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Agfa Introduces StudioStar Color Scanner

-- Emphasis Placed on Speed and Accuracy for Fast-Paced Office Environments --

MacWorld Expo -- Boston, Massachussetts -- August 7, 1996 -- At MacWorld Expo this week, Agfa introduced the StudioStar color scanner, the newest model in its popular line of StudioScan office and personal scanners. With a scanning resolution of 1200 x 600 ppi and scanning speed of 5 ms/line, StudioStar is the fastest scanner in its class. By emphasizing its accuracy and speed, Agfa is positioning this new flatbed scanner for graphic and office applications, as well as high-volume document management.

A number of hardware improvements account for StudioStar's high productivity. It employs two cold cathode lamps instead of one, a change which doubles the amount of light and substantially decreases the scanning time for one image. StudioStar also reads the three CCD lines (RGB) in parallel rather than serially, making it three times faster. Built around a 5000-element CCD, StudioStar delivers enhanced resolution for applications that demand quality as well as speed. In addition, a special lift-off hinge on the scanner lid allows easier scanning of books, magazines, or any three-dimensional object.

The scanner comes with six different software packages, including FotoTune Scan--a limited version of our FotoTune color management software, FotoFlavor selective color correction, and FotoLook scanner driver software. The latter automatically adjusts settings to ensure excellent results, but also allows for a full range of manual adjustments and preferences. Caere OmniPage OCR (optical character recognition) software is included for turning printed data into editable, searchable text; and Adobe Photoshop, LE or the full version, is included for full image editing capabilities.

StudioStar Features Include:

  • One-pass flatbed desktop color scanning, Legal/A4.
  • 1200 ppi x 600 ppi optical resolution, 2400 ppi interpolated.
  • 10 bit per color (30 bit).
  • Density range : 2.65D.
  • Complete scanning and application software package included (Mac or PC).
  • Agfa Scanner CD-ROM includes FotoLook and FotoSnap (easy-to-use driver software), FotoFlavor selective color correction software, FotoTune Scan color management software, Fax/Copy/Print Utility.
  • Caere OmniPage Limited Edition OCR software on CD-ROM.
  • Adobe Photoshop LE or full version image editing software on CD-ROM.
  • Reflective IT8 target.
  • Optional Transparency Module.
  • Optional Automatic Document Feeder (10 pages).

Color images add impact to in-house publications, brochures, newsletters, slide presentations, even reports. Agfa recognizes that today color is the rule and not the exception. StudioStar puts quality color scanning within the reach of the demanding but budget-conscious user. English versions for Mac and PC will start shipping at the end of June 1996. German, French, Italian, and Spanish versions will be available in mid-August.


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