ArtixScan 2500f

Microtek Patented E.D.I.T.
technology for glassless scanning
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
New Adjustable SnapTrans™ Film
Template for medium format film
reproduction across monitors, printers and the Web.
Also bundled is LaserSoft® SilverFast® Ai 6—the
choice of many professional photographers for its
SnapTrans™ Film Templates for
35mm slide, filmstrip & 4"x 5" film
Microtek Patented 3D
Anti-Vibration System
Kodak 10,000-element
tri-linear CCD array
Dual Lens: 2500 / 1250 dpi
Optical Resolution
42-bit color depth
features include SRD® which eliminates dust and
The best hardware needs the right software, and the
scratches, GANE® for reducing film grain, and ACR to
ArtixScan 2500f gives you both. Incredible optics,
automatically restore faded colors. These are just
E.D.I.T. and amazing transfer rates are all
some of the new features in addition to NegaFix™,
supplemented by powerful scanning, color
which includes over 120 film profiles for real-time
management and scaling software.
negative film optimization.
Microtek® ScanWizard™ Pro with integrated Kodak
LizardTech™ Genuine Fractals™
Digital Science™ color management is an advanced
PrintPro™ offers virtually lossless
scanner controller, designed to provide powerful
compression and amazing 800%
professional-level features through an intuitive and
scaling with no loss in quality for
versatile interface. ScanWizard Pro provides fast and
truly superior enlargements.
Scanner Type
Single-pass, dual-lens, dual-platen color flatbed scanner
Dimensions
25.8" L x 17.2" W x 9.1" H (655mm L x 437mm W x 231mm H)
Original Type
& Scanning Area
Reflective originals up to 8" x 14" and transparent originals
up to 8" x 12"; positive, negative, color or monochrome
Weight
46.3 lbs (21 kg)
Power
Power Supply
Batch Scanning
35mm slide
35mm strip
super slide
6cm x 4.5cm
6cm x 6cm
6cm x 7cm
6cm x 8cm
6cm x 9cm
6cm x 17cm panoramic
4" x 5" film
CCD Cooling System
(patent pending)
4.4 Maximum
Optical Density
user-friendly interface and advanced options. New
The final touch.
batch up to 16 frames
batch up to 24 frames
batch up to 16 frames
batch up to 4 frames
batch up to 4 frames
batch up to 4 frames
batch up to 4 frames
batch up to 4 frames
batch up to 4 frames
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
Power Consumption
Auto-switching universal,
100-240 VAC, 47-63Hz
200 Watts max
Environment
Temperature
Humidity
Max Operating Alt.
50 to 104°F (10 to 40°C)
10% to 85% RH
10,000 ft. (3,048m)
Regulatory
Certification
Safety: UL 1950, CSA 22.2, EN60950; Emissions: FCC Class B;
Acoustics: 55 dBA max per ISO 7779
Package Contents
ArtixScan® 2500f scanner, SnapTrans™ Film Templates for 35mm
slide, 35mm filmstrip, 6x4.5cm-6x9cm film and 4" x 5" film, glass
film tray, FireWire card (PC), 6-pin FireWire cable, Adaptec 2903B
SCSI card (Mac/PC), 50- to 25-pin SCSI cable, power cord, Kodak
Q60 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
Requirements
CD-ROM drive (for installing software)
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 slot
Windows NT 4.0/95/98/Me/2000/XP
FireWire: Pentium II PC or later, FireWire port or available PCI slot
Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP
Macintosh
SCSI-2:
Integrated Kodak
color management
RGB, CMYK and
CIE Lab scanning
Power Macintosh with SCSI port or available PCI slot
Mac 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 port
Mac OS 9.x, 10.1.3 to 10.2; Built for Mac OS X
The ArtixScan family of professional scanners
www.microtek.com
Dual interface:
FireWire & SCSI-2
©2002 KenRockwell.com
Special thanks to Ken Rockwell
for the use of his captivating
photography. Ken uses
Microtek scanners for a great
deal of his work. To see more
of Ken’s photography, please
visit www.kenrockwell.com
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MLIB-AS2500F-1102
ArtixScan 2500f
The culmination of over
20 years of digital excellence.
ArtixScan® 2500f, built tight as a drum.
Seeing clearly.
Constructed with a generous 8" x 14" upper bed for
Every imaging
reflective media and a lower bay for film scanning, the
professional knows that
ArtixScan 2500f continues to redefine the standard for
the chances for optical
professional flatbed scanners. This solid and versatile
distortion increase as light
dual-bed scanner boasts up to 2500 dpi optical
passes through more layers of
resolution and a 4.4 maximum optical density for
glass. We kept this in mind while
precision scanning. At the heart of the scanner is a
creating our patented Emulsion
10,000-element tri-linear Kodak CCD and the highest
Direct Imaging Technology
quality optics. These vital components are
(E.D.I.T.). Microtek’s E.D.I.T. scanners are built with a
temperature controlled and balanced against outside
unique lower bay which allows the CCD to directly read
factors in order to deliver optimal quality in every
the emulsion side of film without any obstructions in
scan. Built to exacting standards, the ArtixScan 2500f
between. This innovative technology, also known as
is the production workhorse you’ve been looking for.
"glassless scanning", effectively eliminates any of the
problems associated with normal glass transparency
The images on this
spread were scanned on a
Microtek ArtixScan scanner.
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.
20 years of engineering excellence.
Double your resolution.
With continual use, most scanners’ optics will
The versatile ArtixScan 2500f is outfitted with dual-lens
overheat and cause image quality to degrade.
technology to match your workflow needs. The entire
Microtek developed the solution by using Flomerics’
scan bed is equipped with a precision 1250 dpi lens for
The ArtixScan 2500f includes SnapTrans Film
FLOTHERM™, the world’s leading thermal analysis
greater work productivity and batch scanning. A high
Templates in four conventional transparent media
software, to create the CCD Cooling System (patent
resolution lens also offers 2500 dpi along a 4 inch band
sizes—35mm filmstrip, 35mm mounted slide or super
pending) which maintains the CCD at its optimum
running the length of the scan bed.
slide, medium-format and 4" x 5". These templates are
temperature. As a result, every scan performed by
used in conjunction with the main staging tray for
the ArtixScan 2500f delivers optimal color fidelity and
emulsion direct scanning. For greater versatility, an 8" x
sharpness. In addition, each ArtixScan 2500f is
12" anti-Newton Ring holder is included for scanning
engineered with a patented 3D Anti-Vibration System
various film sizes. With E.D.I.T. and the SnapTrans Film
that minimizes any external vibrations detrimental to
Templates you can scan your film with confidence.
the scan, delivering a reliably clear and correctly
It’s a snap.
focused image.
Made for medium format.
You asked, we listened. The new adjustable mediumformat 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.
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