
EPSON Expression 800
Scanner Parts
document cover
carriage (in the home
position)
ERROR light
READY light
OPERATE light
OPERATE button
SCSI terminator
switch
transportation
lock
SCSI ID rotary switch
Maximum
document size US letter size or A4
(8.5 × 11.7 inches
[216 × 297 mm])
(The reading area can be specified from
software.)
Optical resolution 800 dpi
Maximum
hardware
resolution* 800 dpi (main scan) × 3200 dpi (sub scan)
* The maximum hardware resolution of 800 × 3200 dpi is achieved
using EPSON’s Micro Step
™
Drive technology.
Maximum
software
resolution 12800 × 12800 dpi with interpolation
Speed (800 dpi,
draft mode) Color: 7.5 ms/line
Monochrome (bi-level): 7.5 ms/line
Color separation RGB color filters on CCD
Command level ESC/I-B8
Reading sequence Monochrome: One-pass scanning
Color page sequence: One-pass scanning
(R, G, B)
Color byte sequence: One-pass scanning
(R, G, B)
Color line sequence: One-pass scanning
(R, G, B)
AC inlet
option connector
SCSI interface connectors
Scanner Specifications
The EPSON Expression 800 is a 36-bit professional graphics
scanner designed to deliver superior results for artists, graphics
professionals, and business graphics users.
Basic Specifications
Scanner type Flatbed, color
Photoelectric
device Color CCD line sensor
Effective pixels 6800 × 9360 pixels at 800 dpi, 100%
Zoom 50% to 200% in 1% increments
Pixel depth Color: 12 bits per pixel input, 1 to 12 bits
per pixel output
Grayscale: 10 bits per pixel input, 8 bits
per pixel output
Brightness 7 levels
Line art settings Fixed threshold
TET (Text Enhancement Technology,
enable/disable selectable)
Digital halftoning AAS (Auto Area Segmentation, enable/
disable selectable)
3 halftoning modes (A, B, and C) and
4 dither patterns (A, B, C, and D) for
bi-level and quad-level data
Gamma correction 2 types for CRT display
3 types for printer
1 type for user-defined
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Color correction 1 type for CRT display
3 types for printer output (available in
color byte sequence mode and color line
sequence mode)
1 type user-defined
Interface Two SCSI 2 (50-pin half-pitch
connectors)
Light source White cold cathode fluorescent lamp
(Xenon)
Reliability MCBF 100,000 cycles of carriage
movements (main unit)
Dimensions Width: 13.0 inches (332 mm)
Depth: 22.1 inches (562 mm)
Height: 5.3 inches (134 mm)
Weight Approx. 18.7 lb (8.5 kg)
Electrical
Specification
Input voltage range 100 to 240 VAC; universal autoswitching
Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Rated current 0.8 A at 100 to 120 V 0.4 A at 220 to 240 V
Power consumption Approx. 40 W
Insulation resistance 10 mΩ at 500 VDC (between AC line and
chassis)
Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information.
Safety Approvals
120 V
Safety standards UL 1950 with D3
CSA C22.2 No. 950 with D3
EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B
(USA)
CSA C108.8 class B (Canada)
230 V
Safety standards EN 60950 (VDE)
EMC EN 55022 (CISPR Pub 22) class B
AS/NZS 3548 class B
CE marking
Low Voltage
Directive
73/23/EEC EN60950
EMC Directive
89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 50082-1
IEC 801-2
IEC 801-3
IEC 801-4
Environmental
Temperature Operation
41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)
Storage
–13 to 140 °F (–25 to 60 °C)
Humidity (without
condensation) Operation
10% to 80%
Storage
10% to 85%
Operating
conditions
Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid
dust, direct sunlight, or strong light. Be sure
the outlet provides enough power.
SCSI Interface
Interface type ANSI Standard X3.131-1994 (SCSI-2)
Functions BUS FREE phase
ARBITRATION phase
SELECTION/RESELECTION phase
COMMAND phase
(the Logical Unit Number is fixed at 0
and the Command Link Function
is not supported)
DATA phase
DATA IN phase
DATA OUT phase
STATUS phase
MESSAGE phase
MESSAGE IN phase
MESSAGE OUT phase
ATTENTION condition
RESET condition
Logic level TTL compatible
Electrical standard ANSI Standard X3.131-1994 (SCSI-2)
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ID Setting Selectable from 0 to 7 (factory setting: 2);
asterisk (*) setting is only used when
transporting scanner
Terminator Internal terminator selectable (enable/
disable)
Connector type Two 50-pin half-pitch connectors
Connector pin arrangement
25
50
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Initialization
methods The scanner can be initialized (returned to
a fixed set of conditions) in the following
ways:
Hardware
initialization
Software
initialization
When the scanner is turned on.
When the scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal from
the SCSI interface.
When the software sends the ESC @ (initialize the
scanner) command.
When the scanner receives a SCSI Bus Device
Message.
Optional Transparency Unit
Specifications
The transparency unit (B813152) allows you to scan positive
and negative transparent materials—35 mm slides, 35 mm
filmstrips, and film up to 8.5 × 11.7 inches in size. In addition
to four film guides, it comes with a reflective document mat
that allows you to alternate between scanning transparent
materials and normal reflective (paper) documents.
Basic Specifications
Dimensions Width: 12.8 inches (324 mm)
Depth: 21.3 inches (540 mm)
Height: 3.6 inches (92 mm)
Weight 11 lbs (5 kg)
Maximum
read area 8.5 × 11.7 inches (216 × 297 mm)
Electrical
Power supply:
(supplied from the scanner)
24 VDC
5 VDC
Power consumption:
24 VDC: 0.6 A
5 VDC: 0.1 A
Resistance to
electrical noise
(static electricity) case: 10 kV or less
metal: 7 kV or less
Reliability MCBF 100,000 cycles
Temperatures Operation
41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)
Storage
−4 to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C)
Humidity (without
condensation) Operation
10% to 80%
Storage
10% to 85%
Operating
conditions Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid
extreme dust, operation under direct
sunlight, and strong light sources.
Safety approvals UL 1950
CSA C22.2 No. 950
EN 60950
IEC 950
EMC FCC Part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 class B
AS/NZS3548 Class B
CE Marking Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
EN60950
EMC Directive 89/336/EECEN55022
Class B
EN50082-1
IEC 801-2/801-3/801-4
Document
specifications Transparencies up to 8.5 × 11.7 inch film
(negative film, positive film)
35 mm strip film (negative, positive)
35 mm slides (negative, positive)
Brownie size strip film
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