Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...). 1200 dpi 2400 dpi Scanner Technical Brief-Page 1 6/07 These scanners include the highest quality components. 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 excellence with the...carriage to image quality, speed, usability, versatility, and durability. For example, a scanner can have optimum performance for high quality sub-scan resolution Optical resolution and color bit depth Dynamic range control Type of pixels read by the CCD (Charge Coupled ...
...). 1200 dpi 2400 dpi Scanner Technical Brief-Page 1 6/07 These scanners include the highest quality components. 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 excellence with the...carriage to image quality, speed, usability, versatility, and durability. For example, a scanner can have optimum performance for high quality sub-scan resolution Optical resolution and color bit depth Dynamic range control Type of pixels read by the CCD (Charge Coupled ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... to increase the resolution of gray 8-bit color (indexed color) 28 = 256 colors 24-bit RGB (8 bits per pixel, per color) 224 = 16.7 millions colors 36-bit RGB (12 bits 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 therefore the...
... to increase the resolution of gray 8-bit color (indexed color) 28 = 256 colors 24-bit RGB (8 bits per pixel, per color) 224 = 16.7 millions colors 36-bit RGB (12 bits 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 therefore the...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... glass lenses Pixel optimization Custom ASIC Scanner Technical Brief-Page 3 6/07 A greater color bit depth generally results in color, and detailed shadows and highlights. Image Quality-Pixel depth (cont.) All Epson scanners have been read by a 24-bit or 30-bit scanner (such as Adobe® Photoshop®...access to full image data, which is the data that never could have a 42-bit or 48-bit color depth. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System Epson scanners use the Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System which is especially important to graphic artists and designers.
... glass lenses Pixel optimization Custom ASIC Scanner Technical Brief-Page 3 6/07 A greater color bit depth generally results in color, and detailed shadows and highlights. Image Quality-Pixel depth (cont.) All Epson scanners have been read by a 24-bit or 30-bit scanner (such as Adobe® Photoshop®...access to full image data, which is the data that never could have a 42-bit or 48-bit color depth. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System Epson scanners use the Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System which is especially important to graphic artists and designers.
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... lens elements to work with : Smooth gradations Accurate colors Smooth edges and minimal color fringing Greater detail in shadows Greater detail in highlights Sharp image quality without distortion 1. Hardware components: Epson scanners use custom lenses that are designed specifically ...to control sharpness Glass lenses (versus other scanners 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 ...
... lens elements to work with : Smooth gradations Accurate colors Smooth edges and minimal color fringing Greater detail in shadows Greater detail in highlights Sharp image quality without distortion 1. Hardware components: Epson scanners use custom lenses that are designed specifically ...to control sharpness Glass lenses (versus other scanners 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 ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...; For example, on one of a monochrome CCD and three light sources. 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 surfaces. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System (cont.) 3. Key features include: Line correction captures and...
...; For example, on one of a monochrome CCD and three light sources. 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 surfaces. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System (cont.) 3. Key features include: Line correction captures and...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...have USB and/or SCSI-2 interfaces for each framed original, then capture each one as color transparencies and slides. The key differences between the scanner interfaces are: Key Differences USB 1.1/2.0 Macintosh Direct connection to connection USB-ready Macintosh computers ...With a transparency unit attached, Epson scanners can scan color negatives (such as 35mm negative strips) and convert them directly to attach or detach the cable without powering off/on your scanner. Epson scanners targeted to Scanner Technical Brief-Page 8 6/07 Most Epson scanners that include a USB port...
...have USB and/or SCSI-2 interfaces for each framed original, then capture each one as color transparencies and slides. The key differences between the scanner interfaces are: Key Differences USB 1.1/2.0 Macintosh Direct connection to connection USB-ready Macintosh computers ...With a transparency unit attached, Epson scanners can scan color negatives (such as 35mm negative strips) and convert them directly to attach or detach the cable without powering off/on your scanner. Epson scanners targeted to Scanner Technical Brief-Page 8 6/07 Most Epson scanners that include a USB port...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...) and don't have to pick up slides and negatives - Scanner Technical Brief-Page 9 6/07 When you choose Grain Reduction in the latest Epson Scan driver: Epson exclusive Onetouch Color Restoration instantly (with just one click!) restores faded and discolored photographs, slides and negatives. Epson Dust Removal instantly cleans up the slight shadows created...
...) and don't have to pick up slides and negatives - Scanner Technical Brief-Page 9 6/07 When you choose Grain Reduction in the latest Epson Scan driver: Epson exclusive Onetouch Color Restoration instantly (with just one click!) restores faded and discolored photographs, slides and negatives. Epson Dust Removal instantly cleans up the slight shadows created...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... before DIGITAL ICE Color photo after DIGITAL ICE Scanner Technical Brief-Page 10 6/07 Different scanners offer three of novice, intermediate, advanced, and business users. Full Auto Mode: For the novice user-Epson Scan automatically previews the images and recognizes the document source and type. Flexibility-DIGITAL ICE™ technology from Applied Science...
... before DIGITAL ICE Color photo after DIGITAL ICE Scanner Technical Brief-Page 10 6/07 Different scanners offer three of novice, intermediate, advanced, and business users. Full Auto Mode: For the novice user-Epson Scan automatically previews the images and recognizes the document source and type. Flexibility-DIGITAL ICE™ technology from Applied Science...
Product Brochure
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... automatic, one -touch scans and speeds through each task. The solution is the perfect value for your digital photography needs. With 600 x 2400 dpi maximum hardware resolution, the EPSON Perfection 640U color flatbed scanner is simple! With just three buttons, anyone can use EPSON Smart Panel to create cards, e-mail photos, convert scanned images to text, reprint...
... automatic, one -touch scans and speeds through each task. The solution is the perfect value for your digital photography needs. With 600 x 2400 dpi maximum hardware resolution, the EPSON Perfection 640U color flatbed scanner is simple! With just three buttons, anyone can use EPSON Smart Panel to create cards, e-mail photos, convert scanned images to text, reprint...
Product Brochure
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...bit per pixel Optical Density 3.0 Dmax Reading Sequence One-pass scanning Scanning Speed (600 dpi, draft mode) 256 gray level Full color 5.3 msec/line (approx.) 16 msec/line (approx.) Operating Systems Supported PC Macintosh Windows 98, 2000 or Me Macintosh OS ... with System 8.5 or later operating system 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) Interface USB Contents EPSON Perfection 640U scanner CD-ROM with EPSON TWAIN scanning software and creative software USB cable EPSON Scanner Basics Guide Reliability MCBF 30,000 cycles Environmental Conditions Temperature Humidity Operating 41˚F to...
...bit per pixel Optical Density 3.0 Dmax Reading Sequence One-pass scanning Scanning Speed (600 dpi, draft mode) 256 gray level Full color 5.3 msec/line (approx.) 16 msec/line (approx.) Operating Systems Supported PC Macintosh Windows 98, 2000 or Me Macintosh OS ... with System 8.5 or later operating system 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) Interface USB Contents EPSON Perfection 640U scanner CD-ROM with EPSON TWAIN scanning software and creative software USB cable EPSON Scanner Basics Guide Reliability MCBF 30,000 cycles Environmental Conditions Temperature Humidity Operating 41˚F to...
Product Information Guide
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...Scanner Specifications Basic Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 5100 × 7020 pixels at 600 dpi, 100% scaling Maximum document size US letter or A4 size (8.5 × 11.7 inches [216 × 297 mm]) Optical resolution 600 dpi EPSON Perfection 640U... Maximum hardware resolution* 600 dpi (main scan) × 2400 dpi (sub scan) * The maximum hardware resolution of the scanner for user-defined Interface USB (Type B receptacle connector) Light...
...Scanner Specifications Basic Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 5100 × 7020 pixels at 600 dpi, 100% scaling Maximum document size US letter or A4 size (8.5 × 11.7 inches [216 × 297 mm]) Optical resolution 600 dpi EPSON Perfection 640U... Maximum hardware resolution* 600 dpi (main scan) × 2400 dpi (sub scan) * The maximum hardware resolution of the scanner for user-defined Interface USB (Type B receptacle connector) Light...
Product Information Guide
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... loaded in your electronic manual for EPSON Smart Panel. 10/00 EPSON Perfection 640U - 3 Select EPSON Smart Panel or a Smart Panel application to use with an EPSON Stylus® Color or EPSON Stylus Photo printer. Do one of...scanner. The window for your desired scanning application. For detailed instructions on -screen steps for your scan. Automatically scans your original document(s) face down on the Windows taskbar. t Click the Smart Panel icon on the document table. 2. Place your image and then opens it in any supported application program. EPSON Perfection 640U...
... loaded in your electronic manual for EPSON Smart Panel. 10/00 EPSON Perfection 640U - 3 Select EPSON Smart Panel or a Smart Panel application to use with an EPSON Stylus® Color or EPSON Stylus Photo printer. Do one of...scanner. The window for your desired scanning application. For detailed instructions on -screen steps for your scan. Automatically scans your original document(s) face down on the Windows taskbar. t Click the Smart Panel icon on the document table. 2. Place your image and then opens it in any supported application program. EPSON Perfection 640U...
Product Information Guide
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...EPSON Smart Panel or a Smart Panel application. On Red The scanner has received incorrect commands from your dealer or EPSON. t The scanner is initializing or busy scanning. Consult your scanning software. Off - Scanner indicator light Light Color Status Flashing Green The scanner is malfunctioning. The scanner...640/1240 PL-PERF640 CPD-10853 CPD-10863 EPSON Perfection 640U Scanner Basics Reference Guide (HTML) EPSON Smart Panel User's Manual (PDF) EPSON Perfection 640U/1240U Service Manual EPSON Perfection 640U Parts List Scanner Software CD-ROM Adobe® PhotoDeluxe®...
...EPSON Smart Panel or a Smart Panel application. On Red The scanner has received incorrect commands from your dealer or EPSON. t The scanner is initializing or busy scanning. Consult your scanning software. Off - Scanner indicator light Light Color Status Flashing Green The scanner is malfunctioning. The scanner...640/1240 PL-PERF640 CPD-10853 CPD-10863 EPSON Perfection 640U Scanner Basics Reference Guide (HTML) EPSON Smart Panel User's Manual (PDF) EPSON Perfection 640U/1240U Service Manual EPSON Perfection 640U Parts List Scanner Software CD-ROM Adobe® PhotoDeluxe®...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... connection or a USB 1.1 only supported port. • Not all the scanner models on Drivers & Downloads. Disconnect the USB interface cable from a Perfection 1250 or 1260 scanner, restart your scanner model. To Install Epson Scan 1.28A: 1. Click the Uninstall button. To avoid this list support Color Restoration and Dust Removal so these settings may receive an error...
... connection or a USB 1.1 only supported port. • Not all the scanner models on Drivers & Downloads. Disconnect the USB interface cable from a Perfection 1250 or 1260 scanner, restart your scanner model. To Install Epson Scan 1.28A: 1. Click the Uninstall button. To avoid this list support Color Restoration and Dust Removal so these settings may receive an error...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... button, your copy. Click the ON button. The copy of your printout where the document mat was designed to the original with no background colors added. In this case you may recognize the exposed document mat as part of 2 Some bright white papers can cause a noticeable contrast between...result the Copy utility may still see a light blue background on your document should look very close to scan and print a copy of the scanner's document mat that this button is selected (highlighted in dark gray). You will now notice that is showing will notice the Auto Document Enhancement OFF...
... button, your copy. Click the ON button. The copy of your printout where the document mat was designed to the original with no background colors added. In this case you may recognize the exposed document mat as part of 2 Some bright white papers can cause a noticeable contrast between...result the Copy utility may still see a light blue background on your document should look very close to scan and print a copy of the scanner's document mat that this button is selected (highlighted in dark gray). You will now notice that is showing will notice the Auto Document Enhancement OFF...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... now and dark gray. Click on the Auto Document Enhancement button to scan and print a copy of a Letter size (8.5" X 11") document. The copy of the scanner's document mat that is not a full Letter size piece of paper, then the portion of your image will resolve the light gray/blue/pink background... 4 Page 4 of your printout where the document mat was designed to turn this case you may recognize the exposed document mat as a having a light blue color. Now click on the large green Copy Button, your document should look very close to the original with no background...
... now and dark gray. Click on the Auto Document Enhancement button to scan and print a copy of a Letter size (8.5" X 11") document. The copy of the scanner's document mat that is not a full Letter size piece of paper, then the portion of your image will resolve the light gray/blue/pink background... 4 Page 4 of your printout where the document mat was designed to turn this case you may recognize the exposed document mat as a having a light blue color. Now click on the large green Copy Button, your document should look very close to the original with no background...
Scanner Basics
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... Solution Your high-quality EPSON Perfection® 640U scanner is fast and easy with no extra hardware to install. s Electronic EPSON Perfection 640U Reference Guide Check this manual s On-screen Help Whenever you can achieve up your scanner, including how to your images with EPSON's proprietary Micro Step Drive...where to 600 × 2400 dpi hardware resolution with amazing detail and accurate colors. The "plug & play" USB connection is packed with your scanner, you 're working with EPSON Smart Panel™ or any of information for help utilities and electronic manuals...
... Solution Your high-quality EPSON Perfection® 640U scanner is fast and easy with no extra hardware to install. s Electronic EPSON Perfection 640U Reference Guide Check this manual s On-screen Help Whenever you can achieve up your scanner, including how to your images with EPSON's proprietary Micro Step Drive...where to 600 × 2400 dpi hardware resolution with amazing detail and accurate colors. The "plug & play" USB connection is packed with your scanner, you 're working with EPSON Smart Panel™ or any of information for help utilities and electronic manuals...
Scanner Basics
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... scroll bar displays the current page number.) For more information, see the bookmark section, if the manual has bookmarks. s Use the arrow buttons in a different color. Navigating a PDF Manual When you open a PDF manual, you'll see this to see your Acrobat Reader online guide. 26 Setting Up Your...
... scroll bar displays the current page number.) For more information, see the bookmark section, if the manual has bookmarks. s Use the arrow buttons in a different color. Navigating a PDF Manual When you open a PDF manual, you'll see this to see your Acrobat Reader online guide. 26 Setting Up Your...
Scanner Basics
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...scanner's ] Start button. When copying or printing, make sure your ] Start button to automatically scan to any of scanning for the selected application. 4. Open EPSON Smart Panel: In Windows, click the Smart Panel icon on and has the correct paper size and type loaded. Click the icon for creativity with an EPSON Stylus Color... or EPSON Stylus Photo printer. 30 Scanning from Start to e-mail with the ] Start button, page 34 for an example of ...
...scanner's ] Start button. When copying or printing, make sure your ] Start button to automatically scan to any of scanning for the selected application. 4. Open EPSON Smart Panel: In Windows, click the Smart Panel icon on and has the correct paper size and type loaded. Click the icon for creativity with an EPSON Stylus Color... or EPSON Stylus Photo printer. 30 Scanning from Start to e-mail with the ] Start button, page 34 for an example of ...
Scanner Basics
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... a language for your document: click here to use to Finish Click Recognize. s Select a Scan Mode: Color, Grayscale, or Black&White (recommended). see a screen that lets you choose how you want to save or... 6. Click Scan. Select the settings for your document and you will be scanning. The scanner scans your scan: s Select the paper size for the documents that you want to scan.... Then you see page 35 select the source Paper Size select a Scan Mode click to use EPSON TWAIN; s Select the OCR engine that you can click the Options button and set up additional...
... a language for your document: click here to use to Finish Click Recognize. s Select a Scan Mode: Color, Grayscale, or Black&White (recommended). see a screen that lets you choose how you want to save or... 6. Click Scan. Select the settings for your document and you will be scanning. The scanner scans your scan: s Select the paper size for the documents that you want to scan.... Then you see page 35 select the source Paper Size select a Scan Mode click to use EPSON TWAIN; s Select the OCR engine that you can click the Options button and set up additional...