Epson Offers Highest Resolution Available in B-Size Flatbed Scanner Class with the New Epson Expression 10000XL.LONG BEACH, Calif. -- The EPSON EPSON Son of Electronic Printer Expression(R) 10000XL Offers 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. Users and Professional Photographers Outstanding Performance Epson America, Inc. today announced the EPSON Expression 10000XL large format, A3+ color flatbed scanner A scanner that provides a flat, glass surface to hold pages of paper, books and other objects for scanning. The scan head is moved under the glass across the page. Sheet feeders are usually optionally available that allow multiple sheets to be fed automatically. . Successor to the award-winning Expression 1640XL, the Expression 10000XL features high resolution, fast scanning speeds, outstanding functionality and advanced networking capability -- making it an ideal solution for the scanning perfectionist per·fec·tion·ism n. 1. A propensity for being displeased with anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards. 2. . The new Expression 10000XL boasts Epson's unique ColorTrue(R) II Imaging System, an advanced technology that integrates superior hardware, optics and 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 to achieve ultra-sharp, high-quality scans with accurate color reproduction and reduced noise. Featuring 3.8 optical density (Dmax), 48-bit color and 2400 x 4800 dpi hardware resolution, the Expression 10000XL is the highest resolution scanner in the B-Size Flatbed scanner class, rivaling many dedicated drum scanners. "The Expression 10000XL is the ultimate scanner for digitizing large volumes of images quickly and easily while achieving remarkable results," said Daniel Oey, senior product manager, image capture products, Epson. "We understand how critical speed and productivity is for graphic professionals and business users and have designed the ideal scanning solution that will exceed their needs." About the EPSON Expression 10000XL -- Key Product Features The Expression 10000XL offers many advantages with the following product features: --Improved Image Quality - Offers 2400 x 4800 dpi optical resolution with a newly designed Epson MatrixCCD optimized for A3 scanning for incredible levels of detail --High Optical Density - Features 3.8 dynamic range to improve shadow and highlight detail on 35mm slides, negatives and transparencies --Flexible Scanning - Offers up to A3+ size for a variety of scanning applications --AutoFocus System - Increases image sharpness by automatically determining the optimal pinpoint focus up to 6mm above the glass --High Speed - Includes 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. 2.0 and FireWire connectivity options and an optional moving carriage type Transparency Unit (TPU TPU - Text Processing Utility ) with new lamps for faster film scanning Robust Software Bundle The Expression 10000XL will be available in two cross-platform software configurations -- a Graphic Arts model and Photo model. The Graphic Arts configuration of the Expression 10000XL is designed for professional graphic designers and pre-press users. It includes the EPSON TWAIN Pro scanner driver with Easy Photo Fix color restoration technology; MonacoEZcolor(TM), a color management utility with included reflective IT-8 color target designed to help calibrate To adjust or bring into balance. Scanners, CRTs and similar peripherals may require periodic adjustment. Unlike digital devices, the electronic components within these analog devices may change from their original specification. See color calibration and tweak. the scanner monitor and printer properly and easily; Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) Elements 2.0 for image editing; and ABBYY FineReader Sprint 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. . The Photo Model, which comes equipped with a full-size (11.4" x 16.5") transparency unit (TPU), is ideal for professional photographers and includes the same robust software bundle as the Graphic Arts model with the addition of LaserSoft Imaging(R) SilverFast(R) SE 6, high-end scanning software. Both versions of the Expression 10000XL support network scanning via an optional network card as well as USB 2.0 and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394 (FireWire) connectivity for high-speed scanning. Optional Features/Accessories --11.4" x 16.5" Transparency Unit (TPU): $499 (included with Photo Model) --100-page Automatic Document Feeder In multifunction or all-in-one printers, fax machines, photocopiers and scanners, Automatic Document Feeder or ADF is a feature which takes several pages and feeds the paper one page at a time into the scanner, allowing the user to scan (and thereby copy, print, or fax) (ADF (1) (Application Development Facility) An IBM programmer-oriented mainframe application generator that runs under IMS. (2) (Automatic Document Feeder) A paper stacker that feeds one sheet of paper at a time into the unit. ): $1,499 --EPSON Network Image Express Card: $349 Pricing, Availability, Warranty and Support Both the Expression 10000XL Graphic Arts model and Photo model will be available in July for an estimated street price of $2,499 and $2,999, respectively. They can be purchased through Epson-authorized dealers, mail order, computer superstores, photo specialty stores and on the Epson retail Web site (www.epsonstore.com). This scanner is backed by the one-year EPSON Exchange Warranty and is supported by the EPSON Connection(SM), a customer support and technical assistance line. For more information on Epson and its products, call 1-800-GO-EPSON or visit www.epson.com. About Epson Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, business, photography and graphic arts 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 ) printers and transaction terminals for the retail market. Founded in 1975, Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson 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. Note: Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON Expression and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. Third-party brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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