Epson Perfection 1200U Flatbed Scanner

Pros: Amazing detail
Cons: None

Buying the Epson Perfection 1200U was an easy selection for me. I had been eyeing this model for awhile. When the 1200U entered the market it was priced around $250. I saw it locally at Fry’s Electronics for $199 and took one of the last remaining...

Pros: interface, accurate scans, price, handling
Cons: Relatively poor software bundle, A "little" pricey

To put it bluntly, Epson left me out in the cold. Not only did their scanner malfunction numerous times, but there are large gaping holes in the bottom of the scanner that facilitate dust access, thus ruining the scanner in a few short months. This...

Pros: Great scan quality, fast speed, ease of installation, performance for price
Cons: 35mm slides produced fair results, automatic results are occasionally not correct

Summary

The 1200 U is a "prosumer" scanner that offers great ease of use, fast, accurate scans, easy to set-up drivers, and an easy to use interface that gives you a decent amount of control over your scans.

I have used this...

Pros: A one-box solution offering high quality scanning of both photographs and film
Cons: Designed primarily for photographers.

Epson is quickly gaining a good reputation for their Perfection range of scanners, and the 1200 series are no exception to the rule. Based on the 1200U, the 1200Photo is the highest model in the A4-sized range and comes with a transparency adapter in the...

Pros: when working, works well
Cons: takes a long time for software to load, doesn't always work, customer service

In my recent quest to purchase a scanner I looked at many models, but found that this one was fairly highly thought of on this site so I decided to give it a try. Its certainly not that I feel that I was mislead, as I'm sure this scanner has the...

Pros: The scans
Cons: Flimsy lid and so-so software bundle

Perfection 1200U is a name that raises expectations in a purchaser's mind. If it is merely very good people will be disappointed. Well I'm here to say that the Epson Perfection 1200U scanner is not perfection, but it is better than very good.

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Pros: easy to install and use, good scan quality
Cons: written documentation on the bundled software unclear

After the many hassles I had with my last scanner (it hated my Zip Drive, the software was buggy, etc.)and my current computer set-up, I knew USB would be the way to go for fewer troubleshooting variables.

The set-up and installation of the...

Pros: Easy to use. Incredible quality
Cons: I guess if I had to say something negative, It's a bit large and bulky

I hate window-shopping; I always end up buying something. A while back, I went with a friend to one of the local electronics stores and ended up getting the Epson Perfection 1200U. I didn’t mean to, it just seemed too good of a deal and it being a USB...

Pros: high quality, easy installation and connectivity, lots of customization
Cons: software is complicated and not user friendly

Aside from working as a technician, I do some consulting work on the side. A client of mine was looking to purchase a scanner and wanted something affordable but also high quality. Mostly the scanner was to be used for scanning and storing business...

Pros: Excellent scanning of all types of material. Very easy to configure.
Cons: Needs to be unplugged in order to truly turn it off.

After I recently got married, I was bombarded with pictures from everywhere. Most of my family sent me their negatives, and I wanted to digitize them and create an online album. Unfortunately, most of the online photo companies charge too much to scan...

Pros: Ease of installation, picture quality, TWAIN interface, software goodies, tech support
Cons: Bulb stays lit while power is on.

What a great scanner! I needed a good quality scanner for a newly started web design business from my home - yet I am on a tight budget and couldn't swing for the expensive "Professional" scanners. I couldn't be more pleased with my scanner...

Pros: Fast, very high quality optics and scanning.
Cons: Would have been nice to have a larger read area than the standard 8.5 x 11.7 inch.

I recently bought the new Epson Perfection 1200U color flatbed scanner. This is the successor to the highly rated Perfection 636, and goes for around $200 here in the States.

I did extensive research on scanners prior to buying - the most...

Pros: Only scanner in it's price range with 1200 x 2400 hardware resolution
Cons: Transparency adapter could be a bit larger

I hate wasting money and I'm very particular about my gadget purchases. This is why my hair began to grey as I attempted to decide which scanner I would purchase. My life became a little easier when I discovered the Epson Perfection 1200U...

Pros: Quick setup, fast scans
Cons: Scanned image quality regularly isn't up to par, page edges don't scan

I have not used Epson products before this. It was a toss-up between an HP and an Epson, and I chose the Epson because I thought it seemed like it was slightly higher quality for the money.

I removed it from the box, plugged in the power and...

Pros: Simple setup and installation, good to decent photo touch-up software included
Cons: Absolutely none.

When I worked in retail several years ago (96-97) for Egghead, rarely did I recommend purchasing any Epson products. I felt them to be overpriced and lacking quality performance. However, Epson has changed the name of the game in the scanner arena.
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Pros: Everything
Cons: None

I have been the victim of many low- and high-priced scanners over the years and typically replace my home and office scanner every year. This year my home scanner blew up on me so I surfed around for a replacement. The 1200U was so highly recommended...

Pros: Pro-quality, recommended by professionals
Cons: High price; not for beginners

I recently purchased the 1240 U Photo Scanner on the recommendation of a professional (well, actually, he recommended the 1640 U but the 1240 U is pretty similar). I used to have a Microtek 42 bit scanner but the on-off toggle broke off. I resolved...

Pros: Great fast scans
Cons: No legal size scanning

I have a Umax scsi scanner that is about 3 years old. It has always worked well, but the other day I tried to scan some pictures in and just could not get them to look “good.” As most things go in the world of computers, a lot has changed in those...

Pros: Price, Performance, and Quality
Cons: Reddish horizontal scan lines. No Windows 2000 software.

I recently purchased the Epson 1200U Photo at a very good price from Buy.com. This unit is the same as the 1200U plus a transparency adapter. If you decide to upgrade from the 1200U, the transparency adapter will cost around $100. Getting it together...

Pros: Very fast USB scanning, Excellent results.
Cons: NONE

I would have to say, choosing a scanner was probably the most difficult thing I've ever done. The biggest problem was, not being able to view results first hand. Sure you could see scans on the internet, that just didn't cut it for me. Nothing is like...

Pros: excellent with photos, reasonable with negatives
Cons: missing power switch.

I bought this scanner based on the reviews on the net. Have not exercised it extensively yet, but I am quite pleased with limited things that I scanned. Very happy with photo scanning and am fairly happy with the results from scanning a negative.
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Pros: Easy Fast
Cons: Scanner cuts off edges

This is a review of the new 1240U Perfection from Epson.

I picked this item up from amazon.com for $183.91 including ship.

I was previously using a UMAX Astra 300P, which was a little lacking on the scan quality. Images were too...

Pros: GREAT,EASY TO USE,NOT SO BIG
Cons: NONE

We needed a scanner, we had holiday money to spend and, of course, I checked epinions! We chose this scanner because it got the best reviews overall from all sources. It was not too expensive, not too cheap and had all the features we wanted.

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Pros: Overall good scanner
Cons: Color accuracy in film scanning is a compromise.

It's a scanner that does several jobs. A jack of all. It does everything a flatbed scanner does. No problem there. It is also a film and slide scanner. That's where my problem is. Most everyone will be satisfied with it's performance. But to a photo...

Pros: Good Pictures, Fast, Easy to Use
Cons: Installation

Epson’s Perfection 1200U flatbed scanner is nimble and quick. After owning another competitor’s old-budget-scanner for a couple years, the difference between the two was incredible. The colors were vibrant, the twain technology was very well though out...

Pros: quality, speed, color
Cons: only one button, requires Win98

After looking at a number of different scanners, and reading hundreds of reviews on whats available, I finally chose the Epson Perfection 1200U.

This is a full bed 36 bit, 1,200 by 2,400 dpi scanner. This particular model has been rated...

Pros: Great Value!,Presto! Pagemanager,Excellent Image Quality for Value, Ease of Use/Installation/Setup
Cons: Having no pictures to scan with

Tidbits about the Author:
Used to have an Microtek E6 SCSI scanner.
Works in an office surrounded by different scanners/printers, and PC's and apples. Has experience with scanners. Bought this scanner last year.

Introduction:
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Pros: high quality scans
Cons: slight pixelation on big prints from slides

For the money, the Epson Perfection 1200U Photo scanner is a great value - it scans everything, including slides, since it has a transparency adapter included. The results look wonderful; slides and prints come out really clear, focused, and...

Pros: Great scans, extremely versatile
Cons: More pricey than others (you get what you for!)

After only a year of light use my factory refurbished HP 5100c scanjet crapped out so I was back on the prowl for another. I sifted through the various hardware review sites and there was one scanner that seemed to consistently to be all the rave .........

Pros: Speed, USB Connectivity, Software Bundle, Resolution
Cons: Price

I just got the Epson Perfection 1200U scanner as a replacement for my trusty Umax Astra 1220U, and I have to say that I have been blown away by the Epson!

I am running Windows Millenium, and the installation of the scanner couldn't have been...

Pros: Easy install, easy use.
Cons: Lack of documentation for Software Bundle, HP printer problem

Like most computer enthusiasts, when my wife said she wanted a scanner for Christmas, I was all smiles. A scanner for her meant a new toy for me. It did however need to meet certain criteria. For me it had to be fast, quiet, USB, have a high...

Pros: quality of scan
Cons: lack of one step buttons

The Epson 1200U is simply the best value that I've come across lately. It is a little more expensive than you basic scanners, but the quality is well worth the extra money. Also, the Epson 1200U offers greater resolution (1200x2400)than a large majority...

Pros: Speed, image quality, build
Cons: Biggish, extra lid for film, cost over 1240, outdated software, Canons are sexier

There's no category here for the 1640su photo. It's top of Epson's domestic scanner line-up. Epson make the 1600 series scanners as well which are aimed squarely at the pro graphics market and are far more expensive.

So where does the 1640...

Pros: Fast, fast, fast and accurate color scans
Cons: Needs to include Windows 2000 drivers in the package

After reading dozens different reviews on various scanners I decided it's time to retire my old Mustek Twainscan II as it will not work under Windows 2000 for the Epson Perfection 1200U USB scanner. I've used the HP5200 scanner at work and thought it...

Pros: Easy to use, excellent quality scans, great value.
Cons: None that I have encountered.

I've been using my Epson 1200U scanner for nearly a year now and could not be more happy with it. This is my third scanner and of the three I have owned, this is the best. I replaced a Hewlett-Packard scanner with this unit because the HP was twice the...

Pros: Very fast USB scanning, Excellent results.
Cons: NONE

I would have to say, choosing a scanner was probably the most difficult thing I've ever done. The biggest problem was, not being able to view results first hand. Sure you could see scans on the internet, that just didn't cut it for me. Nothing is like ...

Pros: High speed, good quality, OCR enabled, great features, nice programs included, comes with transparency unit
Cons: A bit expensive, (but look at what you get), boxy looking (but who cares), driver installation problem (maybe)

This scanner is high in my list. Aside from the Epson name, here is a list of why I am happy with my Epson Perfection 1200U scanner:

Start button for one-touch scanning!
Comes with four programs: Adobe PhotoDeluxe, Broderbund The Print...

Pros: Excellent quality, good software, easy set up...
Cons: Still a little expensive(but that is why I am writing, so...)

Check any reviews you can find on CNET, PCWorld, almost everyone's telling you, 1200U is the way to go. Well, it is. The CCD design provides up to 1,200-dpi optical and 9,600-dpi interpolated resolutions, with a maximum color depth of 36 bits per pixel,...

Pros: easy to use, quick setup, small
Cons: none!

We needed a scanner, we had holiday money to spend and, of course, I checked epinions! We chose this scanner because it got the best reviews overall from all sources. It was not too expensive, not too cheap and had all the features we wanted. Anyone ...

Pros: Good output and speed.
Cons: Only single one touch button.

I like the Epson Perfection 1200U. It has good output, speed, and Web development support.. The scanner has 1,200 by 2,400 dpi. This scanner produces sharp and clear images. It gives good tonal balance. Shadowy areas even have good detail. The colors...

Pros: Simple enough to use.
Cons: Setting up (having to plug in to computer and printer) is confusing.

Even when I had come to the decision of buying a scanner, I was still somewhat unsure of how the pictures would turn out, how to adjust the pictures, how to save them, and . . . well, you all get the idea. Once I had made my purchase, however, I don't...

Pros: Fast, easy to use, amazing quality
Cons: Size is bulky, but it doesn't matter, still has good performance

I've been looking for a scanner for a very long time. I've been comparing 3 brands, Umax (my old scanner) Hewlet Packard, and Epson, and after comparing all of them at the local computer store i can easily say that Epson outdid all the others in every...

Pros: Fast, Simple Setup and Great Value
Cons: Dust under glass

The only gripe I can say about this scanner was that dust was under the glass and was easily noticeable on the scanned images. I had to return it to get a cleaner one. If you look under the scanner you'll also notice open holes which can easily allow...

Pros: GREAT scanner for the money.
Cons: ADF costs as much as the scanner

I bought the Epson 1200 USB to replace an old HP scanner. I will not go through the headaches I had getting that HP to run but I will say that installing the Epson was a no-brainer. Took about 10 minutes and could not have been easier. I also bought...

Pros: FAB Colors, Speed & Accuracy
Cons: ? - A bit higher priced than many

All I can say is WOW!! Believe I have tried EVERY SCANNER out there already, and was totally disappointed in all I tried. But this one, well, lets just say it IS Perfection!! Great colors, scans need very little adjustment, fantastic detail. Not sure...

Pros: Great Scan Quality, Easy to use, little or no errors at all and less headaches.
Cons: None.

I needed a decent scanner. I have developed an interest in computer graphics for quite sometime. As well I love going to chat rooms but hate telling people that I do not have a picture scanned in yet when they are ready to trade pictures. Bottom line, I...

Pros: An excellent flatbed scanner
Cons: Compromise in quality for negative scanning

It's a scanner that does several jobs. A jack of all. It does everything a flatbed scanner does. No problem there. It is also a film and slide scanner. That's where my problem is. Most everyone will be satisfied with it's performance. But to a photo...

Pros: Great Images, FAST, Easy to use
Cons: ???

I had done much research in deciding to get a scanner. It had come down to Epson and HP, but I had finally decided to buy the Epson. Like anyone that has a need to use a scanner, I had decided to get one for the purpose of scanning graphics. That's it....

Pros: great scanner easy to use
Cons: none i can see

I chose this scanner after reading many reviews.. the Epson 1200u kept coming out on top. Now that I have it and have been using it for about a month, I can see why it was so highly rated. The scanning speed is fast and the reproductions are very...

Pros: Great color scans. Easy installation. Supports Windows2000. USB.
Cons: Had to download drivers.

I was very pleased to find this USB scanner. The price is low for a scanner with this quality and once I downloaded the latest drivers from the Epson web site, the scanner worked like a breeze. The TWAIN driver comes with a nice pop-up utility that is...

Pros: Quick, flawless installation. Crisp, clear renditions.
Cons: Had to upgrade my Win95 to ME and download a driver.

I purchased the Epson Perfection 1200U as my very first scanner. I was looking for a scanner that would do justice to my family photos, plus I wanted one that would scan well for posting photos to a web site on a commercial basis. After reading several...

Pros: Easy to install, fast and great scans
Cons: Transparency unit small for my liking

The Perfection 1200U is a "perfect" scanner. It comes in 2 chooses, SCSI or USB. If you prefer speed go with SCSI. The only problem with SCSI, is the scanner has to be turned on before the computer. This is why I went with USB. I can use it...

Pros: fast, great looking documents and photos
Cons: No power switch

I recently bought this scanner after looking at reviews on this site and finding it to be rated #1 at the PCworld.com website.

I have done a fair amount of scanning in my life, and couldn't agree more with everyone else that this is a very...

Pros: EXTREMELY fast! Great quality, advanced options for prevewing and scanning
Cons: doesn't say in structions that it works in win 2000

This one truly amazed me. I am a graphic designer and I owned HP scanners before and they can not compare to this one, no matter what anybody says. The instructions were super easy. The only problem was that it doesn't say in instructions and manual that...

Pros: High quality, speed and easy to use.
Cons: You couldn't scan old negatives, easy to broke.

Epson Perfection 1200U is excellent scanner. You can scan pellicle, certainly if you have appropriate equipping. The speed of scanning is not ideal, but very good. The quality of scanning is high too. If you scanning something big, you need paying...

Pros: Speed, resolution and image quality
Cons: None

I have had this scanner for just over a month now and have loved everything about it.

Setup:
The scanner was simple to setup and even simpler to use. Simply place a photo on the flatbed and press the scan button on top of the scanner....

Pros: get
Cons: it

I did extensive research on scanners prior to buying -useful sites are the well known ones:www.computers.com, and www.scantips.com. PC magazine even
has an interactive advisor that lets you judge and rate the scan
quality of each scanner they...

Pros: Inexpensive, Pro-quality scanning, large bed, quite
Cons: A bit bulky compared to the newer models.

The Epson 1200U scanner for me has been a dream. Aside from my culinary work I also am an avid web designer. I use the scanner for a host of different things. My experience with it has been simple. Purchase it, plug it in, install the software, turn...

Pros: Easy interface, excellent, and clear images
Cons: none yet

This scanner has a dynamic range of 3.0, more than adequate for a user. The setup is so easy and effortless that i was able to produce my first scan in 6 minutes. You first plug in the USB cables, then insert the driver disk, and Epson's Twain driver is...

Pros: easy to set-up and use, high quality scans
Cons: on a mac, often must restart. no transparencies

i use an imac.

the set-up was very simple for this scanner. it's also very easy to use. the scans, even at high resolution are quick. it's an excellent scanner in this respect.

it was advertised as having "transparency...

Pros: Very quick and easy to use
Cons: cant find any

The Epson Perfection 1200u delivers extremely high resolution scans at blazingly fast speeds and is easy to use. Epson’s ColorTrue II Imaging System which delivers a hardware resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi — twice the power of conventional 600 dpi...

Pros: Good Scans and easy installation software
Cons: not as user friendly as i expected

Hi, whats up this is one of the greatest of scanners i have ever used and it is so easy to use but not as user friendly as i was hoping. I didnt know how to use this until i had my uncle show me because the directions and stuff were nto written to the...

Pros: Easy of use, great picture quality
Cons: had few problems installing win 2000 driver

I had this scanner for about 8 months now and pleased with the product. The picture quality is beautiful/magical. I recommended the same product to few of my friends and they are happy with it. I know that they are out few the newer scanners. But this...

Pros: 1200 DPI, 68 billion colors
Cons: N/A

Epson is famous for they’re printing devices but did you know that they also made a great line of scanners. The Perfection line of scanners is the most powerful scanner for the money. The 1200U is a great example of this. With a DPI 1200, it is quite...

Pros: Speed of scan, resolution coverage, picture depth
Cons: cost, sometimes hangs the system for a few seconds.

The EPSON Perfection scans images in high resolution at astronomical speeds. The EPSON is very very easy to use. It connects to your computer through A USB Port making it even more reliable when running on iMac, Power Mac G3, and Win98. As you can see in...

Pros: Easy setup, inexpensive
Cons: Slow

My needs were for a page scanner that had Windows 2000 drivers. My previous scanner, a Visioneer, had Windows NT drivers but the long promised Windows 2000 drivers never appeared. I gave that scanner away and replaced it with the Epson 1200U. It...

Pros: Super-easy Great quality
Cons: a little heavy, not very portable

This scanner is a very very good bargain for your money. It is very light weight and does not need a lot of skill to operate. The resolution is great. The older scanner didnot even come close to the speed that this scanner makes images. Its bigger than a...

Pros: Fast, accurate, bargain
Cons: Would like better photo editor (Photoshop LE, etc...)

I work at a national retail chain and have access to several top name scanners. I took the time to set each one up and perform several scans. After all of my testing was completed, I came to one conclusion; the Epson 1200U is the BEST scanner I have...

Pros: Fast, easy to set up and use
Cons: Could be a little larger in dimension

Did a lot of research before settling upon getting the Epson Perfection 1200U. Tested by several labs and was rated at the number 1 and 2 spots. The USB scanner performs reasonably fast and outputs very clear images. Although the SCSI version is...

Pros: Simple install, image quality,price
Cons: None, so far

I am a retired electronics development manager, living in a very remote location and spending a lot of time on my new computer and on the Internet. I have been taking 35mm slides since 1949 and have an immense collection of slides and prints. I am...

Pros: good quality pictures and it is fast
Cons: costly

This scanner is great. It scans in pictures and paper very quickly and at in high quality. The machine is small enough to fit into your work space and can handle the wears and tears if you have children. This is one of the best electronic devices...

Pros: Great scanning flatbed scanner. Not a bad price either.
Cons: not any.

i think this scanner is a high quality item, and i recommend it to
anyone that's looking for a good performing scanner without the big
price that go along with the others.
not heavy and not bulky. average in size.It fits right on my desk...

Pros: Amazingly quiet, fast, and accurate
Cons: a little flimsy

I had previously been using an HP 6200 series scanner, which I paid dearly for. I had nothing but problems from day one, with both USB and SCSI. Finally, I just got fed up with the thing, and went and looked around. I decided that I didn't want to...

Pros: nice quality for the price and function
Cons: slow slow slow and less than perfect

I am not your average consumer, I have a lot of experience with top of the line high quality publishing equipment for the line of business I am surrounded with . I have been fortunate enough to work around vary talented artists and graphic design...

Pros: Beautiful scans; Great software; Very fast.
Cons: Pricey for most home users.

I've been using a five year old three pass, gas powered, scanner. (Ok, I'm kidding about the gas powered, but it is big and noisy.)

I'm a hobby photographer, and I needed a super sharp scanner. This one fits the bill. Excellent scans,...