EPSON Perfection 1200
Scanner Parts
transportation
lock*
1200U/1200U PHOTO/1200S front view
document cover
operate lightStart button
carriage
(in the home position)
document table
operate button
Scanner Specifications
Basic Specifications
Scanner type Flatbed, color
Photoelectric Color CCD line sensor
device
Effective pixels 10200 × 14040 pixels at 1200 dpi,
100% scaling
Maximum US letter or A4 size
document size (8.5 × 11.7 inches [216 × 297 mm])
Up to legal size if using the optional auto
document feeder (the reading area can be
specified from software.)
Optical resolution 1200 dpi
Maximum 1200 dpi (main scan) × 2400 dpi
hardware (sub scan)
resolution*
* The maximum hardware resolution of 1200 × 2400 dpi is achieved
using EPSONs Micro Step Drive
Maximum 9600 dpi
interpolated
resolution
technology.
USB interface
connector
option connector
1200U/1200U PHOTO back view
SCSI terminator switch SCSI ID rotary switch
3
4
2
5
1
0
6
9
7
8
SCSI interface
connectors
option connector
1200S back view
* Before connecting the scanner to a power source, the
transportation lock must be released (turned down to the unlock
position).
AC inlet
AC inlet
Speed (1200 dpi, Color: 6.5 msec/line
draft mode) Monochrome (bi-level): 2.2 msec/line
Output resolution 50 to 9600 dpi
(50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments)
Color separation RGB color filters on CCD
Command level ESC/I-B7
Reading sequence Monochrome: One-pass scanning
Color byte sequence: One-pass scanning
(R, G, B)
Color line sequence: One-pass scanning
(R, G, B)
Zoom 50% to 200% in 1% increments
Pixel depth 12 bits per pixel (12 bits per pixel
input, 18 bits per pixel output)
Brightness 7 levels
Line art settings Fixed threshold
TET (Text Enhancement Technology,
enable/disable selectable)
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Digital halftoning AAS (Auto Area Segmentation, enable/
disable selectable)
3 halftoning modes (A, B, and C)
4 dither patterns (A, B, C, and D) for
bi-level and quad-level data
2 user defined patterns (A and B)
Gamma correction 2 types for CRT display
3 types for printer
1 type for user-defined
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 for user-defined
Interface USB (1200U, 1200U PHOTO: Type B
receptacle connector)
SCSI (1200S: Two half pitch 50-pin
connectors)
Light source White cold cathode fluorescent lamp
Reliability 30,000 cycles of carriage movements
(main unit MCBF)
Dimensions Width: 11.3 inches (287 mm)
Depth: 16.7 inches (425 mm)
Height: 3.4 inches (88 mm)
Weight Approx. 9.9 lb (4.5 kg)
Electrical
Specification 100−120 V model 220−240 V model
Input voltage range AC 90 to 132 V AC 198 to 264 V
Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Rated current 0.5 A 0.3 A
Power consumption Approx. 25 W operating
Approx. 12 W stand by
Note: Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage
information.
Environmental
Temperature Operation: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C);
50 to 90 °F (10 to 32 °C) when using the
auto document feeder
Storage: 13 to 140 °F (25 to 60 °C)
Humidity Operation: 10% to 80%; 20% to 80%
(without when using the auto document feeder
condensation) Storage: 10% to 85%
Operating Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid
conditions extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong
light sources. Make sure the outlet
provides enough power.
Safety Approvals
120 V model
Safety standards UL 1950 with D3
CSA C22.2 No. 950
EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 class B
230 V model
Safety standards EN 60950
EMC EN 55022 (CISPR Pub 22) class B
AS/NZS 3548 class B
CE marking
230 V model Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
EN 60950
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
USB Interface
Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification
Revision 1.0
Configuration
Element Description
Configuration Characteristics: Self-powered
Rem ot e wake up featur e: Not supported
Maximum power consumption from VBUS:
2mA (5V)
Interface No alternate setting
Number of endpoints used by this interface
(excludin g endpoint 0): 2
Class: Vendor specific
Endpoint 1 Bulk IN transfer
Maximum data transfer size: 64 byte
Endpoint 2 Bulk OUT transfer
Maximum data transfer size: 64 byte
String Descriptor Language ID: US English
1: iManufacturer: EPSON
2: iProduct: Perfecti on1200
2 - EPSON Perfection 1200
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