SnapScan is Agfa's low-cost scanning solution for any desktop Mac or PC, at home or in the office. SnapScan automates the scanning process into one-button scanning. The result is a... more
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A review by kamfisa on Agfa SnapScan 600 July 21st, 2004
Author's product rating:
Speed
Fast
Colour sensitivity
Good
Resolution
Excellent
Ease of Installation
Excellent - very quick and easy
Value For Money
Excellent
Advantages:
cheap, easy to install, fast, reliable
Disadvantages:
bulky
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
I bought my scanner a couple of months ago, and I don't know why I didn't buy one sooner.
I use it sooo much. I use it mostly to scan pictures of my family to use for e-greetings.
The scanner comes with its own installation software, and its very simple to use. You just put in the Cd, and follow the insructions on screen.
Then comes the fun in using it. I found it to scan relatively quickly and was fairly quiet. The scaned pictures can be done at your choice of resolution and to a destination of your choice, ie folders, emailed, optimized for web pages and sent to your printer to print image etc. The dimensions of the scanned image can be altered up to 800% or much smaller than 100% and you can choose to save only a portion of the image to your destination (so if you want to cut out most of the background you can do before you send it to your file).
Many types of images can be scanned, from glossy photos, mat finish photos, magazine prints, news paper articles, cheaques, certificates, 3d items such as jewlery etc. The maximum size of image that can be scanned is (8.5" x 11.7").
The software that comes with the scanner allows you to adjust the colour, brightness and saturation of your image. You can add in different backgrounds, and sharpen the clearness of the image. Also, effects such as page curl, soften the focus of image, add transparency, rotate image, add frame effect, add captions to your image, correct red eye, the list really is endless.
The only thing that lets it down is that you have to remember to switch the scanner on before you boot up your computer or it just won't function as it should. Its also quite large compared to many others on the market so it does take a bit of space. The main specifications:
Flatbed scanner - desktop
Max Supported Media Size A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.5 cm x 53 cm x 13.9 cm
Weight 7.5 kg
(Which is really what is stated on the overview)The cost of the scanner is under £100.
All in all it is a good scanner and the price is very affordable. It is well reccommeded for home use.
Interpolated Resolution: 4800 ppi x 4800 ppi, 9600 ppi x 9600 ppi
Scan Mode: Single-pass
Scan Element Type: CCD
Bulb / Light Source Type: Daylight fluorescent
Scan Density Range: 2.55D
Scan Speed: 3.1 ms / line (grey), 15 sec / page (colour)
Data Transfer Rate: 2 MBps
Compliant Standards: TWAIN
Media handling
Max Document Size: 216 mm x 297 mm
Media Feeder Type: Manual load
Supported Media Type: Plain paper, bulk objects (such as books)
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces: 1 x Fast SCSI, 1 x SCSI-1 - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
Connections:
1 x Fast SCSI, 1 x SCSI-1 - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Fast SCSI - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
1 x Fast SCSI - 50 pin HD D-Sub (HD-50)
Power
Power Device: Power supply - integrated
Voltage Required: AC 110/220 V ± 10% ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Consumption Operational ( Standby ): 45 Watt
Compliant Standards: EPA Energy Star
Manufacturer's product description
SnapScan is Agfa's low-cost scanning solution for any desktop Mac or PC, at home or in the office. SnapScan automates the scanning process into one-button scanning. The result is a scanner that delivers the ultimate speed, quality, and true color in one low-cost, easy-to-use package. The SnapScan 600 captures impressively sharp images from photographs, artwork, magazines, books, and letters in any size. Just put the image on the scanner and let SnapScan do the rest. SnapScan's high-speed software instantaneously produces a color preview of your picture. Agfa's automated scanning software checks the image and automatically sets the scanner for perfect results. A special lift-off hinge on the scanner lid allows scanning of books, magazines, or any three-dimensional object.
Software / system requirements
Software Included: IPhoto Express, Drivers & Utilities, Visioneer Paperport, AGFA FotoLook 3.0, Caere OmniPage LE, IPhoto Express, Drivers & Utilities, Kai Power Tools, Caere Omnipage, Visioneer Paperport, AGFA FotoLook 3.0, Microfrontier ColorIt!, Kai Photo Soap
OS Required: Microsoft Windows 3.x/95/98, Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or later, Apple MacOS, Microsoft Windows 3.x/95/98, Apple MacOS 7.1 or later, Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or later
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