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Scanning speed: 10 sec (color, A4, 300 dpi).
Product typeflatbedflatbed
FormatA4A4
Max. resolution4800x4800 dpi4800x4800 dpi
Technical specs
Optical elementCISCIS
Max. scan area216х297 mm216x297 mm
Colour depth (int.)48 bit
Colour depth (ext.)24 bit48 bit
Shades of grey256256
Mono scanning10 ppm
Colour scanning10 ppm
Slide moduleis absent
Data transfer
USB
USB
General
Power sourceuSB powereduSB powered
Power consumption2.5 W2.5 W
Dimensions249x364x39 mm373x45x274 mm
Weight1.54 kg1.76 kg
Added to E-Catalogjune 2015february 2013

Max. scan area

The maximum image size that the scanner can process at one time, both horizontally and vertically. You should pay attention to this parameter if you need the exact dimensions of the scanner's working area, down to a millimetre: although standard formats are used to designate these dimensions (see "Format"), in fact the dimensions may differ from them.

Colour depth (int.)

Under the internal colour depth is meant the number of shades of the image that the scanner itself can recognize; it should not be confused with external depth, which is the amount of hue transmitted to the computer (see below). Colour depth is expressed as the number of bits of information used to encode data about each colour. The total number of colour shades in this case is 2 to the power of n, where n is the colour depth. So, a 24-bit scanner recognizes 16.7 million colours — which is more than one and a half times more than the human eye, and quite enough for simple everyday tasks. In more advanced professional models, colour depth can reach 96 bits. Although the characteristics of the image transmitted to the computer are described by the external colour depth (which can be less than the internal colour depth), the internal depth, however, also affects its quality: other things being equal, a scanner with a higher internal depth provides more accurate colour reproduction.

Colour depth (ext.)

External colour depth characterizes the maximum possible number of colour shades in the image transmitted by the scanner to the computer. A depth of 24 bits is considered quite enough for non-professional tasks, in more advanced models this parameter can reach 96 bits. For details on colour depths and their relationship, see "Colour Depth (Int.)"

Mono scanning

The black and white scanning speed provided by the device. Usually, the maximum processing speed for an A4 sheet is indicated, i.e. speed at the lowest resolution. In fact, the speed is usually lower and depends on both the resolution and the size of the original material. The higher the scanning speed, the more convenient it is to work with the scanner; pay special attention to this parameter if you plan to work with numerous black and white images.

Colour scanning

Colour scanning speed provided by the device. In fact, it depends on the selected resolution, colour depth and original dimensions; the characteristics most often indicate the speed for an A4 sheet at the minimum resolution and colour depth, i.e. maximum possible speed. If you only need to scan one or more sheets from time to time, high speed is not too critical, but for working with a large amount of materials, you should look for fast models.

Slide module

By default, the scanner is designed to work with reflective, i.e. opaque materials (such as paper). The slide module allows you to use the device for processing transparent materials, such as photographic film.
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