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Epson 4490

$120.00 to $208.00



Named aptly, the Epson Perfection 4490 Scanner retains all the color and clarity of your images and documents in extraordinary 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution. Perfection 4490 Photo offers fully automatic scanning for increased productivity, plus two advanced scanning modes for greater control. Convenient film holders accommodate multiple 35mm slides and negatives, plus medium format film, and high speed USB 2.0 ensures fast data transfer. Included with the scanner is a fully featured software suite featuring programs such as Adobe Photoshop Elements and FineReader!Minimize

Manufacturer:Epson Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMediaSystem RequirementsDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPNB11B176023
Scanner Type   Film Scanner (35 mm) • Flatbed Scanner
Interface   USB 1.1 • USB 2.0
Optical Resolution4800 dpi
Max. Resolution (Hardware)4800 x 4800 dpi
Max. Resolution (Interpolated)   12800 x 12800 dpi
Platform   PC, Mac
Max. Color Depth   48-bit Color
Form Factor   Desktop
Scan Element TypeCCD
Light SourceWhite and Infrared LED array
Input TypeColor
Film Scanning Capabilities   35mm Slides • 35mm Filmstrip • 120 Film • Negative Film
Optical Density3.4 Dmax
Control Panel ButtonsScan • Copy • E-mail
Automatic Document Feeder Capacity30 Pages
Max. Gray Depth   16-Bit (64K Gray Levels)
Supported Media Type35 mm Film • 35 mm Slides • Film • Negatives
Media Loading MethodOptional Automatic Document Feeder
Max. Supported Media Size8.5" x 11.7"
Platform   PC • Mac
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 98 Second Edition • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Apple MacOS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro
Width10.71 in.
Depth18.7 in.
Height4.5 in.
Weight9.1 lb.
Included AccessoriesTransparent Media Adapter For Negatives
UPC840356570723


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Plustek SmartOffice PS282

$329.00 to $571.00



The Plustek SmartOffice PS282 is a compact, high-speed desktop scanning solution that effortlessly converts your paper into digital files. Despite its small size, the PS282 offers high-speed scanning at rates up to 25 Pages Per Minute in simplex or duplex mode.

Manufacturer:Plustek Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMediaSystem RequirementsDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPN653-BBM31-C
Scanner Type   Flatbed Scanner
Interface   USB 2.0
Optical Resolution600 dpi
Max. Resolution (Hardware)600 x 600 dpi
Platform   PC
Max. Color Depth   48-bit Color
Form Factor   Desktop
Scan Element TypeContact Image Sensor (CIS)
Input TypeColor
Special FeaturesOCR Capability
Control Panel ButtonsScan • E-mail • OCR • PDF
Automatic Document Feeder Capacity50 Pages
Max. Gray Depth   16-Bit (64K Gray Levels)
Supported Media TypeBusiness Cards • Plain Paper
Media Loading MethodAutomatic Document Feeder
Max. Supported Media SizeLegal (216 x 356 mm)
Platform   PC
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows XP Home • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro
Width10.36 in.
Depth5.02 in.
Height5.83 in.
Weight3.65 lb.
UPC783064423571
Family LinePlustek SmartOffice


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Canon CanoScan CS8800F

$170.00 to $289.00



Sleek and fast, this powerful scanner will impress you the very first time you push power. With high-luminance white LED lamps — it's ready to scan immediately, with no warm-up time needed. You'll quickly produce spectacular results, with max. Color dpi resolution of 4800 x 9600. Seven easy buttons automate the scanning process, so it's simple to scan copy and create e-mails and multi-page PDF. Built-in FARE 3.0 retouching technology helps to enhance your final images. And to save time, you can batch-scan up to twelve 35mm frames or up to four slides — either positives or negatives.Minimize

Manufacturer:Canon Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMediaSystem RequirementsDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPN2168B002
Scanner Type   Flatbed Scanner
Interface   USB 2.0
Optical Resolution4800 dpi
Max. Resolution (Hardware)4800 x 9600 dpi
Max. Resolution (Interpolated)   19200 x 19200
Platform   PC, Mac
Max. Color Depth   48-bit Color
Form Factor   Desktop
Scan Element TypeCCD
Light SourceWhite and Infrared LED array
Input TypeColor
Film Scanning Capabilities   Positive Film • Negative Film • Mounted Slides
Control Panel ButtonsScan • Copy • E-mail • PDF
Max. Gray Depth   48-bit
Preview Speed2 Sec
Supported Media TypePlain Paper • Photos • Film • Negatives
Max. Supported Media Size8.5" x 11.7"
Platform   PC • Mac
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple MacOS X 10.3 • Apple MacOS X 10.3.6 • Apple MacOS X 10.4
Width10.7 in.
Depth18.9 in.
Height4 in.
Weight9.2 lb.
Warranty1 Year
Included AccessoriesPower Cord • USB Cable
UPC013803081374
Family LineCanon CanoScan


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Visioneer RoadWarrior Patriot PRW120WU


The Visioneer RoadWarrior is the perfect companion for the mobile professional. Weighing just 10.6 ounces, it produces fast and easy 36-bit color scans to organize all of your receipts, business cards, documents and photos up to 600 dpi in all major file formats including searchable PDF. The RoadWarrior packs easily in a laptop bag and is powered by the USB port to scan wherever AC power is unavailable. Bundled software includes ScanSoft PaperPort, the industry’s leading desktop and image management software. Also included is ScanSoft OmniPage, NewSoft BizCard 5, Google Desktop Search, Google Earth, TWAIN and WIA drivers.Minimize


Panasonic KVS1025C


Virtually any type of document, from business card size to legal size, from thin onion-skin paper to thick hard ID cards, single sided or double sided, the new KV-S1025C can scan them all in color or black and white. Fast and reliable, these compact but powerful scanners come with intelligent RTIVTM image capturing software that maximizes the potential of document scanning with precision reproduction and versatile processing. All of this in a quiet, space saving design that will fit comfortably in the most front-office environments -- even tight counter-tops and reception areas. The KV-S1025C from Panasonic -- the ideal front-office document filing solution.Minimize


Panasonic KVS2046C


The KV-S2026C WorkGroup color scanner and the KV-S2046C Departmental color scanner provide you superior durability with advanced image processing, all at a compact size and price. Both of these scanners are revolutionary in design, with superb paper handling and a small footprint, making them an ideal desktop solution for file management and critical image processing applications.Minimize


Panasonic KVS3065CL


The KV-S3065CL high-speed scanner is the reliable choice for low volume color document management solutions. With its capability to detect color and black & white pages this attribute reduces scan-to-file size while promoting a more efficient scanning process. The switch able reference accommodates software and driver specific requirements by supporting both black and white references, this then also ensures the highest quality of accuracy when cropping and/ or de-skewing. Hybrid Contact Image Sensor Technology incorporates a 3-line CCD image sensor and dual fluorescent white lamps, resulting in the best technologies.Minimize