New Epson Perfection 1640SU Office Flatbed Scanner

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Epson
• MPN: B126201
• Model: Perfection 1640SU Office
• Type: Color Flatbed Desktop Scanner with ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
• Standard Functions: High-Resolution Reflective Document Scanning, Multi-Page Document Ingestion, One-Touch Smart Scanning, Text Enhancement Technology (TET) for OCR
• Optional Functions: Film/Transparency Batch Scanning (Requires Optional Transparency Unit)
• What's Included in the Box: Epson Perfection 1640SU Scanner, Pre-Installed 30-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), 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 Office. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

• Replacement Parts: Official Epson ADF Roller Assembly and paper separation pad kits
• Transparency Upgrades: External Transparency Unit lid adapter (B813172) for processing slides, film strips, and negatives
• Maintenance Bundles: Official scanner glass cleaning fluids, microfiber optical cloths, and static-releasing wipes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What differentiates the Office edition from the standard baseline Perfection 1640SU model?
  The principal scanner flatbed body, image sensor array, and high-precision 1600 x 3200 dpi resolution architecture are completely identical, sharing the same MPN. The difference lies entirely in out-of-the-box configuration packaging: the base model ships with a plain opaque lid, while the Office edition comes factory-bundled with a pre-installed 30-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) to facilitate high-volume multi-page office documentation queues instantly.
• What does the "SU" designation represent on this model?
  The "SU" designation marks its dual-interface flexibility. 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?
  Because this Office model is equipped with the multi-page paper feeder, it is configured out of the box for reflective materials. To process light-transmitting media, you must detach the ADF module and replace it with the optional external transparency unit backlight adapter cover. Note that they share the same interface communication port 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.