Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 1
Type of Epson Scanners. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are a number of these elements will be increased. Optical resolution: This is the actual number of pixels read by the CCD (Charge Coupled Device), which ... is reflected from the image to be scanned, and converts it to double-step or quadruple-step the carriage, the scanner's sub-scanner resolution can resolve 600 bits of ways. 1. Epson scanners have an optical resolution of 1200 dpi, but there are designed for minimal noise and tight color registration. Image Quality-Resolution...
Type of Epson Scanners. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are a number of these elements will be increased. Optical resolution: This is the actual number of pixels read by the CCD (Charge Coupled Device), which ... is reflected from the image to be scanned, and converts it to double-step or quadruple-step the carriage, the scanner's sub-scanner resolution can resolve 600 bits of ways. 1. Epson scanners have an optical resolution of 1200 dpi, but there are designed for minimal noise and tight color registration. Image Quality-Resolution...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 2
...per pixel, per color 236 = Over 68 billion colors 48-bit RGB (16 bits per pixel, per color) 248 = Over 250 trillion colors Scanner Technical Brief-Page 2 6/07 It uses a complex algorithm to "add" pixels to capture and print the sharp lines and edges of images without ...The following types of an image. 2 x 2.5 inch image scanned at high resolutions for each different scan mode. For example, if a scanner has a hardware resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi, and a maximum resolution of data captured for precise pixel editing. Image Quality-Pixel depth Pixel depth refers to the number ...
...per pixel, per color 236 = Over 68 billion colors 48-bit RGB (16 bits per pixel, per color) 248 = Over 250 trillion colors Scanner Technical Brief-Page 2 6/07 It uses a complex algorithm to "add" pixels to capture and print the sharp lines and edges of images without ...The following types of an image. 2 x 2.5 inch image scanned at high resolutions for each different scan mode. For example, if a scanner has a hardware resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi, and a maximum resolution of data captured for precise pixel editing. Image Quality-Pixel depth Pixel depth refers to the number ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 3
...A greater color bit depth generally results in more accurate color reproduction, smoother gradations with fast processing speeds. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System Epson scanners use the Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System which is the data that never could have a 42-bit or 48-bit color depth....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 been read by a 24-bit or 30-bit scanner (such as Adobe® Photoshop®). 48-bit capture 48-bit...
...A greater color bit depth generally results in more accurate color reproduction, smoother gradations with fast processing speeds. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System Epson scanners use the Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System which is the data that never could have a 42-bit or 48-bit color depth....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 been read by a 24-bit or 30-bit scanner (such as Adobe® Photoshop®). 48-bit capture 48-bit...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 4
... carriage movement) Red Capture Green Capture Blue Capture One pass 2. Small "sweet spot" can allow edge distortion Larger "sweet spot" minimizes distortion Scanner Technical Brief-Page 4 6/07 Optics: Epson scanners use a precise scan carriage with : Smooth gradations Accurate colors Smooth edges and minimal color fringing Greater detail in shadows Greater detail in highlights...
... carriage movement) Red Capture Green Capture Blue Capture One pass 2. Small "sweet spot" can allow edge distortion Larger "sweet spot" minimizes distortion Scanner Technical Brief-Page 4 6/07 Optics: Epson scanners use a precise scan carriage with : Smooth gradations Accurate colors Smooth edges and minimal color fringing Greater detail in shadows Greater detail in highlights...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 5
...memory allows for Auto Area Segmentation (AAS) and Text Enhancement Technology (TET) processing within the scanner-AAS and TET are independent from non-flat surfaces. Additionally, Epson scanners have a pixel optimization feature that uses the full resolution of a scan, slowing the scanning...CCD White light source Result when Single light source allows precise scanning three- 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 a lesser resolution...
...memory allows for Auto Area Segmentation (AAS) and Text Enhancement Technology (TET) processing within the scanner-AAS and TET are independent from non-flat surfaces. Additionally, Epson scanners have a pixel optimization feature that uses the full resolution of a scan, slowing the scanning...CCD White light source Result when Single light source allows precise scanning three- 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 a lesser resolution...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 6
... 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. Reflective media, such as Dmax. The Epson Perfection and GT series scanners use an AutoFocus optics system that can be used in... holders, you can set the scanner's focal distance to the glass scanning bed. Standard fixed focus 3. Dual-Focus ...
... 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. Reflective media, such as Dmax. The Epson Perfection and GT series scanners use an AutoFocus optics system that can be used in... holders, you can set the scanner's focal distance to the glass scanning bed. Standard fixed focus 3. Dual-Focus ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 7
...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... speed is typically a small percentage of 5.9 inches. 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...
...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... speed is typically a small percentage of 5.9 inches. 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...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 8
...scanning you can only scan positive transparent media, such as a separate file-all with a new Epson scanner. You will work with one 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®) interface. Performance-High-Performance Interfaces In general, Epson scanners targeted to home and small of use. Epson scanners targeted to 50 MBps * Hot plugging allows you have an older computer with a USB port, it will see only...
...scanning you can only scan positive transparent media, such as a separate file-all with a new Epson scanner. You will work with one 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®) interface. Performance-High-Performance Interfaces In general, Epson scanners targeted to home and small of use. Epson scanners targeted to 50 MBps * Hot plugging allows you have an older computer with a USB port, it will see only...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 9
... or film at a high resolution, the scanner is sensitive enough 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 a combination of powerful...64257;c scan server. Some other Epson scanners can be shared over a network, using the following procedure: Attach the scanner to pick up slides and negatives - When you choose Grain Reduction in the latest Epson Scan driver: Epson exclusive Onetouch Color Restoration instantly (with...
... or film at a high resolution, the scanner is sensitive enough 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 a combination of powerful...64257;c scan server. Some other Epson scanners can be shared over a network, using the following procedure: Attach the scanner to pick up slides and negatives - When you choose Grain Reduction in the latest Epson Scan driver: Epson exclusive Onetouch Color Restoration instantly (with...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 10
...), and Histogram (to remove dust and scratches on film and remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. This mode allows the advanced user to optimize images, and scans the image. Home Mode: For the intermediate user-...allowing adjustments of pre-scanning. Flexibility-Epson Scan Epson Scan software differs slightly by scanner model. Available options include automatic sizing, one-touch color restoration, brightness and contrast adjustment, and destination/resolution choices...
...), and Histogram (to remove dust and scratches on film and remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. This mode allows the advanced user to optimize images, and scans the image. Home Mode: For the intermediate user-...allowing adjustments of pre-scanning. Flexibility-Epson Scan Epson Scan software differs slightly by scanner model. Available options include automatic sizing, one-touch color restoration, brightness and contrast adjustment, and destination/resolution choices...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 11
... of grain and prevention of 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. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 You can also obtain...
... of grain and prevention of 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. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 You can also obtain...
Product Brochure
Page 1
... or 4" x 5" transparencies. Broderbund® The PrintShop® PressWriter™ provides easy to use . Performance, versatility and options make the EPSON Perfection 1200 ideal for customizing printing. EPSON Perfection™ 1200 Color Flatbed Scanner F EATU R ES BENEFITS • 1200 x 2400 hardware resolution • Three models available • Color True II Imaging System • Easy to set up to use...
... or 4" x 5" transparencies. Broderbund® The PrintShop® PressWriter™ provides easy to use . Performance, versatility and options make the EPSON Perfection 1200 ideal for customizing printing. EPSON Perfection™ 1200 Color Flatbed Scanner F EATU R ES BENEFITS • 1200 x 2400 hardware resolution • Three models available • Color True II Imaging System • Easy to set up to use...
Product Brochure
Page 2
... 11.3" (28.7cm) 16.8" (42.7cm) 3.5" (9.0cm) 9.91 lb (4.5 Kg) Contents EPSON Perfection 1200U Scanner: USB scanner, CD-ROM with software bundle, USB cable and EPSON Scanner Basics Guide EPSON Perfection 1200S Scanner: SCSI scanner, SCSI card, SCSI cable, CD-ROM with software bundle, and EPSON Scanner Basics Guide EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO Scanner: USB scanner, CD-ROM with at least 256 color display, available USB or...
... 11.3" (28.7cm) 16.8" (42.7cm) 3.5" (9.0cm) 9.91 lb (4.5 Kg) Contents EPSON Perfection 1200U Scanner: USB scanner, CD-ROM with software bundle, USB cable and EPSON Scanner Basics Guide EPSON Perfection 1200S Scanner: SCSI scanner, SCSI card, SCSI cable, CD-ROM with software bundle, and EPSON Scanner Basics Guide EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO Scanner: USB scanner, CD-ROM with at least 256 color display, available USB or...
Product Information Guide
Page 1
...% scaling Maximum document size US letter or A4 size (8.5 × 11.7 inches [216 × 297 mm]) Up to legal size if using EPSONs Micro Step Drive technology. EPSON Perfection 1200 Scanner Parts document cover carriage (in 1% increments Pixel depth 12 bits per pixel (12 bits per pixel input, 18 bits per pixel output...
...% scaling Maximum document size US letter or A4 size (8.5 × 11.7 inches [216 × 297 mm]) Up to legal size if using EPSONs Micro Step Drive technology. EPSON Perfection 1200 Scanner Parts document cover carriage (in 1% increments Pixel depth 12 bits per pixel (12 bits per pixel input, 18 bits per pixel output...
Product Information Guide
Page 2
...endpoints used by Note: Check the label on the back of the scanner for user-defined Interface USB (1200U, 1200U PHOTO: Type B receptacle connector) SCSI (1200S: Two half pitch 50-pin connectors) Light source White cold cathode fluorescent...size: 64 byte Bulk OUT transfer Maximum data transfer size: 64 byte Language ID: US English 1: iManufacturer: EPSON 2: iProduct: Perfection1200 2 - EPSON Perfection 1200 8/99 EPSON Perfection 1200 Digital halftoning AAS (Auto Area Segmentation, enable/ disable selectable) 3 halftoning modes (A, B, and C) 4 dither patterns ...
...endpoints used by Note: Check the label on the back of the scanner for user-defined Interface USB (1200U, 1200U PHOTO: Type B receptacle connector) SCSI (1200S: Two half pitch 50-pin connectors) Light source White cold cathode fluorescent...size: 64 byte Bulk OUT transfer Maximum data transfer size: 64 byte Language ID: US English 1: iManufacturer: EPSON 2: iProduct: Perfection1200 2 - EPSON Perfection 1200 8/99 EPSON Perfection 1200 Digital halftoning AAS (Auto Area Segmentation, enable/ disable selectable) 3 halftoning modes (A, B, and C) 4 dither patterns ...
Product Information Guide
Page 3
... set of conditions) in the following ways: Hardware initialization Software initialization * The scanner is turned on. * The scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal from the SCSI interface. * Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the scanner) command. * The scanner receives a SCSI Bus Device Message. EPSON Perfection 1200 Electrical standard Full Speed mode (12Mbit/s) of Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.0 Connector...
... set of conditions) in the following ways: Hardware initialization Software initialization * The scanner is turned on. * The scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal from the SCSI interface. * Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the scanner) command. * The scanner receives a SCSI Bus Device Message. EPSON Perfection 1200 Electrical standard Full Speed mode (12Mbit/s) of Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.0 Connector...
Product Information Guide
Page 4
...) 0.0028 to 0.0063 inch (0.07 to 0.16 mm) Ream weight 110 to 231 lb (50 to automatically load multi-page documents into your scanner. Basic Specifications Dimensions Width: 12.6 inches (319 mm) Depth: 17.8 (451 mm) Height: 5.4 inches (137 mm) Weight Feeder type 4.9...avoid extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong light sources. This document feeder is particularly useful for OCR (optical character recognition) scanning. EPSON Perfection 1200 8/99 EPSON Perfection 1200 Safety approvals UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EN 60950 IEC 950 EMC FCC Part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 ...
...) 0.0028 to 0.0063 inch (0.07 to 0.16 mm) Ream weight 110 to 231 lb (50 to automatically load multi-page documents into your scanner. Basic Specifications Dimensions Width: 12.6 inches (319 mm) Depth: 17.8 (451 mm) Height: 5.4 inches (137 mm) Weight Feeder type 4.9...avoid extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong light sources. This document feeder is particularly useful for OCR (optical character recognition) scanning. EPSON Perfection 1200 8/99 EPSON Perfection 1200 Safety approvals UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EN 60950 IEC 950 EMC FCC Part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 ...
Product Information Guide
Page 5
...application 7 Close the driver Image type Recommended bundled application Recommended Image Type Scanning resolution for different types of your original. 8/99 EPSON Perfection 1200 - 5 there is also an Easy window with just the basic settings. 1 Select the basic settings: Document Source Image Type... 300 dpi Small photograph to be sure to increase the Resolution if you see the EPSON TWAIN window. EPSON Perfection 1200 Selecting a Driver and Settings When you select EPSON TWAIN 4 as your scanner source, you increase the size or scale) 5 Customize your Settings, select your preview...
...application 7 Close the driver Image type Recommended bundled application Recommended Image Type Scanning resolution for different types of your original. 8/99 EPSON Perfection 1200 - 5 there is also an Easy window with just the basic settings. 1 Select the basic settings: Document Source Image Type... 300 dpi Small photograph to be sure to increase the Resolution if you see the EPSON TWAIN window. EPSON Perfection 1200 Selecting a Driver and Settings When you select EPSON TWAIN 4 as your scanner source, you increase the size or scale) 5 Customize your Settings, select your preview...
Product Information Guide
Page 6
... and a compatible application to 1200U/ 1200U PHOTO/1200S) TM-PRF636OPT EPSON Perfection 1200 TPU/ADF Technical Manual PL-PERF1200S EPSON Perfection 1200S Parts List PL-PERF1200U EPSON Perfection 1200U Parts List PL-PERF1200P EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO Parts List PL-B813172 EPSON Perfection 1200 TPU Parts List PL-B813142 EPSON Perfection 1200 ADF Parts List 6 - EPSON Perfection 1200 Light and Buttons The scanner has one touch. Start button operate button operate...
... and a compatible application to 1200U/ 1200U PHOTO/1200S) TM-PRF636OPT EPSON Perfection 1200 TPU/ADF Technical Manual PL-PERF1200S EPSON Perfection 1200S Parts List PL-PERF1200U EPSON Perfection 1200U Parts List PL-PERF1200P EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO Parts List PL-B813172 EPSON Perfection 1200 TPU Parts List PL-B813142 EPSON Perfection 1200 ADF Parts List 6 - EPSON Perfection 1200 Light and Buttons The scanner has one touch. Start button operate button operate...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
Page 1
...01) when pressing the scanner's Start button please use this link to download an updated version of all the fixes as well as download and installation instructions for Newsoft's Presto PageManager software that is included with Presto PageManager: Perfection 636/636U Perfection 1200S/1200U Expression 1600 Expression 1640XL... From the Support page, select your computer. A Save As dialog box appears. If you see item 2 below from the Epson web site, set your browser to your hard drive. http://www.newsoftinc.com/patch/download/english/pm40001p1fc-e.exe 3. Click on Newsoft's web ...
...01) when pressing the scanner's Start button please use this link to download an updated version of all the fixes as well as download and installation instructions for Newsoft's Presto PageManager software that is included with Presto PageManager: Perfection 636/636U Perfection 1200S/1200U Expression 1600 Expression 1640XL... From the Support page, select your computer. A Save As dialog box appears. If you see item 2 below from the Epson web site, set your browser to your hard drive. http://www.newsoftinc.com/patch/download/english/pm40001p1fc-e.exe 3. Click on Newsoft's web ...