Microtek ArtixScan 1800f

Microtek ArtixScan 1800f
alaAverage 2.4

6 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 6 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 47/100. The average review date is Feb 17, 2006. We have compared these reviews to 55163 reviews from other Scanners. Last update: May 24, 2013.

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MICROTEK IS NOT A COMPANY...IT IS A PROBLEM THAT YOU PURCHASE!

 

MICROTEK IS NOT A COMPANY...IT IS A PROBLEM THAT YOU PURCHASE!

Hi.... I have had similar experiences with MicroTek. I purchased the MicroTek Artixscan 1800f about 4 years ago, and used it a minimum of times, perhaps only 4 times a year because I am busy with committments. I would say that the scanner has not been...

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Stay away from Microtek!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Stay away from Microtek!!!!!!!!!!!

My experience with Microtek has been a nightmare. They are rude and of no help whatsoever. When I received the scanner the inside of the glass was dirty so I called Microtek (no toll-free number) and was told to remove the top four screws and the top...

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Poor Quality-Poor Service Support

 

Poor Quality-Poor Service Support

Purchased a new Artixscan 1800f last January. I suspect that it was defective, since I had problems with the lamps from the beginning. Due to my very intense work schedule, I was unable to arrange for warranty service until last week. Microtek would...

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A horrible experience

 

A horrible experience

Our company purchased the Artixscan 1800F for $1500 a little over a year ago. Recently, the internal bulb burned out. We called customer service to buy a new bulb. For over two weeks, when calling customer service, we would get a recorded message that...

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Nice scans--but a persistent problem with my 1800F

 

Nice scans--but a persistent problem with my 1800F

Bought my Microtek 1800F from Mac Zone last year for $1400 and got a $200,00 rebate some months later. I intented to use it for scanning 4x5 color transparencies and larger format B&W negative film. Scanning color 4x5's result in good detail and color,...

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Professional Scanner at Decent Price

 

Professional Scanner at Decent Price

I have been a Microtek fan for quite a few years, having started out with a Scanmaker III, then a Scanmaker 5, and finally progressing to the 1800f. The 1800f has firewire and USB connections, which makes switching between my PC and Mac effortless. ...

Product Specifications

The 48-bit ArtixScan 1800f combines an optical resolution of 3, 600 x 1, 800 dpi and an impressive 4.8 Maximum Optical Density resulting in amazingly sharp, detailed image capture for the demanding standards of service bureaus and pre-press environments. Microtek's patented dual platen design accommodates a variety of reflective, positive, and negative film originals - from 35mm up to 8" x 10". This professional scanner features glass-free transparency scanning to ensure that only the original image is captured, and not the unwelcome artifacts introduced by glass, to yield superior image quality.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:24in
Height:6.3in
Weight:45lbs
Width:15.2in

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC
Manufacturer:Microtek
Model:1800f
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Microtek ArtixScan

Miscellaneous

Microsoft Certification:Certified for Windows Vista
Vista Certification:Certified for Windows Vista

Scanner

Color Depth:48-bit color
Document Feeder Type:Manual load
Form Factor:Desktop
Input Type:Color
Interface Type:IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Interface Type (2nd):Hi-Speed USB
Max H-Optical Resolution:3600dpi
Max Supported Document Size:8 in x 14 in
Max Supported Media Size:8 in x 14 in
Max V-Optical Resolution:1800dpi
Media Feeder Type:Manual load
Supported Document Type:Transparencies / Plain paper / Slides / Film
Supported Media Type:Film / Plain paper / Slides / Transparencies
Type:Flatbed scanner

System Requirements

OS Required:Apple MacOS 8.6 or later / Apple MacOS 9.x / Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / Microsoft Windows 98/ME
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