Expression 636 
 
The Perfection 636 is a professional-quality scanner offering superior scans in an easy to use package. For business, home or school, the Perfection 636 may well be the perfect choice. The built in ColorTrue® Imaging System produces scans with amazing detail and phenomenal color accuracy. The advanced imaging system delivers hardware resolution of 600 x 2400 dpi with Micro StepTM Drive technology for razor-sharp images previously available only from high-end graphic scanners. Each 36-bit scan recognizes more than 68 billion colors for accurate color reproduction. Features like Text Enhancement Technology and Auto Area Segmentation advancements do wonders scanning documents, as well as automatically enhancing text and graphics to bring out sharp, distinct detail and improved OCR accuracy. No matter the use - images or text - the end result is the same: perfect scans every time! 

This scanner includes powerful, intuitive scanning software, beginning with the exclusive LaserSoft® Perfection 636 Scan Software. This award-winning software is so simple and powerful; it virtually guarantees perfect scans. NewSoftTM Presto!TM PageManager document management software enables you to push one button for scanning images and documents into almost any application, including e-mail and fax. 

The high-powered EPSON Perfection 636 comes with a complete suite of productivity software. In a few clicks of the mouse, you can enhance images, create impressive business communications or design home projects from scratch. In business, use your scans to enhance newsletters and reports, customize your web site, and produce colorful flyers and proposals. At home, add color images to schoolwork, personalize greeting cards and calendars, retouch photos, add special effects, enlarge photos or send snapshots via e-mail. 

You won't find a more feature-rich scanner in this price range. For simply perfect scans time after time, the Perfection 636 scanner is the perfect choice. 

 
 
 
Components 
MAC and PC
EPSON Perfection 636 Scanner 
-LaserSoft Perfection 636 software 
-EPSON TWAIN driver 
-Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition (Win) 
-Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 (Mac) 
-NewSoft Presto! Page Manager 
-Xerox TextBridge Classic 
-Broderbund The PrintShop PressWriter 
-Plug 'n' Play PCI SCSI card 
-Epson's Scanner Basics Guide
Scanning Specifications 
Scanner type 
Scanning Method 
Photoelectric device color 
Document size 
Light source 

Scanning resolution 
Hardware resolution 
Max resolution 
Image data 
Gradation - Greyscale 
Zoom

Flatbed color image scanner 
Fast single pass 
Color CCD line sensor 
8.5" x 11.7" (21.6cm x 29.7 cm) 
Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp 

600 dpi optical 
600 x 2400 dpi maximum with Micro Step Drive technology 
9600 x 9600 with interpolation 
12 bits per color internal 
8 bits per pixel external 
50% to 200% (1% step)

Scanning Speed 
Line art 
256 grey level 
Full color page
2.7 msec/line (approx.) 
8.1 msec/line (approx.) 
8.1 msec/line (approx.)
Digital Halftoning 
Error Diffusion 
Dither (resident) 
Dither (user defined)
3 modes (A, B, C) 
4 modes (A, B, C, D) 
2 modes (A, B)
Reliability MCBF 30,000 cycles
Enviromental Conditions 
Temperature (Operating) 
Humidity (Operating)
41°F to 95°F (5 to 35°C) 
10 to 80%, no condensation
Electrical Specifications 
Voltage 
Frequency 
Power consumption
100-120 volts 
49.5 - 60.5Hz 
20 watts maximum
Dimensions 
Width 
Depth 
Height 
Weight
11.3" (28.7cm) 
16.75" (42.5cm) 
3.47" (8.8cm) 
9.9lb (4.5kg)
Options 
B813142 
B813132
Automatic document feeder 
Transparency unit
Warranty One year limited warranty in the US and Canada
Support 
EPSON Automated Support 
EPSON Download Service 
Pre-Sales Support 
(US & Canada) 
Internet Website 
800-922-8911 
800-442-2007 
800-463-7766 

http://www.epson.com