Microtek ScanMaker 3800
Jaison Lewis, Dec 19, 2002 0000 hrs IST
An entry level Microtek USB scanner for the home.
Cheap, Good features
Not clear, Slow
A Quick Scan
The bundled scanning software, ScanWizard 5 did not impress much even in its advanced mode. The software couldn't accurately detect object edges to set scan regions hence most of the scans needed user intervention to set the regions properly. The software had some presets that would make it easier for a novice to use the scanner. The software in the standard mode looks good and the interface is skinnable. The view proved to be very annoying because every time you did a preview, the settings were permanently changed to 96dpi. The advanced mode is better than the standard mode in this respect, and has no such problems. We feel the scan software's of BenQ and HP are way better and easier to use.
ConclusionThe scanner has the lowest price we've seen yet of Rs.4300/-, and is covered by a 1 year warranty. If you just want something cheap and are not really bothered about the quality then this is a good buy.
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Edwin Genesis | DAR ES SALAAM | 29/03/08 09:36 PM | Report abuse Reply
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JOHN | Coimbatore | 13/09/07 04:41 PM | Report abuse Reply
sir i wish to purchase a personnel scanner a3 size.is it any reasonable low price?please inform me.
DR KVR SWAMY | VIJAYAWADA | 20/06/07 08:32 PM | Report abuse Reply
Hi, we are looking for high speed scanners for 6 month rental 200 dpi .its a one time assignment to be done at the clients location in Chennai
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Amit | Bangalore | 14/12/06 11:11 AM | Report abuse Reply
Hi, we are looking for high speed scanners to scan 300,000 pages at 600dpi in 8 days.its a one time assignment to be done at the clients location in Chennai
Bhagath S Magul | Chennai | 02/11/06 12:35 PM | Report abuse Reply
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Shailesh Kumar | Bangalore | 04/02/05 01:56 PM | Report abuse Reply
I want a scanner to scan my courier POD & barcode printed on the POD.
A.K. Zaman | Madurai | 05/06/06 09:58 PM | Report abuse
I am looking for a highspeed scanner, which to be used to scan the courier PODs as well as the barcode printed in the pods. Cell : 092451-44889
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ssesanga god fr | kampala | 27/04/06 12:33 PM | Report abuse Reply
I want a scanner for rental at chennai equivalent to Microtex AS2500. Contact me immedicately
Sridhar | Chennai | 26/07/05 01:10 PM | Report abuse Reply
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Shailesh | Bangalore | 28/06/05 11:22 AM | Report abuse Reply
I want a scanner to scan the negative of 120 mm x 120 mm size with resolution 2400 dpi or higher with 48 bit colour
S.K. Ghosh | Mumbai | 06/05/05 05:58 PM | Report abuse Reply
Dear Sir, I am looking for a high speed color scanner for A-1 images for either rental or purchase. Please send me the details for both.
Manoj Sethi | New Delhi | 29/03/05 04:36 PM | Report abuse Reply
Dear Sir, I am looking for a high speed color scanner for A-1 size images for either rent or purchase. Please give me the details for rental as well as purchase of this machine
Manoj Sethi | New Delhi | 29/03/05 04:34 PM | Report abuse Reply
Mr. Anish This very same scanner got the best performance award from Digit magazine in the month of August 2. In this review Microtek brand dominated the whole review. I am sure there is some installation problem at your end which need to be corrected. I request you to please get in touch with my Delhi office for help.
Sanjay -Rashi P | Mumbai | 26/12/02 12:00 AM | Report abuse Reply
hie,ive just got the microtekscanmaker3800,the poblem is i just see coloured streaks or just a blank image !!! i dont see a scanned pic at all...ive tried evrything..reisntallling opening it up cleanign the lense(which ive succesfully done to my previous astra scanner) ... n this with only using the sanner soem 5 times ... !!!wot the heck is wrong ...n all this when i need to scan some imp documents !!! damn
miss. delkash | mumbai | 26/10/04 11:42 PM | Report abuse
had major problems -two scanners- both same problem. The scanner draws too muh electriicty for the transformers and burns them out
Mike | Brighton England | 14/09/04 07:15 PM | Report abuse Reply
I have been using Microtek ScanMaker 3800 about a year. There's this option called Negative film, postive files and reflective. Will I be able this scan my negative film from my classic camere. If yes, how can I scan it. I have tried myself, but when ever I put the Negative films into the scanner and choose negative films from Scan Material Option, The hole scanner gets light Off and I only see black on my monitor. Could you please help me.
Shivu | Nepal | 16/08/04 06:59 PM | Report abuse Reply
quck scan and lowest price
mohan | mysore | 07/03/04 11:51 AM | Report abuse Reply
I have my own bussiness in computer hardware & networking field . I would like to know your rate list about new computers components.
jay saini | bhopal | 10/02/04 08:02 PM | Report abuse Reply
i have used this scanner and it was a terrible experience for me, i cant understand even how u can say this is good buy. this is an irresponsible review and i dont agree with alap ghug at all
Anish | Delhi | 21/12/02 12:00 AM | Report abuse Reply