New Epson Perfection 1240U Photo Flatbed Scanner

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Epson
• MPN: B124081
• Model: Perfection 1240U Photo
• Type: Color Flatbed Desktop Scanner with Transparency Unit
• Standard Functions: High-Resolution Reflective Document Scanning, Transparency/Film Scanning, Photo Digitization, One-Touch Automated Scanning, Text Enhancement Technology (TET) for OCR
• Optional Functions: Multi-Page Document Ingestion (Requires Optional Automatic Document Feeder)
• What's Included in the Box: Epson Perfection 1240U Scanner, External Transparency Unit Lid Cover (with 3.5 inches x 5 inches backlight area), Film Holders (for 35 mm film strips and mounted slides), Power Supply Cable with AC Adapter, High-Speed USB Interface Cable, and Software Installation Disc Suite (including EPSON TWAIN utilities).
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Compatible host computer workstation with an available USB port, and preferred document archiving or image editing software programs.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

We stock a full range of official accessories and replacement supplies for the Epson Perfection 1240U Photo. 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
• Document Feeders: External Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) kit (B813162) for handling automated multi-page paper files
• Maintenance Bundles: Replacement transparency film masks, standard cleaning sheets, and static-releasing wipes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What separates the Perfection 1240U Photo from the standard baseline Perfection 1240U?
  The underlying flatbed body, image sensor array, and resolution performance parameters are identical. The critical difference is configuration packaging: the standard 1240U model ships with a plain, solid opaque lid designed strictly for reflective prints and documents. This Photo edition (MPN: B124081) natively replaces that lid with an external Transparency Unit lid containing a built-in 3.5 inches x 5 inches backlight window, alongside a set of custom film guides to allow negative and slide scanning right out of the box.
• What types of transparent media can the transparency lid handle?
  The bundled transparency adapters are designed to hold up to a single strip of 35 mm film (up to 6 frames) or up to two 35 mm mounted slides for simultaneous batch processing. The active illuminated transparency window area on this model is 3.5 inches x 5 inches.
• What is the purpose of the physical button on the front panel?
  The chassis is equipped with an automated "Start" push-button. Pressing this physical button initializes an instant pre-configured scan macro to your connected computer setup, saving time by eliminating the need to click through computer software control applications manually first.
• Can I stack multiple paper documents and scan them automatically?
  Out of the box, this configuration operates as a precision manual flatbed scanning apparatus. If your office workflow requires managing bulk stacks of typical multi-page text records or paperwork, you can install the optional external automatic document feeder (ADF) accessory module. Note that the ADF and Transparency Unit lid use the same interface connection slot, so they cannot be mounted at the exact same time.