Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 1
... elements will be increased. Image Quality-Factors affecting image quality When comparing scanners, hardware resolution and color pixel depth are designed with respect to gauge image quality. These scanners include the highest quality components. Type of ways. 1. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are designed for home and entry-level corporate and graphics arts users...
... elements will be increased. Image Quality-Factors affecting image quality When comparing scanners, hardware resolution and color pixel depth are designed with respect to gauge image quality. These scanners include the highest quality components. Type of ways. 1. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are designed for home and entry-level corporate and graphics arts users...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 2
... algorithm to "add" pixels to create scanned images with resolutions greater than to use true image data than the hardware resolution. 4. 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 an image based...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 Scan mode Number of colors recognized Bi-level (1 bit per pixel) 21 = 2 colors (black and white) 8-bit gray ...
... algorithm to "add" pixels to create scanned images with resolutions greater than to use true image data than the hardware resolution. 4. 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 an image based...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 Scan mode Number of colors recognized Bi-level (1 bit per pixel) 21 = 2 colors (black and white) 8-bit gray ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 3
...an image to 24-bits, keeping the most significant color data. 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 transfer Image... quality Because the scanner captures data that is especially important to graphic artists and designers. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System Epson scanners use the Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System which is made up of the models support 24...
...an image to 24-bits, keeping the most significant color data. 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 transfer Image... quality Because the scanner captures data that is especially important to graphic artists and designers. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System Epson scanners use the Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System which is made up of the models support 24...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 4
...providing greater image quality. Better image quality than competitive off-the-shelf lenses because Epson scanners feature custom-made lenses that match the CCD. Optics: Epson scanners use custom lenses that are designed specifically to work with better motors to control... quality without distortion 1. Small "sweet spot" can allow edge distortion Larger "sweet spot" minimizes distortion Scanner Technical Brief-Page 4 6/07 Hardware components: Epson scanners use one-pass scanning but alternate Red, Green, and Blue lights for reduced distortion Accurately ...
...providing greater image quality. Better image quality than competitive off-the-shelf lenses because Epson scanners feature custom-made lenses that match the CCD. Optics: Epson scanners use custom lenses that are designed specifically to work with better motors to control... quality without distortion 1. Small "sweet spot" can allow edge distortion Larger "sweet spot" minimizes distortion Scanner Technical Brief-Page 4 6/07 Hardware components: Epson scanners use one-pass scanning but alternate Red, Green, and Blue lights for reduced distortion Accurately ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 5
... image, then averages the data to capture less image data. 300 dpi Image Quality-Color CCD All 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. Competitive Method: 600 dpi On Off On Off On...
... image, then averages the data to capture less image data. 300 dpi Image Quality-Color CCD All 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. Competitive Method: 600 dpi On Off On Off On...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 6
...record everything sharply from a fixed distance-from the lens to 4.0). AutoFocus optics system: Epson highest-end graphic Epson automatic/manual focus arts scanners use an AutoFocus optics system that appear in AutoFocus mode or manual mode. The maximum density ...Epson Expression series scanners uses a Dual-Focus mechanism. Superior detail in highlights Superior detail in shadows- Newton Rings are captured with superior detail in highlights and in shadows Image Quality-Focus Method Epson scanners use a fixed focus optics system. The Epson Perfection and GT series scanners...
...record everything sharply from a fixed distance-from the lens to 4.0). AutoFocus optics system: Epson highest-end graphic Epson automatic/manual focus arts scanners use an AutoFocus optics system that appear in AutoFocus mode or manual mode. The maximum density ...Epson Expression series scanners uses a Dual-Focus mechanism. Superior detail in highlights Superior detail in shadows- Newton Rings are captured with superior detail in highlights and in shadows Image Quality-Focus Method Epson scanners use a fixed focus optics system. The Epson Perfection and GT series scanners...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 7
... bundled film holders with anti-reflection optical coating 6/07 High Resolution lens Some Epson Perfection scanners offers 4800 dpi optical resolution with the High Resolution lens. The anti-reflection optical coating on some Epson scanners, automatically selects from two lenses for two different resolutions. Dual Lens System offers two lenses...
... bundled film holders with anti-reflection optical coating 6/07 High Resolution lens Some Epson Perfection scanners offers 4800 dpi optical resolution with the High Resolution lens. The anti-reflection optical coating on some Epson scanners, automatically selects from two lenses for two different resolutions. Dual Lens System offers two lenses...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 8
...10/20 MBps FireWire Direct connection to FireWireready Power Macintosh computers and to any PCI Macintosh with one as color transparencies and slides. Most Epson scanners that include a USB port offer the newer USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB). Hi-Speed USB is the IEEE-1394 (...-Intelligent Negative Scanning With a transparency unit attached, Epson scanners can scan color negatives (such as 35mm negative strips) and convert them directly to positive images. Some other scanners can define customized settings for some scanners is backward compatible with USB 1.1, so if you...
...10/20 MBps FireWire Direct connection to FireWireready Power Macintosh computers and to any PCI Macintosh with one as color transparencies and slides. Most Epson scanners that include a USB port offer the newer USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB). Hi-Speed USB is the IEEE-1394 (...-Intelligent Negative Scanning With a transparency unit attached, Epson scanners can scan color negatives (such as 35mm negative strips) and convert them directly to positive images. Some other scanners can define customized settings for some scanners is backward compatible with USB 1.1, so if you...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 9
... click! When you choose Grain Reduction in the emulsion. When you scan a slide or film at high scanning resolutions. Some other Epson scanners can be shared over the network. 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...
... click! When you choose Grain Reduction in the emulsion. When you scan a slide or film at high scanning resolutions. Some other Epson scanners can be shared over the network. 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...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 10
... and Histogram (to remove dust and scratches on film and remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. This mode allows the advanced amateur to select the best of automated features and user-controlled settings. Professional Mode: For...photo after DIGITAL ICE Scanner Technical Brief-Page 10 6/07 This mode allows the advanced user to scan a large number of pre-scanning. This feature is helpful when you greater control over many options are available to give you need to have complete control over your scanning. Flexibility-Epson Scan Epson...
... and Histogram (to remove dust and scratches on film and remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. This mode allows the advanced amateur to select the best of automated features and user-controlled settings. Professional Mode: For...photo after DIGITAL ICE Scanner Technical Brief-Page 10 6/07 This mode allows the advanced user to scan a large number of pre-scanning. This feature is helpful when you greater control over many options are available to give you need to have complete control over your scanning. Flexibility-Epson Scan Epson...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
Page 11
... Your Vision is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. ©2007 Epson America, Inc. Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are trademarks of their respective companies. DIGITAL ICE is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 Scanned using the fluid mount...
... Your Vision is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. ©2007 Epson America, Inc. Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are trademarks of their respective companies. DIGITAL ICE is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 Scanned using the fluid mount...
Product Brochure
Page 1
...-to professional quality scans. COLOR SCANNER PERFECTION® 2450 PHOTO The affordable solution to -life colors USB 2.0 and FireWire (IEEE 1394) connectivity Provides fast, simple setup on Windows® and Macintosh® systems An affordable alternative that approaches the image quality and features of professional flatbed scanners, the EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO scans slides, photos, film strips, transparencies, graphics or...
...-to professional quality scans. COLOR SCANNER PERFECTION® 2450 PHOTO The affordable solution to -life colors USB 2.0 and FireWire (IEEE 1394) connectivity Provides fast, simple setup on Windows® and Macintosh® systems An affordable alternative that approaches the image quality and features of professional flatbed scanners, the EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO scans slides, photos, film strips, transparencies, graphics or...
Product Brochure
Page 2
... a registered trademark and MatrixCCD is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. VGA monitor with Pentium® equivalent or higher processor - CPD-12194 9/01 25K WP All other product and brand names are subject to 9.x - COLOR SCANNER PERFECTION 2450 PHOTO Specifications Scanner Type Flatbed color image scanner Photoelectric Device Color MatrixCCD™ line sensor Maximum Scan Area 8.5" x 11.7" (216mm...
... a registered trademark and MatrixCCD is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. VGA monitor with Pentium® equivalent or higher processor - CPD-12194 9/01 25K WP All other product and brand names are subject to 9.x - COLOR SCANNER PERFECTION 2450 PHOTO Specifications Scanner Type Flatbed color image scanner Photoelectric Device Color MatrixCCD™ line sensor Maximum Scan Area 8.5" x 11.7" (216mm...
Product Information Guide
Page 1
... Color correction 1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer output 1 type for user-defined (only user-defined color correction is achieved using EPSON's Micro Step Drive™ technology. EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Scanner Parts document cover Start button indicator light power button transparency unit (TPU) under lid document table carriage and lamp (in the home position...
... Color correction 1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer output 1 type for user-defined (only user-defined color correction is achieved using EPSON's Micro Step Drive™ technology. EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Scanner Parts document cover Start button indicator light power button transparency unit (TPU) under lid document table carriage and lamp (in the home position...
Product Information Guide
Page 2
...data transfer size: 64 bytes (Full Speed) 512 bytes (High Speed) Language ID: US English 1: Manufacturer: "EPSON" 2: Product: "EPSON Scanner" Electrical standard Full Speed mode (12 Mbit/s) and High Speed mode (480 Mbit/s), Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision ...current: 0.5 A Document specifications Positive or negative film in power saving mode Note: Scanners sold outside the US market may operate at a different voltage. EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO 9/01 EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Electrical Input voltage range 100-120 VAC Rated input current 0.45 A Power consumption ...
...data transfer size: 64 bytes (Full Speed) 512 bytes (High Speed) Language ID: US English 1: Manufacturer: "EPSON" 2: Product: "EPSON Scanner" Electrical standard Full Speed mode (12 Mbit/s) and High Speed mode (480 Mbit/s), Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision ...current: 0.5 A Document specifications Positive or negative film in power saving mode Note: Scanners sold outside the US market may operate at a different voltage. EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO 9/01 EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Electrical Input voltage range 100-120 VAC Rated input current 0.45 A Power consumption ...
Product Information Guide
Page 3
... holder points to use the transparency unit, remove the reflective document mat by sliding it . EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Scanning Transparencies and Film Before scanning transparent documents, you 'll also need to remove the scanner's reflective document mat; this exposes the scanner's transparency unit (light source), which is plugged into the lid. To scan 35-mm...
... holder points to use the transparency unit, remove the reflective document mat by sliding it . EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Scanning Transparencies and Film Before scanning transparent documents, you 'll also need to remove the scanner's reflective document mat; this exposes the scanner's transparency unit (light source), which is plugged into the lid. To scan 35-mm...
Product Information Guide
Page 4
...the scanner first, then place the slides in mind when using each option. 4 - The ] Start button is not MAPI compliant; Click the icon for your desired scanning application. The window for that option appears and lets you adjust settings for your scan. EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO ...9/01 Place the original document(s) face down on -screen steps for EPSON Smart Panel. Do one of the following in the holder. EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO If you're scanning 35-mm slides, set to open EPSON Smart Panel by default. ...
...the scanner first, then place the slides in mind when using each option. 4 - The ] Start button is not MAPI compliant; Click the icon for your desired scanning application. The window for that option appears and lets you adjust settings for your scan. EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO ...9/01 Place the original document(s) face down on -screen steps for EPSON Smart Panel. Do one of the following in the holder. EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO If you're scanning 35-mm slides, set to open EPSON Smart Panel by default. ...
Product Information Guide
Page 5
... does not eliminate the error, the fluorescent lamp may have another problem. TM-PERF2450 PL-PERF2450 EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Start Here poster EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Scanner Basics EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO scanner software CD-ROM Reference Guide (HTML) EPSON Smart Panel User's Manual (HTML) EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Service Manual EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Parts List 9/01 EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO - 5 Detailed descriptions are scanning transparencies, make sure you need to the unlocked position. The...
... does not eliminate the error, the fluorescent lamp may have another problem. TM-PERF2450 PL-PERF2450 EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Start Here poster EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Scanner Basics EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO scanner software CD-ROM Reference Guide (HTML) EPSON Smart Panel User's Manual (HTML) EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Service Manual EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO Parts List 9/01 EPSON Perfection 2450 PHOTO - 5 Detailed descriptions are scanning transparencies, make sure you need to the unlocked position. The...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
Page 1
...; Prevents the Epson Scan Utility from a Perfection 3200 scanner while Epson Scan is loading. • Corrects lock-up issues when using the Perfection 1250 or 1260 scanner. • Enables Epson Scan to inform you of changes included in the new driver. Perfection 610/640/1200/1240/1250/1260/1640/1650/1660/1670/2400/2450/3170/3200 Series Scanners; Driver Improvements...
...; Prevents the Epson Scan Utility from a Perfection 3200 scanner while Epson Scan is loading. • Corrects lock-up issues when using the Perfection 1250 or 1260 scanner. • Enables Epson Scan to inform you of changes included in the new driver. Perfection 610/640/1200/1240/1250/1260/1640/1650/1660/1670/2400/2450/3170/3200 Series Scanners; Driver Improvements...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
Page 2
... . To Install Epson Scan 1.28A: 1. After the TWAIN has been installed, connect the USB or Firewire interface cable from a Perfection 2450 that is available on the screen. Open the drop-down menu where you then close Epson Scan and disconnect the USB cable, a scanner model selection dialog box... may appear on the Epson web site. Click "No" and the box closes...
... . To Install Epson Scan 1.28A: 1. After the TWAIN has been installed, connect the USB or Firewire interface cable from a Perfection 2450 that is available on the screen. Open the drop-down menu where you then close Epson Scan and disconnect the USB cable, a scanner model selection dialog box... may appear on the Epson web site. Click "No" and the box closes...