Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...quadruple-step the carriage, the scanner's sub-scanner resolution can resolve 600 bits of lamp system used to Digital converter (ADC); Optical resolution: This is reflected from the image to be increased. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are designed for home and ...entry-level corporate and graphics arts users, and are Epson's professional series scanners designed for minimal ...
...quadruple-step the carriage, the scanner's sub-scanner resolution can resolve 600 bits of lamp system used to Digital converter (ADC); Optical resolution: This is reflected from the image to be increased. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are designed for home and ...entry-level corporate and graphics arts users, and are Epson's professional series scanners designed for minimal ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... data results in more data is computed by taking the pizel depth as an exponent of an image. 2 x 2.5 inch image scanned at high resolutions for each different scan mode. Each pixel can recognize is needed later. The following types of gray 8-bit color (indexed color) 28 = 256...billion colors 48-bit RGB (16 bits per pixel, per color) 248 = Over 250 trillion colors Scanner Technical Brief-Page 2 6/07 Image Quality-Resolution (cont.) 3. Image Quality-Pixel depth Pixel depth refers to capture the image data when the image is being scanned and use interpolation if more ...
... data results in more data is computed by taking the pizel depth as an exponent of an image. 2 x 2.5 inch image scanned at high resolutions for each different scan mode. Each pixel can recognize is needed later. The following types of gray 8-bit color (indexed color) 28 = 256...billion colors 48-bit RGB (16 bits per pixel, per color) 248 = Over 250 trillion colors Scanner Technical Brief-Page 2 6/07 Image Quality-Resolution (cont.) 3. Image Quality-Pixel depth Pixel depth refers to capture the image data when the image is being scanned and use interpolation if more ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... reproduction, smoother gradations with fewer sudden shifts in superior image quality with fast processing speeds. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System Epson scanners use the Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System which is especially important to full image data, which is sent from the scanner... to 24-bits, keeping the most significant color data. Precise scan carriage Simultaneous RGB scanning High resolution CCD Custom...
... reproduction, smoother gradations with fewer sudden shifts in superior image quality with fast processing speeds. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System Epson scanners use the Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System which is especially important to full image data, which is sent from the scanner... to 24-bits, keeping the most significant color data. Precise scan carriage Simultaneous RGB scanning High resolution CCD Custom...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... in highlights Sharp image quality without distortion 1. Epson advantages are double or quadruple the scanner's optical resolution. Optics: Epson scanners use a precise scan carriage with better motors to achieve subscan resolutions that are designed specifically to control sharpness... (versus other scanners that match the CCD. Hardware components: Epson scanners use custom lenses that are : Better color registration Faster scanning speeds Higher quality sub-scan resolutions Epson Method (1/2 or 1/4 step carriage movement) Simultaneous RGB Capture...
... in highlights Sharp image quality without distortion 1. Epson advantages are double or quadruple the scanner's optical resolution. Optics: Epson scanners use a precise scan carriage with better motors to achieve subscan resolutions that are designed specifically to control sharpness... (versus other scanners that match the CCD. Hardware components: Epson scanners use custom lenses that are : Better color registration Faster scanning speeds Higher quality sub-scan resolutions Epson Method (1/2 or 1/4 step carriage movement) Simultaneous RGB Capture...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... Red, green, and blue are independent from non-flat a lesser resolution. Processing: Many Epson scanners use a color CCD which uses a single white light source, instead of the Epson 600 dpi Perfection Average Average Average scanners, when scanning an image at 300 dpi, the ...when reflected from PC or Macintosh processing, allowing the scanner to yield the lower resolution image. Additionally, Epson scanners have a pixel optimization feature that uses the full resolution of a scan, slowing the scanning speed. Glass Monochrome CCD three separate lamps are fi...
... Red, green, and blue are independent from non-flat a lesser resolution. Processing: Many Epson scanners use a color CCD which uses a single white light source, instead of the Epson 600 dpi Perfection Average Average Average scanners, when scanning an image at 300 dpi, the ...when reflected from PC or Macintosh processing, allowing the scanner to yield the lower resolution image. Additionally, Epson scanners have a pixel optimization feature that uses the full resolution of a scan, slowing the scanning speed. Glass Monochrome CCD three separate lamps are fi...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...Resolution lens Some Epson Perfection scanners offers 4800 dpi optical resolution with anti-reflection optical coating 6/07 Ghost image Improved image quality Scanned with normal CCD glass Scanner Technical Brief-Page 7 Scanned with the High Resolution lens. Film Holder (5.9") Super resolution lens Image Quality-High-Pass Optics Epson...cause abnormal ghost images. The anti-reflection optical coating on some Epson scanners, automatically selects from two lenses for two different resolutions. Image Quality-Dual Lens System A unique Dual Lens System, available on ...
...Resolution lens Some Epson Perfection scanners offers 4800 dpi optical resolution with anti-reflection optical coating 6/07 Ghost image Improved image quality Scanned with normal CCD glass Scanner Technical Brief-Page 7 Scanned with the High Resolution lens. Film Holder (5.9") Super resolution lens Image Quality-High-Pass Optics Epson...cause abnormal ghost images. The anti-reflection optical coating on some Epson scanners, automatically selects from two lenses for two different resolutions. Image Quality-Dual Lens System A unique Dual Lens System, available on ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... 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 is a combination of powerful elements included in the latest Epson Scan driver: Epson exclusive Onetouch Color Restoration instantly (with just one click!) restores faded and discolored photographs...
... 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 is a combination of powerful elements included in the latest Epson Scan driver: Epson exclusive Onetouch Color Restoration instantly (with just one click!) restores faded and discolored photographs...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...to give you need to remove dust and scratches on film and remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. You can scan documents easily and quickly without preview in this mode. This feature is a scanner feature that allows a ...you greater control over your scanning. Available options include automatic sizing, one-touch color restoration, brightness and contrast adjustment, and destination/resolution choices. Flexibility-DIGITAL ICE™ technology from Applied Science Fiction™ DIGITAL ICE technology from Applied Science Fiction(ASF™) is...
...to give you need to remove dust and scratches on film and remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. You can scan documents easily and quickly without preview in this mode. This feature is a scanner feature that allows a ...you greater control over your scanning. Available options include automatic sizing, one-touch color restoration, brightness and contrast adjustment, and destination/resolution choices. Flexibility-DIGITAL ICE™ technology from Applied Science Fiction™ DIGITAL ICE technology from Applied Science Fiction(ASF™) is...
Product Brochure
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COLOR SCANNER EPSON® PERFECTION® 4870 PHOTO/PRO Value, versatility, quality beyond compare. Epson Perfection 4870 Photo Epson Perfection 4870 Pro With superior 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution, DIGITAL ICE™ Technology, and premium software titles, the high-value Epson Perfection 4870 Photo and Epson Perfection 4870 Pro enables brilliant restorations of more . Their astounding performance, paired with leading-edge technology and high-speed connectivity options. With sharpness and resolution comparable...
COLOR SCANNER EPSON® PERFECTION® 4870 PHOTO/PRO Value, versatility, quality beyond compare. Epson Perfection 4870 Photo Epson Perfection 4870 Pro With superior 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution, DIGITAL ICE™ Technology, and premium software titles, the high-value Epson Perfection 4870 Photo and Epson Perfection 4870 Pro enables brilliant restorations of more . Their astounding performance, paired with leading-edge technology and high-speed connectivity options. With sharpness and resolution comparable...
Product Brochure
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Before After + Before = One-touch Color Restoration Epson Easy Photo Fix technology makes color restoration easier than ever. Scanner Technology Key Features Superior 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution - Delivers extraordinary image quality and detail 48-bit color depth and exceptional dynamic range (up to 3.8 Dmax) - With one quick touch, it automatically scans and...control and flexibility Hi-Speed USB 2.0* and FireWire® (IEEE 1394) connectivity * Compatible with moving light source - Offers faster scans and better image quality Innovative Epson Easy Photo Fix™ technology -
Before After + Before = One-touch Color Restoration Epson Easy Photo Fix technology makes color restoration easier than ever. Scanner Technology Key Features Superior 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution - Delivers extraordinary image quality and detail 48-bit color depth and exceptional dynamic range (up to 3.8 Dmax) - With one quick touch, it automatically scans and...control and flexibility Hi-Speed USB 2.0* and FireWire® (IEEE 1394) connectivity * Compatible with moving light source - Offers faster scans and better image quality Innovative Epson Easy Photo Fix™ technology -
Product Brochure
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... color 27 msec/line (approx.) Included Software Epson Perfection 4870 Photo - MonacoEZcolor 2.5 - CPD-16882 12/03 50K WP COLOR SCANNER EPSON® PERFECTION® 4870 PHOTO/PRO SPECIFICATIONS Scanner Type Flatbed color image scanner Photoelectric Device Epson MatrixCCD™ line scanner Maximum Scan Area 8.5" x 11.7" (216mm x 297mm) Optical Resolution 4800 dpi Hardware Resolution 4800 x 9600 dpi maximum with Micro Step...
... color 27 msec/line (approx.) Included Software Epson Perfection 4870 Photo - MonacoEZcolor 2.5 - CPD-16882 12/03 50K WP COLOR SCANNER EPSON® PERFECTION® 4870 PHOTO/PRO SPECIFICATIONS Scanner Type Flatbed color image scanner Photoelectric Device Epson MatrixCCD™ line scanner Maximum Scan Area 8.5" x 11.7" (216mm x 297mm) Optical Resolution 4800 dpi Hardware Resolution 4800 x 9600 dpi maximum with Micro Step...
Product Information Guide
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...lamp (in the home position) Transparency unit (TPU) connector USB port IEEE 1394 port Transparency unit (TPU) under lid EPSON Perfection 4870 Series Scanner Specifications Basic Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 40,800 × 56...depth 16 bits per pixel (input and output) Brightness 7 levels (in unlocked position) Power cord 12/03 EPSON Perfection 4870 Series - 1 Maximum interpolated resolution 12,800 dpi Output resolution 25 to 12,800 dpi in 1 dpi increments Speed (color) 16.9 msec/line at 4800 dpi 4.1 ...
...lamp (in the home position) Transparency unit (TPU) connector USB port IEEE 1394 port Transparency unit (TPU) under lid EPSON Perfection 4870 Series Scanner Specifications Basic Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 40,800 × 56...depth 16 bits per pixel (input and output) Brightness 7 levels (in unlocked position) Power cord 12/03 EPSON Perfection 4870 Series - 1 Maximum interpolated resolution 12,800 dpi Output resolution 25 to 12,800 dpi in 1 dpi increments Speed (color) 16.9 msec/line at 4800 dpi 4.1 ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...over a FireWire ® IEEE 1394 connection. Scanner scans a visible-light image. 2. Photo or Film type scan settings (Color or Grayscale, resolution, 16/8 bits per pixel, image size) - Your scan times may vary, depending on the document and automatically removes them using an infrared light... and/or flaws in wavelength than visible light, infrared light has, as noted above. Original photo 4" x 6" photo 35mm slide 35mm negative Resolution 300 2400 2400 Scan time Without DIGITAL ICE Technology 10 seconds 1 minute 1 minute, 30 seconds Scan time With DIGITAL ICE Technology 1 minute,...
...over a FireWire ® IEEE 1394 connection. Scanner scans a visible-light image. 2. Photo or Film type scan settings (Color or Grayscale, resolution, 16/8 bits per pixel, image size) - Your scan times may vary, depending on the document and automatically removes them using an infrared light... and/or flaws in wavelength than visible light, infrared light has, as noted above. Original photo 4" x 6" photo 35mm slide 35mm negative Resolution 300 2400 2400 Scan time Without DIGITAL ICE Technology 10 seconds 1 minute 1 minute, 30 seconds Scan time With DIGITAL ICE Technology 1 minute,...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... x 5" positive film image on or off), the Perfection 4870 Series scanner will check your scan settings and compare them to 48-bit Color (DIGITAL ICE on an older PC. Epson highly recommends that the messages suggest: reduce the scanning resolution/scale setting or decrease the selected area. With a scan... settings or if you receive either of 6 PSB.2004.09.001 EPSON Scan will generate a 5.02GB file (Note: this setting is 4800 dpi. High resolution scanning with or without DIGITAL ICE Scanning high resolution images with or without DIGITAL ICE should not exceed the industry standard...
... x 5" positive film image on or off), the Perfection 4870 Series scanner will check your scan settings and compare them to 48-bit Color (DIGITAL ICE on an older PC. Epson highly recommends that the messages suggest: reduce the scanning resolution/scale setting or decrease the selected area. With a scan... settings or if you receive either of 6 PSB.2004.09.001 EPSON Scan will generate a 5.02GB file (Note: this setting is 4800 dpi. High resolution scanning with or without DIGITAL ICE Scanning high resolution images with or without DIGITAL ICE should not exceed the industry standard...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...input and then converts it is recommended that normal film cleaning products be needed to scan files with Epson Scan the TIFF (*.tif) file format must scan high resolution with 48-bit Color or 16-bit Grayscale with a can appear in better surface defect detection ...image file formats may still require minor editing to completely remove artifacts from a damaged or dirty image. 4) DIGITAL ICE works best on the Perfection 4870 series scanner slightly conservative. A badly damaged image may be used ; other image types--Color Smoothing/Halftone/Black & White--will still benefit ...
...input and then converts it is recommended that normal film cleaning products be needed to scan files with Epson Scan the TIFF (*.tif) file format must scan high resolution with 48-bit Color or 16-bit Grayscale with a can appear in better surface defect detection ...image file formats may still require minor editing to completely remove artifacts from a damaged or dirty image. 4) DIGITAL ICE works best on the Perfection 4870 series scanner slightly conservative. A badly damaged image may be used ; other image types--Color Smoothing/Halftone/Black & White--will still benefit ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...: 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 3600, 4800 dpi. therefore, when scanning above 1200dpi, EPSON Scan will be unsuitable for most , if not all, of these defects will scan images at these resolutions for DIGITAL ICE and then reduce or expand the image into user required scan...DIGITAL ICE for Photo Prints scanning specifications 1) DIGITAL ICE for Film supports chromogenic (dye-based) black and white film. The actual maximum resolution is not recommended. The correction quality may exhibit under Additional specifications. Kodachrome film dyes attenuate the IR light in the film scatters the...
...: 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 3600, 4800 dpi. therefore, when scanning above 1200dpi, EPSON Scan will be unsuitable for most , if not all, of these defects will scan images at these resolutions for DIGITAL ICE and then reduce or expand the image into user required scan...DIGITAL ICE for Photo Prints scanning specifications 1) DIGITAL ICE for Film supports chromogenic (dye-based) black and white film. The actual maximum resolution is not recommended. The correction quality may exhibit under Additional specifications. Kodachrome film dyes attenuate the IR light in the film scatters the...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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reduce the scanning resolution (dpi); NOTES: 1.) Digital ICE requires a lot of 2 PSB.2004.03.001 Page 2 of memory resources; On the EPSON Scan Memory Get Info window increase the "Preferred Size" to scan a full letter size image (8.5" X 11") at 600 dpi with Digital ICE....your Photo-editing software. 2.) If Digital ICE does not "fix" a Photo very well, try the following: Close all other applications before launching Epson Scan; the "Minimum Size" can remain as is highly recommended that you can then open it in your Macintosh computer. In some cases this setting...
reduce the scanning resolution (dpi); NOTES: 1.) Digital ICE requires a lot of 2 PSB.2004.03.001 Page 2 of memory resources; On the EPSON Scan Memory Get Info window increase the "Preferred Size" to scan a full letter size image (8.5" X 11") at 600 dpi with Digital ICE....your Photo-editing software. 2.) If Digital ICE does not "fix" a Photo very well, try the following: Close all other applications before launching Epson Scan; the "Minimum Size" can remain as is highly recommended that you can then open it in your Macintosh computer. In some cases this setting...
Quick Reference Guide
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Original photo 4 x 6 photo 35mm slide 35mm negative Resolution 300 2400 2400 Scan time without DIGITAL ICE Technology over a FireWire® connection. For best results, do not use Easy Photo Fix to restore the ... Kodachrome™ film. Your scan times may vary, depending on film. DIGITAL ICE Technology should not be used to scan printed photos, select a resolution between 50 and 1200 dpi. EPSON Easy Photo Fix With just one click, you can use with DIGITAL ICE Technology 10 seconds 1 minute, 40 seconds 1 minute 8 minutes, 22...
Original photo 4 x 6 photo 35mm slide 35mm negative Resolution 300 2400 2400 Scan time without DIGITAL ICE Technology over a FireWire® connection. For best results, do not use Easy Photo Fix to restore the ... Kodachrome™ film. Your scan times may vary, depending on film. DIGITAL ICE Technology should not be used to scan printed photos, select a resolution between 50 and 1200 dpi. EPSON Easy Photo Fix With just one click, you can use with DIGITAL ICE Technology 10 seconds 1 minute, 40 seconds 1 minute 8 minutes, 22...
Quick Reference Guide
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....) In Professional Mode, select Reflective as the Document Type and Black & White as the Image Type, then click the Scan button. EPSON Scan starts. Select EPSON Perfection 4870 as the Document Type, then click the Scan button. (If the Scan button is launched. If you see this message the first time...Scan&Read menu. Click the Scan button. On a Macintosh, open the ABBYY FineReader 5 Sprint Plus folder (in Home or Professional Mode, select a resolution of text. Follow these steps: 1. Place your Applications folder) and double-click the Launch FineReader 5 Sprint icon. 3.
....) In Professional Mode, select Reflective as the Document Type and Black & White as the Image Type, then click the Scan button. EPSON Scan starts. Select EPSON Perfection 4870 as the Document Type, then click the Scan button. (If the Scan button is launched. If you see this message the first time...Scan&Read menu. Click the Scan button. On a Macintosh, open the ABBYY FineReader 5 Sprint Plus folder (in Home or Professional Mode, select a resolution of text. Follow these steps: 1. Place your Applications folder) and double-click the Launch FineReader 5 Sprint icon. 3.
Quick Reference Guide
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Start EPSON Scan and select Professional Mode. 2. Tip: To make it easier to remember your settings. 3. For even... you need to scan images in grayscale at 300 dpi-you can create your scan or you can set the scanning resolution (dpi) for your custom settings from the Name box. You can save up to create custom settings: 1. Saving ...settings you use often-for faster scanning. ■ In Full Auto Mode, you can let the software automatically set the resolution yourself. Follow these steps to 30 custom settings. 12 Tips and Troubleshooting ■ If you have dust on your film,...
Start EPSON Scan and select Professional Mode. 2. Tip: To make it easier to remember your settings. 3. For even... you need to scan images in grayscale at 300 dpi-you can create your scan or you can set the scanning resolution (dpi) for your custom settings from the Name box. You can save up to create custom settings: 1. Saving ...settings you use often-for faster scanning. ■ In Full Auto Mode, you can let the software automatically set the resolution yourself. Follow these steps to 30 custom settings. 12 Tips and Troubleshooting ■ If you have dust on your film,...