epson perfection 1250 scanner

[Six Eyed Smily]

the scanner claimes to be a 48 bit scanner but only scans in 24 bit. why? i have tried both win 98 and win xp.

[Archer]

Ah! but is it true 48 bit or interpolated[?] 48 bit i.e. software enhanced ?

[DonJ]

In case you haven't already done so, go here for <a href="http://support.epson.com/hardware/scanner/pr125_/index.html" target="_blank">downloads for your scanner</a> . You might notice newer versions of your scanning software & drivers. Also, notice the links at the top for Documentaion and Troubleshooting...lots of good info there.

[DonJ]

I was able to find this: <a href="http://files.support.epson.com/htmldocs/pr125_/pr125_u1/twain_3.htm#color%20photo%2042-bit%20c" target="_blank">Selecting an Image Type </a> . It says that "This setting (42-bit color) is available only in certain applications, such as Adobe® Photoshop®" and is "for Perfection 1650 only."

[Draggar]

My question is, do you really need 48Bit over 24Bit? If I remember correctly, the human eye can only see 16 or 24 bit (and 99% of the output quality if your printing is the printer).

I scan at 16Bit (300DpI) and they come out great...

(I never understood why they push that so much, along with the DPI)...

[Six Eyed Smily]

its the black and white in 16 bit not 8 bit i really want, but i guess im not going to get it :/

bit dodgy saying 48bit scanner on the box when it doesnt produce 48bit colour images