Microtek ScanMaker 4800 Scanner Review

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(More customer reviews)I was thoroughly impressed with this scanner upon taking it out of the box. Although it is bulky compared to the popular Canon flatbeds (670U, 676U) this model was surprisingly economical with desktop space. The exterior shell is nice and has a metallic shine to it. Simple five button layout. All in all, not a bad looking machine.
As with all other USB products I own, the installation was EXTREMELY easy, and the concise manual is written in plain English. Just as important, the Windows 2000 TWAIN drivers are very stable. Running ScanWizard 5 and importing to Photoshop 6 is very painless and simple.
Scans are pretty fast with 96-300 DPI resolution, but once I reach 600, it becomes a tortoise-like drag. I do a lot of scanning of magazine pages in full-color, and I wasn't impressed with the clarity until I reached 1200 DPI (although the maximum interpolation DPI goes as high as 9600). However, because my preferences for professional quality photos are high, most consumers shouldn't worry, especially if you're only using this scanner for web graphics and family photos. Black and whites and web graphics were very fast to scan, and I was impressed with the results. I'm sure most people won't need to go beyond 300 DPI anyway, because that's the best resolution for printing.
I stick with Adobe Photoshop 6, but the included software (Adobe PhotoDeluxe) is a trimmed-down version of essentially the same stuff. The ABYY fine reader program is pretty good with OCR but the Ulead Photo Explorer SE is the best program included, making organization of my scans very painless. Furthermore, to clarify another review, the 35mm Light Lid IS included for scanning film, although I haven't tried it myself yet.
As for the cons, the most disturbing thing is that there is no power button! The only way to turn it off is to unplug it, although there is a power-saving mode. Secondly, size does matter and I do envy the Canon owners who get a much sleeker model that is literally three times thinner. Another thing to note is that support is only available for 30 days. After that, you have to pay for the call. Fortunately, I haven't had to question anything yet, and that's always a good thing.
In summary, I say the buck stops here for scanner buyers. Do your research to confirm you need 48-bit color (most people don't, and actually the human eye can't perceive beyond 32-bit), and have the desktop space. The software, extra features and installation are a steal..., and there aren't any extra hassles to deal with either.

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Microtek ScanMaker S400 Flatbed Scanner Review

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(More customer reviews)This scanner is good and bad at the same time. It is horribly slow, but I'm using the pictures I'm scanning for a slideshow of pictures throughout my life at my Bar Mitzvah party, and the quality of the pictures are very good.
Be warned, scanning negatives on this scanner requires very high resoulution (but I think that this is the way with all scanners I'm not sure), and it takes a VERY VERY long time to scan. It took ten to twenty minutes depending on the settings for ONE PICTURE. They turned out in good quality, but I was highly dissatisfied with the time it took.
Overall, this scanner is pretty good. But if you are a person that needs pics in a hurry, this is not for you. But if you are creating a slideshow (like me) and have time for it, this scanner is a very good choice.

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The ScanMaker s400 brings high-resolution scanning, with its 9600 x 4800-dpi resolution letting you create poster-sized files of your film or photo with remarkable sharpness and detail previously only available in much higher-priced scanners. And with Microtek's exclusive ColoRescue, color restoration is as easy as a click of a button. The ScanMaker s400 also comes with the new LightLid 35 Plus accessory for scanning 35mm slides and filmstrips. Rounding out the scanner is a Hi-Speed USB interface, eight easy-to-use buttons, as well as imaging and document-scanning options.

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Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL Scanner with Transparent Media Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a Microtek scanner and just downloaded the latest drivers. It turns out Microtek wants a program called Scan Finder to load at every start-up, and there is no way to disable this. The product works satisfactorily, but for my money, I will purchase something else. Something that doesn't create such a nuisance, and isn't so invasive.

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With 48-bit color and an amazing 3,200 x 1,600 dpi optical resolution, the tabloid-size ScanMaker 9800XL brings high-performance scanning to the corporate user, graphic designer, or medical professional. The large 12-by-17-inch reflective bed easily accommodates A3 scans, and attaching the included Transparent Media Adapter (TMA 1600) lets you scan transparencies up to 12 by 16 inches--including X-rays.
Other great features include 3.7 maximum optical density with multiple sampling to reduce random image noise. A triple interface with FireWire, USB, and SCSI-2 provides maximum connectivity; and newly designed templates accommodate a wide variety of film. Microtek includes a one-year warranty that covers parts and service.

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Microtek ScanMaker 5950 - flatbed scanner ( 1108-03-540027 ) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had the privilege of owning the Microtek ScanMaker 5950 for just over 2 years. As a Realtor, I find myself daily scanning large numbers of pages. The autofeeder works perfectly for normal-texture paper. I have found that it does not do well with glossy. Also you will not want to put more than about 20 pages in the autofeeder. But within these limits, you can just hit scan, walk away, come back in a minute or two and have all of your documents saved in a pdf document.
The quality of images produced do not seem to be as sharp as my photo-quality Epson scanner, but that is not what this scanner is for. If you want to keep digital records of the paper documents that pass your desk everyday, I cannot recommend any other scanner in this price range. I have used it primarily for archival purposes but also for scanning for faxing from my computer.
For what this scanner is marketed for, scanning documents via the document feeder, I don't think you can find anything better.

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Item #: 298863. Perfect for the home or small office, the ScanMaker 5950 allows for easy archiving of forms, contracts, invoices, and more. A 50-page document feeder and 5-ppm scanning speed allows you to quickly and easily scan a stack of documents in no time. 48-bit color depth, 4800 x 2400-dpi optical resolution, and Hi-Speed USB connectivity round out a powerful work solution.
Product DescriptionMicrotek ScanMaker 5950 - document scannerDevice Type: Document scanner - desktopMax Supported Media Size: Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)Dimensions (WxDxH): 11.5 in x 19.5 in x 5.1 inWeight: 10.1 lbsInput Type: ColorResolution: 16-bit (64K gray levels) / 48-bit colorOptical Resolution: 2400 dpi x 4800 dpiInterpolated Resolution: 65535 dpi x 65535 dpiMax Document Size: 8.5 in x 14 inSupported Media Type: Plain paperMedia Feeder Type: Manual load, autoloadFeeder Capacity: 50 sheetsInterface Type: Hi-Speed USBSystem Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Customers also search for: Discount Microtek ScanMaker 5950 - Document Scanner - Legal - 2400 DPI x 4800 DPI - ADF (50 Sheets) - Hi-Speed USB, Buy Microtek ScanMaker 5950 - Document Scanner - Legal - 2400 DPI x 4800 DPI - ADF (50 Sheets) - Hi-Speed USB Wholesale Microtek ScanMaker 5950 - Document Scanner - Legal - 2400 DPI x 4800 DPI - ADF (50 Sheets) - Hi-Speed USB, 0793111809449, 1108-03-540027, Scanners

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Microtek ScanMaker 1000XL PRO - flatbed scanner ( 1108-03-770002 ) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased a 1000XL pro about a year and a half ago. Recently it no longer communicated with any computer either through the USB2 port of the firewire. When I contacted Microtek they advised me that they had closed their repair facility and all they would do was offer me a replacement for $ 1000 with a 90 day warranty. The more I peruse the net, the more I see a litany of similar complaints. This company either needs to be taken over by a more reputable firm or closed down. I am amazed they are still in business.

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Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL Scanner Review

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(More customer reviews)I thought the scanner was great, but the lamp went out just after 1 year after I bought it. So now all my scans have a rainbow line from top to bottom. Microtek's extent of technical support is reinstall the drivers, if that doesn't work you have to return it so we can repair it, because there are no authorized repair people out there, but us. They will not sell me the lamp, because they need to repair it themselves (they want the labor dollars). So, after I paid $1,400 for this thing a year ago I am going to have to pay another $200-300 for repair and shipping both ways.

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With 48-bit color and an amazing 3,200 x 1,600 dpi optical resolution, the tabloid-size ScanMaker 9800XL brings high-performance scanning to the corporate user, graphic designer, or medical professional. The large 12-by-17-inch reflective scan bed easily accommodates A3 scans, and adding the optional transparent media adapter (TMA 1600) lets you scan transparencies up to 12 by 16 inches--including X-rays. Other great features include 3.7 maximum optical density with multiple sampling to reduce random image noise, a triple interface with FireWire, USB, and SCSI-2 for maximum versatility, and newly designed templates to accommodate a wide variety of film. Microtek includes a one-year warranty that covers parts and service.
What's in the Box ScanMaker 9800XL scanner, Kodak IT8 reflective target, USB cable, FireWire cable, FireWire card (for PC only), Software CD(s), user's guide, warranty information

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Artixscan M1 Flatbed & Film Scanner 4800 Dpi Review

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(More customer reviews)Microtek's M1 is the worst scanner I've used. The 1st one I bought worked great for the 1st set of slides I did. Then, a couple months later, the 2nd set didn't scan the colors correctly by a long shot.
Soooo, they had me pay to send it back so they could send me another one...which turned out to be WORSE! It wouldn't even come on at first. The lights flickered on, then went off quickly. And, even though I put the tray & slide tray in correctly, when I pulled it out, the slide tray fell into the scanner -- ??? Still can't figure that one out. So, the slide I had in it and the tray had to be jimmied out -- which scratched my slide!!!!!!
I'm thoroughly pissed and am sending it back. I'll stick with well known companies like Nikon or Epson.

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