Plustek OpticSlim 1680
In short: A fast A3 flatbed: about 5 seconds for an A3 colour page at 300 dpi and 3 seconds in greyscale. It suits plans, drawings, artwork and two-page book spreads.
Compare the rest of the range below, or see all models under Plustek Scanners.
Nothing moves but the sensor
On a flatbed the original lies still on glass while the sensor travels underneath. Nothing grips, bends or feeds the page, so thick, mounted, folded, torn or brittle items can be scanned safely.
That is why a flatbed sits beside even the fastest feeder: the items a feeder cannot take are exactly the ones that otherwise never get scanned.
Place
Original laid face down on the glass.
Set
Resolution and colour mode chosen for the material.
Scan
Sensor traverses the bed; the original does not move.
Output
Image files or searchable PDF.
OpticSlim 1680 at a glance
Figures from the manufacturer's published specification. Confirm current options and configuration with our quotation.
Plustek flatbed scanners
Bed size, sensor and resolution are the differences.
Originals larger than A3, or too fragile to place face down, need overhead capture. We supply book and large-format scanners and also scan as a bureau.
Government buyers procure through GeBIZ, where Micrographics Data is a registered supplier.
Can it scan books?
It takes a two-page spread of a book that opens flat. For volumes that should not be pressed flat, use an OpticBook or an overhead book scanner.
Why buy a flatbed when a feeder is faster?
A feeder cannot take mounted, brittle, folded or oversize originals. A flatbed beside a feeder is what makes a file complete.
Can a flatbed scan negatives or slides?
Not to archival quality. Film needs a dedicated light path; see the Plustek OpticFilm range under Film & Photo Scanners.
Do you supply and support Plustek in Singapore?
Yes. Micrographics Data supplies Plustek in Singapore with setup, software installation and local warranty handling. GeBIZ quotations on request.
What are you scanning, and how big is it?
Send us a sample. We scan it, recommend a model and quote purchase against our bureau service.