New Epson Perfection 1200U Photo Flatbed Scanner

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Epson
• MPN: B104211
• Model: Perfection 1200U Photo
• Type: Color Flatbed Desktop Scanner with Transparency Unit
• Standard Functions: High-Resolution Reflective Document Scanning, Transparency/Film Scanning, Photo Digitization, 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 1200U Scanner, Built-in 4 inches x 5 inches Transparency Unit Lid Cover, Film Holders (for 35 mm slides and film negatives), Power 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 1200U 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 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 1200U Photo from the standard baseline Perfection 1200U?
  The principal flatbed body, image sensors, and hardware resolution parameters are identical. The critical difference is configuration packaging: the standard 1200U ships with a regular, solid opaque lid designed strictly for reflective prints and documents. This Photo edition (MPN: B104211) natively includes an integrated 4 inches x 5 inches Transparency Unit backlight built right into the lid cover alongside a set of custom film guides to allow negative and slide scanning out of the box.
• What types of transparent media can the integrated lid handle?
  The system includes structured plastic trays designed to process up to three 35 mm negative frame strips or two 35 mm mounted slides in a single batch script. The transparent window light source built into the top lid structure measures 4 inches x 5 inches in size.
• Can I stack multiple paper files 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 multi-page paperwork, you can add an external automatic document feeder (ADF) accessory module.
• How do I prepare the scan carriage architecture for physical transportation?
  Before lifting, shifting, or shipping the physical device, place the scanner body flat on a stable tabletop surface. Locate the physical carriage transport lock switch or slider lever positioned on the outer structural frame panel of the printer base assembly, then toggle it into the locked setting to secure the internal optical sensors against sudden impact damage.