Epson GT-20000 Document Scanner

The affordable choice for large format scans and convenient workgroup document management capabilities

The GT-20000 offers the productivity benefits of advanced scanning technology in an affordable, large-format scanner. A versatile workgroup performer, this powerful product provides 600 x 1200 dpi resolution and 48-bit color for incredible detail on scans up to 11.7x 17.

With its fast startup time, the GT-20000 is ready when you are. Scanning two-page spreads in a single pass, it can accommodate a variety of documents. It even offers an optional Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for scanning up to 100 sheets without any user intervention, and without sacrificing image quality.

The scanner's remarkable versatility allows it to easily handle virtually anything from small receipts to large financial reports. It even offers automatic document size detection, so there's no need for complicated settings or selections. And, it blazes through each scanning task at remarkable speeds, including 23 ppm for monochrome and 15 ppm for color with the optional ADF (A4 size, 200 dpi, Speed Priority Scanning Mode, simplex).

The GT-20000 can quickly accommodate virtually any scanning project. This high-value product even includes Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and SCSI-2 connectivity. In addition, an optional network card is available, enabling busy workgroups to share a single scanner. This, coupled with its high-speed operation and incredible versatility, gives users the power they need, and productivity they've only imagined, for critical daily requirements.

Features & Benefits

Capture large documents in a single scan
Scans almost any original on large, 11.7x17 scanning area

Easily scan any size
Features automatic size detection for accurate scans without complicated adjustments

Increase your productivity
Quickly scans stacks of documents with optional, 100-pages, 23-ppm Automatic Document Feeder

Share one scanner with an entire workgroup
Offers an optional network card

Start scanning right away
Includes a bright Xenon lamp that's ready when you are — no warmup time required

Digitize and manage important documents
Comes with easy-to-use document management software (ABBYY® FineReader® Sprint Plus OCR and ScanSoft® PaperPort®)

Achieve remarkable results
Delivers amazing quality with 600 x 1200 dpi resolution

Specifications

Scanner Type

• Flatbed color image scanner

Photoelectric Device

• Color Epson MatrixCCD® line sensor

Optical Resolution

• Flatbed: 600 dpi

Hardware Resolution

• Flatbed: 600 x 1200 dpi with Micro Step Drive™ technology

Color Hardware Bit Depth

• 48 bits per pixel internal
• 24 bits per pixel external (selectable)

Grayscale Hardware Bit Depth

• 16 bits per pixel internal
• 8 bits per pixel external (selectable)

Optional Equipment

• 100-page Automatic Document Feeder
• Epson Network Scanning Card

Light Source

• Xenon gas cold cathode fluorescent lamp

Interface

• Hi-Speed USB 2.0, SCSI 50-pin, network card optional (RJ-45,10Base-T/100Base-TX)

Scanning Speed

• (600 dpi, Speed Priority Scanning Mode)¹
• Color: 3.8 msec/line (approx.)
• Grayscale: 1.3 msec/line (approx.)
• Line art: 1.3 msec/line (approx.)

Reliability

• Main unit MCBF: 100,000 cycles

Environment Conditions

• Temperature 41 °F to 95 °F/5 °C to 35 °C (operating)
  -13 °F to 140 °F/-25 °C to 60 °C (storage)
• Humidity 10 – 80% without condensation (operating)
  10 – 85% without condensation (storage)

Power Requirements

• Voltage: AC 100 V – 120 V or AC220 – 240 V
• Frequency: 50 – 60 Hz
• Power consumption: 50 W operating w/o optional unit
  75W operating w/ optional unit
  6.2W standby

Windows Requirements

• USB 2.0/1.1 — Microsoft® Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition, XP Professional, XP Professional x64, Windows Vista® (Pre-installed model or upgrade of Windows 2000 Professional pre-installed model)
• SCSI — Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition, XP Professional, XP Professional x64, Windows Vista (Pre-installed model or upgrade of Windows 2000 Professional pre-installed model)
• Pentium® II 450 MHz or higher processor with 128MB or higher of RAM (Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition, XP Professional), Pentium II 1 GHz or higher processor with 512MB or higher of RAM (Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64, Windows Vista) and 85MB of free hard disk space

Macintosh Requirements

• Mac OS® X 10.2.8 or later, PowerPC® G3 with 400 MHz or Intel®-based Macintosh with 182MB or higher of RAM and 90MB of free hard drive space
• USB 2.0/1.1

Software

• Epson Scan
• ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus OCR
• ScanSoft PaperPort

Physical Dimensions

• Width: 25.8”
• Depth: 18.0”
• Height: 6.2”
• Weight: 29.8 lb

Warranty

• One-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada
  Optional extended service plans are available

¹ Scan speeds measured using an A4 landscape image from when carriage movement begins. Speeds will vary depending upon your PC system, application and driver settings, connectivity and other factors.