panel includes the following features: RePrint Photos ...
... Newton rings are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are reduced. You can also obtain photos and documents in those marks. EPSON is a registered trademark and ...2007 Epson America, Inc. DIGITAL ICE is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any and all rights in digital form quickly and easily. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 This version of the Epson Smart Panel includes the following features: RePrint Photos ...
Scanner Basics
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...form or by improper copying of Epson America, Inc. EPSON Perfection is a registered trademark, EPSON Software is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Copyright Notice All rights reserved.... No part of this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to be trademarks of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers and conventional cameras, can be misused by any consumable products other scanners. Neither SEIKO EPSON...
...form or by improper copying of Epson America, Inc. EPSON Perfection is a registered trademark, EPSON Software is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Copyright Notice All rights reserved.... No part of this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to be trademarks of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers and conventional cameras, can be misused by any consumable products other scanners. Neither SEIKO EPSON...
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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Scanning from Start to Finish Your EPSON Perfection® scanner lets you turn pictures and documents into digital files on your scanner can be found on the document table glass without removing it. 1 Instructions for using EPSON Smart Panel and each of a button. If you're ... table glass, as shown below. Instructions for instructions. Perfection 1250: center document under arrow Perfection 1650: align document in conjunction with the EPSON Smart Panel™ software or you to scan with scanning, you can use EPSON® TWAIN to place thick documents on the Start Here...
Scanning from Start to Finish Your EPSON Perfection® scanner lets you turn pictures and documents into digital files on your scanner can be found on the document table glass without removing it. 1 Instructions for using EPSON Smart Panel and each of a button. If you're ... table glass, as shown below. Instructions for instructions. Perfection 1250: center document under arrow Perfection 1650: align document in conjunction with the EPSON Smart Panel™ software or you to scan with scanning, you can use EPSON® TWAIN to place thick documents on the Start Here...
Scanner Basics
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... when you see this screen: 3. Your EPSON Perfection scanner comes with the scanner buttons, from Smart Panel, or from Start to use Manual mode and select the settings yourself, follow these steps: 1. Start your application (EPSON Smart Panel automatically selects EPSON TWAIN). This can access EPSON TWAIN. (The scanner buttons automatically open EPSON Smart Panel or a Smart Panel application...
... when you see this screen: 3. Your EPSON Perfection scanner comes with the scanner buttons, from Smart Panel, or from Start to use Manual mode and select the settings yourself, follow these steps: 1. Start your application (EPSON Smart Panel automatically selects EPSON TWAIN). This can access EPSON TWAIN. (The scanner buttons automatically open EPSON Smart Panel or a Smart Panel application...
Scanner Basics
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..., a shiny base side and a dull emulsion side. Use the following part numbers when ordering 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. Always place the shiny base side down. Touching the film surface with bare hands...can leave fingerprints or other marks on using the transparency unit (TPU) for your scanner. For instructions on the film. They ensure correct placement of your scanner, you don't have the PHOTO version of the film has the film maker's name and film ID numbers printed...
..., a shiny base side and a dull emulsion side. Use the following part numbers when ordering 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. Always place the shiny base side down. Touching the film surface with bare hands...can leave fingerprints or other marks on using the transparency unit (TPU) for your scanner. For instructions on the film. They ensure correct placement of your scanner, you don't have the PHOTO version of the film has the film maker's name and film ID numbers printed...
Scanner Basics
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Remove the reflective document mat. Plug in the AC adapter. 20 Scanning from Start to use the transparency unit: 1. To do this, grasp the top of the mat and then slide it up gently. 3. Make sure the TPU cable is built into the scanner's transparency unit connector. 4. Unplug the AC adapter. 2. Follow these steps to Finish 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.
Remove the reflective document mat. Plug in the AC adapter. 20 Scanning from Start to use the transparency unit: 1. To do this, grasp the top of the mat and then slide it up gently. 3. Make sure the TPU cable is built into the scanner's transparency unit connector. 4. Unplug the AC adapter. 2. Follow these steps to Finish 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.
Scanner Basics
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..., then place your electronic Reference Guide. Film, TPU: Monochrome Neg. orientation for scanning slides orientation for scanning slides and film. 5. Scanning with the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO 21 Film, or TPU: Pos. For more information on using the transparency unit, see page 18 for recommended settings). Close the document cover. 7.... your slides in the upper-right corner of the document table. For slides, place the film holder in the square openings. In EPSON TWAIN, select TPU: Color Neg. The orientation of the film holder is different for scanning film 6.
..., then place your electronic Reference Guide. Film, TPU: Monochrome Neg. orientation for scanning slides orientation for scanning slides and film. 5. Scanning with the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO 21 Film, or TPU: Pos. For more information on using the transparency unit, see page 18 for recommended settings). Close the document cover. 7.... your slides in the upper-right corner of the document table. For slides, place the film holder in the square openings. In EPSON TWAIN, select TPU: Color Neg. The orientation of the film holder is different for scanning film 6.
Scanner Basics
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Slide your film into the film holder, then place it in the AC adapter. 4. Open the document cover. 5. Plug in the upper-right corner of the document table, as a separate part. Connect the TPU cable to use the transparency unit: 1. Unplug the AC adapter. 2. Follow these steps to the scanner's transparency unit connector. 3. 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
Slide your film into the film holder, then place it in the AC adapter. 4. Open the document cover. 5. Plug in the upper-right corner of the document table, as a separate part. Connect the TPU cable to use the transparency unit: 1. Unplug the AC adapter. 2. Follow these steps to the scanner's transparency unit connector. 3. 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
Scanner Basics
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... (see page 18 for recommended settings). Film as shown below. 1. Scanning Reflective Documents or Photographs When you are ready to : I EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO users only: Replace the reflective document mat, as your electronic Reference Guide. Hold the reflective document mat with the holes in the slot at... the bottom of the document cover. In EPSON TWAIN, select TPU: Color Neg. For more information on the TPU with the ...
... (see page 18 for recommended settings). Film as shown below. 1. Scanning Reflective Documents or Photographs When you are ready to : I EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO users only: Replace the reflective document mat, as your electronic Reference Guide. Hold the reflective document mat with the holes in the slot at... the bottom of the document cover. In EPSON TWAIN, select TPU: Color Neg. For more information on the TPU with the ...
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... ] light indicates the status of your dealer or EPSON: I The scanner is ready to scan images. EPSON Perfection 1250/1250 PHOTO Light Color Status Flashing Green The scanner is initializing (warming up) or is unplugged. 25 On Red The scanner may be replaced. If this does not eliminate the error, one of the following may not be properly connected...
... ] light indicates the status of your dealer or EPSON: I The scanner is ready to scan images. EPSON Perfection 1250/1250 PHOTO Light Color Status Flashing Green The scanner is initializing (warming up) or is unplugged. 25 On Red The scanner may be replaced. If this does not eliminate the error, one of the following may not be properly connected...
Scanner Basics
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... scanning transparencies with the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO, make sure you need to consult your computer and plugged into a power source. The New Hardware Wizard appears. 26 Problem Solving Click Cancel and follow the steps on . The scanner may be replaced. Off - EPSON Perfection 1650/1650 PHOTO Light Color Status Flashing Green The scanner is initializing (warming up...
... scanning transparencies with the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO, make sure you need to consult your computer and plugged into a power source. The New Hardware Wizard appears. 26 Problem Solving Click Cancel and follow the steps on . The scanner may be replaced. Off - EPSON Perfection 1650/1650 PHOTO Light Color Status Flashing Green The scanner is initializing (warming up...
Scanner Basics
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I Wait until the scanner has initialized before using the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO, make the lamp come on. The scanner doesn't scan. If you 've removed the reflective document mat and positioned the film holder correctly (see page 20). I If you see your scan... The fluorescent lamp isn't on (ready for the option and your image aren't scanned, see page 18). I The scanner has a power saving function (sleep mode); I Make sure you close EPSON TWAIN. I Make sure the transparency unit is correctly installed and connected to normal after you select the correct Document Source...
I Wait until the scanner has initialized before using the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO, make the lamp come on. The scanner doesn't scan. If you 've removed the reflective document mat and positioned the film holder correctly (see page 20). I If you see your scan... The fluorescent lamp isn't on (ready for the option and your image aren't scanned, see page 18). I The scanner has a power saving function (sleep mode); I Make sure you close EPSON TWAIN. I Make sure the transparency unit is correctly installed and connected to normal after you select the correct Document Source...
Scanner Basics
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... Guide are several sources of the other software may also include electronic manuals or online help : I EPSON Perfection 1250/1650 Reference Guide This electronic manual has detailed information about your hard drive when you copied the Reference ... available. 32 Problem Solving After installing the software, check its program folder to the ] Start button, troubleshooting, and specifications. I Scanner Basics This manual contains scanning instructions, troubleshooting information, system requirements, safety instructions, and your hard drive during the software installation, you ...
... Guide are several sources of the other software may also include electronic manuals or online help : I EPSON Perfection 1250/1650 Reference Guide This electronic manual has detailed information about your hard drive when you copied the Reference ... available. 32 Problem Solving After installing the software, check its program folder to the ] Start button, troubleshooting, and specifications. I Scanner Basics This manual contains scanning instructions, troubleshooting information, system requirements, safety instructions, and your hard drive during the software installation, you ...
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. System Requirements The minimum system requirements for details. 35 See the documentation for these products for Windows and Macintosh are recommended. Requirements and Notices This...
... 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. System Requirements The minimum system requirements for details. 35 See the documentation for these products for Windows and Macintosh are recommended. Requirements and Notices This...