Epson Perfection 1240U Photo

Epson Perfection 1240U Photo
alaScore 73

205 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 3 expert reviews and 202 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 83/100. The average review date is Nov 18, 2001. We have compared these reviews to 55112 reviews from other Scanners. The alaScore™ for this product is 73/100 = Good. Last update: May 19, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 205 reviews)

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Epson Perfection 1240U Photo

 

With its bundled transparency adapter, the Perfection 1240U Photo capably scans 35mm film and other transparent materials, as well as standard photo prints.

With its bundled transparency adapter, the Perfection 1240U Photo capably targets small-office and home users who regularly scan 35mm film and other translucent materials, as well as standard photo prints.

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Epson Perfection 1240U Photo Color Flatbed Scanner

 

Ticking time bomb

I used to like this scanner except for the excessive amount of dust previously mentioned in other reviews, then, I unplugged it. I tried to plug it back in and it would not work, the twain drivers were not recognized. After reinstalling both the...

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Ticking time bomb

 

Ticking time bomb

I used to like this scanner except for the excessive amount of dust previously mentioned in other reviews, then, I unplugged it. I tried to plug it back in and it would not work, the twain drivers were not recognized. After reinstalling both the...

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Epson Perfection 1240U Photo Color Flatbed Scanner

 

Worked GREAT.. at FIRST!

Okay.. had I posted a review for this scanner within the first few months of owning it, I would have given it rave reviews a-la most of the other reviews here. I'm glad procrastinated. I noticed dust starting to appear in my scans. At first they were...

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Worked GREAT.. at FIRST!

 

Worked GREAT.. at FIRST!

Okay.. had I posted a review for this scanner within the first few months of owning it, I would have given it rave reviews a-la most of the other reviews here. I'm glad procrastinated. I noticed dust starting to appear in my scans. At first they were...

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recommended for photos

 

Very good for photos and documents.

no on/off switch. No major cons.

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I have no complaints about this scanner!

 

I have no complaints about this scanner!

This scanner replaces an old UMAX scsi scanner. From setup to first scan this scanner is a breeze. My wife uses it everyday and it hasn't given her one problem. It's fast, reliable and worth every penny.

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Epson Perfection 1240U Photo Color Flatbed Scanner

 

I have no complaints about this scanner!

This scanner replaces an old UMAX scsi scanner. From setup to first scan this scanner is a breeze. My wife uses it everyday and it hasn't given her one problem. It's fast, reliable and worth every penny.

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Fast, sharp...DUSTY

 

Fast, sharp...DUSTY

An excellent scanner worthy of 5 stars if not for an inordinate amount of dust on the underside of the platen. I had been warned about this by previous customer reviews but decided to purchase one anyway with the hopes that mine would be different....

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Epson Perfection 1240U Photo Color Flatbed Scanner

 

Fast, sharp...DUSTY

An excellent scanner worthy of 5 stars if not for an inordinate amount of dust on the underside of the platen. I had been warned about this by previous customer reviews but decided to purchase one anyway with the hopes that mine would be different....

Product Specifications

Ideal for the home and small business user the Perfection 1240U is extremely easy to set up and use. With a true optical resolution of 1200x2400dpi, fast scanning speeds and an amazing 42 bit per pixel color depth for accurate color reproduction, the results from this scanner are outstanding. Plug & Play USB connectivity and 3 QuickStart buttons allow the scanning and sending of data with a single press of a button. The enhanced Epson Twain driver features a Full Auto mode enabling minimal intervention. New features such as Document Type Recognition and Auto Skew Correction ensure high quality scans requiring little, if any, subsequent software manipulation. The Perfection 1240U is bundled with a comprehensive range of bonus software, including Adobe Photo Deluxe for image manipulation, and Textbridge Pro for scanning text documents. In addition, Epson Smart Panel enables customization of the Start buttons as well as offering scan to e-mail, scan to OCR, scan for creativity, scan to application and photo print. The Perfection 1240U Photo is supplied as standard with a transparency unit and slide holders, ideal for scanning negatives enabling the reproduction of high quality photographs.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:17.1in
Height:3.7in
Weight:6.2lbs
Width:10.6in

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC
Country Kits:France
Localization:French
Manufacturer:Epson
Model:1240U/1240U Photo
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Epson Perfection

Scanner

Color Depth:42-bit color
Document Feeder Type:Manual load
Form Factor:Desktop
Grayscale Depth:14-bit gray
Input Type:Color
Interface Type:USB
Interface Type (2nd): None
Max H-Optical Resolution:1200dpi
Max Supported Document Size:A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)
Max Supported Media Size:A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)
Max V-Optical Resolution:2400dpi
Media Feeder Type:Manual load
Supported Document Type:Plain paper/Plain paper / Bulk objects (such as books)/Plain paper / Slides
Supported Media Type:Bulk objects (such as books) / Plain paper/Plain paper/Plain paper / Slides
Type:Flatbed scanner

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Apple MacOS 8.1 / Apple MacOS 8.5 or later / Microsoft Windows 98/2000/Apple MacOS 8.1 / Apple MacOS 8.5 or later / Microsoft Windows 98/2000 / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition/Apple MacOS 8.1 or later / Microsoft Windows 98/2000 / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition/Apple MacOS 8.5 or later / Microsoft Windows 2000 / Microsoft Windows 98