Plug-n-Scan 1200 ED

Say hello to your scanning friend, ED. The Plug-n-Scan 1200 ED is a complete 48-bit color scanning system, which includes the tools needed to scan photographs, logos, illustrations, and text. The 1200 ED combines ultra-high resolution capabilities with slim styling and powerful image editing and OCR software.

High-Resolution 48-Bit Color

The Plug-n-Scan 1200 ED features some of the highest software enhanced resolution ever seen. It has an optical  resolution of 600 x 1200 dpi with a maximum software enhanced resolution of 19,200 dpi! The ED's color depth enhancement captures a 30-bit color image, enhances it to a brilliant 48-bit palette with over 281 trillion colors!*

* Most monitors and graphic adapters display up to 24-bit color. 48-bit color can only be used with imaging programs capable of input above 24-bit color, such as Photo Express SE.

TWAIN Compliant

The Plug-n-Scan 1200 ED is a TWAIN compliant scanner who gets along with his imaging friends. Through TWAIN, ED can scan directly into many supported applications.

Parallel Port Installation

The Plug-n-Scan 1200 ED plugs directly into the printer port on the back of your PC. Even more convenient, your printer then plugs into the back of the scanner. Users of Windows 98 need only to follow simple instructions to get ED up and scanning in a matter of minutes.

Compact Design

ED is a svelte fellow. At only 18.5" (L) x 12.1" (W) x 3.8" (H), ED fits in comfortably on any desktop or computer table.

Easy To Use

Simply click the Direct Scan program icon in the Windows 95/98 System Tray to launch ED's Direct Scan interface. Choose the destination for your scanned document from Photo Express SE, TextBridge Pro, Fax, Print or e-mail. Press the scan button and ED will scan your image or document and help move it along to the selected location. Users who desire more control over ED's settings can disable the Direct Scan Program and use the Plug-n-Scan 1200 ED TWAIN driver instead.

Image Editing

With the easy-to-use interface of Ulead's Photo Express SE, you can quickly turn your scanned images into greeting cards, announcements and invitations. You can incorporate your favorite images into calendars and brochures or you can just stick to the basics and use Photo Express SE's retouching tools to make all of your pictures look their best.

Scan and Recognize Text

With its "Instant Access OCR" feature, Xerox TextBridge OCR software allows documents to be scanned for editing directly with your word processing software. TextBridge is powerful and easy to use, capable of recognizing many different fonts at various sizes, quickly and accurately converting scanned documents into editable formats.

Internet File Save Formats

The included image editing software allows ED to save in JPEG and GIF file formats commonly used for Internet graphics. The GIF file format allows transparent areas and interlaced downloading.

Reliable

The Plug-n-Scan 1200 ED is both rugged and reliable. The ED comes with a one-year warranty, free technical support and is manufactured under strict ISO 9000 guidelines.

Minimum System Requirements

IBM PC or compatible with a 75MHz Pentium-based processor
Enhanced Parallel Port
Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT 4.0/Me/2000
SVGA color monitor, 16-bit video card
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
16 MB RAM (Windows 95/98)
32 MB RAM (Windows NT 4.0)
32 MB available hard disk space for software installation 

Technical Specifications

Scanner Type

Flatbed

Scan Mode

True Color: 48-bits/pixel (software enhanced)
30-bits/pixel - internal
24-bits/pixel - external

Gray: 10-bits/pixel - internal
Text/Line Art: 1-bit/pixel (2 levels)

Scanning Method

Single-Pass

Scanning Area

Reflective: 8.5" x 11.7" (Max)
Transparency: 6" x 7" (Optional)

Resolution

Optical: 600 x 1200 dpi

Software Enhanced: 19200 x 19200 dpi

Scanning Data Buffer

32 KB Maximum

Brightness Control

255 Steps (software controlled)

Contrast Control

255 Steps (software controlled)

Host Interface Connection

EPP Parallel Port

Light Source

Cold Cathode Lamp

Voltage Requirements

100-120 VAC, 60Hz AC Adapter
Outputs 12 VDC, 1 A to scanner

Dimensions

18.5" x 12.1" x 3.8" (L x W x H)

Weight

6.7 lbs.

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