Epson Introduces New Flatbed Scanners

Epson America Inc., Long Beach, Calif., USA, unveiled six new flatbed scanners. The Epson Perfection 1640SU series provides 42-bit scanning and 1,600-by-3,200 dpi hardware resolution. The three models in this series range in price from to .

Epson claims its Perfection 1240U scanners are ideal for small office/home office and advanced home environments with the option of transparency unit (TPU) in addition to 42-bit scanning and 1,200-by-2,400 dpi maximum hardware resolution. The models in this series range in price from to .

The Epson Perfection 640U scanner is an entry-level scanner featuring plug-and-play USB installation. It delivers 36-bit scanning and 600-by-2,400 dpi maximum hardware resolution. This scanner will be available for an estimated price of .

All of the scanner models feature Epson's ColorTrue II Imaging System. All models also feature fully automatic, one-touch scanning and an improved, intelligent scanner driver to automatically color correct and crop images.