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ScanMaker 5600

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ScanMaker 5600
Quick Specs

5 Smart-Touch buttons

True 48-bit color depth

4800 x 2400 dpi optical res.

USB interface

4-up scanning allows scanning of 4 photos at a time

Sigma-6 CCD for enhanced resolution

Microtek's ScanMaker 5600 is an affordable dual-platform multimedia scanner. It has a high 4800 x 2400-dpi optical resolution and scans at true 48-bit color depth. The ScanMaker 5600 has a Sigma-6 CCD sensor, which features six rows of sensors (instead of the usual three) for enhanced accuracy, clarity, and resolution. The scanner also features 5 Smart-Touch buttons for Scan, Copy, Email, OCR, and Scan-to-Web. Now compatible with Windows XP.

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Microtek Part Number

1108-03-510121

Buttons

5 Smart-touch buttons: Scan, Copy, Email, OCR, and Scan-to-Web

Bit Depth

True 48-bit color

Color Passes

Single pass

Optical Resolution

4800 x 2400 dpi

Max. Interpolated Resolution

9600 x 9600 dpi

Scan Area

8.5" x 11.7"

Interface Type

USB 1.1

Platform

Windows & Macintosh

Included Software

Adobe Photoshop LE 5.0 (Mac)
Ulead PhotoExplorer (PC/Mac)
Microtek ScanWizard 5 (PC/Mac)
Microtek Scan, Copy, and Email utilities (PC/Mac)
ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR (PC/Mac)
Kodak Digital Science Color Management (PC/Mac)
Adobe PhotoDeluxe 4.0 (PC)
Adobe Acrobat Reader (PC/Mac)

Included Hardware

USB Cable
Power Adapter

Optional Accessory

MTMA 7" x 8" transparency adapter

PC System Requirements

64MB RAM (128MB recommended); Pentium PC or later with built-in USB port; Windows 98/2000/Me/XP

Mac System Requirements

64MB RAM (128MB recommended); iMac/G3/G4 with built-in USB port; Mac OS 8.6 through 9.x

Image Sensor

Sigma-6 CCD (6 rows of sensors instead of 3)

Voltage

120V

Scanner Weight

8 lbs

Shipping Weight

11 lbs

Scanner Dimensions

20" x 11.4" x 4.6" (LxWxH)

Box Dimensions

23.7" x 15.9" x 6.4" (LxWxH)

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Features & Benefits

4800 x 2400 dpi for less than $200

Compare our features and functionality to all other 4800x2400-dpi scanners to see the incredible value of this scanner. This is because Microtek uses its purchasing strength as worldwide leader to source quality components at the lowest possible cost and pass savings on to consumers.

Sigma-6 CCD

Staggered CCD captures sharper and more detailed images; twice the number of rows of CCD elements makes for improved imaging.

4-up (TM) scanning

Scan 4 photos at once. Batch scanning saves time and effort. Automatically scans and saves multiple images.

True 48-bit color

Captures trillions of color in one pass for true-to-life color matching. Provides for the most accurate photo reproduction down to the finest detail. Dispenses and delivers full 48-bit color for richer and more consistent color.

Transparency scanning powerhouse

Optional 7"x8" transparency adapter available for scanning multiple formats of transparencies. Cold-cathode light source focuses directly over optical path for the best transparency scanning in its class.

Multiple-page scanning options

Automatic document feeder available early 2002. Works seamlessly with OCR programs. Feeds up to 50 pages. Ideal for small-office OCR.

Microtek Scan, Copy, OCR, & Email utility

Add pictures to your email at the touch of a button. Make custom color, grayscale, or b&w copies of your important documents. Scanning photos has never been easier - just the touch of a button is all it takes.

USB connection

Easy setup in minutes. Hot swappable and always ready-to-scan convenience.

Five Smart-Touch buttons

Smart-Touch email button attaches an internet-optimized file to a new message automatically. Customize email button to suit your needs. Copy button makes high-quality color copies. Upload images to Imira.com where you can share them with friends and family.

Microtek ScanWizard 5 scanning software

Automatically recognizes media and identifies edges for easier scanning than ever. Intelligent software makes scanning quick and easy. Have the versatility to choose between Standard controls for automated scanning and Advanced controls for custom settings.

OCR performance that makes you say "Wow"

Saves color images withihn documents. Retains complex formatting. Saves in .xls, .html, .txt, .rtf, and hidden .pdf formats.

In the Box

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ScanMaker 5600 scanner

USB cable

Microtek software CD

Adobe software CD

Power adapter


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* The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies: ScanMaker and ScanWizard of Microtek International, Inc.; Macintosh, iMac, G3, and G4 of Apple Computer, Inc.; Windows of Microsoft Corporation; Kodak, Digital Science, and the ds monogram symbol of Eastman Kodak Company. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.