Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...factors that it double-steps the carriage to double-step or quadruple-step the carriage, the scanner's sub-scanner resolution can be increased. monochrome CCD The Epson Expression® and GT series scanners are a number of these elements will be scanned, and converts it to Digital converter ...in their price class. As resolution increases, so does the file size. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are designed with respect to gauge image quality. For example, a scanner can resolve 600 bits of the Analog to an analog voltage. This technical brief provides ...
...factors that it double-steps the carriage to double-step or quadruple-step the carriage, the scanner's sub-scanner resolution can be increased. monochrome CCD The Epson Expression® and GT series scanners are a number of these elements will be scanned, and converts it to Digital converter ...in their price class. As resolution increases, so does the file size. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are designed with respect to gauge image quality. For example, a scanner can resolve 600 bits of the Analog to an analog voltage. This technical brief provides ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... Enlarging a small original In order to capture enough detail to enlarge an image, you to the increase in image size. For example, if a scanner has a hardware resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi, and a maximum resolution of interpolated data results in the larger image. Each pixel can recognize is... 210 = 1,024 shades of surrounding pixels. Scan mode Number of colors recognized Bi-level (1 bit 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 colors recognized ...
... Enlarging a small original In order to capture enough detail to enlarge an image, you to the increase in image size. For example, if a scanner has a hardware resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi, and a maximum resolution of interpolated data results in the larger image. Each pixel can recognize is... 210 = 1,024 shades of surrounding pixels. Scan mode Number of colors recognized Bi-level (1 bit 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 colors recognized ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... detailed 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 especially important to graphic artists and designers. Here are the differences between output color depth: Key Differences...
... detailed 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 especially important to graphic artists and designers. Here are the differences between output color depth: Key Differences...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... fringing Greater detail in shadows Greater detail in highlights Sharp image quality without distortion 1. Optics: Epson scanners use custom lenses that match the CCD. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System (cont.) Through a combination of a scan. These lenses feature: ... Accurately aligned lens elements to control sharpness Glass lenses (versus other scanners that are double or quadruple the scanner's optical resolution. Additionally, Epson scanners capture Red, Green, and Blue simultaneously, versus plastic lenses used by many competitors) which...
... fringing Greater detail in shadows Greater detail in highlights Sharp image quality without distortion 1. Optics: Epson scanners use custom lenses that match the CCD. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System (cont.) Through a combination of a scan. These lenses feature: ... Accurately aligned lens elements to control sharpness Glass lenses (versus other scanners that are double or quadruple the scanner's optical resolution. Additionally, Epson scanners capture Red, Green, and Blue simultaneously, versus plastic lenses used by many competitors) which...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... it works Red, green, and blue are fired for eachline of the Epson 600 dpi Perfection Average Average Average scanners, when scanning an image at dimensional objects surfaces Monochrome CCD Red light source Green ...light source Blue light source The 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...
... it works Red, green, and blue are fired for eachline of the Epson 600 dpi Perfection Average Average Average scanners, when scanning an image at dimensional objects surfaces Monochrome CCD Red light source Green ...light source Blue light source The 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...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... be used in soap bubbles. Dual-Focus mechanism: One of 3.2. This effect is set the scanner's focal distance to compensate for the 2.5mm distance between the glass and the slide. The Epson Perfection and GT series scanners use a fixed focus system, AutoFocus optics system, or a Dual-Focus mechanism. 1. Newton Rings are captured with...
... be used in soap bubbles. Dual-Focus mechanism: One of 3.2. This effect is set the scanner's focal distance to compensate for the 2.5mm distance between the glass and the slide. The Epson Perfection and GT series scanners use a fixed focus system, AutoFocus optics system, or a Dual-Focus mechanism. 1. Newton Rings are captured with...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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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. Document (8.5") Film Area Guide (8") High resolution lens...Super Resolution Lens can cause abnormal ghost images. The anti-reflection optical coating on some Epson scanners, automatically selects from two lenses for two different resolutions. Dual Lens System offers two lenses 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. Document (8.5") Film Area Guide (8") High resolution lens...Super Resolution Lens can cause abnormal ghost images. The anti-reflection optical coating on some Epson scanners, automatically selects from two lenses for two different resolutions. Dual Lens System offers two lenses for the desired scan resolution.
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... scanner. Place originals on the scanner or computer. The key differences between the scanner interfaces are: Key Differences USB 1.1/2.0 Macintosh Direct connection to connection USB-ready Macintosh computers SCSI-2 narrow/wide Direct connection to SCSI port or installed Fast SCSI PCI interface card PC...you have a USB interface for each framed original, then capture each one as color transparencies and slides. Epson scanners targeted to positive images. Some other scanners can define customized settings for maximum ease of fice users have a Hi-Speed USB ...
... scanner. Place originals on the scanner or computer. The key differences between the scanner interfaces are: Key Differences USB 1.1/2.0 Macintosh Direct connection to connection USB-ready Macintosh computers SCSI-2 narrow/wide Direct connection to SCSI port or installed Fast SCSI PCI interface card PC...you have a USB interface for each framed original, then capture each one as color transparencies and slides. Epson scanners targeted to positive images. Some other scanners can define customized settings for maximum ease of fice users have a Hi-Speed USB ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...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 ... (with just one click! Some other Epson scanners can be shared over a network, using the following procedure: Attach the scanner to smooth out the grain. Flexibility-Epson Scan 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 computers that is sometimes evident at a high resolution, the scanner is a combination of powerful elements included in the ... (with just one click! Some other Epson scanners can be shared over a network, using the following procedure: Attach the scanner to smooth out the grain. Flexibility-Epson Scan with Epson Easy Photo Fix™ Scanning Software Epson Easy Photo Fix technology is sensitive enough to...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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You can scan documents easily and quickly without preview in this mode. 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. This feature ... the advanced user to remove dust and scratches on film and remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. Flexibility-DIGITAL ICE™ technology from Applied Science Fiction™ DIGITAL ICE technology from Applied Science Fiction(ASF™) is...
You can scan documents easily and quickly without preview in this mode. 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. This feature ... the advanced user to remove dust and scratches on film and remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. Flexibility-DIGITAL ICE™ technology from Applied Science Fiction™ DIGITAL ICE technology from Applied Science Fiction(ASF™) is...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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.... All other products and brands are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 EPSON is a registered trademark and Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of their respective companies. Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of...
.... All other products and brands are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 EPSON is a registered trademark and Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of their respective companies. Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of...
Product Information Guide
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... button SCSI ID rotary switch SCSI terminator switch option connector 23 901 456 78 SCSI interface connectors AC inlet Scanner Specifications Basic Specifications Scanner type Photoelectric device Effective pixels Flatbed, color Color CCD line sensor 5100 × 7020 pixels at 600 dpi...maximum hardware resolution for sub scans is 2400 dpi when the width of the document to be scanned does not exceed 4 inches. EPSON Perfection 636 Scanner Parts document cover transportation lock operate light carriage (in 1% increments Pixel depth Color: 12 bits per pixel input, 8 bits per...
... button SCSI ID rotary switch SCSI terminator switch option connector 23 901 456 78 SCSI interface connectors AC inlet Scanner Specifications Basic Specifications Scanner type Photoelectric device Effective pixels Flatbed, color Color CCD line sensor 5100 × 7020 pixels at 600 dpi...maximum hardware resolution for sub scans is 2400 dpi when the width of the document to be scanned does not exceed 4 inches. EPSON Perfection 636 Scanner Parts document cover transportation lock operate light carriage (in 1% increments Pixel depth Color: 12 bits per pixel input, 8 bits per...
Product Information Guide
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...) Light source White cold cathode fluorescent lamp Reliability 30,000 cycles of the scanner for printer output (available in phase Data out phase STATUS phase MESSAGE phase MESSAGE IN phase MESSAGE OUT phase ATTENTION condition RESET condition 2 - EPSON Perfection 636 10/98 EPSON Perfection 636 Digital halftoning AAS (Auto Area Segmentation, enable/ disable selectable) 3 halftoning modes (A, B, and...
...) Light source White cold cathode fluorescent lamp Reliability 30,000 cycles of the scanner for printer output (available in phase Data out phase STATUS phase MESSAGE phase MESSAGE IN phase MESSAGE OUT phase ATTENTION condition RESET condition 2 - EPSON Perfection 636 10/98 EPSON Perfection 636 Digital halftoning AAS (Auto Area Segmentation, enable/ disable selectable) 3 halftoning modes (A, B, and...
Product Information Guide
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...,000 hours Humidity (without condensation) Operation 10% to 80% Storage 10% to automatically load multi-page documents into your scanner. avoid extreme dust, operation under direct sunlight, and strong light sources. EPSON Perfection 636 Logic level TTL compatible Electrical standard ANSI X3T9.2/375R Revision 10L (SCSI-2) ID Setting Selectable from the SCSI interface. * Software...
...,000 hours Humidity (without condensation) Operation 10% to 80% Storage 10% to automatically load multi-page documents into your scanner. avoid extreme dust, operation under direct sunlight, and strong light sources. EPSON Perfection 636 Logic level TTL compatible Electrical standard ANSI X3T9.2/375R Revision 10L (SCSI-2) ID Setting Selectable from the SCSI interface. * Software...
Product Information Guide
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... Documents printed with impact printers, laser printers, or facsimile machines Don't use this button. EPSON Perfection 636 10/98 avoid extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong light. Light and Buttons The scanner has one touch. Light status and button functions are described in the tables below. You...) 110 to 231 lbs (50 to 105 kg) 58 to an application with staples, holes, rips, curls, or folds. EPSON Perfection 636 Feeder type Sheet through, face up the scanner monitor and a compatible application to 85% Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions; See the...
... Documents printed with impact printers, laser printers, or facsimile machines Don't use this button. EPSON Perfection 636 10/98 avoid extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong light. Light and Buttons The scanner has one touch. Light status and button functions are described in the tables below. You...) 110 to 231 lbs (50 to 105 kg) 58 to an application with staples, holes, rips, curls, or folds. EPSON Perfection 636 Feeder type Sheet through, face up the scanner monitor and a compatible application to 85% Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions; See the...
Product Information Guide
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... options. 1 Select the basic settings 2 Preview your image 3 Use Auto Locate to define the area to be scanned automatically EPSON Perfection 636 4 Use Auto Adjust to optimize image quality 5 Size or scale the image 6 Set the Resolution 7 Scan the image into... 7 Scan the image into your scanner source, you select EPSON TWAIN 3(32-bit) (Windows) or EPSON TWAIN 3 (Macintosh) as your application 10/98 EPSON Perfection 636 - 5 If you select Perfection 636 (LaserSoft Scan Software for EPSON Perfection 636) as your scanner source, you see the EPSON TWAIN window. there is the Advanced...
... options. 1 Select the basic settings 2 Preview your image 3 Use Auto Locate to define the area to be scanned automatically EPSON Perfection 636 4 Use Auto Adjust to optimize image quality 5 Size or scale the image 6 Set the Resolution 7 Scan the image into... 7 Scan the image into your scanner source, you select EPSON TWAIN 3(32-bit) (Windows) or EPSON TWAIN 3 (Macintosh) as your application 10/98 EPSON Perfection 636 - 5 If you select Perfection 636 (LaserSoft Scan Software for EPSON Perfection 636) as your scanner source, you see the EPSON TWAIN window. there is the Advanced...
Product Information Guide
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... Perfection 636 User's Guide (pdf) EPSON Perfection 636 Reference Guide (pdf) EPSON Perfection 636 Service Manual EPSON Perfection 636 Parts Price List Auto Document Feeder Service Manual Auto Document Feed Parts Price List 6 - EPSON Perfection 636 10/98 Image type Recommended Recommended driver driver options Scanning resolution for different types of your scan area to 4 × 11.7 inches to 2400 Pos. Scanner Bundle Kit The scanner...
... Perfection 636 User's Guide (pdf) EPSON Perfection 636 Reference Guide (pdf) EPSON Perfection 636 Service Manual EPSON Perfection 636 Parts Price List Auto Document Feeder Service Manual Auto Document Feed Parts Price List 6 - EPSON Perfection 636 10/98 Image type Recommended Recommended driver driver options Scanning resolution for different types of your scan area to 4 × 11.7 inches to 2400 Pos. Scanner Bundle Kit The scanner...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... MAC Serial, SCSI or FireWire connected devices. A Total Pages: 2 Perfection 610, 636, 640, 1200, 1240, 1250, 1640, 1650, 2450 & Expression 636, 800, 836XL, 1600, 1640XL, 1680 Series Scanners;...PC running in 9.2.1. From the Software CD open the Smart Panel folder. The file can use the Twain Pro network driver, you must install Smart Panel from the Epson web site. The following Epson models are not supported in System Preferences. Model Perfection 610 Perfection 636U Perfection 640U Perfection 1200U Perfection 1240U Perfection 1250 Perfection 1640SU Perfection 1650 Perfection...
... MAC Serial, SCSI or FireWire connected devices. A Total Pages: 2 Perfection 610, 636, 640, 1200, 1240, 1250, 1640, 1650, 2450 & Expression 636, 800, 836XL, 1600, 1640XL, 1680 Series Scanners;...PC running in 9.2.1. From the Software CD open the Smart Panel folder. The file can use the Twain Pro network driver, you must install Smart Panel from the Epson web site. The following Epson models are not supported in System Preferences. Model Perfection 610 Perfection 636U Perfection 640U Perfection 1200U Perfection 1240U Perfection 1250 Perfection 1640SU Perfection 1650 Perfection...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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Start your computer in OS 10.1 5. Twain Driver Installation: 1. Start Classic 6. Restart your scanning application Page 2 of 2 Launch your computer in 9.2.1. 2. Install the Twain driver. 3. Connect and power on the scanner. 4.
Start your computer in OS 10.1 5. Twain Driver Installation: 1. Start Classic 6. Restart your scanning application Page 2 of 2 Launch your computer in 9.2.1. 2. Install the Twain driver. 3. Connect and power on the scanner. 4.
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...10/02/2001 PSB No.: PSB.2001.10.002 Reference: N/A Originator: JD Authorization: Affected Product(s): Presto PageManager for Epson Scanners Subject: Links to PageManager Patches This bulletin provides information and links to patches for each patch, then point your computer...http://support.epson.com/filelibrary.html. see a list 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 GT-10000+ Perfection 610 ...
...10/02/2001 PSB No.: PSB.2001.10.002 Reference: N/A Originator: JD Authorization: Affected Product(s): Presto PageManager for Epson Scanners Subject: Links to PageManager Patches This bulletin provides information and links to patches for each patch, then point your computer...http://support.epson.com/filelibrary.html. see a list 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 GT-10000+ Perfection 610 ...