Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL

Description: The Microtek Scanmaker 9800XL is a 1600 dpi x 3200 dpi, general purpose color scanner.Compared to other general purpose scanners on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,125.

Pros: Has a 12 in max document width, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced scanners.Also, this scanner has a 17 in max document length, which is more favorable than some similarly priced scanners.The Microtek Scanmaker 9800XL can be connected via USB, or FireWire.This has a good resolution of 1600 dpi x 3200 dpi.This unit supports larger formats, including 12 in x 17 in.

Cons: This unit has a large footprint and may overwhelm smaller work areas.

Suitability: A general purpose scanner, suited for basic SOHO scanning.This scanner can handle 12 in x 17 in documents.Flatbed scanners, such as this one are versatile, able to scan single sheets of text or graphics, pages from books, and make images of anything else placed on the glass.

Value: In general, this scanner's features are in line with its price.

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• Manufacturer: Microtek Lab Inc.
• Part Number: 110803360072

• General

• Type Flatbed scanner - Desktop
• Max Supported Media Size 12 in x 17 in
• Width 14.5 in
• Depth 24.5 in
• Height 5.1 in
• Weight 32 lbs

• Scanner

• Input Type Color
• Grayscale Depth 16-bit (64K gray levels)
• Color Depth 48-bit color
• Optical Resolution 1600 dpi x 3200 dpi
• Interpolated Resolution 12800 dpi x 12800 dpi
• Scan Mode Single-pass
• Scan Element Type CCD
• Lamp / Light Source Type Cold cathode fluorescent lamp
• Scan Density Range 3.7D
• Compliant Standards TWAIN

• Media Handling

• Max Document Size 12 in x 17 in
• Supported Media Type Plain paper
• Media Feeder Type Manual load

• Storage

• Storage Removable None
• Optical Storage None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x USB
• Connections 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Fast SCSI

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories FireWire controller, IT8 reflection color target
• Cables Included 1 x USB cable, 1 x IEEE 1394 cable
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista

• Power

• Power Device Power supply

• Battery

• Battery Installed None

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included Drivers & utilities, Adobe Acrobat Reader, ABBYY FineReader Sprint, Microtek ScanWizard Pro, Adobe PhotoShop Elements, Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler, KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE Color Management Solutions
• OS Required Apple MacOS X, Apple MacOS 8.1, Apple MacOS 8.6, Apple MacOS 9.x, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 95/98, Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
• Min Processor Type Intel Pentium
• Min RAM Size 64 MB
• Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM

Microtek Lab Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://store.microtek.com
• Address: 1950 Vintage Avenue, Carson, CA. 90746
• Phone: 310-297-5100