Canon CanoScan 8600F Scanner
June 20, 2008
Canon CanoScan 8600F Scanner has been made with a flatbed design which looks impressive. It can deliver high quality scanning using optical resolution up to 4800 x 9600 dpi. It can offer colour scan results using colour depth up to 48-bit. The maximum size of media supported is 216 x 297 mm. This versatile performer has come with 4.2 kilograms of weight.
Supportive greyscale depth of the device is measured as 16-bit. Canon CanoScan 8600F Flatbed Scanner supports interpolated resolution up to 19200 x 19200 dots per inch. CCD scan element integrated in the unit helps to deliver high quality scan results. Xe-gas cold cathode fluorescent lamp is the main source for lighting used in this flatbed scanner. Scan, copy, email and Scan-to-PDF are the essential buttons featured in the unit to perform the dedicated functions. Distinct scanning speeds are listed below:
- 4 sec per scan - preview
- 6.9 ms per line - colour - 2400 dpi
- 13.8 ms per line - colour - 4800 dpi
- 6.9 ms per line - black & white - 2400 dpi
- 13.8 ms per line - black & white - 4800 dpi
- 6.9 ms per line - greyscale - 2400 dpi
- 13.8 ms per line - greyscale - 4800 dpi
The device supports manual document feeding only. You can scan distinct media like Plain paper, slides, bulk objects (such as books) and film. Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type B interface is the connectivity option supported by the unit. FARE Level 3 retouching technology has been embedded in the unit for correcting scratches and dust, enhancing brightness, reducing graininess and reviving faded images. Totally there are seven user-friendly buttons in the device.
The package includes an external power adapter as well. Canon CanoScan 8600F Desktop Scanner needs 18 watts of power to run in normal mode and up to 5 watts in standby mode. The device comes included with necessary software’s like Adobe PhotoShop Elements, ScanGear Toolbox CS, SilverFast SE, ScanGear CS etc. The product can support the following Operating Systems namely Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 or later, Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 - 10.4 etc. The minimum system requirements are Pentium III processor with a speed of 566 MHz and 128 MB RAM. It is important to have 256 GB RAM if you have Mac system.
Canon CanoScan 8600F Scanner takes only 4 seconds to offer scan preview. The vertical and horizontal scan size is measured as 11.7 and 8.5 inches. It is simple to scan 12 x 35 mm negatives in a single operation using built-in film adaptor. Scanning productivity is improved with the support of super fast scan engine. You can use 7 EZ mode as well as multi photo mode. The temperature range supported by the unit ranges from 10 to 35°C and humidity range from 10 to 90. Canon offers warranty period up to one year for the device.
| General Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | Canon CanoScan 8600F |
| Dimensions | 2830 (W) x 4670 (D) x 1200 mm(H) |
| Weight | 4.3 |
| Scanner Features | |
| Scan type | Flatbed |
| Scan Technology | CCD |
| Optical scanning resolution | 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi |
| Enhanced scanning resolution | 19200 dpi x 19200 dpi |
| Bit depth in bits | Grey scale - 8-bit and 16-bit |
| Scan Speed in preview mode | 4 seconds |
| Scan Speed | 4 sec/scan - preview
6.9 ms/line - colour - 2400 dpi |
| Scanning Size | 216 mm x 297 mm |
| Technical Features | |
| Auto Document Feeder | No |
| Included Software | Drivers & Utilities, Adobe PhotoShop Elements, ScanGear Toolbox CS, ScanGear CS, ScanSoft OmniPage SE |
| Number of Buttons | 7 |
| Connectivity | Hi-Speed USB |
| Supported Media Types | Plain paper, slides, bulk objects (such as books), film |
| Media Feeder Type | Manual |
| Compatible OS | Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro, Microsoft Windows XP Mac OS X |
| Scan File Formats | |
| Power | |
| Power Supply Source | Mains |
| Power consumption | 18 Watts |
| Other Information | |
| Energy Star Certified | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Accessories | |
| Film holder | |
Agfa Snapscan E20 USB Scanner
June 6, 2008
AGFA has stylishly manufactured the new Agfa Snapscan E20 USB Scanner which comes with distinct scanning advantages. The new flatbed design offers more convenience for its users while scanning. It can scan media up to the maximum size as 805 x 11.7 inches. Colour compatibility of the device is 12-bit for grey scale and 36-bit colour. It supports optical resolution up to 600 x 1200 bit. The device can deliver maximum interpolated resolution up to 9600 dpi.
Scanning will be done at single pass using a CCD scan element. Light for the scanning function is produced from cold cathode fluorescent lamp. Colour scanning speed of the product is 12 milliseconds per line. Maximum ability of Agfa Snapscan E20 USB Flatbed Scanner to transfer data is 1 MB per second. You can use from plain papers to bulk objects like magazines, books etc for scanning. Documents or media have to be fed manually for scanning. You can use USB - 4 pin USB Type B connectivity feature for external interactions.
Role of the advanced ScanWise scanning software is included in the device which can automatically format your scanned images or pictures. Scanning pictures is not a problem as Agfa Snapscan E20 Desktop Scanner has come with the latest SnapScan technology. Required power supply of the unit is 110 to 220 volts. Operational power requirement has calculated as 25 watts. EPA Energy Star standard is an added advantage of the unit. Overall weight of the device is 5.51 lb.
System requirements
- Supportive OS: Apple MacOS 8.1 or later, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows 98/2000 etc
- RAM - 32 MB
- Port - USB
The device comes with a one year limited warranty. The unit can perform effectively within the optimum operating temperature range from 50 to 104°F and humidity from 20 to 85%. You can use this latest model in both PC and Mac platforms. Width, depth and height of the device are measured as 16.67, 10.7 and 2.76 inches.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Agfa |
| Model | Agfa Snapscan E20 |
| Dimensions | 16.7 (W) x 10.7 (D) x 2.8 (H) in |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs |
| Scanner Features | |
| Scan type | Flatbed USB |
| Scan Technology | CCD |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 dpi x 1200 dpi |
| Enhanced scanning resolution | 9600 dpi x 9600 dpi |
| Bit depth in bits | 600 bit x 1200 bit |
| Scan Speed | 12 ms per line |
| Scanning Size | 8.5 in x 11.7 in |
| Technical Features | |
| Auto Document Feeder | No |
| Included Software | Drivers & Utilities, ReadIRIS, Agfa ScanWise , Corel Print Office 2000 |
| Connectivity | 4 pin USB Type B |
| Supported Media Types | plain papers to bulk objects like magazines, books |
| Media Feeder Type | Manual |
| Compatible OS | Apple MacOS, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows 98/2000 |
| Power | |
| Power Requirements | AC 110 to 220 |
| Power Supply Source | Mains |
| Power consumption | 25 |
| Other Information | |
| Energy Star Certified | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
