Microtek ScanMaker 5800 Flatbed Scanner with Transparency Adapter

Amazon.com Product Description
The ScanMaker 5800 from Microtek is a flatbed scanner with a high-quality output and a number of timesaving features. Seven smart-touch buttons automate frequently performed tasks, including scan, copy, PDF/OCR, email, scan-to-web, and others. With its Sigma Six CCD array, 4,800 x 2,400 dpi maximum optical resolution, and 48-bit color depth, scans are crisp, accurate, and true-to-life. The LightLid adapter scans 35mm slides and filmstrips.

Scanning speeds are as fast as 40 seconds for a 4-by-6-inch full color photo (limited resolution), while the 8.5-by-11.7-inch scanning area allows you to scan documents up to letter size. The generous software bundle includes Adobe PhotoDeluxe 4.0; Adobe Photoshop LE 5.0; Microtek ScanWizard 5; Microtek Scan, Copy, Email, OCR, and Scan-to-Web utilities; ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR; Kodak Digital Science Color Management; Ulead Photo Explorer; Ulead DVD PictureShow SE Basic; and Adobe Acrobat Reader.

The 5800 connects to your computer via its USB port and has an 11.7-by-19.1-inch footprint. Compatible with both PC and Mac platforms, the 5800 also comes backed with a one-year limited warranty on both parts and labor.

What's in the Box
ScanMaker 5800, LightLid 35 35mm slide and filmstrip adapter, USB cable, power cord and adapter, Microtek software CD, Adobe software CD

Product Description:
The Scanmaker 5800 Excels At Transforming Everyday Processes Into Quick And Easy One-Step Functions. With 7 Smart-Touch Buttons That Automate Frequently Performed Tasks As Well As A Lightlid 35 Transparency Adapter For Scanning 35Mm Slides And Filmstrips Comprehensive Software Plus A Host Of Remarkable Hardware Features The Scanmaker 5800 Takes The Guesswork Out Of Scanning To Deliver Superior Images. High-Quality Scanning Has Never Been Easier.

Microtek ScanMaker 5800 Flatbed Scanner with Transparency Adapter

Average customer rating:

samlar

Another winner from Microtek

Scanmaker 5800

Easy but Slow

Buttons Buttons and More Buttons

Microtek ScanMaker 5800 Flatbed Scanner with Transparency Adapter

Manufacturer: Microtek
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

4,800 x 2,400 dpi maximum optical resolution

48-bit color depth; 64,080 CCD sensor cells

7 smart-touch buttons automate everyday tasks

Transparency adapter for 35mm slides and filmstrips

USB interface; PC and Mac compatible

ASIN: B0000DHB2R

Product Description

The ScanMaker 5800 excels at transforming everyday processes into quick and easy, one-step functions. With 7 Smart-Touch buttons that automate frequently performed tasks, as well as a LightLid 35 transparency adapter for scanning 35 m slides and filmstrips, comprehensive software, plus a host of remarkable hardware features, the ScanMaker 5800 takes the guesswork out of scanning to deliver superior images. High-quality scanning has never been easier.

Amazon.com Product Description

The ScanMaker 5800 from Microtek is a flatbed scanner with a high-quality output and a number of timesaving features. Seven smart-touch buttons automate frequently performed tasks, including scan, copy, PDF/OCR, email, scan-to-web, and others. With its Sigma Six CCD array, 4,800 x 2,400 dpi maximum optical resolution, and 48-bit color depth, scans are crisp, accurate, and true-to-life. The LightLid adapter scans 35mm slides and filmstrips.

What's in the Box
ScanMaker 5800, LightLid 35 35mm slide and filmstrip adapter, USB cable, power cord and adapter, Microtek software CD, Adobe software CD

Customer Reviews:

samlar.......2004-12-05

Got second 5800 from amazon today after the first one would only blink the ready light at me and had parts loose inside. Second unit same thing to start with the ready light blink all the time and per micortek site to fix this unplug and then replug unit.
Did this many times on first unit no help on second unit it did start working after unpluging and repluging many times. Know it slows down xp starting so much that it takes forever to do anything on the computer unless I unplug the USB from the sanner. Also turned the unit off again and had the same problem of blinking ready light. Sent Microtek email but do not expect anything until monday not sure I will keep it one way another.
I do not trust the unit anymore. Also do not like the statement at Microtek site that they charge 40 dollars if you send one back still under warranity if there tech does not find anything.
Think I will go to hp unit.

Another winner from Microtek.......2004-10-18

I've used a number of Microtek scanners (see my other reviews on the 5950 and the i320), and this one is a winner. High quality scans, nice convenience features, and reasonable speed, all at a bargain price. Scan quality straight out of the box is good, but you should tweak the custom settings to obtain the best scans possible. The ScanWizard software is superb, so take the time to learn what it can do.

Although the 5800 is great for normal flatbed scanning functions, don't expect much from the included LightLid 35 transparency adapter. Microtek has been offering this accessory for years now, but it has never been able to produce acceptable results. If you really want to scan film negatives or slides, look for something else.

The scanner deserves 5 stars on its own, but I'm deducting one star for Microtek pretending that the LightLid 35 is useful.

Scanmaker 5800.......2004-05-30

Really can't say much except that it would lock up my XP computer. Contacted Microtek by e-mail, got no response.
Returned it to Amazon.

Easy but Slow.......2004-01-28

Fine scanner...always liked the ScanWizard software Microtek provides. Easy to use. But it's slow. Over 30 seconds to scan one black and white page at 300dpi. And it has this droning sound that vibrates your nerves - you practically have to leave the room until the page is done. Not recommended and poor Microtek site for not providing performances specs on this scanner. But for $100, what did I expect?

Buttons Buttons and More Buttons.......2003-10-10

I was looking for something easy and I mean EASY to use. I asked the local store guy and he suggested this. It has 7 buttons on it, so i just put down my picture and press the button and it appears on my desktop. So far I like what I have bought. I bought the extended warranty as well for $10 but looks pretty solid so far. It comes with this attachment thing to do 35mm slides but I haven't got into that so far. Packs a lot of punch for well under $100. It has the new USB but I'm not sure if I have that, ohh well something to look forward to when I do!

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