Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... and graphics arts users, and are a number of 1200 dpi, but there are designed with respect to Digital converter (ADC); The Epson Perfection® series scanners are designed for minimal noise and tight color registration. As resolution increases, so does the file size. Resolution...6/07 Hardware resolution: Using a precision stepper motor to double-step or quadruple-step the carriage, the scanner's sub-scanner resolution can be scanned, and converts it double-steps the carriage to gauge image quality. Optical resolution: This is the actual number of pixels read by the...
... and graphics arts users, and are a number of 1200 dpi, but there are designed with respect to Digital converter (ADC); The Epson Perfection® series scanners are designed for minimal noise and tight color registration. As resolution increases, so does the file size. Resolution...6/07 Hardware resolution: Using a precision stepper motor to double-step or quadruple-step the carriage, the scanner's sub-scanner resolution can be scanned, and converts it double-steps the carriage to gauge image quality. Optical resolution: This is the actual number of pixels read by the...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...to interpolate image data to the printed dots. The following types of higher optical resolution: Higher resolution allows you must increase the scanned resolution in proportion to the increase in more data is needed later. Benefits of images without using interpolation. It uses...) 248 = Over 250 trillion colors Scanner Technical Brief-Page 2 6/07 Image Quality-Resolution (cont.) 3. Precise pixel editing Many graphic artists scan images at 1200 dpi If enlarged to 8 x 10 inches, effective resolution: 300 dpi Enlarging a small original In order to capture enough ...
...to interpolate image data to the printed dots. The following types of higher optical resolution: Higher resolution allows you must increase the scanned resolution in proportion to the increase in more data is needed later. Benefits of images without using interpolation. It uses...) 248 = Over 250 trillion colors Scanner Technical Brief-Page 2 6/07 Image Quality-Resolution (cont.) 3. Precise pixel editing Many graphic artists scan images at 1200 dpi If enlarged to 8 x 10 inches, effective resolution: 300 dpi Enlarging a small original In order to capture enough ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...detailed shadows and highlights. Image Quality-Pixel depth (cont.) All Epson scanners have access to full image data, which is sent from the scanner to the computer. Precise scan carriage Simultaneous RGB scanning High resolution CCD Custom glass lenses Pixel optimization Custom ASIC Scanner ...transitions), the scanner delivers 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 been read by a 24-bit...
...detailed shadows and highlights. Image Quality-Pixel depth (cont.) All Epson scanners have access to full image data, which is sent from the scanner to the computer. Precise scan carriage Simultaneous RGB scanning High resolution CCD Custom glass lenses Pixel optimization Custom ASIC Scanner ...transitions), the scanner delivers 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 been read by a 24-bit...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...designed specifically to achieve subscan resolutions 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 One pass Single-Pass Alternate RGB Method (1/2 ..." and precision lenses for 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. Small "sweet spot" can allow edge distortion Larger "sweet...
...designed specifically to achieve subscan resolutions 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 One pass Single-Pass Alternate RGB Method (1/2 ..." and precision lenses for 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. Small "sweet spot" can allow edge distortion Larger "sweet...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... CCD and three light sources. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 5 6/07 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. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System (cont.) 3. Key Differences Color CCD How it...
... CCD and three light sources. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 5 6/07 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. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System (cont.) 3. Key Differences Color CCD How it...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... images, you can set the focus to the right. For super sharpness when scanning transparencies or slides mounted in holders, you can be used in AutoFocus mode or manual mode. The Epson Perfection and GT series scanners use a fixed focus system, AutoFocus optics system, or ...a Dual-Focus mechanism. 1. Reflective media, such as shown in the glove and towel in a scanned image, caused by surface tension. Scanner Technical Brief...
... images, you can set the focus to the right. For super sharpness when scanning transparencies or slides mounted in holders, you can be used in AutoFocus mode or manual mode. The Epson Perfection and GT series scanners use a fixed focus system, AutoFocus optics system, or ...a Dual-Focus mechanism. 1. Reflective media, such as shown in the glove and towel in a scanned image, caused by surface tension. Scanner Technical Brief...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... holders with the High Resolution lens. 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 a scanning width of 6400 dpi, the Super Resolution Lens can cause abnormal ghost images. Document...
... holders with the High Resolution lens. 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 a scanning width of 6400 dpi, the Super Resolution Lens can cause abnormal ghost images. Document...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...fine frames in the scanner driver, and scan! Performance-Batch Scanning Epson scanning software supports batch scanning: Without batch scanning, you must scan each image separately. With batch scanning you have a Hi-Speed USB port on the scanning bed Flexibility-Intelligent Negative Scanning With a transparency unit attached, Epson scanners can scan color negatives (such as 35mm negative strips) and...
...fine frames in the scanner driver, and scan! Performance-Batch Scanning Epson scanning software supports batch scanning: Without batch scanning, you must scan each image separately. With batch scanning you have a Hi-Speed USB port on the scanning bed Flexibility-Intelligent Negative Scanning With a transparency unit attached, Epson scanners can scan color negatives (such as 35mm negative strips) and...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... by the individual crystal structures in the latest Epson Scan driver: Epson exclusive Onetouch Color Restoration instantly (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 Epson TWAIN Pro Network scanner driver on all...
... by the individual crystal structures in the latest Epson Scan driver: Epson exclusive Onetouch Color Restoration instantly (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 Epson TWAIN Pro Network scanner driver on all...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...; Full Auto Mode: For the novice user-Epson Scan automatically previews the images and recognizes the document source and type. Icons represent common scan settings. This mode allows the advanced user to have complete control over your scanning. Available options include automatic sizing, one-touch...advanced user-many options are available to select the best of pre-scanning. You can scan documents easily and quickly without preview in this mode. Scratch Fold Color photo before DIGITAL ICE Color photo after DIGITAL ICE Scanner Technical Brief-Page 10 6/07 Different scanners...
...; Full Auto Mode: For the novice user-Epson Scan automatically previews the images and recognizes the document source and type. Icons represent common scan settings. This mode allows the advanced user to have complete control over your scanning. Available options include automatic sizing, one-touch...advanced user-many options are available to select the best of pre-scanning. You can scan documents easily and quickly without preview in this mode. Scratch Fold Color photo before DIGITAL ICE Color photo after DIGITAL ICE Scanner Technical Brief-Page 10 6/07 Different scanners...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...-Page 11 6/07 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 Epson America, Inc. This version of the Epson Smart Panel includes the following features: RePrint Photos Scan and Save Copy Center ...
...-Page 11 6/07 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 Epson America, Inc. This version of the Epson Smart Panel includes the following features: RePrint Photos Scan and Save Copy Center ...
Product Brochure
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... connections. High quality lens to use software helps to Windows, Power Macintosh and G3 systems. EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO - All models includes Adobe® PhotoDeluxe™ for scanning slides, negatives or transparencies. PageManager™ document management software offers one button scanning into a complete solution for enhancing and organizing images. Broderbund® The PrintShop® PressWriter™...
... connections. High quality lens to use software helps to Windows, Power Macintosh and G3 systems. EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO - All models includes Adobe® PhotoDeluxe™ for scanning slides, negatives or transparencies. PageManager™ document management software offers one button scanning into a complete solution for enhancing and organizing images. Broderbund® The PrintShop® PressWriter™...
Product Brochure
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...EPSON Scanner Basics Guide EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO Scanner: USB scanner, CD-ROM with interpolation 10,200 x 14,040 (1200 dpi) 36-bits per pixel internal 24-bits per pixel/external (selectable) 12-bits per pixel external 8-bits/pixel external (selectable) 1-bit/pixel One-pass scanning 3.0 Dmax USB Scanning..., available USB or SCSI port, mouse or pointing device Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON Perfection 1200U UPC Number EPSON Perfection 1200S UPC Number EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO UPC Number Transparency Adapter UPC Number Automatic Document Feeder UPC Number B104091 0-10343-82105...
...EPSON Scanner Basics Guide EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO Scanner: USB scanner, CD-ROM with interpolation 10,200 x 14,040 (1200 dpi) 36-bits per pixel internal 24-bits per pixel/external (selectable) 12-bits per pixel external 8-bits/pixel external (selectable) 1-bit/pixel One-pass scanning 3.0 Dmax USB Scanning..., available USB or SCSI port, mouse or pointing device Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON Perfection 1200U UPC Number EPSON Perfection 1200S UPC Number EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO UPC Number Transparency Adapter UPC Number Automatic Document Feeder UPC Number B104091 0-10343-82105...
Product Information Guide
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... sequence: One-pass scanning (R, G, B) Zoom 50% to legal size if using the optional auto document feeder (the reading area can be released (turned down to the unlock position). EPSON Perfection 1200 Scanner Parts document cover carriage (in the home position) document table transportation lock* operate button Start button operate light 1200U/1200U PHOTO/1200S front view...
... sequence: One-pass scanning (R, G, B) Zoom 50% to legal size if using the optional auto document feeder (the reading area can be released (turned down to the unlock position). EPSON Perfection 1200 Scanner Parts document cover carriage (in the home position) document table transportation lock* operate button Start button operate light 1200U/1200U PHOTO/1200S front view...
Product Information Guide
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...SCSI Bus Device Message. avoid extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong light sources. 8/99 EPSON Perfection 1200 - 3 Optional Transparency Unit Specifications The transparency unit (B813172) allows you to scan positive and negative transparent materials35 mm slides, filmstrips, and film up to 85%...of conditions) in the following ways: Hardware * The scanner is turned on. The transparency unit comes bundled with the EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO. Software * Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the scanner) initialization command. * The scanner receives a Bus Reset from the USB ...
...SCSI Bus Device Message. avoid extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong light sources. 8/99 EPSON Perfection 1200 - 3 Optional Transparency Unit Specifications The transparency unit (B813172) allows you to scan positive and negative transparent materials35 mm slides, filmstrips, and film up to 85%...of conditions) in the following ways: Hardware * The scanner is turned on. The transparency unit comes bundled with the EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO. Software * Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the scanner) initialization command. * The scanner receives a Bus Reset from the USB ...
Product Information Guide
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avoid extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong light sources. 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 class B AS/NZS3548 Class ...Humidity (without condensation) Operation: 20% to 80% Storage: 10% to automatically load multi-page documents into your scanner. EPSON Perfection 1200 8/99 This document feeder is particularly useful for OCR (optical character recognition) scanning. You can load up loading, face down ejecting, roller friction Loading position Left side of paper against left side...
avoid extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong light sources. 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 class B AS/NZS3548 Class ...Humidity (without condensation) Operation: 20% to 80% Storage: 10% to automatically load multi-page documents into your scanner. EPSON Perfection 1200 8/99 This document feeder is particularly useful for OCR (optical character recognition) scanning. You can load up loading, face down ejecting, roller friction Loading position Left side of paper against left side...
Product Information Guide
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...Image type Recommended bundled application Recommended Image Type Scanning resolution for printing 1, 2 Photograph PhotoDeluxe Color Photo 300 dpi Small photograph to be enlarged PhotoDeluxe Color Photo 300 dpi to 2400 dpi Magazine PhotoDeluxe Color Photo 300 dpi Newspaper (text only) PageManager ...or 4 x 5 transparency PhotoDeluxe TPU for your resolution. 2 If you are the same); EPSON Perfection 1200 Selecting a Driver and Settings When you select EPSON TWAIN 4 as your original. 8/99 EPSON Perfection 1200 - 5 This is for on-screen viewing (for example, on a web page),...
...Image type Recommended bundled application Recommended Image Type Scanning resolution for printing 1, 2 Photograph PhotoDeluxe Color Photo 300 dpi Small photograph to be enlarged PhotoDeluxe Color Photo 300 dpi to 2400 dpi Magazine PhotoDeluxe Color Photo 300 dpi Newspaper (text only) PageManager ...or 4 x 5 transparency PhotoDeluxe TPU for your resolution. 2 If you are the same); EPSON Perfection 1200 Selecting a Driver and Settings When you select EPSON TWAIN 4 as your original. 8/99 EPSON Perfection 1200 - 5 This is for on-screen viewing (for example, on a web page),...
Product Information Guide
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... Lets you scan directly 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 - See the EPSON TWAIN Users Guide for EPSON Electronic manuals (pdf) t Photo Print CD-ROM...
... Lets you scan directly 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 - See the EPSON TWAIN Users Guide for EPSON Electronic manuals (pdf) t Photo Print CD-ROM...
User Manual - TWAIN
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Contents Introduction System Requirements Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements How to Use This Manual Cautions, Notes, and Tips Using Electronic Links Basic Scanning Starting EPSON TWAIN Selecting Basic Settings Previewing Your Scan Using Marquees Advanced Scanning Scanning Transparencies Scanning with the Auto Document Feeder 8 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 16 20 21 23 24 28 Page 4
Contents Introduction System Requirements Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements How to Use This Manual Cautions, Notes, and Tips Using Electronic Links Basic Scanning Starting EPSON TWAIN Selecting Basic Settings Previewing Your Scan Using Marquees Advanced Scanning Scanning Transparencies Scanning with the Auto Document Feeder 8 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 16 20 21 23 24 28 Page 4
User Manual - TWAIN
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Customizing Image Types Customizing Destination Settings Adjusting Source and Target Image Sizes Scaling the Image Using Automatic Adjustment Features Using Auto Exposure Using Auto Locate Adjusting Image Controls Using the Color Buttons Using Tone Correction Customizing Tone Correction Settings Using Color Adjustments Changing the Gray Balance Intensity Changing the Saturation Saving Custom Settings Batch Scanning Configuring Preview and Color Options 33 36 38 39 39 40 40 42 44 44 45 46 47 47 48 49 50 Page 5
Customizing Image Types Customizing Destination Settings Adjusting Source and Target Image Sizes Scaling the Image Using Automatic Adjustment Features Using Auto Exposure Using Auto Locate Adjusting Image Controls Using the Color Buttons Using Tone Correction Customizing Tone Correction Settings Using Color Adjustments Changing the Gray Balance Intensity Changing the Saturation Saving Custom Settings Batch Scanning Configuring Preview and Color Options 33 36 38 39 39 40 40 42 44 44 45 46 47 47 48 49 50 Page 5