Plustek OpticBook 3800L Book Scanner – Precise Digitization of Books
The Plustek OpticBook 3800L is a flatbed scanner specifically designed for the gentle digitization of bound books. With a resolution of 1200 dpi and 48-bit color depth, it captures even the finest details and color nuances.
Book-friendly flatbed design: The scanner features an open edge that allows books to be placed without pressure on the spine – ideal for fragile or old copies.
High scan quality: 1200 dpi optical resolution and 48-bit color depth deliver sharp, true-to-color digital copies for archive and print.
Fast USB 2.0 interface: Transfers scan data quickly to the computer – efficient even for large book pages.
Versatile use: Suitable for libraries, archives, research institutions, and private collections – from historical books to modern publications.
Plug & Play: Easy setup without driver installation on Windows and macOS – ready to use immediately.
What sets the OpticBook 3800L apart
Unlike conventional flatbed scanners, the OpticBook 3800L is specially designed for scanning books. The open edge allows an open book to be placed without putting excessive strain on the spine or requiring the book to be flattened. This preserves valuable originals and enables precise capture right up to the gutter.
Ideal for...
The Plustek OpticBook 3800L is aimed at libraries, archives, universities, museums, and private individuals who want to digitize extensive book collections. It is also the first choice for digitization service providers who work gently and in high quality.
How to use the OpticBook 3800L
Connect the scanner to your computer using the included USB cable. Place the open book with the page to be scanned face down on the glass – the open edge accommodates the spine. Start the scanning process via the supplied software or any image editing program. After scanning, you can save, edit, or export the images as PDF.
Plustek is a Taiwanese manufacturer of scanners, specializing in book scanners. The devices are used worldwide in libraries and archives for gentle digitization.
The Plustek OpticBook 3800L is a flatbed scanner specifically designed for the gentle digitization of bound books. Thanks to the open edge, books can be scanned without pressure on the spine.
The scanner connects to the computer via USB 2.0. No other interfaces are available.
The OpticBook 3800L scans with an optical resolution of 1200 dpi and a color depth of 48 bits, delivering sharp and color-true digital copies.
The package includes the OpticBook 3800L scanner, a USB cable, a quick start guide, and a software CD.
The scanner has a manufacturer's warranty of 24 months.
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