New Epson Perfection 1640SU Flatbed Scanner

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Epson
• MPN: B126021
• Model: Perfection 1640SU
• Type: Color Flatbed Desktop Image Scanner
• Standard Functions: High-Resolution Reflective Document Scanning, Full-Color Photo Digitization, One-Touch Smart Scanning, Text Enhancement Technology (TET) for OCR
• Optional Functions: Film/Transparency Batch Scanning (Requires Optional Transparency Unit), Multi-Page Document Ingestion (Requires Optional Automatic Document Feeder)
• What's Included in the Box: Epson Perfection 1640SU Flatbed Scanner, Standard Opaque Document Cover, Power Supply Cable with AC Adapter, High-Speed USB Interface Cable, SCSI-2 Connection Cable, Core Software CD-ROM Suite (including EPSON TWAIN drivers, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, and PageManager OCR), and Hardware Setup Guide.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Compatible host computer workstation with an available USB or SCSI port, and premium optical glass cleaning solutions.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

We stock a full range of official accessories and replacement supplies for the Epson Perfection 1640SU. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

• Transparency Upgrades: External Transparency Unit lid adapter (B813172) for processing slides, film strips, and negatives
• Document Feeders: External Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) kit (B813162) for multi-page document stacks
• Maintenance Bundles: Official scanner glass cleaning fluids, microfiber optical cloths, and static-releasing wipes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What does the "SU" designation represent on the Perfection 1640SU model?
  The "SU" designation explicitly stands for its dual-interface capability. The motherboard layout features both a plug-and-play Universal Serial Bus (USB) port and a high-speed SCSI-2 port on the back panel, enabling legacy server integration or easy consumer desktop deployment from the same chassis.
• Can I scan transparent items like negatives, film strips, or slides on this device?
  Out of the box, this configuration features a standard solid opaque document lid cover meant strictly for reflective materials like photo prints or text pages. To process light-transmitting media, you must purchase and install the optional external transparency unit backlight attachment module. If your workflow requires film tracking out of the box, check out the specialized Perfection 1640SU Photo configuration pack instead.
• Can I stack multiple paperwork documents and scan them automatically?
  Out of the box, this unit operates as a high-precision manual single-sheet flatbed layout designed for photo preservation or standalone archiving. If your office needs to process large queues of typical multi-page text records, an external automatic document feeder (ADF) accessory can be installed. Note that the ADF and Transparency Unit lid use the same interface connection slot, so they cannot be mounted at the exact same time.
• How do I release the unit from its safe carriage transit lock configuration?
  Before connecting power cords or executing scanning pipelines, place the scanner body flat on a stable workstation table. Locate the physical carriage transport lock switch or slider pin positioned on the rear panel of the assembly casing, then slide it into the unlocked setting to free up the internal optical scanning assembly carriage block.