Microtek ScanMaker 5900

From the Manufacturer
Packed with high-performance hardware, Microtek's ScanMaker 5900 offers 4,800 x 2,400 dpi optical resolution, built-in 4-by-5-inch transparency adapter, new Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) interface, and eight function buttons for automating the most common scanning tasks. Plus, with its slim, sleek design, this powerhouse is the ideal choice for small office or home users who demand the highest levels of performance, style, and value. Compatible with Windows XP and Macintosh.

Product Description:
MICROTEK 110803540001 SCANMAKER 5900

Microtek ScanMaker 5900

Average customer rating:

Avoid, absolute junk!
won't work with Mac OS 10.4.2
Great Scanner, but poor software !
Excellent for those on a budget.
BUYERS BEWARE!!!!

Microtek ScanMaker 5900

Manufacturer: Microtek
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Targus PAUH212U 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub
Targus PAUH217U 4 Port Ultra Mini USB 2.0 Hub
Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable (10-Feet)
Epson S041286 Premium Glossy Photo Paper (8.5"x11", 20 Sheets)
Canon 1029A004 Photo Paper Pro for BJC-8200 (8.5"x11", 15 Sheets )

Product Features:

High-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity
4800 x 2400 dpi
true 48-bit color
Included 35mm slide and filmstrip adapter
FlexScan lid for 3D scanning

ASIN: B00006IRZZ

Product Description

Packed with high-performance hardware, Microtek's ScanMaker 5900 offers 2400 x 4800-dpi optical resolution, built-in 4"x5" transparency adapter, new Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) interface, and eight function buttons for automating the most common scanning tasks. Plus, with its slim, sleek design, this powerhouse is the perfect choice for small office or home users who demand the highest levels of performance, style and value.

Customer Reviews:

Avoid, absolute junk!.......2006-01-15

After shelling out a lot of money when this scanner was new, I am very dissapointed. The color accuracy for slides is horrible. It died after about 3 months of use, but Microtek did fix it free of charge. Now a year later it is locked up and will not scan. Avoid at all costs, this is my second Microtek, both which were subpar.

won't work with Mac OS 10.4.2.......2005-10-30

This scanner will not work with my new Mac (G4, running Tiger 10.4.2). This failure is after numerous contacts with their tech support and repeated downloads of drivers, but for some reason it will not load the "scanner finder" - obviously a critical component. I have given up and will upgrade, probably to a Canon, but what a waste of what SHOULD be a still-functional item.

Great Scanner, but poor software !.......2004-07-12

I am a computer Technician and it took me a full day sorting out the errors that kept the software from working, I had to get into the registry and clean out All references to the software, and after many tries, finally got the software loaded in Safe mode, and finally working. The scanner works great, better than I really expected, so far. Does great for my slides and negatives. Quite surprised at the quality afetr working on them in my Digital Image Pro 9 Photo software. I did not load any other software sent with scanner only the ScanWizard 5.

Excellent for those on a budget........2004-04-01

I bought this scanner used from a closeout warehouse distributer for just a few dollars. For what I paid, it gives excellent results. Optical Character recognition works flawlessly, the max resolution (2400dpi) is so high, I haven't even come close to using it yet (honestly, what can you do with an 50MB JPEG?), and the built in film/negative/slide adapter is helpful. However, I would not recommend this scanner to a serious (or even serious amatuer) photographer. Normal scanning requires quite a bit of play to get good color results, and I'm finding it's better to make a semi-flawed scan at high resolution and fix it in Photoshop, than to manipulate the settings on the scanner. The biggest disappointment (like some other reviewers have said) is the negative scanning. While it works, I can't seem to get either tones or colors right--scans appear washed out and "soft" no matter what the settings. However, this is a nice function to play with and the results can again be improved with PS. Other complaints are noisy operation (I use Epson scanners at my school's lab that are whisper silent compared to the Microtek) and the bundled Scanwizard software, which is clunky and quite slow. While it hasn't crashed my OS yet, it definitely hesitates for a few seconds after nearly every operation.

Overall, a great scanner for photos, text, and everyday use, especially if you can get one at a decent price. If you want part of a digital darkroom, go with Canon, Epson, or HP. I would even recommend buying an older version from one of these manufacturers with a lower max resolution (say 1200 dpi) as the only time I can imagine using 2400 is to make wall-size blow-ups from a 4x6 photo.

BUYERS BEWARE!!!!.......2004-03-14

Buyers Beware.. I have and have had many scanners from Epson, Microtek,Cannon,HP,Ricoh, a few others. Scanner Stopped working after 3 months, conflicted with Windows XP, and had poor scan results-colour was very poor. Microtek warranty is costly to the consumer-require's phone calls for RMA, and the hefty cost of return postage-on something that should still be working.. I purchased the Epson 2400- to replace this scanner and it out-performs Microtek 100%. Probably why you see more Epson scanners in retail stores than Microtek. BEST BET TO BUY ANOTHER BRAND

MICROTEK LAB 110803540001 SCANMAKER 5900 48 BIT 4800x2400DPI

Average customer rating:

MICROTEK LAB 110803540001 SCANMAKER 5900 48 BIT 4800x2400DPI

Manufacturer: MICROTEK LAB
ProductGroup: CE

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Product Description

Packed with high-performance hardware, Microtek's ScanMaker 5900 offers 4800 x 2400-dpi optical resolution, built-in 4"x5" transparency adapter, new Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) interface, and eight function buttons for automating the most common scanning tasks. Plus, with its slim, sleek design, this powerhouse is the perfect choice for small office or home users who demand the highest levels of performance, style and value.

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