EPSON Perfection 1240U

Maximum interpolated resolution Speed (1200 dpi, draft mode) 9600 dpi

Scanner Parts

Start button indicator light document cover

Copy button Scan button

Color: 7 msec/line Greyscale: 6.5 msec/line
Output resolution 50 to 9600 dpi (50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments, 7200 dpi, and 9600 dpi. 7200 dpi and 9600 dpi performed with zoom function) Command level Zoom Pixel depth Brightness
carriage (in the home position) document table
ESC/I-Bto 200% in 1% increments 14 bits per pixel 7 levels Fixed threshold Text Enhancement Technology (enable/disable selectable)

Line art settings

Digital halftoning AAS (Auto Area Segmentation), enable/ disable selectable 3 halftoning modes (A, B, and C) and 4 dither patterns (A, B, C, and D) for bi-level and quad-level data 2 user-defined dither patterns Gamma correction 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type for user-defined Color correction

USB interface connector

transportation lock DC inlet
1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer output 1 type for user-defined (only user-defined color correction is available in EPSON TWAIN) USB (Type B receptacle connector) White cold cathode fluorescent lamp 30,000 cycles of carriage movements (main unit MCBF) Width: 10.6 inches (26.9 cm) Depth: 17.1 inches (43.5 cm) Height: 3.7 inches (9.3 cm) Approx. 6.2 lb (2.8 kg)

Scanner Specifications

Basic Specifications
Scanner type Photoelectric Effective pixels Maximum document size Maximum hardware resolution*
Interface Light source Reliability Dimensions
Flatbed, color Color CCD line sensor device pixels at 1200 dpi, 100% scaling US letter or A4 size (8.5 11.7 inches [mm]) 1200 dpi (main scan) 2400 dpi (sub scan)

Weight

Optical resolution 1200 dpi
The maximum hardware resolution of dpi is achieved using EPSONs Micro Step Drive technology.
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Electrical

Input voltage range DC 24 V Rated input current Power consumption

Configuration

Element Configuration Description Characteristics: Self-powered Remote wake up feature: Not supported Maximum power consumption from VBUS: 2mA (5V)
0.8 A Approx. 20 W, operating approx. 10 W, standby

Interface

No alternate setting Number of endpoints used by this interface (excluding endpoint 0): 2 Class: Vendor specific
Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information.

Endpoint 1

Bulk IN transfer Maximum data transfer size: 64 bytes

Environmental

Temperature Humidity (without condensation) Operating conditions Operation: 41 to 95 F (5 to 35 C) Storage: 13 to 140 F (25 to 60 C) Operation: 10% to 80% Storage: 10% to 85% Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong light sources.

Endpoint 2

Bulk OUT transfer Maximum data transfer size: 64 bytes

String Descriptor

Language ID: US English 1: Manufacturer: EPSON 2: Product: Perfection 1240U
Electrical standard Connector type
Full Speed mode (12Mbit/s) of Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.1 One receptacle (Type B)

Safety Approvals

Safety Standards 120 V model UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B EN 60950 EMC EN 55022 (CISPR Pub 22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B
Connector pin arrangement

Pin number Signal VCC Connector

+DATA GND

230 V model

Initialization methods

Hardware initialization
The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in the following ways:
* The scanner is plugged in. * The USB cable is unplugged from the USB port on the scanner. * Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the scanner) command. * The scanner receives a Bus Reset from the USB interface.
CE marking 230 V model EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 50082-1 IEC 60801-2 IEC 60801-3 IEC 60801-4

Software initialization

USB Interface
Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.1
AC Adapter Specifications
Basic Specifications (Model A110B)
Temperature Dimensions Weight 41 to 95 F (5 to 35 C) 2.3 4.3 3.4 inches (5.8 10.8 3.4 cm) Approx. 0.55 lb (0.25 kg, without AC plug)
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Rated input voltage Rated input current Rated output voltage Rated output current Rated frequency Input frequency range 100 to 120 V 0.7 A (input AC 100 V) DC 24 V 0.8 A 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Temperature Humidity (without condensation) Operating conditions Document specifications Operation: 41 to 95 F (5 to 35 C) Storage: 13 to 140 F (25 to 60 C) Operation: 10% to 80% Storage: 10% to 85% Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong light sources. Transparencies up to inches (negative film, positive film) 35 mm strip film (negative, positive) 35 mm slides (negative, positive) Brownie size strip film (120/220 size, 6 cm x 9 cm)
CE marking 230 V model Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 50082-1 IEC 60801-2 IEC 60801-3 IEC 60801-4

Using EPSON Smart Panel

Follow these steps to use EPSON Smart Panel to scan your document or photo: 1. Place your original document(s) face down on the document table. 2. Do one of the following to open the Smart Panel: t Press the ] Start button on your scanner. t Click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows taskbar. t Open the Apple menu and select EPSON SMART PANEL. The ] Start button is set to open the Smart Panel by default. However, you can assign the ] Start button to

automatically open any of the Smart Panel operations.
Optional Transparency Unit Specifications
The transparency unit (B813172), also called a film adapter, allows you to scan positive and negative transparent materials 35 mm slides, filmstrips, and film up to inches in size.
The transparency unit comes bundled with the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO.
3. Click the icon for your desired scanning application. The window for that option appears and lets you adjust settings for your scan. Follow the on-screen steps for each option.
If you select Copy or Photo Print, make sure your printer is turned on and the correct paper type and size is loaded in your printer. You can use Photo Print only with an EPSON Stylus Color or EPSON Stylus Photo printer.

Dimensions

Width: 8.7 inches (222 mm) Depth: 12.0 inches (305 mm) Height: 1.4 inches (36 mm) 1.5 lb (0.7 kg) 3.6 4.6 inches ([mm] size of 4 5-inch film holder opening) Supply voltage: DC 24 V 10% V Rated current: 0.5 A 10,000 hours for light source
Weight Maximum readable area Electrical Reliability
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For detailed instructions on using each of the Smart Panel applications, read your electronic manual for EPSON Smart Panel.
send photos or documents by e-mail (requires a modem and e-mail service) Optical character recognition (OCR) converts a scanned text image into text that you can edit in a word processing program
make copies of printed pages and photos scans your image automatically and then opens it in Adobe PhotoDeluxe
gives you an easy way to reprint your photos in any size you want automatically scans your image and then opens it in any supported application program on your computer
select EPSON Smart Panel or a Smart Panel application to use with the ] Start button

Selecting TWAIN Settings

The illustration below shows the different settings you can adjust in the EPSON TWAIN window, and the preferred order you should adjust them in. Detailed descriptions are given in the electronic Reference Guide. Manually adjust settings in the EPSON TWAIN window in the following order:
3 Automatically set the scan area for your image using Auto Locate
1 Select the basic settings: Document Source Image Type Destination
4 Size or scale the image (be sure to increase the Resolution if you increase the size or scale)

2 Preview your image

5 Customize your settings and configuration, and use color management
6 Scan the image into your application
7 Close the EPSON TWAIN window The most important thing to remember when scanning is to select the correct image type and best resolution for your scan. For more detailed information on making settings in EPSON TWAIN driver, see the electronic Reference Guide.

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Light and Buttons

The scanner has one indicator light and three buttons. Light status and button functions are described in the tables below.

Scanner Models

The scanner is available in two models. EPSON Perfection 1240U includes:
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indicator light Start button
USB cable AC adapter and power cable Scanner Software CD-ROM that includes: t EPSON TWAIN driver for Windows and Macintosh ScanSoft TextBridge Pro EPSON Software Film Factory Lite EPSON Smart Panel ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Panorama Maker 2000 Monaco Systems MonacoEZcolor (software offer) Electronic manuals (EPSON Perfection 1240U Reference Guide [HTML], EPSON Smart Panel Users Guide [PDF]) t t t t t t t

Scanner indicator light

Light Flashing On On Color Green Green Red Status The scanner is initializing or busy scanning. The scanner is ready to scan images. The scanner has received incorrect commands from your scanning software. When this error occurs, try to rescan the document. The scanner returns to normal when it receives correct commands. Normally you do not need to reset the scanner when this type of error occurs. Flashing Red The scanner may not be properly connected to the computer. Unplug the scanner and USB connector, and then plug them back in. If this doesnt eliminate the error, one of the following may be the problem: t The fluorescent lamp needs to be replaced. t The scanner is malfunctioning. Consult your dealer or EPSON. Off The scanner or AC adapter is unplugged.
Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM (Home Edition, Windows version 4.0, Macintosh version 2.0)

Scanner Basics guide

EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO includes:
EPSON Perfection 1240U scanner Transparency unit USB cable AC adapter and power cable Scanner Software CD-ROM that includes: t t t t t t t t EPSON TWAIN driver for Windows and Macintosh ScanSoft TextBridge Pro EPSON Software Film Factory Lite EPSON Smart Panel ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Panorama Maker 2000 Monaco Systems MonacoEZcolor (software offer) Electronic manuals (EPSON Perfection 1240U Reference Guide [HTML], EPSON Smart Panel Users Guide [PDF])

Scanner buttons

Button Function Lets you scan directly to EPSON Smart Panel or a Smart Panel application. Scan directly to the Copy utility in EPSON Smart Panel and print on an EPSON ink jet printer. Scan directly to Adobe PhotoDeluxe.
Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM (Home Edition, Windows version 4.0, Macintosh version 2.0) Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM

t Copy s Scan

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Related Documentation

CPD-10861 TM-640/1240 PL-PERF1240 PL-PER1240PH PL-B813172 EPSON Perfection 1240U Scanner Basics Reference Guide (HTML) EPSON Smart Panel Users Manual (PDF) EPSON Perfection 640U/1240U Service Manual EPSON Perfection 1240U Parts List EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO Parts List Transparency Unit Parts List
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EPSON Perfection 1240U Color Flatbed Scanner

F E AT U R E S

BENEFITS Offers extraordinary image quality and razor sharp detail. Delivers a vast array of vivid, true-to-life colors. Provides quick, easy access to popular programs and functions. Scans photos, text, or graphics, all at the touch of a button. Intelligent driver automatically color corrects and crops.
DETAIL SO SHARP YOU CAN AFFORD TO , BE DIFFERENT
Imagine a scanner with remarkable image quality, speed, and versatility, all at an affordable price. Sound too good to be true? Not when you get acquainted with the EPSON Perfection 1240U and the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO, two high-performance scanners engineered to meet your needs both now and in the future. And, with a transparency unit included with the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO, those needs include scanning slides and negatives for incredible digital darkroom capabilities. Featuring 1200 x 2400 dpi hardware resolution, both models consistently blaze through each task, delivering sharp, vivid results. With their innovative ColorTrue II Imaging System and true 42-bit color performance, they offer a cost-effective way to scan photos, text, or graphics and make spectacular enlargements with breathtaking detail. Each models three-button interface and fully automatic one-touch scanning enable you to create impressive images to copy, enhance, or send to EPSON Smart PanelTM software. You can use EPSON Smart Panel to e-mail images to family and friends, create cards or invitations, convert scanned images to text, reprint and resize photos, copy your favorite images and scan images to a scannerready application. Additional software included provides a powerful way to make the most of every scan with a variety of templates for specialized projects. And, for truly customized scans, manual settings enable you to override the scanners automatic one-touch operation. Convenient USB connections make the EPSON Perfection 1240U and EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO compatible with both Windows and Macintosh systems. When teamed with an EPSON Stylus Photo ink jet printer, each offers the ultimate digital photography solution for professional quality and enhanced productivity.
1200 x 2400 dpi hardware resolution True 42-bit color depth Three-button interface
Fully automatic, one-touch scanning
Premium software bundle Adobe PhotoDeluxe ScanSoft Textbridge Pro OCR ArcSoft PhotoPrinterTM ArcSoft Panorama MakerTM EPSON Smart Panel EPSON TWAIN Scanning Software Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE* Plug and play USB connection Optional transparency unit* Ensures fast, simple setup on Windows and Macintosh systems. Provides added versatility for scanning negatives, transparencies, and slides. *Transparency unit and Adobe Photohsop 5.0 LE only included
with the EPSON Perfection 1240U Photo.
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SCANNER

S P EC I F I C AT I O N S
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 1200 dpi Hardware Resolution 1200 x 2400 dpi maximum with Micro Step Drive technology Maximum Resolution 9600 x 9600 dpi with software interpolation Effective Pixels 10,200 x 14,040 Image Data Color Depth
Grayscale Depth Line Art 42-bits per pixel internal 42-bits per pixel external (selectable) 14-bits per pixel internal 14-bits per pixel external (selectable) 1-bit per pixel
Interface USB Contents EPSON Perfection 1240U scanner CD-ROM with EPSON TWAIN scanning software and creativity software USB cable EPSON Scanner Basics Guide Transparency unit * Reliability MCBF

30,000 cycles

Environmental Conditions Temperature Operating 41F to 95F (5C to 35C) Humidity Operating 10% to 80% Storage 10% to 85% (no condensation) Power Requirements Voltage Frequency Power Consumption
AC100120V 49.560.5Hz 25W/10W
Physical Dimensions (scanner only) Width 10.6" (26.9 cm) Depth 17.14" (43.5 cm) Height 3.66" (9.3 cm) Weight 6.17 lb (2.8 kg) Optional Accessories Transparency Unit
Scans 35mm to 4" x 5" film, negatives or transparencies B124011 B124081 B813172
Optical Density 3.0 Dmax Reading Sequence One-pass scanning Scanning Speed (1200 dpi, draft mode) 256 gray level 6.5 msec/line (approx.) Full color 7.0 msec/line (approx.) Operating Systems Supported PC Windows 98, 2000 or Me Macintosh Macintosh OS 8.5 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 connection Mouse or pointing device Additional Windows Requirements IBM compatible PC with Pentium equivalent or higher processor Windows 98 (factory installed), Windows 2000 or Windows Me operating system 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) Additional Macintosh Requirements iMac computer or any USB enabled Macintosh computer with System 8.5 or later 32MB RAM (64MB recommended)
Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON Perfection 1240U Scanner EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO Scanner Transparency Unit Warranty One year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada SupportThe Epson ConnectionSM Pre-Sales Support U.S. and Canada Automated Technical Support Internet Website
800-463-7766 800-922-8911 www.epson.com
* Transparency unit only included with the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO.
Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 www.epson.com Epson Canada, Ltd. 550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1 Epson Latin America, Inc. 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 305-265-0097

Specifications are subject to change without notice. EPSON is a registered trademark and MatrixCCD is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON Perfection and ColorTrue are registered trademarks, Micro Step Drive is a trademark and Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson America, Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. Copyright 2000 Epson America, Inc. CPD-10826 50K 10/00 CL
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