microtek patented e.d.i.t. film
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ArtixScan 2500f
ArtixScan 4000tfArtixScan 120tf ArtixScan 1800f
ArtixScan 2500f
The ArtixScan family of professional scanners
Scanner Type Single-pass, dual-lens, dual-platen color flatbed scanner
Original Type Reflective originals up to 8"x 14" and transparent originals & Scanning Area up to 8"x 12"; positive, negative, color or monochrome
Batch Scanning 35mm slide batch up to 16 frames35mm strip batch up to 24 framessuper slide batch up to 16 frames6cm x 4.5cm batch up to 4 frames6cm x 6cm batch up to 4 frames6cm x 7cm batch up to 4 frames6cm x 8cm batch up to 4 frames6cm x 9cm batch up to 4 frames6cm x 17cm panoramic batch up to 4 frames4" x 5" film batch up to 2 frames
Optical Resolution 2,500 dpi high-res area, 1,250 dpi full bed (10,000-element Kodak® tri-linear CCD array)
Optical Density 4.4 maximum optical density
A/D Conversion 14-bits per color channel
Output Data 16-bits, 8-bits per channel (user selectable)
Color Management Built-in Kodak Digital Science™ color management; uses standard ICC profiles; includes over 140 profiles; Apple ColorSync® and Microsoft® ICM compatible
Focus Fixed
Exposure Auto and manual exposure control
Panel Indicators Power, ready, busy & error status indicated by three front LEDs
Light Source / Life Cold cathode fluorescent / 5,000 hours continuous use
Optics Dual lens, 5 elements in 3 groups with anti-reflective coating each
Interface FireWire (IEEE-1394 standard) and SCSI-2
Dimensions 25.8" L x 17.2" W x 9.1" H (655mm L x 437mm W x 231mm H)
Weight 46.3 lbs (21 kg)
Power Power Supply Auto-switching universal, 100-240 VAC, 47-63Hz
Power Consumption 200 Watts max
Environment Temperature 50 to 104°F (10 to 40°C)Humidity 10% to 85% RHMax Operating Alt. 10,000 ft. (3,048m)
Regulatory Safety: UL 1950, CSA 22.2, EN60950; Emissions: FCC Class B; Certification Acoustics: 55 dBA max per ISO 7779
Package Contents ArtixScan® 2500f scanner, SnapTrans™ Film Templates for 35mmslide, 35mm filmstrip, 6x4.5cm-6x9cm film and 4" x 5" film, glassfilm tray, FireWire card (PC), 6-pin FireWire cable, Adaptec 2903BSCSI card (Mac/PC), 50- to 25-pin SCSI cable, power cord, KodakQ60 RX and TX targets, LizardTech™ Genuine Fractals™ PrintPro™,LaserSoft™ SilverFast® Ai 6, Microtek® Scanner ICC Profiler,Microtek® ScanWizard™ Pro
Optional Accessories Additional SnapTrans Film Templates available through Microtek and Microtek Authorized Dealers
System CD-ROM drive (for installing software)Requirements Color monitor with 24-bit color capability
64MB RAM (128MB or more recommended)
PC & Compatibles SCSI-2: Pentium II PC or later, SCSI port or available PCI slotWindows NT 4.0/95/98/Me/2000/XP
FireWire: Pentium II PC or later, FireWire port or available PCI slotWindows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP
Macintosh SCSI-2: Power Macintosh with SCSI port or available PCI slotMac OS 8.6 to OS 9.x, 10.1.3 to 10.2; Built for Mac OS X
FireWire: iMac, Mac G3/G4 with built-in FireWire portMac OS 9.x, 10.1.3 to 10.2; Built for Mac OS X
© 2002 Microtek Lab, Inc. The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies: Microtek, ArtixScan, ScanWizard ofMicrotek Lab, Inc.; Windows, Word and Excel of Microsoft Corporation; Kodak, Digital Science and the ds monogram symbol of Eastman KodakCompany; Photoshop, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader of Adobe Systems, Inc.; iMac, G3, G4, Macintosh, Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of AppleComputer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The “Built for Mac OS X” graphic is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license.All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Specifications, software and hardware bundles are subject tochange without notice. Not responsible for typographical errors. Leaf image © copyright 2002 Digital Vision. MLIB-AS2500F-1102
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Special thanks to Ken Rockwellfor the use of his captivatingphotography. Ken usesMicrotek scanners for a greatdeal of his work. To see moreof Ken’s photography, pleasevisit www.kenrockwell.com
The culmination of over
20 years of digital excellence.
Microtek Patented E.D.I.T.technology for glassless scanning
New Adjustable SnapTrans™ FilmTemplate for medium format film
SnapTrans™ Film Templates for35mm slide, filmstrip & 4"x5" film
Microtek Patented 3D Anti-Vibration System
Kodak 10,000-element tri-linear CCD array
Dual Lens: 2500 / 1250 dpiOptical Resolution
CCD Cooling System (patent pending)
4.4 Maximum Optical Density
42-bit color depth
Integrated Kodak color management
RGB, CMYK and CIE Lab scanning
Dual interface: FireWire & SCSI-2
The final touch.
The best hardware needs the right software, and the
ArtixScan 2500f gives you both. Incredible optics,
E.D.I.T. and amazing transfer rates are all
supplemented by powerful scanning, color
management and scaling software.
Microtek® ScanWizard™ Pro with integrated Kodak
Digital Science™ color management is an advanced
scanner controller, designed to provide powerful
professional-level features through an intuitive and
versatile interface. ScanWizard Pro provides fast and
easy batch scanning through the Scan Job Window.
This dynamic tool allows you to lay out multiple scan
jobs while making individual adjustments as needed.
The Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler calibration utility
works with ScanWizard Pro to ensure accurate color
reproduction across monitors, printers and the Web.
Also bundled is LaserSoft® SilverFast® Ai 6—the
choice of many professional photographers for its
user-friendly interface and advanced options. New
features include SRD® which eliminates dust and
scratches, GANE® for reducing film grain, and ACR to
automatically restore faded colors. These are just
some of the new features in addition to NegaFix™,
which includes over 120 film profiles for real-time
negative film optimization.
LizardTech™ Genuine Fractals™
PrintPro™ offers virtually lossless
compression and amazing 800%
scaling with no loss in quality for
truly superior enlargements.
©2002 KenRockwell.com
Seeing clearly.
Every imaging
professional knows that
the chances for optical
distortion increase as light
passes through more layers of
glass. We kept this in mind while
creating our patented Emulsion
Direct Imaging Technology
(E.D.I.T.). Microtek’s E.D.I.T. scanners are built with a
unique lower bay which allows the CCD to directly read
the emulsion side of film without any obstructions in
between. This innovative technology, also known as
"glassless scanning", effectively eliminates any of the
problems associated with normal glass transparency
scanning such as Newton Rings and surface
imperfections. The end result is superbly clear images
with more accurate color values. E.D.I.T.—an example
of Microtek’s vision for continually improving the quality
of desktop digital imaging.
It’s a snap.
The ArtixScan 2500f includes SnapTrans Film
Templates in four conventional transparent media
sizes—35mm filmstrip, 35mm mounted slide or super
slide, medium-format and 4" x 5". These templates are
used in conjunction with the main staging tray for
emulsion direct scanning. For greater versatility, an 8" x
12" anti-Newton Ring holder is included for scanning
various film sizes. With E.D.I.T. and the SnapTrans Film
Templates you can scan your film with confidence.
Made for medium format.
You asked, we listened. The new adjustable medium-
format SnapTrans™ Film Template is now
included! Just snap the cross bar
into one of the five different
options and you’re ready for
glassless film scanning.
6 x 4.5 cm6 x 6 cm6 x 7 cm6 x 8 cm6 x 9 cm
ArtixScan® 2500f, built tight as a drum.
Constructed with a generous 8" x14" upper bed for
reflective media and a lower bay for film scanning, the
ArtixScan 2500f continues to redefine the standard for
professional flatbed scanners. This solid and versatile
dual-bed scanner boasts up to 2500 dpi optical
resolution and a 4.4 maximum optical density for
precision scanning. At the heart of the scanner is a
10,000-element tri-linear Kodak CCD and the highest
quality optics. These vital components are
temperature controlled and balanced against outside
factors in order to deliver optimal quality in every
scan. Built to exacting standards, the ArtixScan 2500f
is the production workhorse you’ve been looking for.
The images on this
spread were scanned on a
Microtek ArtixScan scanner.
20 years of engineering excellence.
With continual use, most scanners’ optics will
overheat and cause image quality to degrade.
Microtek developed the solution by using Flomerics’
FLOTHERM™, the world’s leading thermal analysis
software, to create the CCD Cooling System (patent
pending) which maintains the CCD at its optimum
temperature. As a result, every scan performed by
the ArtixScan 2500f delivers optimal color fidelity and
sharpness. In addition, each ArtixScan 2500f is
engineered with a patented 3D Anti-Vibration System
that minimizes any external vibrations detrimental to
the scan, delivering a reliably clear and correctly
focused image.
Double your resolution.
The versatile ArtixScan 2500f is outfitted with dual-lens
technology to match your workflow needs. The entire
scan bed is equipped with a precision 1250 dpi lens for
greater work productivity and batch scanning. A high
resolution lens also offers 2500 dpi along a 4 inch band
running the length of the scan bed.