Microtek ScanMaker 4 Legal-Size Flatbed Scanner

Amazon.com Product Description
The ScanMaker 4 from Microtek is a legal-size scanner with a dual platform flatbed for reflective and transparency scanning. A 600 x 1,200 dpi optical resolution (9,600 x 9,600 dpi interpolated) combines with a 36-bit color depth and over 4,000 shades of gray to produce brilliant, true-to-life scans. Scanning speeds of up to 7 seconds for an A4 sized preview allow you to quickly scan color, black and white, and transparent originals. The reflective scanner has a 8.5-by-14-inch maximum scan area, while the transparency scanner has a 8-by-10-inch maximum scan area.

The software bundle helps you get optimum scan results and includes Adobe Photoshop LE 4.0 for image-editing, Caere OmniPage OCR, Caere PageKeeper standard for document management, and Microtek ScanWizard. The ScanMaker 4 connects via its SCSI port and has a 5000-element linear array CCD. It has a 15.25-by-22.3-inch footprint and weighs 25.58 pounds. Compatible with both PC and Mac operating platforms, the ScanMaker 4 also comes backed by a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Scanner, PCI SCSI card and cable, transparency adapter software CD-ROM, power adapter, user's manual

Product Description:
Microtek's top-of-the-line ScanMaker 4 is aimed at corporate communication specialists and graphic designers. Its onscreen image quality offers good tonal variation and fine detail, and it was given a first-place ranking for its plain-paper output. What matters most to the target audience is image quality, and here the Microtek ScanMaker 4 should be on your radar. Microtek's ScanMaker 4 produces accurate, detailed scans.

Microtek ScanMaker 4 Legal-Size Flatbed Scanner
Average customer rating:

Big and Versatile for the Home and Office

Good functionality - big and bulky are downfalls

Microtek ScanMaker 4 Legal-Size Flatbed Scanner

Manufacturer: Microtek
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Flatbed | Scanners | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
Flatbed Scanners | Printers & Scanners | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
Printers & Scanners | Used Photo & Camera | Specialty Stores | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics
Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Microtek | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Accessories:

Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable (10-Feet)

Canon 1029A004 Photo Paper Pro for BJC-8200 (8.5"x11", 15 Sheets )

Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White)

APC BE350U 350VA Back-ups Es

Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (S041667, 8.5x11, 50 Sheets)

Product Features:

600 x 1,200 dpi optical resolution, 9,600 x 9,600 dpi interpolated

36-bit color depth, 12-bit grayscale

Dual platform flatbed for reflective and transparency scanning

5000-element linear array CCD

SCSI interface, PC and Mac compatible

ASIN: B00004RJIV

Product Description

Microtek's top-of-the-line ScanMaker 4 is aimed at corporate communication specialists and graphic designers. Its onscreen image quality offers good tonal variation and fine detail, and it was given a first-place ranking for its plain-paper output. What matters most to the target audience is image quality, and here the Microtek ScanMaker 4 should be on your radar. Microtek's ScanMaker 4 produces accurate, detailed scans.

Amazon.com Product Description

The ScanMaker 4 from Microtek is a legal-size scanner with a dual platform flatbed for reflective and transparency scanning. A 600 x 1,200 dpi optical resolution (9,600 x 9,600 dpi interpolated) combines with a 36-bit color depth and over 4,000 shades of gray to produce brilliant, true-to-life scans. Scanning speeds of up to 7 seconds for an A4 sized preview allow you to quickly scan color, black and white, and transparent originals. The reflective scanner has a 8.5-by-14-inch maximum scan area, while the transparency scanner has a 8-by-10-inch maximum scan area.

What's in the Box
Scanner, PCI SCSI card and cable, transparency adapter software CD-ROM, power adapter, user's manual

Customer Reviews:

Big and Versatile for the Home and Office.......2003-10-08

It's big yea....but wow! It does it all and in legal size (14")too if needed! Below is the hype from apsom of it's capability and it worked great for me....The ONLY problem I had is it took up some counter space in the home office....but the unit definately paid for that space on the counter in no time through it's quality and versatility....

It is a 36-bit dual-media scanner that lets you scan photos and prints on its upper bed and film and transparencies in its transparency bay (lower bed).

It is also ready for all Windows or Macintosh operating systems you can get the software upgrades/drivers for all platforms at microtekusa.com. An Adaptec PCI SCSI card is included that works on Windows, as well as with the Apple G3/G4-series Macintosh.

the ScanMaker 4 features 600 x 1200 dpi optical resolution. It also incorporates a patented Microtek design called Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology, or E.D.I.T.. E.D.I.T. allows for scanning directly from the surface of the film without an interfering pane of glass that can distort and diffuse the original image. The result is richer, more accurate color and sharper, cleaner images loaded with detail.

The ideal solution for anyone responsible for putting together business presentations or scanning photos or film for brochures, reports or other projects destined for 4-color printing.

featuring a dynamic range of 3.4 and a color palette of 36-bit input and output, the ScanMaker 4 will scan anything from 35mm film, a photograph up o 14" in length, or a batch scan of several images at once -- even at different settings with different scanning filters applied quickly and efficiently.

Benefits you can expect....

High resolution: 600 x 1200 dpi optical resolution with interpolated resolution of 9600 x 9600 provide exceptional image quality and clarity.

Intelligent Scanner Controller Software: Microtek's ScanWizard magnifies the preview image in high resolution, and stores and saves gamma curve settings for future application.

Batch Scanning capability: ScanWizard allows batch scanning of many standard film formats or reflective originals, even at different modes and settings.

Works on PC or Mac. An Adaptec PCI SCSI card is included that works with Windows, as well as with the new Apple G3/G4-series Macintosh.

Includes an 8" x 10" Glass Template holder for scanning a variety of film formats.

Good functionality - big and bulky are downfalls.......2002-04-26

I use the Microtek ScanMaker 4 in a professional setting as a web designer. The photos scan fairly fast so I have few complaints there. It has an optional tray that can be switched out for different mediums whether slideshow film, negatives, etc. Then, the flatbed on top is legal size, which is standard. I have mine plugged via scsi card and get decent speed.

My primary complaint of this scanner is primarily the size. It takes up a large portion of my work desk and its heavy in terms of scanners of similar quality. It stands about 6" high, about 13" wide and 21" deep (approximations).

If you can get past the size of the machine, it's not bad. This model is no longer in production so you'll likely get it used. It's a decent little machine but I reckon it is becoming obsolete now.

Electronics:

Electronics

Electronics