UMAX Astra 4000U
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UMAX Astra 4000U

Flatbed scanner - 42-bit colour - 1200 dpi - x 2400 dpi - USB

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The UMAX Astra 4000U has 1200 dpi optical resolution that offers improved image quality for those cases where higher resolution is needed, such as scanning finely detailed...
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Good hardware, but use other software
Review of UMAX Astra 4000U by iharsh

Advantages: Great quality of scanning, reasonable price, tech support, MAC and PC
Disadvantages: Large dimensions, rather noisy, low productivity, week software

...with the low resolution. Umax Astra 4000u has shown an excellent quality of scanning. It is necessary to mark good parameters of an actual resolution, low level of noise on a received image, and also the exactitude of colors. The productivity of Umax Astra 4000u has appeared rather low. Nevertheless it is necessary to mark that, despite of a little bit disappointing outcomes, the hardware of this scanner has a large potential, which can be uncovered, ... Read review

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UMAX Astra 4000U

General

MPN: UMA610, ASTRA4000U, UMA4000U, UMA4000

Type: Flatbed scanner - desktop

Max Supported Media Size: Legal (216 x 356 mm)

Width: 33.5 cm, 33 cm

Depth: 54.4 cm

Height: 10.4 cm

Weight: 4.5 kg

Enclosure Colour: White

Scanner

Input Type: Colour

Grayscale Depth: 12-bit grey

Colour Depth: 42-bit colour, 36-bit colour

Optical Resolution: 1200 dpi x 2400 dpi

Interpolated Resolution: 9600 dpi x 9600 dpi

Scan Mode: Single-pass

Scan Element Type: CCD

Bulb / Light Source Type: Xe-gas cold cathode fluorescent lamp

Scan Speed: 86 sec / page (colour)

Compliant Standards: TWAIN

Data Transfer Rate: 1.5 MBps

Media handling

Max Document Size: 216 mm x 356 mm

Supported Media Type: Plain paper, bulk objects (such as books)

Media Feeder Type: Manual load

Expansion / connectivity

Connections: 1 x USB - 4 PIN USB Type B

Manufacturer's product description

The UMAX Astra 4000U has 1200 dpi optical resolution that offers improved image quality for those cases where higher resolution is needed, such as scanning finely detailed engravings and enlargements. It offers 42-bit color output with UMAX' Bit Enhancement Technology which gives images more smoother curves and color depth. The Astra 4000U is designed to meet the needs of graphic and SOHO users at an affordable price. With the UMAX Astra 4000U, you will get the performance and productivity.

Miscellaneous

Cables Included: 1 x USB cable

Compliant Standards: Plug and Play

Power

Power Device: Power supply - integrated

Voltage Required: AC 110/220 V ( 50/60 Hz ), AC 100 V ( 60 Hz )

Power Consumption Operational ( Standby ): 15 Watt

Compliant Standards: EPA Energy Star

Software / system requirements

Software Included: Drivers & Utilities, Drivers & Utilities, Adobe PhotoShop LE, VistaScan, Drivers & Utilities, Adobe PhotoShop LE, Presto! Page Manager, Caere OmniPage LE, Presto! Photo Album, VistaScan

OS Required: Apple MacOS 8.0 or later, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows 98/2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 98, Apple MacOS 8.0 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows XP

Peripheral / Interface Devices: USB port

Manufacturer warranty

Service & Support: 1 year warranty

Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - carry-in

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