Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL Scanner with Transparent Media Adapter

by Microtek

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.7 x 13.3 x 30.7 inches ; 48.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 51 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000068CNE
• Item model number: 1108-03-360073
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With 48-bit color and an amazing 3,200 x 1,600 dpi optical resolution, the tabloid-size ScanMaker 9800XL brings high-performance scanning to the corporate user, graphic designer, or medical professional. The large 12-by-17-inch reflective bed easily accommodates A3 scans, and attaching the included Transparent Media Adapter (TMA 1600) lets you scan transparencies up to 12 by 16 inches--including X-rays.

Other great features include 3.7 maximum optical density with multiple sampling to reduce random image noise. A triple interface with FireWire, USB, and SCSI-2 provides maximum connectivity; and newly designed templates accommodate a wide variety of film. Microtek includes a one-year warranty that covers parts and service.

Product Description

With 48-bit color and an amazing 3200 x 1600-dpi optical resolution, the tabloid-size ScanMaker 9800XL with TMA brings high-performance scanning to the corporate user, graphic designer, or medical professional. The large 12" x 17" reflective scan area easily accommodates A3 scans, and the included Transparent Media Adapter (TMA 1600) lets you scan transparencies up to 12" x 16" -- including X-Rays. Other great features include 3.7 Maximum Optical Density with multiple sampling to reduce random image noise, a triple interface with FireWire, USB, and SCSI-2 for maximum versatility, and newly designed templates to accommodate a wide variety of film.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars scanner ok, software not, March 15, 2008

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Edward W. Hardwicke "E Hardwicke" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL Scanner with Transparent Media Adapter (Office Product)

I have a Microtek scanner and just downloaded the latest drivers. It turns out Microtek wants a program called Scan Finder to load at every start-up, and there is no way to disable this. The product works satisfactorily, but for my money, I will purchase something else. Something that doesn't create such a nuisance, and isn't so invasive.

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST CANNER AROUND, November 23, 2008

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Vincent Connor (Corona, California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL Scanner with Transparent Media Adapter (Office Product)

I have had a number of scanners, but none begin to compare with the Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL. To begin with, it has a 12x17" scanning area, and with the Transparent Media Adapter, it allows both reflective and transparent scanning. The software is amazingly simple. It is just the best scanner that I have owned.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL Scanner, May 16, 2008

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G. Reynolds (So. California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL Scanner with Transparent Media Adapter (Office Product)

The Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL Scanner fast, easy to use, and quiet. I use it with a MacPro and VueScan software ([...]). I also bought the Transparent Media Adapter.

I've scanned 4X5 transparencies and large flat art posters (in sections) and everything matched up perfectly.Plug and play... it was done.

I owned a SCSI Microtek ScanMaker III prior but the cost of a SCSI card for the new Macs and the lac resolution and speed I had to upgrade. I'm glad I did.