Epson Perfection 1240U Color Flatbed Scanner

Amazon.com Product Description
The Epson Perfection 1240U is a flatbed color image scanner that's easy to use, is fully automatic, and operates with one touch of a button. Precise and clear images are produced as a result of its 1,200 x 2,400 dpi hardware resolution and Micro Step Drive technology. True 42-bit color depth brings colors to life. The plug-and-play USB connection makes setting up a breeze.

Complete with a premium software bundle, the 1240U scanner includes Adobe Photo Deluxe, NewSoft Presto!, ArcSoft Photo Printer, and much more. Scanning speed is a zippy 7.0 milliseconds per line for color and 6.5 milliseconds per line for gray levels. This scanner is compatible with both Mac and PC computers, and although this unit does not come with a transparency unit, it can accept one as an optional add-on. The Epson Perfection 1240U measures 10.6 by 17.14 by 3.66 inches and weighs 6.17 pounds. It comes with a limited one-year warranty. --Linda Anderson

Product Description:
Ideal for the home and small business user the Perfection 1240U is extremely easy to set up and use. With a true optical resolution of 1200x2400dpi, fast scanning speeds and an amazing 42 bit per pixel color depth for accurate color reproduction, the results from this scanner are outstanding. Plug & Play USB connectivity and 3 QuickStart buttons allow the scanning and sending of data with a single press of a button. The enhanced Epson Twain driver features a Full Auto mode enabling minimal intervention. New features such as Document Type Recognition and Auto Skew Correction, ensure high quality scans requiring little, if any, subsequent software manipulation.The Perfection 1240U is bundled with a comprehensive range of bonus software, including Adobe Photo Deluxe for image manipulation, and Textbridge Pro for scanning text documents. In addition, Epson Smart Panel enables customization of the Start buttons as well as offering scan to e-mail, scan to OCR, scan for creativity and scan to application and photo print.

Epson Perfection 1240U Photo Color Flatbed Scanner
Average customer rating:

Ticking time bomb

Worked GREAT.. at FIRST!

I have no complaints about this scanner!

Fast, sharp...DUSTY

Fast, crisp . . . DUSTY

Epson Perfection 1240U Photo Color Flatbed Scanner

Manufacturer: Epson
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Flatbed | Scanners | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
Flatbed Scanners | Printers & Scanners | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
Printers & Scanners | Used Photo & Camera | Specialty Stores | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics
Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Accessories:

Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable (10-Feet)

Monster Cable MP AV600 Power Protector

Monster PC700 Computer PowerCenter¿ with Surge Protection

Product Features:

Fully automatic, 1-touch scanning

1,200 dpi optical resolution, 9,600 x 9,600 dpi enhanced

42-bit color depth

Plug-and-play USB connection

Includes transparency unit

ASIN: B000051SI4

Product Description

Ideal for the home and small business user the Perfection 1240U is extremely easy to set up and use. With a true optical resolution of 1200x2400dpi, fast scanning speeds and an amazing 42 bit per pixel color depth for accurate color reproduction, the results from this scanner are outstanding. Plug & Play USB connectivity and 3 QuickStart buttons allow the scanning and sending of data with a single press of a button. The enhanced Epson Twain driver features a Full Auto mode enabling minimal intervention. New features such as Document Type Recognition and Auto Skew Correction, ensure high quality scans requiring little, if any, subsequent software manipulation.The Perfection 1240U is bundled with a comprehensive range of bonus software, including Adobe Photo Deluxe for image manipulation, and Textbridge Pro for scanning text documents. In addition, Epson Smart Panel enables customization of the Start buttons as well as offering scan to e-mail, scan to OCR, scan for creativity and scan to application and photo print.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Epson Perfection 1240U Photo is a flatbed color image scanner that is easy to use, is fully automatic, and operates with one touch of a button. Precise and clear images are produced as a result of its 1,200 x 2,400 dpi hardware resolution and Micro Step Drive technology. True 42-bit color depth brings colors to life. The plug-and-play USB connection makes setting up a breeze.

The 1240U Photo comes with a 4-by-5-inch detachable transparency unit that's ideal for scanning slides, negatives, and transparencies. Complete with a premium software bundle, the 1240U Photo includes Adobe Photo Deluxe, NewSoft Presto!, ArcSoft Photo Printer, and much more. Scanning speed is a zippy 7.0 milliseconds per line for color and 6.5 milliseconds per line for gray levels. This scanner is compatible with both Macs and PCs. It measures 10.6 by 17.14 by 3.66 inches, weighs 6.17 pounds, and comes with a limited one-year warranty. --Linda Anderson

Customer Reviews:

Ticking time bomb.......2006-05-09

I used to like this scanner except for the excessive amount of dust previously mentioned in other reviews, then, I unplugged it. I tried to plug it back in and it would not work, the twain drivers were not recognized. After reinstalling both the scanner and twain drivers per epson's 5 day late response it still would not work. I suspected compatibility issues with Photoshop or Fireworks, uninstalled those programs, removed any reference to twain extensions or epson from the registry to no avail. I plugged in a co-worker's scanner which worked immediately. Epson probably has some of the worst software coders I have come across. Finally, I solved the problem, running it over with my car ala Office Space.

Worked GREAT.. at FIRST!.......2004-12-29

Okay.. had I posted a review for this scanner within the first few months of owning it, I would have given it rave reviews a-la most of the other reviews here. I'm glad procrastinated. I noticed dust starting to appear in my scans. At first they were negligable, easilly mistaken for a spec on the picture itself, but I can fully attest that over time the dust will accumulate under the glass and your scans will have a considerable amount of noise. Sure your software can clean it up, but a quality scanner shouldn't make you do that manual work. So in short, I only recommend this scanner if you love dust! I wouldn't take it for free if someone gave it to me! The only reason I rated 2 stars instead of 1 is becaus it did work well for the first few months. After sitting, it's become useless to me.

I have no complaints about this scanner!.......2001-12-17

This scanner replaces an old UMAX scsi scanner. From setup to first scan this scanner is a breeze. My wife uses it everyday and it hasn't given her one problem. It's fast, reliable and worth every penny.

Fast, sharp...DUSTY.......2001-11-09

An excellent scanner worthy of 5 stars if not for an inordinate amount of dust on the underside of the platen. I had been warned about this by previous customer reviews but decided to purchase one anyway with the hopes that mine would be different. Wrong. Thank goodness for Photoshop's Dust & Scatches filter which corrects the problem, though obviously does not solve it. Methinks another scanner is warranted...

Fast, crisp . . . DUSTY.......2001-11-08

A great scanner with excellent features that would have rated 5 stars if not for and excessive amount of dust on the *inside* of the scanner glass. I read about this problem from previous customer reviews, but decided to purchase it anyway, hoping perhaps my scanner would be dust-free. Nope. Thank goodness for Photoshop's Dust & Scratches filter which puts a band-aid on the problem, but obviously does not cure it. Methinks a replacement scanner is warranted...

Epson Perfection 1240U Color Flatbed Scanner

Average customer rating:

Ticking time bomb
Worked GREAT.. at FIRST!
I have no complaints about this scanner!
Fast, sharp...DUSTY
Fast, crisp . . . DUSTY

Epson Perfection 1240U Color Flatbed Scanner

Manufacturer: Epson
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Flatbed | Scanners | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics

Flatbed Scanners | Printers & Scanners | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics

Office Electronics | Sunday Specials | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics

Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics

Printers & Scanners | Used Photo & Camera | Specialty Stores | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics
Accessories:

Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable (10-Feet)
Monster Cable MP AV600 Power Protector
Monster PC700 Computer PowerCenter¿ with Surge Protection

Product Features:

Fully automatic, 1-touch scanning
1,200 dpi optical resolution, 9,600 x 9,600 dpi enhanced
42-bit color depth
Plug-and-play USB connection
Comes with comprehensive software bundle

ASIN: B00005200B

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Epson Perfection 1240U is a flatbed color image scanner that's easy to use, is fully automatic, and operates with one touch of a button. Precise and clear images are produced as a result of its 1,200 x 2,400 dpi hardware resolution and Micro Step Drive technology. True 42-bit color depth brings colors to life. The plug-and-play USB connection makes setting up a breeze.

Customer Reviews:

Ticking time bomb.......2006-05-09

Worked GREAT.. at FIRST!.......2004-12-29

I have no complaints about this scanner!.......2001-12-17

Fast, sharp...DUSTY.......2001-11-09

Fast, crisp . . . DUSTY.......2001-11-08

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