The Microtek ScanMaker X6 features one-button control for faxing, scanning, copying, and other features. Simply push the button, conveniently located on the front of the scanner,... more
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A review by m_kingdom on Microtek ScanMaker X6 July 26th, 2000
Author's product rating:
Speed
Fast
Colour sensitivity
Excellent
Resolution
Excellent
Ease of Installation
Excellent - very quick and easy
Value For Money
Excellent
Advantages:
Ease of use, speed, low price
Disadvantages:
None
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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I bought the Microtek Scanmaker X6, aftter being a previous owner of a Mlcrotek scanner. I have an iMac with USB ports, this added to the ease of set-up of the scanner; a simple case of plugging it in and running the installer CD that it came with. It comes bundled with an excellent software package, including Adobe Photo Deluxe and the wonderful Coloult - one of my favourite budget graphic programmes. Scanning is simple and quick for the price, whilst also being quieter than rival models. Photo and colour reproduction is ver,v good. An all round excellent buy.
Advantages: Good picture Disadvantages: overheat some times
...went on line to the microtek site and searched for scanmaker 6 and they had the drivers right there on the site.
I like this scanner it has good picture. It is also a very quite scanner. There is one problem I have found with it and that is that it can over heat. To make it over heat you have leave it on for three or four hours. When it is over heated it won’t work but all you have to do is turn it off and then on. I would suggest this scanner to ...
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Supported Media Type: Transparencies, plain paper, bulk objects (such as books), Plain paper, bulk objects (such as books)
Media Feeder Type: Manual load
Expansion / connectivity
Connections: 2 x Fast SCSI - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Fast SCSI - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 2 x SCSI - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x USB - 4 PIN USB Type B
Interfaces: 1 x Fast SCSI - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories: Transparency adaptor
Power
Power Device: Power supply - integrated
Voltage Required: AC 100/120 V ± 10% ( 47/63 Hz ), AC 100/120 V ± 10% ( 50/60 Hz )
Manufacturer's product description
The Microtek ScanMaker X6 features one-button control for faxing, scanning, copying, and other features. Simply push the button, conveniently located on the front of the scanner, to launch Microtek's ScanSuite software, which controls the scanner's functions. The ScanMaker X6 also includes Color Enhanced Optimization, a process that automatically sets color calibration to ensure true-to-life reproduction. And MicroTek's Zero Reflection Design Technology blocks out any improper lighting to preserve the quality of your scan. This product comes with LightLid (14x17cm) Transparent Media Adapter.
OS Required: Microsoft Windows 3.x/95/98, Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or later, Apple MacOS 7.6.1 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000, Apple MacOS 7.5, Microsoft Windows 95/98, Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0, Apple MacOS 8.1 or later, Microsoft Windows 98/2000, Apple MacOS 8.0 or later, Microsoft Windows 98/2000
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