ScanMaker 8700

Unsurpassed Speed and Quality for the Power User!

February 2001

Your Design Choice for the 21st Century
Meeting high-end graphic design, Web design and photographic needs, Microtek presents the ScanMaker 8700 with both USB and FireWire technology built-in to one unit. A powerful, dual-media, 42-bit scanner, the ScanMaker 8700 scans legalsized documents at 2400 x 1200 dpi optical resolution in a single pass using a high-quality CCD with 10,600 elements. As impressive as its speed and imaging quality, the ScanMaker 8700 adds something more to the mix: its patented Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology (E.D.I.T.). This unrivaled design feature lets you make quality scans from a range of film positives and negatives in essence, providing the many benefits of a professional drum scanner at a fraction of the price.

Speed, Quality and Range

With its swift scanning, high-quality imaging, accurate OCR and dual-media input, its obvious: The ScanMaker 8700 is your graphic design and business choice for the 21st century.
Incredible FireWire Speed: Fasten Your Seat Belts!
A versatile scanner, the ScanMaker 8700s dual port design offers USB and FireWire connections, providing flexibility between PC and Macintosh systems. For the PC, Macintosh, or even the Mac G4 Cube, the FireWire-equipped ScanMaker 8700 provides speed. A lot of speed. Tap the power of the FireWires IEEE 1394 chip and the ScanMaker 8700s built-in PDF file format feature (which downsizes graphic-intensive files for greater storage and transfer efficiency), and the time saved is incredible. Finally, the ScanMaker 8700 is simple to set up. The USB and FireWire connections demonstrate true plugand-play simplicity, and installation of the hardware and software is a breeze. With the ScanMaker 8700s hot-plug capability, you can connect up to 62 other devices plug in and get to work within minutes.

SCANWIZARD 5 FEATURES:

ScanWizard 5 Doubles Your Scanning Power
ScanWizard 5 is the software that transforms the ScanMaker 8700 into a multi-function wonder. Designed specifically for Microteks newest scanners, it boasts two unique control panels one for automated, on-the-fly scanning (with pre-set controls), and the other for custom scanning (with advanced settings). ScanWizard 5 doubles your scanners power letting you choose the options that best meet your needs and level of scanning expertise.

Integrated scan-to-web, email, copy, and OCR Automated transfer of scanned images to printer, email, file, Web site or image editing software Customizable resolution, color schemes, selection options, and scaling Descreening function for correcting images scanned from books, newspapers, magazines, and other printed material Effects and filters, including unsharp mask, emboss, rotation, contrast, and hue saturation Batch scanning of multiple images Automated saves of batched images to individual files Support for all popular file formats, including PDF, JPEG, TIFF, PCX, BMP, PSD, EPS Zero Reflection Design Technology (for eliminating image artifacts) Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools for enhancing scanned images Layout options for right-or left-handed preferences Customizable floating tool palettes Step-by-step tutorial
Reflective, Multi-Format Film and Emulsion-Direct Scanning!
With an 8.5" x 14" flatbed (for scanning reflective media) and a revolutionary internal transparency bay with SnapTrans film templates (for scanning multi-format transparent media), the ScanMaker 8700 brings digital imaging into the 21st century. Whether scanning photographic prints or transparencies up to 8" x 10", the ScanMaker 8700 captures and delivers true 42-bit color information, delivering scintillating images that leap from the page. In short, the ScanMaker 8700 delivers incredibly realistic images from the widest range of sources photographic prints as well as multi-format film including 35mm mounted slides and filmstrips, 2 1/4" film, 4" x 5" and 8" x 10" transparent originals.

Traditional Scanning

Newton Rings
Microtek Patented Scanning

Fingerprints

Scratches
Microtek's patented E.D.I.T. technology delivers a much clearer picture. Note the enhanced clarity and overall color quality. Because the film is scanned directly and not through a glass pane, those annoying Newton Rings and distortions are nowhere to be seen.
Single-step OCR: Getting It Right the First Time
Beyond its range of graphic design features, the Scanmaker 8700 offers corporate offices automated OCR and PDF capabilities. With one click of the mouse, you can launch the ScanMaker 8700s integrated OCR application, scan a document, save it to text or to PDF format, and automatically transfer it to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or to any user-specified word processing or spreadsheet program. Microteks integrated OCR retains multi-column formatting, tables of mixed alphanumeric text, columns of numbers, and distinguishes between text and color graphics. The bottom line: eliminate re-typing pages of documents. The ScanMaker 8700 offers swift, accurate, and easy-to-use Optical Character Recognition for convenient text editing.
ScanMaker 8700 shown with optional 25-page Document Feeder

SPECIFICATIONS

(ScanMaker 8700 & ScanMaker 8700 Pro Design) SCANNER TYPE Single-pass, dual media, dual plate, color flatbed MAXIMUM SCANNING AREA 8.5" x 14" ORIGINALS SUPPORTED Reflective: Up to 8.5" x 14" Transparency: 35mm; 4" x 5", 2 1/4" and up to 8" x 10", positive and negative FILE FORMATS SUPPORTED JPEG; PDF; TIFF; PSD; PCX; BMP; RTF; TXT; EPS; STN MAXIMUM OPTICAL RESOLUTION 2400 x 1200 dpi MAXIMUM ENHANCED RESOLUTION Unlimited, up to 1.9GB file PLATFORM PC and Macintosh BIT DEPTH 42-bit color input and output; 14-bit grayscale; 1-bit black & white DYNAMIC RANGE Up to 3.4 INTERFACE FireWire IEEE 1394; USB 1.1 IMAGE SENSOR Single 10,600-element Charge-Coupled Device (CCD Technology) LIGHT SOURCE Cold-cathode lamp SCANNER DIMENSIONS 22.3" x 15.25" x 6.3" SCANNER WEIGHT 25.5 lbs POWER REQUIREMENT 100 - 240V; 1.0A, 47-63Hz ENVIRONMENT Temperature: 50-104F (10-40C); Humidity: 20% to 85% Relative REGULATORY CERTIFICATION COMPLIANCE Safety: UL 1950,CSA 22.2, EN60950; Emissions: FCC Class B Acoustics: 55 dBA max.per ISO 7779 IN THE BOX (SCANMAKER 8700) Hardware: FireWire host adapter (PC) & 6-to-6-pin cable; USB cable; power cord Software: Adobe Photoshop LE 5.0; Microtek ScanWizard 5; Genuine Fractals 2.0; ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR; Kodak Digital Science Color Management IN THE BOX (SCANMAKER 8700 PRO DESIGN) Hardware: FireWire host adapter (PC) & 6-6-pin cable; USB cable; power cord; Kodak Q60E1 Transparency Target; Kodak Q60R1 Reflective Target Software: Microtek ScanWizard Pro 6; Genuine Fractals Print Pro; LaserSoft SilverFast Ai 5; Adobe Photoshop LE 5.0; ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR; Microtek Scanner Profiler Software with Kodak Digital Science Color Management INCLUDED ACCESSORIES SnapTrans Templates for 35mm slides & filmstrips, 4" x 5"; 2 1/4" film and glass tray for scanning film transparencies up to 8" x 10" OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ADF-600EL (25-page automatic document feeder) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PC USB: 64MB RAM; (128MB recommended); Pentium PC or later; USB port and Windows 98/2000, Windows Me PC FireWire: 64MB RAM; (128MB recommended); FireWire IEEE 1394 port or available PCI slot; Windows 98 SE/2000; Windows Me Mac USB: 64MB RAM (128MB recommended); iMac/G3/G4; built-in USB port and Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x Mac FireWire: 64MB RAM (128MB recommended); iMac/G3/G4; built-in FireWire port and Mac OS 9.x

ScanMaker 8700 Pro Design
CMYK & Lab Color Space Controls Plus Resolution on Demand
The ScanMaker 8700 Pro Design scanner combines powerful, advanced software and imaging features that meet the demands of professional print publishing. With an IEEE 1394 connection and chip onboard, it provides the blazing-fast speed that only real FireWire can deliver. You have the freedom to work in CMYK or CIE-LAB color spaces, using either Microtek ScanWizard Pro 6 or SilverFast Ai 5 professional-level scanning software. With an extensive menu of ICC profiles and two professional Kodak calibration targets for reflective and transparent originals, the ScanMaker 8700 Pro Design gives you unbelievable color matching from input to output. And for resolution on demand, the ScanMaker 8700 Pro Design comes with Genuine Fractals Print Pro.
Microtek ScanWizard Pro 6
Microteks ScanWizard Pro, an advanced scanner controller program, includes many powerful color correction features such as editable, downloadable gamma curves; editable CMYK profiles; multilevel unsharp masking; automatic, manual and programmable settings. Productivity features include batch scanning with individual image settings; real-time monitor soft proofing of CMYK or RGB color values; and networkable distribution of preview or scan context files.
LaserSoft SilverFast Ai 5
SilverFast Ai 5 from LaserSoft sets a new standard for ease of control and sophistication for the ScanMaker 8700 Pro Design. SilverFast Ai 5 combines an intuitive user interface with high-level professional tools for predictable color imaging. You will appreciate the unique real-time controls, intelligent automatic functions, permanent CMYK soft proofing, freehand mask function for selective color correction, and optimization of a wide variety of negative film types. Working within 16-bit color spaces, SilverFast Ai 5 and the ScanMaker 8700 deliver maximum color information and dynamic range.
Genuine Fractals Print Pro (w/ CMYK & CIE-LAB color support)
This award-winning Photoshop plug-in is ideal for graphic designers, pre-press professionals, photographers and printers who need high-resolution photo enlargements from lower resolution originals. Whether working with CMYK, CIE-LAB, RGB, Multichannel or Grayscale images, you can encode a file for high resolution output, yet work with a small, manageable file for real-time editing; through lossless compression, condense an image for efficient use of local storage or for fast image transmittal. Since Genuine Fractals Print Pro-encoded images are resolution independent, you can render to any image size or resolution, giving you unparalleled flexibility. Scan once, encode, and render to suit your needs.

The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies: ScanMaker, Zero Reflection Design Technology, FlexScan Lid and ScanWizard of Microtek International Inc.; Macintosh iMac and G3/G4 of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Specifications and software bundles are subject to change without notice.
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Photograph of J.H. Steitz General Store, Harlemville, N.Y., circa 1918.

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Photograph of J.H. Steitz General Store, Harlemville, N.Y., circa 1918. unknown 1918 circa J.H. Steitz's store, Harlemville. Store is in a frame building with covered porch, a shed is on the right side of the picture. Louise Steitz is standing on porch at left. 2 men are sitting on porch, man at left is Henry Steitz, the other man is unidentified. Sign above porch reads: "J.H. Steitz General Store Harlemville, N.Y." Written on back of photograph: "Steitz store Harlemville, N.Y. 1918?" Stores & shops General stores Photographic prints Steitz, Henry Steitz, J.H. Steitz, Louise J.H. Steitz General Store (Harlemville, N.Y.) Harlemville (N.Y.)

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Columbia County (N.Y.) Business & Industry Photograph: Print, photographic, b&w; 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (6.99 x 11.43 cm.) Still Image cchs.2001.017.0004 Columbia County Historical Society 2006-06-14 image/jpeg Columbia County Historical Society Collection Columbia County Historical Society, Kinderhook, New York 5 Albany Avenue P. O. Box 311 Kinderhook, New York 12106 518-758-9265 www.cchsny.org Prior written permission is required for use of this digital image. Contact the holding institution for information. Archival TIFF - MicroTek ScanMaker 8700; MicroTek ScanWizard Pro 6.52; Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0; 24 bit color; 650 ppi; RGB; 16.1 MB; 1847 x 3028 pixels; no compression Acess JPEG - Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0; 150 ppi; RGB; 296 KB; 366 x 600 pixels
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