





The UMAX Astra 6400 scanner is up to twice as fast as similar SCSI scanners. The UMAX Astra 6400 scanner features hot-pluggability giving users the ability to connect or disconnect at any time without restarting the system. This scanner comes equipped with state-of-the-art FireWire technology for ultra fast scanning. A FireWire/1394 card (for PC) is also included with the Astra 6400 imaging device. With a 600 x 1200 dpi optical resolution, the UMAX Astra 6400 imaging device provides image scalability allowing the user to scan and enlarge slides, transparencies, negatives and other media. The Astra 6400 imaging device features 42-bit internal color and also provides billions of sharp, vibrant colors. The UMAX Astra software package includes: UMAX Vista Scan & Vista Shuttle, New Soft Page Type, New Soft Presto! Page Manager, Scan Soft Omni Page LE and Adobe Photo Shop LE. Also included is the 'Scanner Solutions' e-book with over 300 pages of tips and tutorials on your UMAX imaging device. This imaging devices also comes with a standard one year warranty. To view more UMAX scanners or imaging devices from other manufacturers, visit our scanner homepage.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Type | Color Flatbed Scanner |
| Method | Single-Pass, CCD Sensor |
| Light Source | Cold Cathode Lamp |
| Hardware Resolution | 600 x 1200 dpi |
| Max. Interpolated Resolution | 9600 x 9600 dpi |
| Color Density | 42-bit |
| A/D Converter | 14-bit (per channel) |
| Scanning Resolution | 1 dpi to 9600 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Size | 8.5" x 11.7" |
| Speed | 24 seconds (color, 8.5" x 11" : 300 dpi) |
| Scan Modes | Color Mode: 24/42 bits per pixel Gray Scale Mode: 8/14 bits per pixel Line Art Mode: 1 bit per pixel |
| Scaling | 1% to 1000% in 5% increments |
| Highlight/Shadow | 256 steps |
| Contrast/Brightness | +/- 100% |
| Hardware Interface | FireWire/IEEE-1394 (1 x 6 pin connectors) |
| FireWire/1394 Card for PC | 3 Port, IEEE-1394 |
| Operating Temperature | 50-104 degrees F (10-40 degrees C) |
| Humidity | 25%-85% |
| Power Consumption | 12W Maximum |
| Voltage | 100 VAC |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz |
| Dimensions | 18.4" x 12.2" x 3.9" |
| Weight | 7.8 lbs. |
| Transparency Cover | Optional Accessory |
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS |
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| Processor | Pentium / New Power Mac G3/G4 or iMac DV |
| Operating System | Windows 98/2000 / Mac OS 9.0 or later |
| Interface (Mac) | 1 FireWire Port (required) |
| Interface (PC) | 1 IEEE-1394 port (or 1 PCI slot for the included FireWire/1394 card) |
| Memory | 64 MB RAM |
| CD-ROM Drive | Required |
| Hard Disk Space | 250 MB (minimum) |
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