Overview:

• Superior optics, including 21,360-element CCD and 1600-dpi optical resolution
• 3.7 maximum optical density for richer shadows and highlights
• Multiple sampling in user-selectable frequencies to reduce image noise and yield purer image output
• FireWire & Hi-Speed USB interfaces
• Comprehensive software package, including Adobe Photoshop Elements, Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler, and Microtek LANShare™ scanner sharing utility for PC

Features:

Large 12" x 17" reflective scan area:  Scans oversize materials, such as newspapers and tabloid magazines, Lets you "batch scan" multiple photos for greater efficiency in a production environment.

Superior optics:  Full 48-bit color delivers smoother tonal values, 21,360-element CCD and 1600 dpi provide greater enhancement of scanned images, 3.7 maximum optical density provides richer shadow and highlight details, Multiple sampling reduces image noise to yield purer image output.

Microtek Scanner Profiler utility included:  Calibrates your scanner for consistent image quality in any work environment, Includes a Kodak calibration target for reflective calibration.

ScanWizard™ Pro scanner controller software has many intelligent features:  Intelligent image category feature performs automatic image corrections, Intuitive color adjustment in the LCH (lightness, chroma, hue) color space, Selective and global color correction available in LCH and CMYK modes, Professional unsharp mask filter sharpens lightness channel only, with effect simulated in preview, Batch scanning feature for scanning multiple jobs. Manage each scan job separately with its own settings, Professional CMYK profiles that conform to US SWOP, Japanese Ink, and Euro scale industrial printing standards, Hundreds of ICC- and ColorSync-compatible profiles, ICC profiles embedded in output images; soft proof of RGB and CMYK images, New negative film profiles for precise and consistent color quality.

Microtek LANShare™ network software (for PC only):  Lets you share the 9800XL over a local area network (LAN), Allows multiple stations to use the same scanner and save on hardware costs, Ideal for small offices, workgroups, or inter-department workstations.

Software/Parts included:

USB cable included
FireWire card and cable included

1 year limited warranty