Technical Brief (Scanners)
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....) 3. Benefits of higher optical resolution: Higher resolution allows you to scan the following charts lists the number of 9600 x 9600 dpi, the scanning software uses interpolation to create scanned images with resolutions greater than to the increase in image size. If you don't, then you must increase the scanned...
....) 3. Benefits of higher optical resolution: Higher resolution allows you to scan the following charts lists the number of 9600 x 9600 dpi, the scanning software uses interpolation to create scanned images with resolutions greater than to the increase in image size. If you don't, then you must increase the scanned...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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..., you always have a 42-bit or 48-bit color depth. The scanner captures 36-, 42-, or 48bit image data and outputs all data to a software aplication that supports 48-bit image files (such as Adobe® Photoshop®). 48-bit capture 48-bit capture 24-bit transfer 48-bit... shadows and highlights. but "downsamples" an image to 24-bits, keeping the most significant color data. Image Quality-Pixel depth (cont.) All Epson scanners have access to full image data, which is the data that is especially important to graphic artists and designers. Here are the differences between...
..., you always have a 42-bit or 48-bit color depth. The scanner captures 36-, 42-, or 48bit image data and outputs all data to a software aplication that supports 48-bit image files (such as Adobe® Photoshop®). 48-bit capture 48-bit capture 24-bit transfer 48-bit... shadows and highlights. but "downsamples" an image to 24-bits, keeping the most significant color data. Image Quality-Pixel depth (cont.) All Epson scanners have access to full image data, which is the data that is especially important to graphic artists and designers. Here are the differences between...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... can only scan positive transparent media, such as a separate file-all with a new Epson scanner. You will work with one scan. Performance-Batch Scanning Epson scanning software supports batch scanning: Without batch scanning, you must scan each one as color transparencies... and slides. Epson scanners targeted to corporate and graphic arts uses have a USB interface for...
... can only scan positive transparent media, such as a separate file-all with a new Epson scanner. You will work with one scan. Performance-Batch Scanning Epson scanning software supports batch scanning: Without batch scanning, you must scan each one as color transparencies... and slides. Epson scanners targeted to corporate and graphic arts uses have a USB interface for...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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with Epson Easy Photo Fix™ Scanning Software Epson Easy Photo Fix technology is sometimes evident 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 elements...
with Epson Easy Photo Fix™ Scanning Software Epson Easy Photo Fix technology is sometimes evident 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 elements...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...dust and scratches on film and remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. Scratch Fold Color photo before DIGITAL ICE Color photo after DIGITAL ICE Scanner Technical Brief-Page 10 6/07 This mode allows the advanced amateur to select... pre-scanning. This mode then automatically crops, uses the auto-exposure settings to have complete control over your scanning. Flexibility-Epson Scan Epson Scan software differs slightly by scanner model. Different scanners offer three of novice, intermediate, advanced, and business users. Full Auto...
...dust and scratches on film and remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. Scratch Fold Color photo before DIGITAL ICE Color photo after DIGITAL ICE Scanner Technical Brief-Page 10 6/07 This mode allows the advanced amateur to select... pre-scanning. This mode then automatically crops, uses the auto-exposure settings to have complete control over your scanning. Flexibility-Epson Scan Epson Scan software differs slightly by scanner model. Different scanners offer three of novice, intermediate, advanced, and business users. Full Auto...
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...Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are reduced. Scanned using the fluid mount accessory, the scratches and Newton rings are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Flexibility-Epson Smart Panel™ software Epson... Smart Panel allows you to scan and send data directly to an assigned application or to E-mail Epson Photo Site Flexibility-Fluid Mount Accessory In cases...
...Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are reduced. Scanned using the fluid mount accessory, the scratches and Newton rings are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Flexibility-Epson Smart Panel™ software Epson... Smart Panel allows you to scan and send data directly to an assigned application or to E-mail Epson Photo Site Flexibility-Fluid Mount Accessory In cases...
Product Brochure
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... DIFFERENT Imagine a scanner with the EPSON Perfection 1240U and the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO, two high-performance scanners engineered to meet your favorite images and scan images to a scannerready application. Convenient USB connections make spectacular enlargements with the EPSON Perfection 1240U Photo. Sound too good to make the most of every scan with a variety of a button. Additional software included provides a powerful way...
... DIFFERENT Imagine a scanner with the EPSON Perfection 1240U and the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO, two high-performance scanners engineered to meet your favorite images and scan images to a scannerready application. Convenient USB connections make spectacular enlargements with the EPSON Perfection 1240U Photo. Sound too good to make the most of every scan with a variety of a button. Additional software included provides a powerful way...
Product Brochure
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...later 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) Interface USB Contents EPSON Perfection 1240U scanner CD-ROM with the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson America, Inc. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of Epson America, Inc. has determined that this product ... Automated Technical Support Internet Website 800-463-7766 800-922-8911 www.epson.com * Transparency unit only included with EPSON TWAIN scanning software and creativity software USB cable EPSON Scanner Basics Guide Transparency unit * Reliability MCBF 30,000 cycles Environmental Conditions...
...later 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) Interface USB Contents EPSON Perfection 1240U scanner CD-ROM with the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson America, Inc. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of Epson America, Inc. has determined that this product ... Automated Technical Support Internet Website 800-463-7766 800-922-8911 www.epson.com * Transparency unit only included with EPSON TWAIN scanning software and creativity software USB cable EPSON Scanner Basics Guide Transparency unit * Reliability MCBF 30,000 cycles Environmental Conditions...
Product Information Guide
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...% to 80% Storage: 10% to a fixed set of conditions) in the following ways: Hardware initialization Software initialization * The scanner is plugged in. * The USB cable is unplugged from the USB interface. Environmental Temperature Humidity (without AC plug) 2 - EPSON Perfection 1240U Electrical Input voltage range DC 24 V Rated input current 0.8 A Power consumption Approx. 20 W, operating...
...% to 80% Storage: 10% to a fixed set of conditions) in the following ways: Hardware initialization Software initialization * The scanner is plugged in. * The USB cable is unplugged from the USB interface. Environmental Temperature Humidity (without AC plug) 2 - EPSON Perfection 1240U Electrical Input voltage range DC 24 V Rated input current 0.8 A Power consumption Approx. 20 W, operating...
Product Information Guide
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...; PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro t ArcSoft Panorama Maker™ 2000 t Monaco Systems™ MonacoEZcolor™ (software offer) t Electronic manuals (EPSON Perfection 1240U Reference Guide [HTML], EPSON Smart Panel User's Guide [PDF]) Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM (Home Edition, Windows version 4.0, Macintosh version 2.0) Scanner Basics guide EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO includes: EPSON Perfection 1240U scanner Transparency unit USB cable AC adapter and power cable Scanner...
...; PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro t ArcSoft Panorama Maker™ 2000 t Monaco Systems™ MonacoEZcolor™ (software offer) t Electronic manuals (EPSON Perfection 1240U Reference Guide [HTML], EPSON Smart Panel User's Guide [PDF]) Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM (Home Edition, Windows version 4.0, Macintosh version 2.0) Scanner Basics guide EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO includes: EPSON Perfection 1240U scanner Transparency unit USB cable AC adapter and power cable Scanner...
Scanner Basics
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... used herein are for use of this EPSON scanner. ii CPD-10861 10/00 Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus are trademarks of the copyright laws when using digital cameras and scanners. ColorTrue and EPSON Perfection are registered trademarks, and EPSON Software, EPSON Store, and Micro Step Drive are registered trademarks and EPSON Smart Panel is designed only for identification...
... used herein are for use of this EPSON scanner. ii CPD-10861 10/00 Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus are trademarks of the copyright laws when using digital cameras and scanners. ColorTrue and EPSON Perfection are registered trademarks, and EPSON Software, EPSON Store, and Micro Step Drive are registered trademarks and EPSON Smart Panel is designed only for identification...
Scanner Basics
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... . . . If You're Running Windows 2000 . . . Install the Scanner Software and Bonus Software Install Adobe PhotoDeluxe Viewing Your Electronic Manuals Viewing Your HTML Reference Guide Viewing Your EPSON Smart Panel PDF Manual Scanning from Start to Your Computer Install the EPSON TWAIN Driver If You're Running Windows 98 . . . Contents A Complete Scanning...Place for Your Scanner Unlock and Initialize the Scanner Connect the Scanner to Finish Placing Your Original Document Using the Scanner Buttons Using EPSON Smart Panel 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 13 17 19 22 23 23 25 27 27 28 29 Contents iii...
... . . . If You're Running Windows 2000 . . . Install the Scanner Software and Bonus Software Install Adobe PhotoDeluxe Viewing Your Electronic Manuals Viewing Your HTML Reference Guide Viewing Your EPSON Smart Panel PDF Manual Scanning from Start to Your Computer Install the EPSON TWAIN Driver If You're Running Windows 98 . . . Contents A Complete Scanning...Place for Your Scanner Unlock and Initialize the Scanner Connect the Scanner to Finish Placing Your Original Document Using the Scanner Buttons Using EPSON Smart Panel 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 13 17 19 22 23 23 25 27 27 28 29 Contents iii...
Scanner Basics
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Problem Solving Scanner Light and Buttons Problems and Solutions Setup Problems Scanner Problems Software Problems Scanning Problems Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Bonus Software Technical Support Requirements and Notices System Requirements Windows Macintosh Important Safety Instructions ENERGY STAR Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Warranty Index 55 55 57 57 57 59 61 67 67 68 69 69 69 70 70 72 72 73 73 75 Contents v
Problem Solving Scanner Light and Buttons Problems and Solutions Setup Problems Scanner Problems Software Problems Scanning Problems Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Bonus Software Technical Support Requirements and Notices System Requirements Windows Macintosh Important Safety Instructions ENERGY STAR Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Warranty Index 55 55 57 57 57 59 61 67 67 68 69 69 69 70 70 72 72 73 73 75 Contents v
Scanner Basics
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... the other software that came with your scanner, including printed materials, help : s Electronic EPSON Perfection 1240U Reference Guide Check this HTML manual for detailed information about your scanner, including how to use EPSON TWAIN, assigning applications to -use scanning features for business, home, or school. The EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO includes a transparency unit to the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO. References to the EPSON Perfection 1240U also...
... the other software that came with your scanner, including printed materials, help : s Electronic EPSON Perfection 1240U Reference Guide Check this HTML manual for detailed information about your scanner, including how to use EPSON TWAIN, assigning applications to -use scanning features for business, home, or school. The EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO includes a transparency unit to the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO. References to the EPSON Perfection 1240U also...
Scanner Basics
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For a list of software included with your scanner, see "Where To Get Help" on accessing and reading this manual. Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these resources, please see ... damage to your scanner. Tips contain additional information for instructions on page 67. See page 25 for better scanning. 2 A Complete Scanning Solution s Other Electronic Documents EPSON Smart Panel includes an electronic manual in these guidelines as you need more information or have questions not covered in the Adobe® Acrobat®...
For a list of software included with your scanner, see "Where To Get Help" on accessing and reading this manual. Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these resources, please see ... damage to your scanner. Tips contain additional information for instructions on page 67. See page 25 for better scanning. 2 A Complete Scanning Solution s Other Electronic Documents EPSON Smart Panel includes an electronic manual in these guidelines as you need more information or have questions not covered in the Adobe® Acrobat®...
Scanner Basics
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... scanner. 3. Install the scanner and bonus software and view your electronic manuals. Your EPSON Perfection 1240U comes with driver, electronic manuals, and creative software Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM scanner USB interface cable... AC adapter and power cord 3 Install the EPSON TWAIN driver. 5. Setting Up Your Scanner Setting up your scanner is easy-just follow the simple steps in this book in case you purchased the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO...
... scanner. 3. Install the scanner and bonus software and view your electronic manuals. Your EPSON Perfection 1240U comes with driver, electronic manuals, and creative software Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM scanner USB interface cable... AC adapter and power cord 3 Install the EPSON TWAIN driver. 5. Setting Up Your Scanner Setting up your scanner is easy-just follow the simple steps in this book in case you purchased the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO...
Scanner Basics
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... You're Using a Macintosh . . ." You also have an Adobe PhotoDeluxe® CD-ROM and, if you have the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO, an Adobe Photoshop® LE CD-ROM. Install the EPSON TWAIN Driver The scanner software CD-ROM that the scanner driver needs to be installed (Mac OS® 8.X), or a message appears to prompt you...
... You're Using a Macintosh . . ." You also have an Adobe PhotoDeluxe® CD-ROM and, if you have the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO, an Adobe Photoshop® LE CD-ROM. Install the EPSON TWAIN Driver The scanner software CD-ROM that the scanner driver needs to be installed (Mac OS® 8.X), or a message appears to prompt you...
Scanner Basics
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... a location checkbox, then click Browse. 8 Setting Up Your Scanner Please have your Windows 98 operating system CD-ROM during the scanner installation. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in case it is plugged into a power source and connected to insert your Windows CD-ROM, see page 57 in "Problem Solving." 1. Make...
... a location checkbox, then click Browse. 8 Setting Up Your Scanner Please have your Windows 98 operating system CD-ROM during the scanner installation. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in case it is plugged into a power source and connected to insert your Windows CD-ROM, see page 57 in "Problem Solving." 1. Make...
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...electronic manuals (see the Screen Calibration utility, you don't see page 23). 10 Setting Up Your Scanner View the screen from an EPSON ink jet printer, leave the default setting of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar. If you can access the utility as possible....click the Screen Calibration utility icon. Click Finish to register the calibration setting. After the scanner software installation is complete, the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. You will not perfectly blend together; Move the slider to use the same monitor. however, try to make the two...
...electronic manuals (see the Screen Calibration utility, you don't see page 23). 10 Setting Up Your Scanner View the screen from an EPSON ink jet printer, leave the default setting of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar. If you can access the utility as possible....click the Screen Calibration utility icon. Click Finish to register the calibration setting. After the scanner software installation is complete, the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. You will not perfectly blend together; Move the slider to use the same monitor. however, try to make the two...
Scanner Basics
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Select Specify the location of the driver, then click Next. 4. Select the TWAIN 5\WinME folder on your device and Specify a location, then click Browse. 5. The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2. If You're Running Windows Millennium Edition . . . 1. Select Search for the best driver for your computer. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. 3. then turn on the CD-ROM, then click OK. Make sure your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected to your computer; Setting Up Your Scanner 11
Select Specify the location of the driver, then click Next. 4. Select the TWAIN 5\WinME folder on your device and Specify a location, then click Browse. 5. The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2. If You're Running Windows Millennium Edition . . . 1. Select Search for the best driver for your computer. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. 3. then turn on the CD-ROM, then click OK. Make sure your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected to your computer; Setting Up Your Scanner 11