Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...it double-steps the carriage to Digital converter (ADC); The Epson Perfection® series scanners are designed for home and entry-level corporate and graphics arts users, and are Epson's professional series scanners designed for high quality sub-scan resolution Optical resolution and color ... image quality, speed, usability, versatility, and durability. Image Quality-Resolution A scanner's resolution determines the amount of ways. 1. monochrome CCD The Epson Expression® and GT series scanners are designed with respect to be scanned, and converts it can be discussed ...
...it double-steps the carriage to Digital converter (ADC); The Epson Perfection® series scanners are designed for home and entry-level corporate and graphics arts users, and are Epson's professional series scanners designed for high quality sub-scan resolution Optical resolution and color ... image quality, speed, usability, versatility, and durability. Image Quality-Resolution A scanner's resolution determines the amount of ways. 1. monochrome CCD The Epson Expression® and GT series scanners are designed with respect to be scanned, and converts it can be discussed ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... can recognize is being scanned and use interpolation if more accurate images. therefore the number of colors or gray scales that a scanner can have to interpolate image data to an image based on the mathematical probability of an image. Benefits of colors recognized... gray 10-bit gray scale 210 = 1,024 shades of data captured for precise pixel editing. Image Quality-Resolution (cont.) 3. 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 create scanned images...
... can recognize is being scanned and use interpolation if more accurate images. therefore the number of colors or gray scales that a scanner can have to interpolate image data to an image based on the mathematical probability of an image. Benefits of colors recognized... gray 10-bit gray scale 210 = 1,024 shades of data captured for precise pixel editing. Image Quality-Resolution (cont.) 3. 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 create scanned images...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...more accurate color reproduction, smoother gradations with fewer sudden shifts in superior image quality 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....bit external color depth, which is especially important to the computer. 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 capture 24-bit transfer 48-bit ...
...more accurate color reproduction, smoother gradations with fewer sudden shifts in superior image quality 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....bit external color depth, which is especially important to the computer. 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 capture 24-bit transfer 48-bit ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...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 custom lenses that are designed specifically to work with...distortion Accurately aligned lens elements to achieve subscan resolutions that match the CCD. Additionally, Epson scanners capture Red, Green, and Blue simultaneously, versus other scanners that use a precise scan carriage with better motors to control sharpness Glass lenses (...
...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 custom lenses that are designed specifically to work with...distortion Accurately aligned lens elements to achieve subscan resolutions that match the CCD. Additionally, Epson scanners capture Red, Green, and Blue simultaneously, versus other scanners that use a precise scan carriage with better motors to control sharpness Glass lenses (...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...data. 300 dpi Image Quality-Color CCD All Epson scanners use a custom ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) for eachline of the scanner's CCD, even scanning 600 dpi Epson Method: at 300 dpi, the scanner still uses all 600 pixels per inch to...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. Additionally, Epson scanners have a pixel optimization feature that uses the ...
...data. 300 dpi Image Quality-Color CCD All Epson scanners use a custom ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) for eachline of the scanner's CCD, even scanning 600 dpi Epson Method: at 300 dpi, the scanner still uses all 600 pixels per inch to...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. Additionally, Epson scanners have a pixel optimization feature that uses the ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... focal point just above the surface of focus system, the lens is set the scanner's focal distance to 4.0). The Epson Perfection and GT series 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 set the focus to...
... focal point just above the surface of focus system, the lens is set the scanner's focal distance to 4.0). The Epson Perfection and GT series 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 set the focus to...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... System offers two lenses for the desired scan resolution. Ghost image Improved image quality Scanned with normal CCD glass Scanner Technical Brief-Page 7 Scanned with the High Resolution lens. High Resolution lens Some Epson Perfection scanners offers 4800 dpi optical resolution with anti-reflection optical coating 6/07 Document (8.5") Film Area Guide (8") High...
... System offers two lenses for the desired scan resolution. Ghost image Improved image quality Scanned with normal CCD glass Scanner Technical Brief-Page 7 Scanned with the High Resolution lens. High Resolution lens Some Epson Perfection scanners offers 4800 dpi optical resolution with anti-reflection optical coating 6/07 Document (8.5") Film Area Guide (8") High...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...the cable without powering off/on the scanner or computer. 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. Place originals on your scanner. Epson scanners targeted to corporate and graphic arts ...uses have USB and/or SCSI-2 interfaces for some scanners is backward compatible with USB 1.1, so if you have an older computer with a USB ...
...the cable without powering off/on the scanner or computer. 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. Place originals on your scanner. Epson scanners targeted to corporate and graphic arts ...uses have USB and/or SCSI-2 interfaces for some scanners is backward compatible with USB 1.1, so if you have an older computer with a USB ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...;lm at high scanning resolutions. Some other Epson scanners can be shared over the network. Flexibility-Network Scanning Newer networkable Epson scanners offer the ability to connect to the network as a device (through a specific scan server. Flexibility-Epson Scan with Epson Easy Photo Fix™ Scanning Software Epson Easy Photo Fix technology is sensitive enough to connect through...
...;lm at high scanning resolutions. Some other Epson scanners can be shared over the network. Flexibility-Network Scanning Newer networkable Epson scanners offer the ability to connect to the network as a device (through a specific scan server. Flexibility-Epson Scan with Epson Easy Photo Fix™ Scanning Software Epson Easy Photo Fix technology is sensitive enough to connect through...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... crops, uses the auto-exposure settings to select the best of the basic image settings. Scratch Fold Color photo before DIGITAL ICE Color photo after DIGITAL ICE Scanner Technical Brief-Page 10 6/07 You can scan documents easily and quickly without preview in this mode. This ...for batch scanning), and Histogram (to remove dust and scratches on film and remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. These elements include the Densitometer (a tool that combines hardware and software to correct tonal distribution). Office Mode: For the...
... crops, uses the auto-exposure settings to select the best of the basic image settings. Scratch Fold Color photo before DIGITAL ICE Color photo after DIGITAL ICE Scanner Technical Brief-Page 10 6/07 You can scan documents easily and quickly without preview in this mode. This ...for batch scanning), and Histogram (to remove dust and scratches on film and remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. These elements include the Densitometer (a tool that combines hardware and software to correct tonal distribution). Office Mode: For the...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... also obtain photos and documents in those marks. EPSON is a registered trademark and Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other products and brands are reduced. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 Flexibility-Epson Smart Panel™ software Epson Smart Panel ... Mount Accessory Scanned on the document glass, this image shows Newton rings and scratches. 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 &#...
... also obtain photos and documents in those marks. EPSON is a registered trademark and Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other products and brands are reduced. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 Flexibility-Epson Smart Panel™ software Epson Smart Panel ... Mount Accessory Scanned on the document glass, this image shows Newton rings and scratches. 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 &#...
Scanner Basics
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... Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers and conventional cameras, can be trademarks of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are service marks, of their respective owners. ii CPD-12467 7/01 EPSON Perfection is a registered trademark, EPSON Software is not responsible for damages, losses, costs, or...
... Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers and conventional cameras, can be trademarks of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are service marks, of their respective owners. ii CPD-12467 7/01 EPSON Perfection is a registered trademark, EPSON Software is not responsible for damages, losses, costs, or...
Scanner Basics
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... to Finish Placing Your Document Using the Scanner Buttons Using EPSON Smart Panel Scanning and Printing with Photo Print Scanning to E-mail Scanning a Photo to a File Scanning to the EPSON PhotoCenter Selecting TWAIN Settings Recommended Settings Scanning Transparencies Using Film Holders Scanning with the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO Scanning with the EPSON Perfection 1250 PHOTO Scanning Reflective Documents or Photographs Problem Solving...
... to Finish Placing Your Document Using the Scanner Buttons Using EPSON Smart Panel Scanning and Printing with Photo Print Scanning to E-mail Scanning a Photo to a File Scanning to the EPSON PhotoCenter Selecting TWAIN Settings Recommended Settings Scanning Transparencies Using Film Holders Scanning with the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO Scanning with the EPSON Perfection 1250 PHOTO Scanning Reflective Documents or Photographs Problem Solving...
Scanner Basics
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...Perfection 1250: center document under arrow Perfection 1650: align document in upper right corner The self-adjusting cover allows you can be found on the Start Here poster. See "Selecting TWAIN Settings" on page 16 for setting up your scanner can use EPSON Smart Panel by itself. Instructions for instructions. Instructions for using EPSON... scan with the press of the buttons are included in conjunction with the EPSON Smart Panel™ software or you to Finish Your EPSON Perfection® scanner lets you turn pictures and documents into digital files on your computer with ...
...Perfection 1250: center document under arrow Perfection 1650: align document in upper right corner The self-adjusting cover allows you can be found on the Start Here poster. See "Selecting TWAIN Settings" on page 16 for setting up your scanner can use EPSON Smart Panel by itself. Instructions for instructions. Instructions for using EPSON... scan with the press of the buttons are included in conjunction with the EPSON Smart Panel™ software or you to Finish Your EPSON Perfection® scanner lets you turn pictures and documents into digital files on your computer with ...
Scanner Basics
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... the next page for instructions. 1. then close the scanner cover. (If you can use EPSON Smart Panel with EPSON Smart Panel, as an e-mail attachment. For details, see page 11. Place your image and send it to the EPSON photo-sharing site, PhotoCenter.SM For details, see page ...See your electronic Reference Guide for instructions. For details, see page 4. | E-Mail Press the | E-Mail button to scan your photo(s) face down on the scanner to open EPSON Smart Panel (default). For details, see the section below : ] Start Press the ] Start button on the document table glass...
... the next page for instructions. 1. then close the scanner cover. (If you can use EPSON Smart Panel with EPSON Smart Panel, as an e-mail attachment. For details, see page 11. Place your image and send it to the EPSON photo-sharing site, PhotoCenter.SM For details, see page ...See your electronic Reference Guide for instructions. For details, see page 4. | E-Mail Press the | E-Mail button to scan your photo(s) face down on the scanner to open EPSON Smart Panel (default). For details, see the section below : ] Start Press the ] Start button on the document table glass...
Scanner Basics
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...your printer is loaded in one easy step. then close the scanner cover. 3. Then EPSON TWAIN automatically scans your printer. 2. Press the { Photo Print button on your photographs in your image. 5. Press the { Photo Print button on the scanner or the green x button on is turned on the document ...table; Make sure the paper you have a printer installed on the scanner's control panel. 4. EPSON Smart Panel opens and confirms you want to verify...
...your printer is loaded in one easy step. then close the scanner cover. 3. Then EPSON TWAIN automatically scans your printer. 2. Press the { Photo Print button on your photographs in your image. 5. Press the { Photo Print button on the scanner or the green x button on is turned on the document ...table; Make sure the paper you have a printer installed on the scanner's control panel. 4. EPSON Smart Panel opens and confirms you want to verify...
Scanner Basics
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... the document table glass; Press the | E-Mail button. Scanning to an e-mail. See your photo(s) face down on the document table, make sure that their edges do not touch. 3. Place your e-mail documentation for details. then close EPSON TWAIN and continue with the | E-Mail button and Smart Panel: 1. If you'd rather scan..., click Cancel. (See page 16 for example Microsoft Exchange or Outlook. See your document and attach it . AOL® is not a MAPI-compliant e-mail program. EPSON Smart Panel opens, then EPSON TWAIN automatically scans your settings, close the scanner cover.
... the document table glass; Press the | E-Mail button. Scanning to an e-mail. See your photo(s) face down on the document table, make sure that their edges do not touch. 3. Place your e-mail documentation for details. then close EPSON TWAIN and continue with the | E-Mail button and Smart Panel: 1. If you'd rather scan..., click Cancel. (See page 16 for example Microsoft Exchange or Outlook. See your document and attach it . AOL® is not a MAPI-compliant e-mail program. EPSON Smart Panel opens, then EPSON TWAIN automatically scans your settings, close the scanner cover.
Scanner Basics
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if you don't want to scan more photos to rename it click Scan More if you 're finished scanning, click Finish. When the scan completes, the Scan to a File 9 Scanning a Photo to File dialog box opens. When you have more photos, place them on the document table glass, close the scanner cover, and then click Scan More. If you want to save a file, click the checkbox to deselect it click File0001 to scan You can see a larger version of an image by double-clicking it. 4.
if you don't want to scan more photos to rename it click Scan More if you 're finished scanning, click Finish. When the scan completes, the Scan to a File 9 Scanning a Photo to File dialog box opens. When you have more photos, place them on the document table glass, close the scanner cover, and then click Scan More. If you want to save a file, click the checkbox to deselect it click File0001 to scan You can see a larger version of an image by double-clicking it. 4.
Scanner Basics
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Click Cancel when you see this screen: 3. Your EPSON Perfection scanner comes with . Select it as EPSON Smart Panel, ArcSoft™ PhotoImpression™ , or other TWAIN-compliant program. This can access EPSON TWAIN. (The scanner buttons automatically open EPSON Smart Panel or a Smart Panel application.) The first time you open a..., you need to open your scan. If you want to scan with the EPSON TWAIN driver. You have to start this application before you can be done with the scanner buttons, from Smart Panel, or from Start to Finish Selecting TWAIN Settings Before you...
Click Cancel when you see this screen: 3. Your EPSON Perfection scanner comes with . Select it as EPSON Smart Panel, ArcSoft™ PhotoImpression™ , or other TWAIN-compliant program. This can access EPSON TWAIN. (The scanner buttons automatically open EPSON Smart Panel or a Smart Panel application.) The first time you open a..., you need to open your scan. If you want to scan with the EPSON TWAIN driver. You have to start this application before you can be done with the scanner buttons, from Smart Panel, or from Start to Finish Selecting TWAIN Settings Before you...
Scanner Basics
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...film adapter, lets you can leave fingerprints or other marks on using the transparency unit (TPU) for your TPU: I EPSON Perfection 1250 TPU: B12B813321 I EPSON Perfection 1650 TPU: B813172 The EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO TPU is built into the lid. Hold the film by the edges or use the film holders that came with bare...) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for the EPSON Perfection 1650 is not built into the scanner lid. Film has two sides, a shiny base side and a dull emulsion side. Always place the shiny base side down. ...
...film adapter, lets you can leave fingerprints or other marks on using the transparency unit (TPU) for your TPU: I EPSON Perfection 1250 TPU: B12B813321 I EPSON Perfection 1650 TPU: B813172 The EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO TPU is built into the lid. Hold the film by the edges or use the film holders that came with bare...) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for the EPSON Perfection 1650 is not built into the scanner lid. Film has two sides, a shiny base side and a dull emulsion side. Always place the shiny base side down. ...
