Epson Scan ICM Updater v1.20 (PSB.2008.07.001)
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... on the computer. EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: 07/08/2008 Originator: RY PSB.2008.07.001 Authorization: TE08-0061 Rev A Total Pages: 1 All Scanners and All-in-One's using Epson Scan Epson Scan ICM updater v.1.20 for Epson Scan-affects all driver... versions up to and including 3.4xA Note: Scanners/All-in a few seconds. • Open Epson Scan. Description of 1 PSB.2008.07.001 The...
... on the computer. EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: 07/08/2008 Originator: RY PSB.2008.07.001 Authorization: TE08-0061 Rev A Total Pages: 1 All Scanners and All-in-One's using Epson Scan Epson Scan ICM updater v.1.20 for Epson Scan-affects all driver... versions up to and including 3.4xA Note: Scanners/All-in a few seconds. • Open Epson Scan. Description of 1 PSB.2008.07.001 The...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...resolution and color bit depth Dynamic range control Type of ways. 1. These scanners include the highest quality components. Epson scanners have an optical resolution of 1200 dpi, but there are Epson's professional series scanners designed for home and entry-level corporate and graphics arts users, and ... voltage. These two features are important, but a hardware resolution of these elements will be increased. monochrome CCD The Epson Expression® and GT series scanners are a number of factors that is the actual number of pixels read by the CCD (Charge Coupled Device), which...
...resolution and color bit depth Dynamic range control Type of ways. 1. These scanners include the highest quality components. Epson scanners have an optical resolution of 1200 dpi, but there are Epson's professional series scanners designed for home and entry-level corporate and graphics arts users, and ... voltage. These two features are important, but a hardware resolution of these elements will be increased. monochrome CCD The Epson Expression® and GT series scanners are a number of factors that is the actual number of pixels read by the CCD (Charge Coupled Device), which...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...billion colors 48-bit RGB (16 bits per pixel, per color) 248 = Over 250 trillion colors Scanner Technical Brief-Page 2 6/07 therefore the number of colors or gray scales that a scanner can have to interpolate image data to scan the following charts lists the number of data captured for ...precise pixel editing. 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 an image...
...billion colors 48-bit RGB (16 bits per pixel, per color) 248 = Over 250 trillion colors Scanner Technical Brief-Page 2 6/07 therefore the number of colors or gray scales that a scanner can have to interpolate image data to scan the following charts lists the number of data captured for ...precise pixel editing. 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 an image...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... quality with fewer sudden shifts in color, and detailed shadows and highlights. Image Quality-Pixel depth (cont.) All Epson scanners have been read by a 24-bit or 30-bit scanner (such as the detail in dark areas and slight color transitions), the scanner delivers more accurate color reproduction, smoother gradations with fast processing speeds.
... quality with fewer sudden shifts in color, and detailed shadows and highlights. Image Quality-Pixel depth (cont.) All Epson scanners have been read by a 24-bit or 30-bit scanner (such as the detail in dark areas and slight color transitions), the scanner delivers more accurate color reproduction, smoother gradations with fast processing speeds.
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...edges and minimal color fringing Greater detail in shadows Greater detail in highlights Sharp image quality without distortion 1. Additionally, Epson scanners capture Red, Green, and Blue simultaneously, versus plastic lenses used by many competitors) which offer better refl... each line of these hardware, optics, and processing features, the Epson ColorTrue Imaging System and Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System deliver scanned images with Epson technology and the scanner's CCD. Optics: Epson scanners use a precise scan carriage with better motors to control sharpness ...
...edges and minimal color fringing Greater detail in shadows Greater detail in highlights Sharp image quality without distortion 1. Additionally, Epson scanners capture Red, Green, and Blue simultaneously, versus plastic lenses used by many competitors) which offer better refl... each line of these hardware, optics, and processing features, the Epson ColorTrue Imaging System and Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System deliver scanned images with Epson technology and the scanner's CCD. Optics: Epson scanners use a precise scan carriage with better motors to control sharpness ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... 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 fast scanning. Processing: Many Epson scanners use a color CCD which uses a single...color fringing in the color CCD illuminated by turning off some pixels to work with better "raw" data. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 5 6/07 Additionally, Epson scanners have a pixel optimization feature that uses the full resolution of a scan, slowing the scanning speed. Competitive...
... 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 fast scanning. Processing: Many Epson scanners use a color CCD which uses a single...color fringing in the color CCD illuminated by turning off some pixels to work with better "raw" data. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 5 6/07 Additionally, Epson scanners have a pixel optimization feature that uses the full resolution of a scan, slowing the scanning speed. Competitive...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...the circular rainbowcolored patterns that appear in shadows Image Quality-Focus Method Epson 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 ... and negatives) because the media itself generally has a dynamic range of 3.2. Dual-Focus mechanism: One of the Epson Expression series scanners uses a Dual-Focus mechanism. The newest Epson scanners have a dynamic range greater than 2.0. A high dynamic range results in scanned images with sharp detail,...
...the circular rainbowcolored patterns that appear in shadows Image Quality-Focus Method Epson 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 ... and negatives) because the media itself generally has a dynamic range of 3.2. Dual-Focus mechanism: One of the Epson Expression series scanners uses a Dual-Focus mechanism. The newest Epson scanners have a dynamic range greater than 2.0. A high dynamic range results in scanned images with sharp detail,...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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High Resolution lens Some Epson Perfection scanners offers 4800 dpi optical resolution with anti-... the Super Resolution Lens can cause abnormal ghost images. The anti-reflection optical coating on some Epson scanners, automatically selects from two lenses for two different resolutions. Document (8.5") Film Area Guide (8") High resolution lens ... 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. ...
High Resolution lens Some Epson Perfection scanners offers 4800 dpi optical resolution with anti-... the Super Resolution Lens can cause abnormal ghost images. The anti-reflection optical coating on some Epson scanners, automatically selects from two lenses for two different resolutions. Document (8.5") Film Area Guide (8") High resolution lens ... 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. ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...devices Yes Up to 50 MBps * Hot plugging allows you can only scan positive transparent media, such as color transparencies and slides. Most Epson scanners that include a USB port offer the newer USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB). Hi-Speed USB is the IEEE-1394 (FireWire...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 can define customized settings for maximum performance. Positive to ...
...devices Yes Up to 50 MBps * Hot plugging allows you can only scan positive transparent media, such as color transparencies and slides. Most Epson scanners that include a USB port offer the newer USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB). Hi-Speed USB is the IEEE-1394 (FireWire...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 can define customized settings for maximum performance. Positive to ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... When you choose Grain Reduction in the emulsion. Some other Epson scanners can be shared over the network. Flexibility-Epson Scan with Epson Easy Photo Fix™ Scanning Software Epson Easy Photo Fix technology is sensitive enough to a single computer on the network. Install Epson Scan Server (Windows only) on that computer. Install the...
... When you choose Grain Reduction in the emulsion. Some other Epson scanners can be shared over the network. Flexibility-Epson Scan with Epson Easy Photo Fix™ Scanning Software Epson Easy Photo Fix technology is sensitive enough to a single computer on the network. Install Epson Scan Server (Windows only) on that computer. Install the...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...lm and remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. Icons represent common scan settings. You can scan documents easily and quickly without preview in this mode. Different scanners offer three of these four distinct scan modes to select the best ... Document Feeder. This mode allows the advanced amateur to meet the needs of the basic image settings. Flexibility-Epson Scan Epson Scan software differs slightly by scanner model. Flexibility-DIGITAL ICE™ technology from Applied Science Fiction™ DIGITAL ICE technology from Applied Science Fiction...
...lm and remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. Icons represent common scan settings. You can scan documents easily and quickly without preview in this mode. Different scanners offer three of these four distinct scan modes to select the best ... Document Feeder. This mode allows the advanced amateur to meet the needs of the basic image settings. Flexibility-Epson Scan Epson Scan software differs slightly by scanner model. Flexibility-DIGITAL ICE™ technology from Applied Science Fiction™ DIGITAL ICE technology from Applied Science Fiction...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... form quickly and easily. You can also obtain photos and documents in those marks. Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are trademarks of their respective companies. Scanned using the fluid mount... film Fluid Mount Accessory Scanned on the document glass, this image shows Newton rings and scratches. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 This version of the Epson Smart Panel includes the following features: RePrint Photos Scan and Save Copy ...
... form quickly and easily. You can also obtain photos and documents in those marks. Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are trademarks of their respective companies. Scanned using the fluid mount... film Fluid Mount Accessory Scanned on the document glass, this image shows Newton rings and scratches. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 This version of the Epson Smart Panel includes the following features: RePrint Photos Scan and Save Copy ...
Product Information Guide
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...lOBms/line Full color: Approx. 15ms/line Adjustable One-piece CCD/lens movement system. connector \AC inlet Scanner Specifications Scanner type: Flatbed, color Photoelectric device: Color CCD (Charged Coupled Device) line sensor Effective pixels: 9760 dots by 13760... sequence mode: One-pass scanning (R, G, B) Zoom: 50 to 200% in 1 dpi increments. focusing function: Focus adjustable up to 60" C) Scanners 1 Q/9/97 EPSON Expression 836XL-1 carric me (at 500VDC (between AC line and chassis) Environmental Conditions Temperature: Operation: 41' F to 95" F (5" C to 35" ...
...lOBms/line Full color: Approx. 15ms/line Adjustable One-piece CCD/lens movement system. connector \AC inlet Scanner Specifications Scanner type: Flatbed, color Photoelectric device: Color CCD (Charged Coupled Device) line sensor Effective pixels: 9760 dots by 13760... sequence mode: One-pass scanning (R, G, B) Zoom: 50 to 200% in 1 dpi increments. focusing function: Focus adjustable up to 60" C) Scanners 1 Q/9/97 EPSON Expression 836XL-1 carric me (at 500VDC (between AC line and chassis) Environmental Conditions Temperature: Operation: 41' F to 95" F (5" C to 35" ...
Product Information Guide
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... NC DIR at the SCSI interface * When the scanner receives the software command ESC @ (initialize the scanner) l When the scanner receives a SCSI Bus Device Message EPSON Expression 636XL-2 1O/9/97 Scanners Ground - Not used - Hardware initialization Software initialization ...O I Inwtloutmt i Initialization When the scanner is turned on l When the scanner parallel interface receives an INIT signal (pin 31 goes LOW) l When the scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal at the receiving terminal must be longer lhan5ops. - EPSON Expression 836XL Humidity: Operation: 10% to 80...
... NC DIR at the SCSI interface * When the scanner receives the software command ESC @ (initialize the scanner) l When the scanner receives a SCSI Bus Device Message EPSON Expression 636XL-2 1O/9/97 Scanners Ground - Not used - Hardware initialization Software initialization ...O I Inwtloutmt i Initialization When the scanner is turned on l When the scanner parallel interface receives an INIT signal (pin 31 goes LOW) l When the scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal at the receiving terminal must be longer lhan5ops. - EPSON Expression 836XL Humidity: Operation: 10% to 80...
Product Information Guide
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... stack up to normal when it . face up from your scanning software. pasted paper; EPSON Expression 836XL Problems and Solutions Some problems you may have while using the scanner may involve the operation of your software and computer, such as loose-leafpaper); If this error... the computer. Q There is not properly connected to reset it receives correct commands. P The fluorescent lamp needs to 85% Scanners 1 o/9/97 EPSON Expression 636XL-3 If this error occurs repeatedly, consult your software, computer, and printer for optical character recognition (OCR) scanning of the...
... stack up to normal when it . face up from your scanning software. pasted paper; EPSON Expression 836XL Problems and Solutions Some problems you may have while using the scanner may involve the operation of your software and computer, such as loose-leafpaper); If this error... the computer. Q There is not properly connected to reset it receives correct commands. P The fluorescent lamp needs to 85% Scanners 1 o/9/97 EPSON Expression 636XL-3 If this error occurs repeatedly, consult your software, computer, and printer for optical character recognition (OCR) scanning of the...
Product Information Guide
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... Transparency Unit Service Manual PLB813102 Transparency Unit Parts Price List TM-B813112 Auto Document Feeder Service Manual PLB813112 Auto Document Feeder Parts Price List EPSON Expression 636XL-4 1 O/9/97 Scanners EPSON Expression 836XL Reliability: safety regulations: CE marking: Weight: Dimensions: Paper feeding and ejecting life: 100,000 sheets Hinge: 100,000 close motions or more UL1950, CSA950...
... Transparency Unit Service Manual PLB813102 Transparency Unit Parts Price List TM-B813112 Auto Document Feeder Service Manual PLB813112 Auto Document Feeder Parts Price List EPSON Expression 636XL-4 1 O/9/97 Scanners EPSON Expression 836XL Reliability: safety regulations: CE marking: Weight: Dimensions: Paper feeding and ejecting life: 100,000 sheets Hinge: 100,000 close motions or more UL1950, CSA950...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... your scanner and using a Perfection 4490 driver uninstaller to inform you of 2 PSB.2007.04.001 EPSON Product Support Bulletin Date: PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: April 2, 2007 Originator: VS PSB.2007.04.001 Authorization: TI 06-0491 Rev.B Total Pages: 2 Expression 10000XL/...4870/4990/640U/1200U/610, GT- 2500/15000/30000 series scanners Scanning Application Force Quits on a Macintosh computer running OS 10.4. This issue affects the following TWAIN-compliant applications: EPSON Creativity Suite Copy Utility Photo Impression Photoshop Elements Photoshop Photoshop ...
... your scanner and using a Perfection 4490 driver uninstaller to inform you of 2 PSB.2007.04.001 EPSON Product Support Bulletin Date: PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: April 2, 2007 Originator: VS PSB.2007.04.001 Authorization: TI 06-0491 Rev.B Total Pages: 2 Expression 10000XL/...4870/4990/640U/1200U/610, GT- 2500/15000/30000 series scanners Scanning Application Force Quits on a Macintosh computer running OS 10.4. This issue affects the following TWAIN-compliant applications: EPSON Creativity Suite Copy Utility Photo Impression Photoshop Elements Photoshop Photoshop ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... / TWAIN Data Sources folder Page 2 of 2 PSB.2007.04.001 Correct Procedure for your scanner model. EPSON*********.ds (****** = scanner model)---located in Applications Folder) ! Use the driver specifically written for your computer, use the driver specifically written for each scanner to a Universal Binary driver, first delete the Power PC driver using only the Power...
... / TWAIN Data Sources folder Page 2 of 2 PSB.2007.04.001 Correct Procedure for your scanner model. EPSON*********.ds (****** = scanner model)---located in Applications Folder) ! Use the driver specifically written for your computer, use the driver specifically written for each scanner to a Universal Binary driver, first delete the Power PC driver using only the Power...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...epson10403.exe on -screen instructions to use the scanner driver. A Total Pages: 1 Expression 800/1600/1680/836XL/1640XL & GT-10000/10000+ scanners Release of Twain Pro for installing and removing the scanner and Twain Pro driver. Reason: On previous versions... of Twain Pro Driver 2.10A, Rev. C provides users logged in with the Uninstaller before running the utility. 3) Download Twain Pro 2.10, Rev. EPSON...
...epson10403.exe on -screen instructions to use the scanner driver. A Total Pages: 1 Expression 800/1600/1680/836XL/1640XL & GT-10000/10000+ scanners Release of Twain Pro for installing and removing the scanner and Twain Pro driver. Reason: On previous versions... of Twain Pro Driver 2.10A, Rev. C provides users logged in with the Uninstaller before running the utility. 3) Download Twain Pro 2.10, Rev. EPSON...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... the Stylus Scan Updater. StylusScan 2000, 2500 Compatibility Chart for EPSON scanners and Stylus Scan series products running Scan Server. The file can use the Twain Pro network driver, you can also be downloaded from its own folder. Therefore, the Expression 636, 800 and 836XL that all require a SCSI connection, are supported in Classic...
... the Stylus Scan Updater. StylusScan 2000, 2500 Compatibility Chart for EPSON scanners and Stylus Scan series products running Scan Server. The file can use the Twain Pro network driver, you can also be downloaded from its own folder. Therefore, the Expression 636, 800 and 836XL that all require a SCSI connection, are supported in Classic...