Epson Expression 1640XL

Epson Expression 1640XL
alaScore 68

12 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 12 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 67/100. The average review date is Nov 26, 2001. We have compared these reviews to 55174 reviews from other Scanners. The alaScore™ for this product is 68/100 = Good. Last update: May 22, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 12 reviews)

User Reviews  

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Great Scanner If you now how to create a good profile

 

Great Scans

No problems

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Epson Expression 1640XL Special Edition Scanner

 

It gets the job done!

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...

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It gets the job done!

 

It gets the job done!

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...

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Lousy software, Terrible support

 

Lousy software, Terrible support

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...

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Epson Expression 1640XL Special Edition Scanner

 

Excellent Scanner for the price

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...

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Excellent Scanner for the price

 

Excellent Scanner for the price

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...

Product Specifications

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 36 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. You can use the EPSON Expression 1640XL to scan reflective media 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 1640XL is available in two configurations, the Graphic Arts model and the Special Edition model. Both models include a premium software package. The Graphic Arts model also includes LaserSoft Silver Fast 5, a powerful pre press scanning application used to sharpen and descreen images or control color balance, tonal curves, highlights and shadows. With its incredible color accuracy, broad tonal range, and vivid detail, the EPSON Expression 1640XL is the ultimate partner for high quality, large-format ink jets. This professional scanner is fast, reliable and surprisingly affordable. Team it with an EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 Series printer for the perfect input/output solution! For increased productivity and remarkable results, the solution is simple - the EPSON Expression 1640XL.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:18in
Height:2.7in/6.9in
Weight:46.3lbs/48.5lbs
Width:25.8in

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

General

Media Subcategory:Large format paper
Printer Consumable Class:Media
Technology:Ink-jet

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC/PC
Country Kits:France/N/a/United Kingdom
Localization:English/French/N/a
Manufacturer:Epson
Model:1640XL/1640XL Graphic Arts/1640XL Pro/1640XL Special Edition
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Epson/Epson Expression

Media

Included Qty:1roll(s)
Media Type:Semi-gloss photo paper
Smaller Dimension (For Sorting):914mm

Miscellaneous

Category of Accessory:Printing media
Refurbished:Refurbished

Scanner

Color Depth:42-bit color
Document Feeder Type:Manual load
Form Factor:Desktop
Grayscale Depth:14-bit gray
Input Type:Color
Interface Type:Fast SCSI/SCSI
Interface Type (2nd):USB
Max H-Optical Resolution:1600dpi
Max Supported Document Size:A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in)/A3 plus (13 in x 16.65 in)/DIN A3 (12.2 in x 17.2 in)
Max Supported Media Size:A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in)/A3 plus (13 in x 16.65 in)/DIN A3 (12.2 in x 17.2 in)
Max V-Optical Resolution:3200dpi
Media Feeder Type:Manual load
Supported Document Type:Bulk objects (such as books) / Slides / Plain paper / Transparencies/Plain paper/Plain paper / Bulk objects (such as books)/Transparencies / Plain paper/Transparencies / Plain paper / Bulk objects (such as books)
Supported Media Type:Bulk objects (such as books) / Plain paper/Bulk objects (such as books) / Plain paper / Slides / Transparencies/Bulk objects (such as books) / Plain paper / Transparencies/Plain paper/Plain paper / Transparencies
Type:Flatbed scanner

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Apple MacOS 8.0 or later / Microsoft Windows 2000 / Microsoft Windows 95/98 / Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP3 or later/Apple MacOS 8.0 or later / Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0 / Microsoft Windows 95/98/Apple MacOS 8.0 or later / Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0 / Microsoft Windows 95/98 / Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition / Microsoft Windows XP/Apple MacOS 8.0 or later / Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / Microsoft Windows 95/98 / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition / Microsoft Windows NT / Microsoft Windows XP/Apple MacOS 8.0 or later / Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / Microsoft Windows 95/98 / Microsoft Windows NT/Apple MacOS 8.0 or later / Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP