Epson 1640SU - Perfection Photo Scanner User manual

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EPSON Perfection®1640SU
Color Flatbed Scanner
FEATURES BENEFITS
• 1600 x 3200 dpi Offers phenomenal image quality and
hardware resolution razor sharp detail.
• True 42-bit color depth Delivers a vast array of vivid,
true-to-life colors.
• Fully automatic, Scans photos, text, or graphics, all at the
one-touch scanning touch of a button.
• Plug and play Ensures fast, simple setup on a variety
USB and fast SCSI of systems, including both Windows
connections and Macintosh.
• Premium software Adobe®PhotoDeluxe®
bundle ScanSoft®TextBridge®Pro OCR
ArcSoft®PhotoPrinter™
ArcSoft Panorama Maker™
ArcSoft Photo Montage™
EPSON Smart Panel™
EPSON TWAIN Scanning Software
Adobe Photoshop®5.0 LE*
* Included only on the EPSON Perfection 1640SU
and the EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO
• Optional transparency Offers added versatility for scanning
unit slides, film, negatives, and transparencies.
(included on the EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO)
• Optional 30-page, Provides quick multiple-document scans
5.5 ppm automatic for increased productivity.
document feeder (included on the EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE)
RAZOR SHARP DETAIL, CUTTING EDGE
PERFORMANCE
Truly phenomenal detail at a surprisingly affordable
price. It’s what you’ve probably only dreamed of and
what the EPSON Perfection 1640SU delivers. Using
Epson's Color MatrixCCD™ technology, this remarkable
scanner boasts a 1600 x 3200 dpi hardware resolution—
the highest in its class—and blazes through each task,
producing sharp, vivid, high-quality results. With the
EPSON ColorTrue®II Imaging System and true 42-bit
performance, it provides incredible scans with a vast
array of color.
The perfect alternative to expensive, high-end
scanners, the EPSON Perfection 1640SU takes state-of-
the-art digital technology and makes it accessible to
everyone from entry-level graphic artists to advanced
photography enthusiasts. Available in three different
models, it’s the perfect fit, whatever your needs may be:
• Ideal for scanning photos, text, and graphics,
the EPSON Perfection 1640SU includes powerful
software applications for specialized projects and
presentations.
• For maximum versatility right out of the box, the
EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO comes with its
own transparency unit. You can easily scan film,
negatives or slides for spectacular prints and
enlargements.
• With a 30-page, 5.5 ppm automatic document
feeder included, the EPSON Perfection 1640SU
OFFICE speeds through multiple documents
for maximum productivity.
With automatic one-touch scanning or
customized manual scans, the possibilities are
endless. From a company recognized for its
advanced imaging solutions, this premium scanner
is a great match for an EPSON Stylus®Photo
printer. It offers maximum creativity for digital
photography both now and in the future.
The EPSON Perfection 1640SU gives you
unrivaled image quality and
performance—all at a premium value.
EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE
EPSON Perfection 1640SU
EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO
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EPSON PERFECTION 1640SU SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS
Scanner Type
Flatbed color image scanner
Scanning Method
Movement of reading head
Photoelectric Device
Color MatrixCCD line sensor
Maximum Read Area
8.5" x 11.7" (216mm x 297mm)
Light Source
Cold cathode fluorescent lamp
CCD Resolution
1600 dpi
Hardware Resolution
1600 x 3200 dpi maximum with Micro Step Drive™ technology
Maximum Resolution
12800 x 12800 dpi with software interpolation
Effective Pixels
13,600 x 18,720
Image Data
Color Depth 42-bits per pixel internal
42-bits per pixel external (selectable)
Grayscale Depth 14-bits per pixel internal
14-bits per pixel external (selectable)
Line Art 1-bit per pixel
Optical Density
3.2 Dmax
Reading Sequence
One-pass scanning
Scanning Speed (1600 dpi, draft mode)
256 gray level 8.7 msec/line (approx.)
Full color 3.0 msec/line (approx.)
Operating Systems Supported
PC Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT
Macintosh Macintosh OS 8.0 or later
Minimum System Requirements
Windows and Macintosh Requirements
50MB of available hard disk space (minimum)
CD-ROM drive (4x or faster)
VGA Monitor and Display Adapter with at least 256 colors
Available USB or SCSI connection
Mouse or pointing device
Additional Windows Requirements
IBM
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compatible PC with Pentium
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equivalent or higher processor
SCSI: Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT operating system
USB: Windows 98 (factory installed) or Windows 2000
operating system
32MB RAM (64MB recommended)
Additional Macintosh Requirements
iMac™ computer or any USB enabled Macintosh computer with
System 8.5 or later
SCSI: System 8.0 or later
USB: System 8.5 or later
32MB RAM (64MB recommended)
Interfaces
USB and SCSI
Contents
EPSON Perfection 1640SU scanner
CD-ROM with EPSON TWAIN scanning software and premium software
USB cable
EPSON Scanner Basics Guide
Transparency unit *
Automatic document feeder **
Reliability
MCBF 30,000 cycles
Environmental Conditions
Temperature Operating 41˚F to 95˚F
(5˚C to 35˚C)
Humidity Operating 10% to 80%
Storage 10% to 85%
(no condensation)
Power Requirements
Voltage AC100—120V
Frequency 49.5—60.5Hz
Power Consumption 25W
Physical Dimensions (scanner only)
Width 11.4" (28.9 cm)
Depth 17.4" (44.2 cm)
Height 3.78" (9.6 cm)
Weight 9.91 lb (4.5 kg)
Optional Accessories
Transparency Unit Scans 35mm to 4" x 5" film,
negatives or transparencies
Automatic Document Feeder Scans up to 30 pages of letter
or legal size documents
Product/Accessory Part Numbers
EPSON Perfection 1640SU Scanner B126021
EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO Scanner B126111
EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE Scanner B126201
Transparency Unit B813172
Automatic Document Feeder B813222
Warranty
One year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada
Support–The Epson ConnectionSM
Pre-Sales Support U.S. and Canada 800-463-7766
Automated Technical Support 800-922-8911
Internet Website www.epson.com
Specifications are subject to change without notice. EPSON is a registered trademark and MatrixCCD is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON
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* Transparency unit only included on the EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO.
** Automatic document feeder only included on the EPSON Perfection
1640SU OFFICE.
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