Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...affecting image quality When comparing scanners, hardware resolution and color pixel depth are designed with respect to an analog voltage. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are designed for home and entry-level corporate and graphics arts users, and are two features often used ...it double-steps the carriage to Digital converter (ADC); Hardware resolution: Using a precision stepper motor to gauge image quality. Type of Epson Scanners. Image Quality-Resolution A scanner's resolution determines the amount of data that determine image quality in a scanner, such as the following...
...affecting image quality When comparing scanners, hardware resolution and color pixel depth are designed with respect to an analog voltage. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are designed for home and entry-level corporate and graphics arts users, and are two features often used ...it double-steps the carriage to Digital converter (ADC); Hardware resolution: Using a precision stepper motor to gauge image quality. Type of Epson Scanners. Image Quality-Resolution A scanner's resolution determines the amount of data that determine image quality in a scanner, such as the following...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... in faster scanning speeds and the ability to yield the lower resolution image. Additionally, Epson scanners have a pixel optimization feature that uses the full resolution of the Epson 600 dpi Perfection Average Average Average scanners, when scanning an image at a lesser resolution. The color...flected from PC or Macintosh processing, allowing the scanner 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 a monochrome CCD and three light sources. Scanner Technical...
... in faster scanning speeds and the ability to yield the lower resolution image. Additionally, Epson scanners have a pixel optimization feature that uses the full resolution of the Epson 600 dpi Perfection Average Average Average scanners, when scanning an image at a lesser resolution. The color...flected from PC or Macintosh processing, allowing the scanner 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 a monochrome CCD and three light sources. Scanner Technical...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... Rings are captured with superior detail in highlights and in shadows- This system offers these benefits: The Epson manual/automatic focus optics system gives you precised sharpness control, especially when scanning three-dimensional objects and transparencies. With... Scanner Technical Brief-Page 6 6/07 A dynamic range measurement is set the focus to 4.0). Reflective media, such as Dmax. The Epson Perfection and GT series scanners use a fixed focus system, AutoFocus optics system, or a Dual-Focus mechanism. 1. Fixed Focus: With this ...
... Rings are captured with superior detail in highlights and in shadows- This system offers these benefits: The Epson manual/automatic focus optics system gives you precised sharpness control, especially when scanning three-dimensional objects and transparencies. With... Scanner Technical Brief-Page 6 6/07 A dynamic range measurement is set the focus to 4.0). Reflective media, such as Dmax. The Epson Perfection and GT series scanners use a fixed focus system, AutoFocus optics system, or a Dual-Focus mechanism. 1. Fixed Focus: With this ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...High resolution lens Super Resolution lens For a higher resolution of 5.9 inches. Film Holder (5.9") Super resolution lens Image Quality-High-Pass Optics Epson High Pass Optics includes anti-reflection optical coatings and a high reflection 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 ...
...High resolution lens Super Resolution lens For a higher resolution of 5.9 inches. Film Holder (5.9") Super resolution lens Image Quality-High-Pass Optics Epson High Pass Optics includes anti-reflection optical coatings and a high reflection 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 ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... the document glass, this image shows Newton rings and scratches. Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 Epson disclaims any and all rights in digital form quickly and easily...
... the document glass, this image shows Newton rings and scratches. Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 Epson disclaims any and all rights in digital form quickly and easily...
Product Information Guide
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... Gamma correction 1 type for voltage information. 8/03 EPSON Perfection 3170 - 1 Check the label on the back of 3200 × 6400 dpi is achieved using EPSON's Micro Step Drive™ technology. EPSON Perfection 3170 Scanner Parts Document cover TPU indicator light Document table Power...included (not shown) Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) (optional) Scanner Specifications Basic Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color EPSON MatrixCCDTM line sensor Effective pixels 27,200 × 37,440 pixels at 3200 dpi, 100% scaling Maximum document size US...
... Gamma correction 1 type for voltage information. 8/03 EPSON Perfection 3170 - 1 Check the label on the back of 3200 × 6400 dpi is achieved using EPSON's Micro Step Drive™ technology. EPSON Perfection 3170 Scanner Parts Document cover TPU indicator light Document table Power...included (not shown) Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) (optional) Scanner Specifications Basic Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color EPSON MatrixCCDTM line sensor Effective pixels 27,200 × 37,440 pixels at 3200 dpi, 100% scaling Maximum document size US...
Product Information Guide
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...photo is built into the scanner lid. Environmental Temperature Humidity (without condensation) Operating conditions Operation: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Storage: -13 to 140 °F (-25 to 60 °C) Operation: 10% to 80% Storage: 10% to 85% Ordinary office or home conditions; Check the label on the glass. EPSON Perfection 3170...VDC Input current 0.8 A Note: Optional ADFs sold outside the US market may operate at a different voltage. EPSON Perfection 3170 Environmental Temperature Humidity (without condensation) Operation: 50 to 90 °F (10 to 32 °C Storage: -4...
...photo is built into the scanner lid. Environmental Temperature Humidity (without condensation) Operating conditions Operation: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Storage: -13 to 140 °F (-25 to 60 °C) Operation: 10% to 80% Storage: 10% to 85% Ordinary office or home conditions; Check the label on the glass. EPSON Perfection 3170...VDC Input current 0.8 A Note: Optional ADFs sold outside the US market may operate at a different voltage. EPSON Perfection 3170 Environmental Temperature Humidity (without condensation) Operation: 50 to 90 °F (10 to 32 °C Storage: -4...
Product Information Guide
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... are using Windows XP, you see a message the first time you want . Click the Scan and Save icon. After your documents. EPSON Perfection 3170 5. Smart Panel automatically opens and scans your photo is automatically scanned. A progress meter appears on your scanned image, then click Save. Scan to Web Scan to continue. When you will...
... are using Windows XP, you see a message the first time you want . Click the Scan and Save icon. After your documents. EPSON Perfection 3170 5. Smart Panel automatically opens and scans your photo is automatically scanned. A progress meter appears on your scanned image, then click Save. Scan to Web Scan to continue. When you will...
Product Information Guide
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... Color Restoration icon. (It is highlighted in blue when it is installed). ❏ Professional Mode for your scan. EPSON Perfection 3170 Selecting the Scanning Mode EPSON Scan has four scanning modes: Choose your scanning mode Restoring Color in Photos If you have faded photos or negatives, you can select this setting in Smart Panel or in...
... Color Restoration icon. (It is highlighted in blue when it is installed). ❏ Professional Mode for your scan. EPSON Perfection 3170 Selecting the Scanning Mode EPSON Scan has four scanning modes: Choose your scanning mode Restoring Color in Photos If you have faded photos or negatives, you can select this setting in Smart Panel or in...
Product Information Guide
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...cable is connected to the scanner (see a screen similar to this calibration space is uncovered 8/03 EPSON Perfection 3170 - 5 Then turn the scanner off of the scanner cover. Then lower the cover and press the...cover all the way up and slide the reflective document mat up and off . To select Color Restoration, start EPSON Scan. Follow the instructions for medium-format (120/220) transparencies. 1. Make sure the white triangle on again ... to the upper-right corner of the screen. 3. Make sure this . 3. EPSON Perfection 3170 EPSON Scan Color Restoration is available in place.
...cable is connected to the scanner (see a screen similar to this calibration space is uncovered 8/03 EPSON Perfection 3170 - 5 Then turn the scanner off of the scanner cover. Then lower the cover and press the...cover all the way up and slide the reflective document mat up and off . To select Color Restoration, start EPSON Scan. Follow the instructions for medium-format (120/220) transparencies. 1. Make sure the white triangle on again ... to the upper-right corner of the screen. 3. Make sure this . 3. EPSON Perfection 3170 EPSON Scan Color Restoration is available in place.
Product Information Guide
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... status of the scanner, as shown above. 6 - If this side to the unlocked position. EPSON Perfection 3170 Photo Start Here poster EPSON Perfection 3170 Scanner Software CD-ROM EPSON Perfection 3170 Notices booklet Reference Guide (HTML) Select Dust Removal Tip: Make sure your dealer or EPSON. - Consult your film is ready to be replaced or the scanner may have another problem...
... status of the scanner, as shown above. 6 - If this side to the unlocked position. EPSON Perfection 3170 Photo Start Here poster EPSON Perfection 3170 Scanner Software CD-ROM EPSON Perfection 3170 Notices booklet Reference Guide (HTML) Select Dust Removal Tip: Make sure your dealer or EPSON. - Consult your film is ready to be replaced or the scanner may have another problem...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... affects the following TWAIN-compliant applications: EPSON Creativity Suite Copy Utility Photo Impression Photoshop Elements Photoshop Photoshop CS2 When... can 2) Upgrading your scanner and using a Perfection 4490 driver uninstaller to delete a Perfection 3490 driver will cause your scanner model, the application will force quit during start -up . EPSON Product Support Bulletin Date: PSB #: Reference: Product...10000XL/1640 XL/1680/1600/800/836 XL, Perfection 3490/3590/4490/V700/V750/V100/V350/1240U/1250/1260/1640/1650/1660/ 1670/2400/2480/2580/3170/3200/4180/4870/4990/640U/1200U/610, GT...
... affects the following TWAIN-compliant applications: EPSON Creativity Suite Copy Utility Photo Impression Photoshop Elements Photoshop Photoshop CS2 When... can 2) Upgrading your scanner and using a Perfection 4490 driver uninstaller to delete a Perfection 3490 driver will cause your scanner model, the application will force quit during start -up . EPSON Product Support Bulletin Date: PSB #: Reference: Product...10000XL/1640 XL/1680/1600/800/836 XL, Perfection 3490/3590/4490/V700/V750/V100/V350/1240U/1250/1260/1640/1650/1660/ 1670/2400/2480/2580/3170/3200/4180/4870/4990/640U/1200U/610, GT...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... an older scanning application that can occur in Classic. The table below shows a Classic compatibility list for the Epson Perfection 1670 and 3170 series scanners. Scanner Model Perfection 1670 Perfection 3170 Epson Scan Version 1.24A/1.28A 1.24A/1.28A MAC OS X 10.2.8 With Classic Running OK OK MAC OS X ...10.3.x With Classic Running Fails Fails Page 1 of issue: A customer has an Epson Perfection 1670 or 3170 connected to stop or turn off Classic before scanning. This bulletin was created to inform you of a potential scanner communication issue ...
... an older scanning application that can occur in Classic. The table below shows a Classic compatibility list for the Epson Perfection 1670 and 3170 series scanners. Scanner Model Perfection 1670 Perfection 3170 Epson Scan Version 1.24A/1.28A 1.24A/1.28A MAC OS X 10.2.8 With Classic Running OK OK MAC OS X ...10.3.x With Classic Running Fails Fails Page 1 of issue: A customer has an Epson Perfection 1670 or 3170 connected to stop or turn off Classic before scanning. This bulletin was created to inform you of a potential scanner communication issue ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: 2/2/2004 Originator: PSB.2004.02.008 Authorization: TE03-379 Rev. A Total Pages: Perfection 1670/2400/3170/3200 Series Scanners & Stylus CX3200/5200/5400/6400/Stylus Photo RX500 All-in the View Images Assistant window Page 1 of issues that can occur when using Smart Panel 3.0xA and...
EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: 2/2/2004 Originator: PSB.2004.02.008 Authorization: TE03-379 Rev. A Total Pages: Perfection 1670/2400/3170/3200 Series Scanners & Stylus CX3200/5200/5400/6400/Stylus Photo RX500 All-in the View Images Assistant window Page 1 of issues that can occur when using Smart Panel 3.0xA and...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... running OS 10.3 and 10.3.1. Go to extract the installation files. 2. Download the epson10974.sea.hqx file. Open the Epson 10974 folder. 3. Business Card is an applet that are fixed when you to a scanned color image or multiple images. Double-click to...PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: 2/2/2004 Originator: PSB.2004.02.005 Authorization: TE03-540 Rev. BizCard v.4.1.0)) for Epson Smart Panel (Business Card) Patch v4.10.03. A Total Pages: Perfection 1670/1670Photo/3170Photo Patch for Smart Panel's Business Card 4.1.0 for OS 10.3 VS /DS 1 This bulletin was created...
... running OS 10.3 and 10.3.1. Go to extract the installation files. 2. Download the epson10974.sea.hqx file. Open the Epson 10974 folder. 3. Business Card is an applet that are fixed when you to a scanned color image or multiple images. Double-click to...PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: 2/2/2004 Originator: PSB.2004.02.005 Authorization: TE03-540 Rev. BizCard v.4.1.0)) for Epson Smart Panel (Business Card) Patch v4.10.03. A Total Pages: Perfection 1670/1670Photo/3170Photo Patch for Smart Panel's Business Card 4.1.0 for OS 10.3 VS /DS 1 This bulletin was created...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... Scanners; See the next section for the following models: Perfection 610/640/1200/1240/1250/1260/1640/ 1650/1660/1670/2400/2450/3170/3200 series scanners, Stylus CX3200/CX5200/CX5400 multi-function devices, Expression 1600/1680/1640XL series scanners. Driver Improvements: • Enables Epson Scan to start when the Scan button is pushed...
... Scanners; See the next section for the following models: Perfection 610/640/1200/1240/1250/1260/1640/ 1650/1660/1670/2400/2450/3170/3200 series scanners, Stylus CX3200/CX5200/CX5400 multi-function devices, Expression 1600/1680/1640XL series scanners. Driver Improvements: • Enables Epson Scan to start when the Scan button is pushed...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...the scanner models on Drivers & Downloads. Click "No" and the box closes. To Install Epson Scan 1.28A: 1. Click the Uninstall button. To avoid lock-ups, change modes. • After scanning with the Perfection 1250, if you see "Easy Install" and select "Uninstall". 4. Page 2 of new ... list support Color Restoration and Dust Removal so these settings may receive an error "Epson Scan cannot be unavailable in Epson Scan. • If experiencing unstable operation when scanning from a Perfection 2450 that is available on screen instructions. 2. Action: The new driver is connected...
...the scanner models on Drivers & Downloads. Click "No" and the box closes. To Install Epson Scan 1.28A: 1. Click the Uninstall button. To avoid lock-ups, change modes. • After scanning with the Perfection 1250, if you see "Easy Install" and select "Uninstall". 4. Page 2 of new ... list support Color Restoration and Dust Removal so these settings may receive an error "Epson Scan cannot be unavailable in Epson Scan. • If experiencing unstable operation when scanning from a Perfection 2450 that is available on screen instructions. 2. Action: The new driver is connected...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...3. Stylus CX6400/Stylus Photo RX500 All-in Scan and Save. Open the epson10973 folder. 3. EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: 2/2/2004 Originator: RY PSB #: PSB.2004.02.003 Authorization: /DS Reference: TE03-538 Rev. A Total Pages: 1 Product(s): Perfection 1670/2400/3170/3200 Series Scanners; Reason...: The patch fixes certain functionality issues when using the Save File Assistant in -One Products Subject: Patch for Epson Smart Panel Ver. 3.0xA and 3.10A for Mac OS ...
...3. Stylus CX6400/Stylus Photo RX500 All-in Scan and Save. Open the epson10973 folder. 3. EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: 2/2/2004 Originator: RY PSB #: PSB.2004.02.003 Authorization: /DS Reference: TE03-538 Rev. A Total Pages: 1 Product(s): Perfection 1670/2400/3170/3200 Series Scanners; Reason...: The patch fixes certain functionality issues when using the Save File Assistant in -One Products Subject: Patch for Epson Smart Panel Ver. 3.0xA and 3.10A for Mac OS ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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..."black image" output issue when scanning in this driver, visit the Epson web site at high resolution. • Fixes cropping issues that may occur when using the Auto Marquee tool on the Perfection 3170. Search for Mac OS 8.6 to 300 (default: Printer), the ...then changed to 9.2.2. Action: To download this version. Click Drivers and Downloads. A Total Pages: 1 Product(s): Perfection 1670 Photo/2400 Photo/3170 Photo and 3200 Photo Subject: EPSON Scan release v.1.28A for Macintosh This bulletin was created to install the driver. Select your model. See the Modifications...
..."black image" output issue when scanning in this driver, visit the Epson web site at high resolution. • Fixes cropping issues that may occur when using the Auto Marquee tool on the Perfection 3170. Search for Mac OS 8.6 to 300 (default: Printer), the ...then changed to 9.2.2. Action: To download this version. Click Drivers and Downloads. A Total Pages: 1 Product(s): Perfection 1670 Photo/2400 Photo/3170 Photo and 3200 Photo Subject: EPSON Scan release v.1.28A for Macintosh This bulletin was created to install the driver. Select your model. See the Modifications...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... screen below . If you click anywhere in the red box below : Click on . The message is only an indication that comes up when an EPSON HI-SPEED USB (USB 2.0) scanner is connected to a non-HI-SPEED USB (USB 1.1) Port. Page 1 of a Windows XP warning message that... is powered on the "Close" button to close the window. EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: 1/17/2004 Originator: TC PSB.2003.02.002R1 Authorization: N/A Total Pages: 1 Perfection 1660/2400/2450/3200/1670/3170/4870 Series Scanners Windows XP warning message for HI-SPEED USB (...
... screen below . If you click anywhere in the red box below : Click on . The message is only an indication that comes up when an EPSON HI-SPEED USB (USB 2.0) scanner is connected to a non-HI-SPEED USB (USB 1.1) Port. Page 1 of a Windows XP warning message that... is powered on the "Close" button to close the window. EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: 1/17/2004 Originator: TC PSB.2003.02.002R1 Authorization: N/A Total Pages: 1 Perfection 1660/2400/2450/3200/1670/3170/4870 Series Scanners Windows XP warning message for HI-SPEED USB (...