Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...set to record everything sharply from a fixed distance-from the lens to the right. For super sharpness when scanning transparencies or slides mounted in shadows- Image Quality-Dynamic Range Dynamic range measures the difference between the glass and the media. A dynamic range... and the slide. This method eliminates the "Newton Ring" problem that can pick your point 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 a fixed focus optics system.
...set to record everything sharply from a fixed distance-from the lens to the right. For super sharpness when scanning transparencies or slides mounted in shadows- Image Quality-Dynamic Range Dynamic range measures the difference between the glass and the media. A dynamic range... and the slide. This method eliminates the "Newton Ring" problem that can pick your point 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 a fixed focus optics system.
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...the newer USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB). Hi-Speed USB is the IEEE-1394 (FireWire®) interface. Epson scanners targeted to corporate and graphic arts uses have a Hi-Speed USB port on both your computer and your scanner if you to home and small of...highest speeds on the scanning bed Flexibility-Intelligent Negative Scanning With a transparency unit attached, Epson scanners can define customized settings for maximum performance. Place originals on your scanner. Performance-Batch Scanning Epson scanning software supports batch scanning: Without batch scanning, you...
...the newer USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB). Hi-Speed USB is the IEEE-1394 (FireWire®) interface. Epson scanners targeted to corporate and graphic arts uses have a Hi-Speed USB port on both your computer and your scanner if you to home and small of...highest speeds on the scanning bed Flexibility-Intelligent Negative Scanning With a transparency unit attached, Epson scanners can define customized settings for maximum performance. Place originals on your scanner. Performance-Batch Scanning Epson scanning software supports batch scanning: Without batch scanning, you...
Product Brochure
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...) ScanSoft® TextBridge® Pro OCR LaserSoft SilverFast 5* * Included only with the EPSON Expression 1640XL Graphic Arts model EPSON Expression 1640XL Shown here with optional transparency unit By achieving a 3.6 Dmax, it with an EPSON Stylus® Pro 7000 Series printer for scanning transparencies, illustrations, and even architectural renderings, the EPSON Expression 1640XL is the ultimate partner for spectacular results with excellent shadow detail. Ideal...
...) ScanSoft® TextBridge® Pro OCR LaserSoft SilverFast 5* * Included only with the EPSON Expression 1640XL Graphic Arts model EPSON Expression 1640XL Shown here with optional transparency unit By achieving a 3.6 Dmax, it with an EPSON Stylus® Pro 7000 Series printer for scanning transparencies, illustrations, and even architectural renderings, the EPSON Expression 1640XL is the ultimate partner for spectacular results with excellent shadow detail. Ideal...
Product Brochure
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... 12W standby w/o optional unit Physical Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight 25.8" (656mm) 18.0" (458mm) 6.9" (176mm) 48.4 lb (22 kg approx.) Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON Expression 1640XL Special Edition EPSON Expression 1640XL Graphic Arts Transparency Unit Automatic Document Feeder IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card E1640XL-SE E1640XL-GA B813202 B813212 B808342 Warranty One year limited warranty in the...
... 12W standby w/o optional unit Physical Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight 25.8" (656mm) 18.0" (458mm) 6.9" (176mm) 48.4 lb (22 kg approx.) Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON Expression 1640XL Special Edition EPSON Expression 1640XL Graphic Arts Transparency Unit Automatic Document Feeder IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card E1640XL-SE E1640XL-GA B813202 B813212 B808342 Warranty One year limited warranty in the...
Product Information Guide
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...1.2 A 220 to 240 VAC: 0.7 A Power consumption Operating: Approximately 45 W Approximately 55 W with the optional automatic document feeder (B813212) and transparency unit (B813202) Output voltage 21.6 to 26.4 VDC 4.75 to 5.25 VDC Output current 1.3 A (24 V) 0.3 A (5 V) Initialization Methods... when the software sends the Esc @ command or the scanner receives a Bus Reset from the USB interface 2 - EPSON Expression 1640XL 8/00 EPSON Expression 1640XL Interfaces Light source Reliability Dimensions Weight SCSI-2 (micro DB 50-pin connectors) USB (Type B receptacle connector) Optional IEEE...
...1.2 A 220 to 240 VAC: 0.7 A Power consumption Operating: Approximately 45 W Approximately 55 W with the optional automatic document feeder (B813212) and transparency unit (B813202) Output voltage 21.6 to 26.4 VDC 4.75 to 5.25 VDC Output current 1.3 A (24 V) 0.3 A (5 V) Initialization Methods... when the software sends the Esc @ command or the scanner receives a Bus Reset from the USB interface 2 - EPSON Expression 1640XL 8/00 EPSON Expression 1640XL Interfaces Light source Reliability Dimensions Weight SCSI-2 (micro DB 50-pin connectors) USB (Type B receptacle connector) Optional IEEE...
Product Information Guide
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...°F (−20 to 60 °C) Humidity (without condensation) Operating: 20 to 80% Storage: 95% or less EPSON Expression 1640XL IEEE 1394 FireWire Scanner Interface Card (B808342) General Interface type IEEE 1394-1995 compatible Data transfer method Half-duplex Data/Strobe ...indicator lights and two buttons on its control panel. RESET button P OPERATE button ERROR light OPERATE light READY light 8/00 EPSON Expression 1640XL - 3 Transparency Unit (B813202) General Reliability Readable area Dimensions Weight Electrical MCBF 100,000 cycles 11.4 × 16.5 inches (290 ...
...°F (−20 to 60 °C) Humidity (without condensation) Operating: 20 to 80% Storage: 95% or less EPSON Expression 1640XL IEEE 1394 FireWire Scanner Interface Card (B808342) General Interface type IEEE 1394-1995 compatible Data transfer method Half-duplex Data/Strobe ...indicator lights and two buttons on its control panel. RESET button P OPERATE button ERROR light OPERATE light READY light 8/00 EPSON Expression 1640XL - 3 Transparency Unit (B813202) General Reliability Readable area Dimensions Weight Electrical MCBF 100,000 cycles 11.4 × 16.5 inches (290 ...
Product Information Guide
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...the scanner off and on again. Slide the transportation lock at the back of the scanner to secure the carriage. 1. EPSON Expression 1640XL 8/00 Try rescanning the document. Check that your scanning software. Reset ] Start Resets the scanner to your option is ...stops the scanner and may cause an error. Remove the transparency unit first, then perform the steps above. 4 - Finally, check that the transportation lock is securely connected to its default settings after an error. EPSON Expression 1640XL Scanner indicator lights Light Light status Color OPERATE N Green ...
...the scanner off and on again. Slide the transportation lock at the back of the scanner to secure the carriage. 1. EPSON Expression 1640XL 8/00 Try rescanning the document. Check that your scanning software. Reset ] Start Resets the scanner to your option is ...stops the scanner and may cause an error. Remove the transparency unit first, then perform the steps above. 4 - Finally, check that the transportation lock is securely connected to its default settings after an error. EPSON Expression 1640XL Scanner indicator lights Light Light status Color OPERATE N Green ...
Product Information Guide
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...feeder, select Auto Document Feeder as the Destination, if you need to remove color cast from the File menu of Import. 3. EPSON Expression 1640XL Scanning with the results, see a preview of your image, use the Auto Exposure button to your scan. Then click Select. Click... Image Type, and Destination. Start your host application. 8/00 EPSON Expression 1640XL - 5 If you 're running Windows and using the optional transparency unit, select TPU for your application. 9. In the Select Source dialog box, select EPSON TWAIN Pro(32-bit). If you might choose Acquire or Select ...
...feeder, select Auto Document Feeder as the Destination, if you need to remove color cast from the File menu of Import. 3. EPSON Expression 1640XL Scanning with the results, see a preview of your image, use the Auto Exposure button to your scan. Then click Select. Click... Image Type, and Destination. Start your host application. 8/00 EPSON Expression 1640XL - 5 If you 're running Windows and using the optional transparency unit, select TPU for your application. 9. In the Select Source dialog box, select EPSON TWAIN Pro(32-bit). If you might choose Acquire or Select ...
Product Information Guide
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... Start button. Repeat this can 't use a scanning resolution of the optional transparency unit's film guides). You can be done from the scanner server. For example...first image apply to the scanner. EPSON Expression 1640XL 8/00 As a rule of your output resolution. Close EPSON TWAIN Pro Network to end your connection...EPSON Scan Server, and then select EPSON Scan Server. 6 - If you need to scan at a time can reduce the size of the resulting image file by scanning only part of image you're scanning and your file size.) t If you chose for most images except line art...
... Start button. Repeat this can 't use a scanning resolution of the optional transparency unit's film guides). You can be done from the scanner server. For example...first image apply to the scanner. EPSON Expression 1640XL 8/00 As a rule of your output resolution. Close EPSON TWAIN Pro Network to end your connection...EPSON Scan Server, and then select EPSON Scan Server. 6 - If you need to scan at a time can reduce the size of the resulting image file by scanning only part of image you're scanning and your file size.) t If you chose for most images except line art...
Start Here Card
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...optional accessories You can reach EPSON Support at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Just call (800) 922-8911. The EPSON Installation Program window appears. 2 Double-click Install Online Reference Guide. Your EPSON SoundAdviceSM Express Code is in the unlocked position. 2 If you're using EPSON Scan, solving problems, and... Here's where to look for answers: User's Guide Use your hard-copy User's Guide to get more information about using a transparency unit or automatic document feeder, remove it 's important to secure the carriage. 1 Make sure the transportation lock on the back of ...
...optional accessories You can reach EPSON Support at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Just call (800) 922-8911. The EPSON Installation Program window appears. 2 Double-click Install Online Reference Guide. Your EPSON SoundAdviceSM Express Code is in the unlocked position. 2 If you're using EPSON Scan, solving problems, and... Here's where to look for answers: User's Guide Use your hard-copy User's Guide to get more information about using a transparency unit or automatic document feeder, remove it 's important to secure the carriage. 1 Make sure the transportation lock on the back of ...
User Manual
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...Up the a Start Button 29 Chapter 3 Using Optional Equipment 33 Transparency Unit 33 Unpacking the Transparency Unit 34 Removing the Shipping Screws 35 Installing the Transparency Unit 35 Using the Film Guides 37 Scanning Reflective Documents 44 Adjusting the Transparency Guide Scanning Angle 45 Automatic Document Feeder 45 Unpacking the Automatic Document... FireWire Scanner Interface Card 52 Installing the Card in Your Scanner 53 Chapter 4 Scanner Maintenance 55 Transporting the Scanner 55 Transporting the Transparency Unit 56 Cleaning the Scanner 57 iv Contents
...Up the a Start Button 29 Chapter 3 Using Optional Equipment 33 Transparency Unit 33 Unpacking the Transparency Unit 34 Removing the Shipping Screws 35 Installing the Transparency Unit 35 Using the Film Guides 37 Scanning Reflective Documents 44 Adjusting the Transparency Guide Scanning Angle 45 Automatic Document Feeder 45 Unpacking the Automatic Document... FireWire Scanner Interface Card 52 Installing the Card in Your Scanner 53 Chapter 4 Scanner Maintenance 55 Transporting the Scanner 55 Transporting the Transparency Unit 56 Cleaning the Scanner 57 iv Contents
User Manual
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... and manual focusing control ■ USB and SCSI 2 interfaces standard, and IEEE 1394 FireWire® optional ■ Optional transparency unit, automatic document feeder, and IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card 1 Your scanner can achieve up to 1600 × 3200 dpi... designed to meet the needs of the fastest scanners in its class. About Your Scanner Your EPSON Expression 1640XL scanner comes with these features: ■ Superior image quality with amazingly accurate detail and color. Welcome The EPSON Expression® 1640XL is one of graphic arts professionals and business...
... and manual focusing control ■ USB and SCSI 2 interfaces standard, and IEEE 1394 FireWire® optional ■ Optional transparency unit, automatic document feeder, and IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card 1 Your scanner can achieve up to 1600 × 3200 dpi... designed to meet the needs of the fastest scanners in its class. About Your Scanner Your EPSON Expression 1640XL scanner comes with these features: ■ Superior image quality with amazingly accurate detail and color. Welcome The EPSON Expression® 1640XL is one of graphic arts professionals and business...
User Manual
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...See Chapter 3 for instructions on placing your document face down on page 48. Align it in one-quarter inch from EPSON. You can order the transparency unit and automatic document feeder from the edges of the document table. Be careful not to move it with the positioning ..." on the document table. 2. If you reattach the cover, line the rods up . If you must have the transparency unit installed). Raise the scanner cover and place your transparencies (you 're scanning a multi-page document using the optional automatic document feeder, see "Using the Film Guides" on ...
...See Chapter 3 for instructions on placing your document face down on page 48. Align it in one-quarter inch from EPSON. You can order the transparency unit and automatic document feeder from the edges of the document table. Be careful not to move it with the positioning ..." on the document table. 2. If you reattach the cover, line the rods up . If you must have the transparency unit installed). Raise the scanner cover and place your transparencies (you 're scanning a multi-page document using the optional automatic document feeder, see "Using the Film Guides" on ...
User Manual
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... Preview to see this option, go to fine-tune it. 22 Using EPSON Scan Choose the Document Type: ■ Reflective for a photo or printed document ■ Transparency for film or slides (You must have the transparency unit installed to see a preview of your scan, or continue with the... instructions in the EPSON Scan dialog box. 5. If you choose this option; Either click Scan to...
... Preview to see this option, go to fine-tune it. 22 Using EPSON Scan Choose the Document Type: ■ Reflective for a photo or printed document ■ Transparency for film or slides (You must have the transparency unit installed to see a preview of your scan, or continue with the... instructions in the EPSON Scan dialog box. 5. If you choose this option; Either click Scan to...
User Manual
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...; 5 inch film, and 120/220 film. Using Optional Equipment 33 In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for the EPSON Expression 1640XL color scanner: the transparency unit (B813202), the automatic document feeder (B813212), and the IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card (B808342). For instructions on using ..." on page 44. You can purchase these options from your reseller or from the EPSON StoreSM at (800) 873-7766 or www.epsonstore.com (U.S. To switch between scanning transparent materials and normal reflective (paper) documents, simply insert or remove the reflective document mat...
...; 5 inch film, and 120/220 film. Using Optional Equipment 33 In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for the EPSON Expression 1640XL color scanner: the transparency unit (B813202), the automatic document feeder (B813212), and the IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card (B808342). For instructions on using ..." on page 44. You can purchase these options from your reseller or from the EPSON StoreSM at (800) 873-7766 or www.epsonstore.com (U.S. To switch between scanning transparent materials and normal reflective (paper) documents, simply insert or remove the reflective document mat...
User Manual
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Keep all of the following items are included in Canada). If any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer, or contact EPSON at (562) 276-4382 (in the United States) or (905) 709-3839 (in the transparency unit box. Unpacking the Transparency Unit Make sure that all the packing materials so you can use them for storage when you are not scanning transparencies. Film holders Transparency unit Reflective document mat Transparency guide Guide pins and adjust pins 34 Transparency Unit
Keep all of the following items are included in Canada). If any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer, or contact EPSON at (562) 276-4382 (in the United States) or (905) 709-3839 (in the transparency unit box. Unpacking the Transparency Unit Make sure that all the packing materials so you can use them for storage when you are not scanning transparencies. Film holders Transparency unit Reflective document mat Transparency guide Guide pins and adjust pins 34 Transparency Unit
User Manual
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...holes If either screw is turned off. Remove the document cover by grasping the back of the scanner to install the transparency unit on the scanner. 1. Use a Phillips head (cross head) screwdriver to secure its lamp assembly. Before transporting the scanner, remove the... up . 3. Install the screws in a shipping hole (the outer holes) while using the transparency unit. 1. Removing the Shipping Screws To prevent damage during shipping, two shipping screws are attached to the transparency unit to remove the shipping screws, as shown at right. 3. See "Transporting the Scanner" ...
...holes If either screw is turned off. Remove the document cover by grasping the back of the scanner to install the transparency unit on the scanner. 1. Use a Phillips head (cross head) screwdriver to secure its lamp assembly. Before transporting the scanner, remove the... up . 3. Install the screws in a shipping hole (the outer holes) while using the transparency unit. 1. Removing the Shipping Screws To prevent damage during shipping, two shipping screws are attached to the transparency unit to remove the shipping screws, as shown at right. 3. See "Transporting the Scanner" ...
User Manual
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Guide pin 6. Place the transparency guide on the scanner's document table. 7. 4. Make sure the adjust pin's arrow faces directly towards the center of the guide pin. Insert the guide pin and adjust pin that came with the holes in the scanner and lower the unit until it rests securely. 5. Adjust pin 36 Transparency Unit Gently close the transparency Transparency guide unit. Align the transparency unit's pins with the transparency unit into the screw holes.
Guide pin 6. Place the transparency guide on the scanner's document table. 7. 4. Make sure the adjust pin's arrow faces directly towards the center of the guide pin. Insert the guide pin and adjust pin that came with the holes in the scanner and lower the unit until it rests securely. 5. Adjust pin 36 Transparency Unit Gently close the transparency Transparency guide unit. Align the transparency unit's pins with the transparency unit into the screw holes.
User Manual
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...Then plug the scanner in use the four film guides that came with the scanner to secure the connector. 8. If you will be sure the transparency unit is completely closed and the calibration area (next to your computer, see the Start Here sheet for scanning instructions. When using the film guides...Tighten the attached screws to scan 35 mm slides, strips of the scanner. Store the reflective document mat in the transparency unit pocket when not in and turn it on the transparency guide) is uncovered or an error will occur and you haven't connected the scanner to the notch on . ...
...Then plug the scanner in use the four film guides that came with the scanner to secure the connector. 8. If you will be sure the transparency unit is completely closed and the calibration area (next to your computer, see the Start Here sheet for scanning instructions. When using the film guides...Tighten the attached screws to scan 35 mm slides, strips of the scanner. Store the reflective document mat in the transparency unit pocket when not in and turn it on the transparency guide) is uncovered or an error will occur and you haven't connected the scanner to the notch on . ...
User Manual
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Insert a filmstrip in step 1. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the film strips you removed in the holder face down. 3. Place the 35 mm filmstrip guide on a flat surface and remove the cover from one of the strip holders. 2. Replace the strip holder you scan. 38 Transparency Unit L400 16 Loading 35 mm film Follow these steps to load 35 mm positive or negative film: 1.
Insert a filmstrip in step 1. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the film strips you removed in the holder face down. 3. Place the 35 mm filmstrip guide on a flat surface and remove the cover from one of the strip holders. 2. Replace the strip holder you scan. 38 Transparency Unit L400 16 Loading 35 mm film Follow these steps to load 35 mm positive or negative film: 1.