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The Agfa SelectScan Plus is a top-quality, high-volume CCD scanner that adds new capabilities to your PostScript prepress system. With a 6,000-element CCD that allows scanning resolutions up to 8,000 pixels per inch, and image sampling at 16 bits per color, SelectScan Plus captures subtle details even in the heaviest shadows. SelectScan Plus also includes performance and ease-of-use software enhancements that allow users to improve productivity and speed their workflow significantly. An ideal scanner for high-volume environments, SelectScan Plus scans 2,000 lines per minute.

This sophisticated technology is complemented by a state-of-the-art optical system, including customized color filters and specially designed aspheric lenses optimized for rebalancing light distortions caused by dust and other artifacts on the image surface area. SelectScan Plus also features a unique zoom lens system that makes it possible to scan at any resolution within the scanning range. Its halogen light source provides superior image quality and color fidelity, while the optics are configured to ensure that all three color channels (RGB) respond consistently.

With this combination of advanced optics and the finest CCD technology, SelectScan Plus provides a true 3.7 D density range and a maximum density of 4.0--delivering top-quality scans for most any application. It can scan slides or prints, large sizes or small, metallic surfaces or skin tones. Noise controls and a built-in RGB-to-CIE Lab computer keep quality at its highest levels. And precise descreening and unsharp masking (USM) features ensure excellent results with every scan. To hear audio clips of Chris Parent, Senior Product Line Manager for Scanners, discussing the speed, image quality, and use of the SelectScan Plus, click here.

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Features:

  • 6,000-element linear array CCD (charge coupled device)

  • Unique custom lens system to scan images at any resolution up to 8,000 ppi.

  • 3.7D density range, and a maximum density of 4.0.

  • 16 bits per pixel for deep shadow detail.

  • State-of-the-art aspheric illumination lens for scratch and dust minimization.

  • SelectScan Plus provides two levels of scanner driver software applications: FotoLook for simple, yet effective scanning operations and Power Macintosh-native SelectScan 2.0 for sophisticated scanning controls, like selective color corrections, unsharp masking and smoothing.

  • Full integration with Agfa's FotoTune color management system.

  • Selective color correction during scanning to minimize the need for subsequent image manipulation.

  • Batch scanning of multiple images, with off-line loading of additional holders.

  • Slide holders that handle various film formats.


Product Specifications: SelectScan Plus CCD Color Scanner

Technology: Flatbed color CCD scanner -- Single pass scanning
Input Types: Transparency
Reflection up to 3mm thick
Input Size: Transparency from 35mm to 8 x 10 inches (203 x 254 mm)
Reflection up to 8.25 x 11.7 inches (A4)
Scan area 8 x 11 inches (203 x 279 mm)
Scan Modes: Color (RGB and CMYK)
Grayscale
Line art
Scanning Resolution: Selectable from 10 to 8,000 ppi
Sampling Accuracy: 16-bit A/D conversion
13-bits per color
13-bit grayscale
1-bit line art
Density Range: Density Range 3.7 D, 4.0 Dmax
Interface: SCSI 2 to Macintosh
Drivers: FotoLook
SelectScan
Both drivers are Power Mac native, and can run on a wide range of Macintosh platforms.
Software: Key features of SelectScan 2.0 software:
RGB or CMYK scanning
Batch scanning and separation
Four-color tone curve control
Gray balance control
Gradation control
Precise color saturation adjustments
Selective color with user definable colors
Sharpening and smoothing on individual separations
UCR and GCR controls
Basic Configuration: SelectScan driver software
FotoLook driver software
FotoTune color management software
A4 universal plate (for transparent and reflective images)
Mounting/alignment table
Optional Components: Additional universal plates

Physical:

Height/Width/Depth: 16.5 / 13.8 / 31.5 inches
420 / 350 / 800 mm
Weight: 125 pounds (57 kg)
Lamp Type: 150W halogen light source

Environment:

Temperature: 40 degrees F to 110 degrees F
5 degrees C to 40 degrees C
Relative Humidity: 5 to 85%
Electrical: 110V/60Hz
220V/50Hz
Power Consumption: Standby mode 300W
Scanning 450W


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