Epson Expression 1640XL Special Edition Scanner

Product Description:

With superior image quality, speed, and versatility, the Epson Expression 1640XL has all the features you desire most as a graphic arts professional. This economical, high-performance scanner offers an incredible 1600 x 3200 dpi hardware resolution and 42-bit color depth for spectacular results with every scan. By achieving a 3.6 Dmax, it delivers a broad dynamic range with excellent shadow detail.Featuring the exclusive ColorTrue II Imaging System, the Epson Expression 1640XL combines custom optics, superior image processing, Dynamic Range Control, a xenon lamp, and Color MatrixCCD technology for enhanced colors and pinpoint registration. Best of all, this durable unit speeds through each task. In fact, it's one of the fastest scanners in its class. For added convenience, its custom film holders make batch scanning easy. When activated, the AutoFocus optics system adjusts automatically for clear, precise scans every time. Ideal for scanning transparencies, illustrations, and even architectural renderings, the Epson Expression is the perfect solution!
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • Large-format color flatbed scanner for professional users
  • True 1600 dpi optical resolution
  • 42-bit color and 3.6 Dmax optical density
  • 12.2-by-17.2-inch scanning area
  • USB and SCSI connectivity (optional FireWire)
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Epson
  • Compatibility: PC Firewire
  • EAN: 0010343833531
  • FormFactor: Desktop
  • HardwarePlatform: PC
  • Label: Epson
  • Manufacturer: Epson
  • MediaType: Transparencies
  • Model: 1640XL
  • MPN: 1640XL
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: CE
  • ProductTypeName: SCANNER
  • Publisher: Epson
  • Studio: Epson
  • UPC: 010343833531
  • Warranty: 1 year warranty

Customer Reviews

It gets the job done!2001-09-19
I think this is a fabulous scanner. I'm the curator for a photographic website ...and I've run over 4000 11"x14" photographs through mine with no problems. I use ULead's PhotoImpact 6 for image processing (TIF to JPG) - it's the only program that allows macros - when you're doing 4000 scans with several manual steps the macros are indispensible. I can't say I'm looking forward to scanning the next 4000 photos, but I sure know this scanner can do the job.

At 400 dpi it is fast (40 seconds for 14-bit greyscale 11"x14" scan) and very quiet. I added a SCSI hard drive to get the 50 MB TIF files to save to disk on my NT system in 2 seconds.

The sample size (14-bit B&W or 42-bit Color), resolution and Dmax are unmatched until you spend over $10,000.

Add the Epson 1280 printer for the best photo output.

Lousy software, Terrible support2001-07-24
I wasted no time returning this scanner. I have eventually settled on a Microtek 4600. The Epson is sleek appearing, lightweight, fast. But fast is no good when the results are unuseable. The Epson software doesn't permit you to preset what you want to scan and whether or not to push more light to it, or less. It defaults to amateur settings and the results might thrill someone who's never used a scanner before, but anyone who has used one for graphics work of any kind, will find it unworthy. The factory is impossible to get hold of either through email, or telephone. In essence the software is lousy and the support is nil. Back it went.
Excellent Scanner for the price2001-03-10
This scanner is an excellent purchase for an ad agency or design house looking to improve their color. Right out of the box, this scanner has excellent color reproduction, and the 3.6 DMax grabs excellent detail in the shadows. Our agency... has a client roster of many large agribusiness firms, and this scanner grabs onto individual hairs in even the blackest Black Angus cattle.

The Epson TWAIN software handles USM and de-screening like some of the higher-end scanners, but it lacks precise controls for those features.

Batch scanning is one of the strengths of this scanner, with multiple marquee selection as easy as click and drag, and one-button batch scanning.

This scanner offers one-button capture(Windows only), network scanning and an Automatic Document Feeder option, but we have not explored those options in our workflow.

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