🖨️ Efficient Plustek A3 Large Format Flatbed Scanner OS 1180: 11.7x17 Scan Size for Blueprints and Documents. Ideal for Libraries, Schools, and Sohos. A3 Scans in just 8 seconds. Compatible with Mac and PC. Review

I do traditional art almost exclusively and the biggest problem I have with documenting my drawings is that almost all flatbed scanners aren't even big for 9x12 sheets enough, so for many, many years I've trimmed the edges of the paper to fit under a regular scanner platform and worked in a smaller area - not ideal. However, 11 x 14 sheets of paper fit COMFORTABLY in this scanner. This completely changes the way I create artwork and I can finally start working on larger artworks without…

Great scanner for the price. I'm an architect and I mainly use it to scan black and white drawings that I make by hand, which I scan and then edit in Photoshop or import into 3D modeling software. This scanner works great in this process. The 12x17 format allows me to create a fairly decent sized original (I usually save it in 11x17 format to ensure everything is scanned) - much better for my workflow than the 8x10 format. The software was a pain but my neighbor IT Tech solved it. The color…

So I bought this scanner for work. It turned out to have "the same specs" as my current scanner, which does its job well but is only the size of a letter. After spending some time "tinkering" with it and getting "baby" scans of it, I called the support number (only found on a CD in the box) and spoke to their technician . Basically: This is NOT for artwork. Their recommendation was to return it, buy the next model (another two hundred bucks or so) and 3rd party software that is incompatible…

I really like this scanner. I'm working to downsize my cluttered file drawers by throwing out what I don't need and scanning what I want to keep. Some of the preservers were newspaper clippings and other large items that my other scanner could not pick up except scan them piece by piece. This is how my search for a large format scanner began. Is this the best large format scanner on the market? It depends on your criteria and how much you are willing to spend. That's why he's the best for me…

I was surprised that since this scanner is listed for both PC and Mac, the only drive included is for Windows. I downloaded the Mac software for the OpticSlim 1180 scanner from the PlusTek website, which turned out to be the required Mac driver, along with a custom application called MacAction. You don't need to use MacAction, but you still need to run the installer to install the scanner driver, which only happens at the same time as MacAction is installed. MacAction's interface felt like…

The software installation took only a few minutes. I have an Acer Intel Core 15 with Windows 10. Abbyy Finereader 12 Spint created a shortcuts folder on my desktop so I just open it to run the software. The scanner is lightweight but takes up a lot of desk space and should be placed near a power outlet and a computer. Once the power is on, it lifts the lid to place the item to be scanned on the flatbed. You can detach the hinges if needed and they slide back easily. The software seems outdated…

I was surprised that since this scanner is listed for both PC and Mac, the only disc included is for Windows. I downloaded the Mac software for the OpticSlim 1180 scanner from the PlusTek website, which turned out to be the required Mac driver, along with a custom application called MacAction. You don't need to use MacAction, but you still need to run the installer to install the scanner driver, which only happens at the same time as MacAction is installed. MacAction's interface was like…

UPDATE 12/2020: After 2.5 years of reliable service I have just replaced it with the more advanced/expensive Plustek OpticPro A320L. The reason for this is that the A320L's CCD scan can give better results than the CIS scan for this model on certain material types, including the ones I need to scan now. The A320L Revain List provides a brief explanation. To learn more, just google "CIS vs. CCD scan". I would like to emphasize that this OpticSlim 1180 has fully satisfied for a very wide range of