Epson Introduces New Epson Consumer Scanner Models: Perfection 2400 PHOTO, 1660 PHOTO and 1260/1260 PHOTO.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TECHXNY/PC EXPO 2002 Epson's Scanner Line Delivers High-Resolution Scanning, Fast Scanning Speeds and Unbelievable Quality at Affordable Prices Epson America Inc. introduced three new EPSON Perfection(R) scanners today that address the needs of a variety of customers from the entry-level home user to the more advanced user. The EPSON Perfection 2400 PHOTO, the Perfection 1660 PHOTO and the Perfection 1260/1260 PHOTO are joining the previously introduced, award-winning EPSON Perfection 2450 scanner to round out the scanner product line. These five EPSON Perfection models vary in price, with the most affordable model priced at less than $100. The EPSON Perfection 2400 PHOTO, 1660 PHOTO and 1260/1260 PHOTO scanners A scanner specialized for reading photographs up to 4x6". It uses the same principles as a larger desktop scanner, but is generally a low-cost, consumer-oriented device geared for digitizing home photos into the computer. deliver impressive maximum hardware resolutions of 2400 x 4800 dpi, 1600 x 3200 dpi and 1200 x 2400 dpi, respectively. The scanners each feature 48-bit color depth Same as bit depth. for remarkable color accuracy. In addition, they boast faster scanning speeds than the previous Epson scanner models for scanning photos, text and graphics with ease. The models also are equipped with four-button automated scanning for scanning images quickly and easily into pre-programmed applications (start, scan to Web, copy and e-mail). "The EPSON Perfection scanners provide a solution for everyone from the more advanced user to the user that simply wants to organize and archive the shoebox shoe·box n. 1. An oblong box, usually made of cardboard, for holding a pair of shoes. 2. Something resembling or suggestive of such a box, as a plain, rectangular building or a cramped room or dwelling. Noun 1. of photos that so many of us have," said Ali Atash, product manager, consumer scanners, Epson. "Epson is committed to offering every customer the best photographic solutions at affordable prices. Because our scanner models are designed and optimized to be perfectly paired with our popular EPSON Stylus stylus: see pen. (1) A pen-shaped instrument that is used to "draw" images or select from menus. Styli (the plural of stylus, pronounced "sty-lye") come with handheld devices that have touch screens, such as PDAs and video games. Photo ink jet printers See inkjet printer. , customers will be able to easily create amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. prints." The EPSON Perfection 2400 PHOTO The EPSON Perfection 2400 PHOTO is the best choice for graphic artists, amateur photographers Amateur Photographer is the title of a British photography magazine, published weekly by IPC Media, a Time Warner subsidiary. The magazine provides articles on equipment reviews, photographic technique, and profiles of professional photographers. and advanced hobbyists with its host of advanced features. This scanner replaces the popular EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO scanner model and offers several improvements over the previous model -- a higher resolution of 2400 x 4800 dpi resolution and scanning speeds that are approximately 60 percent faster. To achieve this scanner's superior resolution, the EPSON Perfection 2400 PHOTO uses Epson's Micro Step Drive(TM) technology which is controlled by an extremely precise stepper motor A motor that rotates in small, fixed increments and is used to control the movement of the access arm on a disk drive. Contrast with voice coil. (hardware) stepper motor , onboard Refers to a chip or other hardware component that is directly attached to the printed circuit board (motherboard). Contrast with offboard. See inboard. memory and intelligent image processing image processing Set of computational techniques for analyzing, enhancing, compressing, and reconstructing images. Its main components are importing, in which an image is captured through scanning or digital photography; analysis and manipulation of the image, accomplished . The EPSON Perfection 2400 PHOTO also utilizes Epson's unique ColorTrue(R) II Imaging System, a technology that integrates superior hardware, optics and image processing to achieve accurate color reproduction and reduced noise. For increased productivity, the scanner also is conveniently equipped with a built-in 35mm adapter for scanning slides and film strips. It makes the Perfection 2400 PHOTO an ideal scanner for making duplicates or enlargements from any original. The scanner is stylishly designed with a new metallic look and offers a full-featured, creative software bundle that includes: Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) Elements, EPSON Smart Panel(TM) with NewSoft(TM) OCR OCR in full optical character recognition Scanning and comparison technique intended to identify printed text or numerical data. It avoids the need to retype already printed material for data entry. and EPSON TWAIN (Technology Without An Interesting Name) A programming interface that lets a graphics application, such as an image editing program or desktop publishing program, activate a scanner, frame grabber or other image-capturing device. Scanning Software. With high-speed USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. (USB 2.0 on Windows systems) connectivity, the Perfection 2400 PHOTO can be set up quickly and simply. The scanner will be available in early August for an estimated street price of $229 and can be purchased through Epson authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: dealers, consumer electronic stores, mail order, distribution and on the Epson Store Web site (www.epsonstore.com). The EPSON Perfection 1660 PHOTO The EPSON Perfection 1660 PHOTO scanner is perfect for value-minded and advanced hobbyists, and home or office environments with its economical price and ease of use. This scanner is unmatched in its class with a resolution of 1600 x 3200 dpi for capturing and reproducing images with incredible detail and accuracy. This model also includes Epson's ColorTrue II technology for vivid scans. As the replacement to the EPSON Perfection 1650, the EPSON Perfection 1660 PHOTO carries the same estimated street price, but now includes a convenient built-in 35mm film strip adapter for scanning multiple 35mm scans. The Perfection 1660 PHOTO is well suited for scanning everything from text to photos and slides. Additionally, this new scanner has an increase in scanning speed of about 70 percent from its predecessor for speeding through challenging scanning applications with ease. The EPSON Perfection 1660 PHOTO includes popular software titles: ArcSoft PhotoImpression(TM), EPSON Smart Panel with NewSoft OCR and EPSON TWAIN scanning software. The EPSON Perfection 1660 PHOTO is USB compatible (USB 2.0 on Windows) for fast connectivity on most systems. The Perfection 1660 PHOTO will be available in early August for an estimated street price of $179 and can be purchased through Epson authorized dealers, consumer electronic stores, mail order, and on the Epson Store Web site (www.epsonstore.com). EPSON Perfection 1260/1260 PHOTO The EPSON Perfection 1260 scanners replace the EPSON Perfection 1250 models and are designed for cost-conscious home users as well as first-time scanner customers. The scanners offer a 20 percent increase in speed for efficient, high-speed performance over the former models. Additionally, these scanners offer no-compromise quality with 1200 x 2400 dpi resolution and simplified ease of use with their fully automatic four-button scanning. The EPSON Perfection 1260 scanners are reliable, quick and easy to set up and are perfect for scanning photos as well as books and magazines with their adjustable lid. The Perfection 1260 PHOTO model comes standard with a versatile 35mm slide adapter See transparent media adapter. unit for scanning negatives and slides. This slide adapter is available as an optional accessory for use with the EPSON Perfection 1260 model. Several software titles have been included with these models to provide creative possibilities for customers. These titles are: ArcSoft PhotoImpression, EPSON Smart Panel with NewSoft OCR and EPSON TWAIN Scanning software. The Perfection 1260 and 1260 PHOTO scanner models will be available in August for estimated street prices of $99 and $129, respectively and can be purchased through mail order, distribution and on the Epson Store Web site (www.epsonstore.com). EPSON Smart Panel Software All of the EPSON Perfection scanners include the next generation of EPSON Smart Panel software, a comprehensive program that fully integrates all functions of the scanner into one convenient location. This intuitive software Application programs that have a friendly interface and work like users would expect. Menu functions are available in a logical order that one finds natural. The most common functions are presented in one menu or are located at the top of the menu list rather than being buried in rigid provides customers with the ability to initiate scanner functions simply. Two new functions that are now incorporated into Smart Panel are the ability to scan to PRINT Image Matching (P.I.M.) and scanning to Personal Digital Assistant (PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). ) devices. Smart Panel provides an icon for each of the following applications: -- Scan to P.I.M. for use with P.I.M.-enabled photo printers (P.I.M. provides better color accuracy for photos -- visit www.printimagematching.com for more information on this technology) -- Scan to PDA for scanning photos into PDAs -- Copy Utility for making multiple copies of text and photos -- Photo Print for easily enlarging and printing photos, negatives and slides -- Scan to Web for automatically scanning images to the EPSON PhotoCenter Web site -- Scan to File for converting files into PDF files and easily organizing images and documents -- Scan to E-mail for attaching photos to e-mails -- Scan to OCR for converting documents to editable text files -- Scan to Creativity for the creation of greeting cards, calendars and other creative applications -- Scan to Application for directly scanning into a favorite application Customer Support Carrying a one-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. , the EPSON Perfection line of scanners are supported by the EPSON Connection, a fully-automated customer support and technical assistance line. For more information on Epson and its products, call 1-800-GO-EPSON (1-800-463-7766) or visit the Epson website at www.epson.com. About Epson Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, photography, business and graphic arts graphic arts: see aquatint; drawing; drypoint; engraving; etching; illustration; linoleum block printing; lithography; mezzotint; niello; pastel; poster; silk-screen printing; silhouette; silverpoint; sketch; stencil; woodcut and wood engraving. markets. The company is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale ) solutions for the retail market. Founded in 1975, Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Seiko Epson Corporation (セイコーエプソン株式会社 Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America, Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif. Note to Editors: Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON Perfection and Micro Step Drive are trademarks, ColorTrue is a registered trademark and Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. Third party and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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