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Microtek SCANMAKER 4900

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Performance
Scan quality (color/monochrome)Good/Good
PerformanceGood
Average 1200-dpi color scan speed39 seconds per document
Average 300-dpi BW scan speed42 seconds per document
FeaturesVery good
Max optical resolution2400 by 4800
Scan area (inches)8.5 by 11.7
Color depth48 bits internal; 48 bits external
Connection interface(s)USB 1.1 port
Removable lidYes
Transparency adapterIncluded; up to 7.35 by 1 inches
Automatic document feederNone offered
Bundled softwareAbbyy FineReader Sprint OCR, Adobe Photodeluxe 4.0, Ulead DVD Picture Show, Ulead PhotoExplorer, Microtek ScanWizard 5
Overall ease of useGood
InstallationVery good
DesignVery good
DocumentationVery good
Support quality scoreGood
Support policiesOne-year parts and labor warranty; 10-hour non-toll-free support weekdays
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User Reviews for Microtek SCANMAKER 4900

  • Reviewed by: Harold437

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Very Good Scans, Easy to use, easy to set up.

    Weaknesses: Operation of buttons not very clear, but when you learn how to use, works like a beauty.

    Overall Evaluation: I have purchased the Microtek model 6000 and does the same job except has a on/off button.Also runs a little quieter and faster with a USB 2.0 connection.

  • Reviewed by: waltschwager

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Convenient and easy to use, easy set up, good quality scans

    Weaknesses: 35mm film scanner is weak and almost useless but the documentation indicates that the 35mm film product is not that good.

    Overall Evaluation: I am quite happy with this scanner. I purchased it at Office Depot and thought that the price was excellent. The scanns I have made are great and the software that came with the unit are functional. If you are looking for a decent scanner at a decent price then you will like this scanner

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