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 Umax Astra 3400 Scanner

Umax Astra 3400

 
Description: Model ID 02A-96000012 / UMAX Astra 3400 - Flatbed scanner - 216 x 297 mm - 600 dpi x 1200 dpi - USB / The UMAX Astra 3400 offers the speed of ... more
Umax Astra 3400 ... USB technology and high resolution for fast, versatile, and high-quality image capture. The Astra 3400 gives you trillions of sharp, vibrant colors. The Astra 3400 features the exclusive Intelligent Imaging Process Engine (IIPE), which automatically optimizes images and text to ensure that you get great results every time you scan. UMAX' exclusive IIPE technology automatically detects if your document or photograph should be color, gray, or black and white; automatically assigns the optimum resolution for scanning; automatically crops your image; automatically rotates the scanned image if it is askew on the scan bed.

Featuring fast push-button scanning, the Astra 3400 includes Scan, Copy, Custom (E-mail or OCR), and Power Saving buttons. By combining the push-button functionality and Intelligent Image Process Engine (IIPE) technology, UMAX has provided users with the functionality to scan many types of reflective media with just a push of a button. The Power Saving button allows the user to power-off the scanner's fluorescent lamp without losing the connection to the computer through the USB port. To power back on the scanner's lamp, simply press the Power Saving button a second time. There is no need to refresh your computer since the USB connection through the USB port was maintained.

Newest Review: ... results. For £49.99 you’re getting a very good scanner for your money. The Astra 3400 is a new scanner in the Umax ... more

 ... Astra range & will go from strength to strength in the homeuser market. It’s the easiest scanner I’ve used yet! There are cheaper scanners on the market, but I would be dubious about buying a cheap scanner. Overall the Astra 3400 is a very good value scanner that will produce great results time & time again. It’s reliable & comes from a great stable! ...more

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Umax Astra 3400: Great Scanner! (238 words)
by - written on 21/04/01
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Umax have made some excellent scanners & the Astra 3400 is no exception. The 3400 connects to USB ports, is very easy to set up & use & is basically good value for money. Some stats about the Astra 3400: Price: about £49.99 or there abouts. Software: Presto Pagemanager Deluxe, Vista Shuttle, Vista Scan & Vista Access. Adobe Photo Deluxe (PC & Mac versions). All of which are easy to install & easy to use. Connection: USB (Power Lead & USB connection leads included. Formats supported: PC & Mac. Scanning Resolutions: 36 Bit True Colour, 9600 DPI Quality of scans are usually very good & the software makes ...  Read the complete review

The+Duke
Premium Review Scantastic! (895 words)
by - written on 28/03/01 (Very useful, 522 readings)
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The only previous experience I’ve had with scanners was with my sisters aging Black Widow parallel port scanner which recently went to the great image processor in the sky. As such, she was looking for a new scanner, and at the same time, my dad mentioned his interest in one as well, for some charity work he was doing. As I was the one with the Internet connection, I told them that I would sort them out. After recent dealings with Scan, I decided to give them a go – looking on their web site showed lots of scanners, but one caught my eye – the Umax 3400 USB. It had recently been awarded a PC Format Gold Award, and was in the right price range ...  Read the complete review

 

Technical Details for Umax Astra 3400

Product DescriptionUMAX Astra 3400 - flatbed scanner
Device TypeFlatbed scanner - desktop
Max Supported Media Size216 x 297 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)29.5 cm x 46.2 cm x 6.6 cm
Input TypeColour
Resolution14-bit grey / 42-bit colour
Optical Resolution600 dpi x 1200 dpi
Interpolated Resolution9600 dpi x 9600 dpi
Max Document Size216 mm x 297 mm
Supported Media TypePlain paper
Media Feeder TypeManual load
Interface TypeUSB
PowerAC 110/220 V ( 50/60 Hz )
System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 98, Apple MacOS 8.1 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows XP
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
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