New Epson Perfection 1270 Flatbed Scanner

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Epson
• MPN: B11B166081
• Model: Perfection 1270 Photo
• Type: Color Flatbed Desktop Scanner with Transparency Unit
• Standard Functions: High-Resolution Reflective Document Scanning, Transparency/Film Scanning, Photo Digitization, One-Touch Smart Automated Workflows, Text Enhancement Technology (TET) for OCR
• What's Included in the Box: Epson Perfection 1270 Scanner, Detachable External Transparency Unit Adapter Module, 35 mm Film Holders (for negative strips and mounted slides), Power Supply Cable with AC Adapter, High-Speed USB Interface Cable, Core Software CD-ROM Suite (including EPSON Scan drivers and creative utility software), and Hardware Setup Guide.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Compatible host computer workstation with an available USB interface 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 1270. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

• Replacement Film Holders: Custom plastic tracking guides for standard 35 mm strips and mounted slides
• Maintenance Bundles: Official scanner glass cleaning fluids, microfiber optical cloths, and static-releasing wipes
• Software Packages: Driver software suite updates, Epson Scan utility modules, and integrated OCR tools

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What upgrades does the Perfection 1270 package bring to this scanner series?
  The Perfection 1270 includes the optimized external transparency unit natively, paired with a faster, higher-efficiency USB interface processor that provides improved data bus stabilization during extensive multi-page image queues. It retains the signature ultra-slim profile layout, full 48-bit internal color depth depth management, and the multi-button front control layout.
• What types of transparent media can the included transparency unit handle?
  The bundled transparency adapter plugs into the flatbed array to securely hold and backlight either a single 35 mm negative film strip (up to 6 frames) or a single 35 mm mounted slide for specialized digital color archiving.
• What is the purpose of the physical multi-button panel on the front layout?
  The front interface includes four dedicated functional buttons (Start, Copy, Web, and Email). Pressing a physical button instantly triggers a pre-configured automation script to capture and route your document directly to your preferred computer application setup without requiring manual software configuration first.
• How do I release the unit from its safe carriage transit lock configuration?
  Before plugging in power connections or executing scanning pipelines, place the scanner body flat on a stable workstation table. Turn the scanner upside down and locate the physical carriage transport lock switch or slider pin positioned on the bottom casing panel, then slide it into the unlocked setting to free up the internal optical scanning assembly carriage block.