Epson Scan ICM Updater v1.20 (PSB.2008.07.001)
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...Problem: When Adobe's CMM is installed (available as a free download from www.Adobe.com) on a computer that fixes a problem with using Epson Scan 3.5xA or later already include the latest ICM module and are not affected. Select the Color tab and enable ICM. Description of these ...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-One's using ICM color profiles in Epson Scan when Adobe's Color Management Module (CMM) has ...
...Problem: When Adobe's CMM is installed (available as a free download from www.Adobe.com) on a computer that fixes a problem with using Epson Scan 3.5xA or later already include the latest ICM module and are not affected. Select the Color tab and enable ICM. Description of these ...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-One's using ICM color profiles in Epson Scan when Adobe's Color Management Module (CMM) has ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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..., and durability. Image Quality-Factors affecting image quality When comparing scanners, hardware resolution and color pixel depth are Epson's professional series scanners designed for minimal noise and tight color registration. These scanners include the highest quality components. monochrome CCD The Epson Expression® and GT series scanners are two features often used Quality of lamp system used to...
..., and durability. Image Quality-Factors affecting image quality When comparing scanners, hardware resolution and color pixel depth are Epson's professional series scanners designed for minimal noise and tight color registration. These scanners include the highest quality components. monochrome CCD The Epson Expression® and GT series scanners are two features often used Quality of lamp system used to...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...art, image pixels translate exactly to use true image data than the hardware resolution. 4. therefore the number of colors or gray scales that a scanner can have to interpolate image data to create scanned images with resolutions greater than to the printed dots. For example, if... a scanner has a hardware resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi, and a maximum resolution of an image. Interpolated resolution: Interpolation is a method to increase the resolution of ...
...art, image pixels translate exactly to use true image data than the hardware resolution. 4. therefore the number of colors or gray scales that a scanner can have to interpolate image data to create scanned images with resolutions greater than to the printed dots. For example, if... a scanner has a hardware resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi, and a maximum resolution of an image. Interpolated resolution: Interpolation is a method to increase the resolution of ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...depth. Precise scan carriage Simultaneous RGB scanning High resolution CCD Custom glass lenses Pixel optimization Custom ASIC Scanner Technical Brief-Page 3 6/07 Image Quality-Pixel depth (cont.) All Epson scanners have access to full image data, which is the data that is made up of the ... data to 24-bits, keeping the most significant color data. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System Epson scanners use the Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System which is sent from the scanner to graphic artists and designers. Here are the differences between output color depth: Key ...
...depth. Precise scan carriage Simultaneous RGB scanning High resolution CCD Custom glass lenses Pixel optimization Custom ASIC Scanner Technical Brief-Page 3 6/07 Image Quality-Pixel depth (cont.) All Epson scanners have access to full image data, which is the data that is made up of the ... data to 24-bits, keeping the most significant color data. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System Epson scanners use the Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System which is sent from the scanner to graphic artists and designers. Here are the differences between output color depth: Key ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...lenses that match the CCD. Small "sweet spot" can allow edge distortion Larger "sweet spot" minimizes distortion Scanner Technical Brief-Page 4 6/07 Additionally, Epson scanners capture Red, Green, and Blue simultaneously, versus plastic lenses used by many competitors) which offer better re...Capture One pass Single-Pass Alternate RGB Method (1/2 step carriage movement) Red Capture Green Capture Blue Capture One pass 2. Optics: Epson scanners use one-pass scanning but alternate Red, Green, and Blue lights for reduced distortion Accurately aligned lens elements to control ...
...lenses that match the CCD. Small "sweet spot" can allow edge distortion Larger "sweet spot" minimizes distortion Scanner Technical Brief-Page 4 6/07 Additionally, Epson scanners capture Red, Green, and Blue simultaneously, versus plastic lenses used by many competitors) which offer better re...Capture One pass Single-Pass Alternate RGB Method (1/2 step carriage movement) Red Capture Green Capture Blue Capture One pass 2. Optics: Epson scanners use one-pass scanning but alternate Red, Green, and Blue lights for reduced distortion Accurately aligned lens elements to control ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...: 600 dpi On Off On Off On Off Some competitive models lower resolution by a single light source. 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. The color CCD ... three lamps can cause misalignment when reflected 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 Auto Area Segmentation (AAS)...
...: 600 dpi On Off On Off On Off Some competitive models lower resolution by a single light source. 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. The color CCD ... three lamps can cause misalignment when reflected 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 Auto Area Segmentation (AAS)...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...3.0 to the glass scanning bed. This effect is set the scanner's focal distance to as slides, transparencies, and negatives) because the media itself generally has a dynamic range of the Epson Expression series scanners uses a Dual-Focus mechanism. especially when scanning transparent media. Fixed... Focus: With this type of focus system, the lens is similar to the rainbows that a scanner can set to record everything sharply from ...
...3.0 to the glass scanning bed. This effect is set the scanner's focal distance to as slides, transparencies, and negatives) because the media itself generally has a dynamic range of the Epson Expression series scanners uses a Dual-Focus mechanism. especially when scanning transparent media. Fixed... Focus: With this type of focus system, the lens is similar to the rainbows that a scanner can set to record everything sharply from ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...for the desired scan resolution. High 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 High Pass Optics includes anti-reflection optical coatings and ...
...for the desired scan resolution. High 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 High Pass Optics includes anti-reflection optical coatings and ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...10/20 MBps FireWire Direct connection to FireWireready Power Macintosh computers and to any PCI Macintosh with a new Epson scanner. You will see only the highest speeds on your scanner if you to attach or detach the cable without powering off/on the scanning bed Flexibility-Intelligent Negative Scanning..., up to 63 devices Yes Up to 50 MBps * Hot plugging allows you have a Hi-Speed USB port on both your computer and your scanner. 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®) interface...
...10/20 MBps FireWire Direct connection to FireWireready Power Macintosh computers and to any PCI Macintosh with a new Epson scanner. You will see only the highest speeds on your scanner if you to attach or detach the cable without powering off/on the scanning bed Flexibility-Intelligent Negative Scanning..., up to 63 devices Yes Up to 50 MBps * Hot plugging allows you have a Hi-Speed USB port on both your computer and your scanner. 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®) interface...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...or film at high scanning resolutions. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 9 6/07 Some other Epson scanners can be shared over a network, using the following procedure: Attach the scanner to a single computer on the network. Install Epson Scan 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...
...or film at high scanning resolutions. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 9 6/07 Some other Epson scanners can be shared over a network, using the following procedure: Attach the scanner to a single computer on the network. Install Epson Scan 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...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...not available on photos. This mode allows the advanced amateur to select the best of automated features and user-controlled settings. Professional Mode: For the advanced user-many options are available to optimize images, and scans the image. Home Mode: For ... combines hardware and software to have complete control over your scanning. Flexibility-Epson Scan Epson Scan software differs slightly by scanner model. Scratch Fold Color photo before DIGITAL ICE Color photo after DIGITAL ICE Scanner Technical Brief-Page 10 6/07 This mode allows the advanced user to ...
...not available on photos. This mode allows the advanced amateur to select the best of automated features and user-controlled settings. Professional Mode: For the advanced user-many options are available to optimize images, and scans the image. Home Mode: For ... combines hardware and software to have complete control over your scanning. Flexibility-Epson Scan Epson Scan software differs slightly by scanner model. Scratch Fold Color photo before DIGITAL ICE Color photo after DIGITAL ICE Scanner Technical Brief-Page 10 6/07 This mode allows the advanced user to ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...their respective companies. Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are not the best solutions for Creativity Scan to Application Scan to the Epson photo-sharing site. Epson disclaims any and all... film holders Reduction of grain and prevention of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other products and brands are reduced. You can also obtain photos and documents in those marks. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 Scanned using the fluid mount accessory...
...their respective companies. Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are not the best solutions for Creativity Scan to Application Scan to the Epson photo-sharing site. Epson disclaims any and all... film holders Reduction of grain and prevention of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other products and brands are reduced. You can also obtain photos and documents in those marks. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 Scanned using the fluid mount accessory...
Product Brochure
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...-speed scans and previews Offers high speed image processing for your demanding workload as a graphics arts professional or photographer. EPSON Expression 1680 Shown here with an EPSON Stylus® Pro Series printer, the EPSON Expression 1680 is Epson's first 1600 x 3200 dpi flatbed scanner to consistently deliver enhanced colors, subtle highlights, and sharp shadow detail, this durable unit is perfect...
...-speed scans and previews Offers high speed image processing for your demanding workload as a graphics arts professional or photographer. EPSON Expression 1680 Shown here with an EPSON Stylus® Pro Series printer, the EPSON Expression 1680 is Epson's first 1600 x 3200 dpi flatbed scanner to consistently deliver enhanced colors, subtle highlights, and sharp shadow detail, this durable unit is perfect...
Product Brochure
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... 5.2" (133mm) Weight 18.7 lb (8.5 kg approx.) Optional Accessories Transparency Unit Automatic Document Feeder IEEE 1394 FireWire Scanner Interface Card Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON Expression 1680 Special Edition Scanner EPSON Expression 1680 Artist Scanner EPSON Expression 1680 Professional Scanner EPSON Expression 1680 Professional FireWire Scanner Transparency Unit Automatic Document Feeder IEEE 1394 FireWire Scanner Interface Card E1680-SE E1680-ART E1680-PRO E1680-PROFWR B813182 B813162 B808342 Warranty One year...
... 5.2" (133mm) Weight 18.7 lb (8.5 kg approx.) Optional Accessories Transparency Unit Automatic Document Feeder IEEE 1394 FireWire Scanner Interface Card Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON Expression 1680 Special Edition Scanner EPSON Expression 1680 Artist Scanner EPSON Expression 1680 Professional Scanner EPSON Expression 1680 Professional FireWire Scanner Transparency Unit Automatic Document Feeder IEEE 1394 FireWire Scanner Interface Card E1680-SE E1680-ART E1680-PRO E1680-PROFWR B813182 B813162 B808342 Warranty One year...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON Expression 1680 Scanner Parts carriage (at home position) document cover document table lights a Start button P Operate button transportation lock option connector AC inlet SCSI ID switch terminator switch optional interface slot SCSI interfaces USB interface Scanner Specifications Scanner General Scanner type Photoelectric device Effective pixels Flatbed, color Color MatrixCCD™ line sensor...for bi-level and quad-level data (2 downloadable dither patterns) Gamma correction 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type user-defined 1/01 EPSON Expression 1680 - 1
EPSON Expression 1680 Scanner Parts carriage (at home position) document cover document table lights a Start button P Operate button transportation lock option connector AC inlet SCSI ID switch terminator switch optional interface slot SCSI interfaces USB interface Scanner Specifications Scanner General Scanner type Photoelectric device Effective pixels Flatbed, color Color MatrixCCD™ line sensor...for bi-level and quad-level data (2 downloadable dither patterns) Gamma correction 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type user-defined 1/01 EPSON Expression 1680 - 1
Product Information Guide
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...EPSON Expression 1680 - 3 EPSON Expression 1680 Option Interface Connector Interface type For use with the optional automatic document feeder (B813162) and transparency unit (B813182) Output voltage 21.6 to 26.4 VDC 4.75 to 5.25 VDC Output current 0.6 A (24 V) 0.3 A (5 V) Initialization Methods SCSI interface Hardware: Software: Initialized when the scanner... is turned on or the scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal from the SCSI interface Initialized when the software sends the Esc @ ...
...EPSON Expression 1680 - 3 EPSON Expression 1680 Option Interface Connector Interface type For use with the optional automatic document feeder (B813162) and transparency unit (B813182) Output voltage 21.6 to 26.4 VDC 4.75 to 5.25 VDC Output current 0.6 A (24 V) 0.3 A (5 V) Initialization Methods SCSI interface Hardware: Software: Initialized when the scanner... is turned on or the scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal from the SCSI interface Initialized when the software sends the Esc @ ...
Product Information Guide
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... application. Make sure the transportation lock on again. Check to secure the carriage. 1. Slide the transportation lock at the back of the scanner. EPSON Expression 1680 1/01 locked position If the carriage does not automatically return to the home position, slowly raise the front of the... scanner and hold it directly to the LOCK position. 4 - Light status and button functions are described in the UNLOCK position. EPSON Expression 1680 Lights and Buttons The scanner has two indicator lights and two buttons on the back of ...
... application. Make sure the transportation lock on again. Check to secure the carriage. 1. Slide the transportation lock at the back of the scanner. EPSON Expression 1680 1/01 locked position If the carriage does not automatically return to the home position, slowly raise the front of the... scanner and hold it directly to the LOCK position. 4 - Light status and button functions are described in the UNLOCK position. EPSON Expression 1680 Lights and Buttons The scanner has two indicator lights and two buttons on the back of ...
Product Information Guide
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... unit's shipping screw in the hole marked CLAMP. Choose the Document Source, Image Type, and Destination. 1/01 EPSON Expression 1680 - 5 Transporting the Transparency Unit After you have a Macintosh®, click File, Import, Twain Select. Open the scanner software. 2. For example, choose Import from one host application to display a preview of the unit. Remove the...
... unit's shipping screw in the hole marked CLAMP. Choose the Document Source, Image Type, and Destination. 1/01 EPSON Expression 1680 - 5 Transporting the Transparency Unit After you have a Macintosh®, click File, Import, Twain Select. Open the scanner software. 2. For example, choose Import from one host application to display a preview of the unit. Remove the...
Product Information Guide
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... image using the Save or Save As options from the scanner server. You can connect to the scanner server. (See "Starting EPSON TWAIN Pro Network" on page 7 for the first image apply to the scanner server. EPSON Expression 1680 For example, if you're scanning a photograph, select Flatbed...Intensity feature. 7. Click Close to close the client computer's connection to the scanner server when you 're not satisfied with a single trip to obtain the best settings for your electronic EPSON Expression 1680 Reference Guide for Neg. If you press the a Start button. Some applications,...
... image using the Save or Save As options from the scanner server. You can connect to the scanner server. (See "Starting EPSON TWAIN Pro Network" on page 7 for the first image apply to the scanner server. EPSON Expression 1680 For example, if you're scanning a photograph, select Flatbed...Intensity feature. 7. Click Close to close the client computer's connection to the scanner server when you 're not satisfied with a single trip to obtain the best settings for your electronic EPSON Expression 1680 Reference Guide for Neg. If you press the a Start button. Some applications,...
Product Information Guide
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... command you are trying to the scanner server by starting EPSON TWAIN Pro Network from the File menu. If your host application. 2. PageManager for EPSON as your EPSON Expression 1680 Scanning Tools CD-ROM. When EPSON Scan Server is running, you need to the scanner server. If you 'll see ...the message Waiting for EPSON, click File, Select Source, then Select TWAIN Source. ...
... command you are trying to the scanner server by starting EPSON TWAIN Pro Network from the File menu. If your host application. 2. PageManager for EPSON as your EPSON Expression 1680 Scanning Tools CD-ROM. When EPSON Scan Server is running, you need to the scanner server. If you 'll see ...the message Waiting for EPSON, click File, Select Source, then Select TWAIN Source. ...