UMAX Astra 5650

UMAX Astra 5650

R. Mohan, Mar 08, 2004 0000 hrs IST

The Astra 5650 is their answer to the competition in the hi-speed USB 2.0 scanner division.

Fast scans, Good color reproduction

Blurry and red spots at 2400 dpi

Scanners for the SOHO segment have come a long way, from the 600 dpi (dots per inch) mode to the present resolution of 2400 dpi. With HP, Canon and Epson already having a USB 2.0 scanner in their line-up, UMAX, a prime player in the Indian scanners arena, is not far behind. The Astra 5650 is their answer to the competition in the hi-speed USB 2.0 scanner division.


Compact Package
The UMAX Astra 5650, measuring 253 x 420 x 98 mm and weighing 1.7 kg, scans at an optical resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi at 48-bit color depth, with the maximum scan resolution going up to 19200 x 19200 dpi, which is more than enough to enlarge an image to almost poster size. It has five buttons, which includes the scan button, a direct scan-to-email button and a direct scan-to-printer button. The scanner's optical CCD sensor only improves the overall image reproduction. A battery adapter is also provided.

The software package includes the Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0, the Ulead PhotoExpress 4.0 to import, edit and organize digital images and the ABBYY Fine Reader (optical character recognition) software, which helps in precise scanning and editing the printed text directly.

Installation and Test procedure
The installation of the scanner went off smoothly without much hassle in Windows XP. It was detected as soon as it was connected and the drivers for the same were automatically installed. Those using other Windows OS would have to install the drivers to get it started. The test procedure involved scanning the printouts given by the latest Inkjet printers we tested. (Unfortunately, we came to realize that not many printers gave us the precise results we expected). That's the beauty of a scanner; it captures minute details of images and text.



Before moving on to the testing of the scanner, what struck me was the extra feature of 'hardware-security lock' provided at the bottom. Although a good feature, it answered my question as to why the 'Preview' option never worked for the first half-hour.

Text Results: We first put the scanner to the text-scan test, which had a mixture of various fonts printed at the largest and smallest font size on an A4 sized page. The scanner took approximately 8 seconds to warm-up and 20 seconds to transfer data at a resolution of 300 dpi, which is more than ideal for data containing only text. The black color reproduction was very prominent. Text printed at the smallest font was so jumbled that it gave enough evidence to prove that none of the printers we had tested before gave the perfect accuracy while printing text at the smallest font.

Color Results: Next up, we scanned the color results from our printer tests at a resolution of 1200 dpi. It took a mere 19 seconds to preview. Scanning at this resolution meant that one could expect a hell lot of time for the actual transfer of data. But this scanner took 9 minutes and 27 seconds to complete the transfer, which is pretty fast. However, the time may vary depending on whether you have a hi-speed USB 2.0 interface.

The color reproduction was also very clear. The depth and sharpness of the red and blue colors was very visible, but the green color did not meet standards, as it was quite dull, not good enough if you are planning to blow it up to poster size. The true shade of green scanned showed up only when we used the 'Auto-Color' feature in Adobe Photoshop. Scanning the color images at a resolution of 2400 dpi gave us a blurred output with a major presence of red spots. Ideally, I will not recommend scanning images at this resolution.

Even though the 35-mm film transparency adapter was provided, we could not test it out due to some technical issues on our side. So we won't be able to comment on the results. But the option is available.

Conclusion
This scanner has an MRP of Rs. 10,500, but can be easily found at a street price of Rs. 8,750. Considering that it has a USB 2.0 interface, which is backward compatible with the standard 1.1 version, an option to scan negatives, a very good scan speed and a good color reproduction at high resolution, this is a good bet. And given the fact, that scanners with similar specifications from HP and Epson are available at a much higher price tag, it certainly makes this a decent buy.

Test Unit Sourced From: Neoteric Infomatique Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai.



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I Have Cd & Scanner Umax Astra 5600/5650 Version 1.1 But Cd Is Damage

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I want driver of Astra-600 Scanner for Windows xp pro

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I am unable to use Umax Astra 4100 Scanner with Vista Home based Desktop

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After Installation the Scanner Drivers, it is deleting the NTDLR File

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The driver provided with the scanner cd does not support the windows vista and linux therefore purchase of this item is useless

basharat | Srinagar | 16/05/08 05:51 PM | Report abuse Reply

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After installed scanner umax 5600 with OS Win XP SP2, my computer cannot startup because NTLDR is missing. Why ?

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Dear ! Way umax Astra 5600 not suport for wondows 2003 server ?

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Plz send me Umax Astra 4100 Scanner driver I urgently need. educationalpublications@gmail.com

Imran Ahmed | Delhi | 27/12/07 04:05 PM | Report abuse Reply

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After installed scanner umax 5600 with OS Win XP SP2, my computer cannot startup because NTLDR is missing. Why ?

Andy | Jakarta | 11/02/08 11:13 AM | Report abuse Reply

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i have format my windows because the windows is infected with virus but the driver disk of umax does not work properly

micky | ludhiana | 07/02/08 06:58 PM | Report abuse Reply

i need drivers for umax scanner 5600 model for windows vista operating system. anybody who know where i get pl. inform me.

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khan | dhaka | 30/01/08 04:56 AM | Report abuse

my scanner umex astra 5600 not installed on windows server 2003 very urgent

Ghodekar Prasha | Ahmednagar/Maharashtra /Inida | 22/01/08 01:22 PM | Report abuse Reply

i lost my Umax Astra 5600 Driver CD.

Ravi | New Delhi | 18/01/08 12:45 PM | Report abuse Reply

i want scaneer Umax Astra Driver for Win XP.

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I LOST MY CD OF UMAX ASTRA 5600

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SHADAB | lucknow | 07/01/08 12:10 PM | Report abuse

need driver for scanner ASTRA 5600installation

vinnay | sangli | 24/07/07 11:33 AM | Report abuse Reply

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PT Semen Padang | Padang | 26/12/07 11:17 AM | Report abuse

i realy need driver scanner ASTRA 6850 installation for windows Vista. please do help.

DOe | Jakarta | 24/12/07 11:35 AM | Report abuse Reply

i want software for windows vista for the umax astra 5600

veerareddy | anantapur | 23/12/07 06:09 AM | Report abuse Reply

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pintu | delhi | 22/12/07 03:18 PM | Report abuse Reply

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rahul | kota | 19/12/07 12:30 PM | Report abuse Reply

i want Umax astra 3600 drivers

venu | hyderbad | 09/09/06 01:03 PM | Report abuse Reply

Want to download Software/Drivers to support Umax Astra 3600 Scanner.

fun75 | Hyderabad | 23/09/06 10:02 PM | Report abuse

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rakesh | patna | 12/10/06 01:04 PM | Report abuse

HI MY COMPUTER

sandeep | delhi | 20/11/06 02:12 PM | Report abuse

i have umax astra 3600 and my disk was lost so i need to download another one

omer | pardes-hana | 03/01/07 10:37 PM | Report abuse

http://www.opendrivers.com/driver/233314/umax-scanner-astra-3600-driver-windows-98se-me-2000-xp-free-download.html Try the above link.I am able to download it.But the server is very slow.It took me four hours to download 48 mb. Moreover I want to know what kind of adopter is required for Umax astra 3600. Is it 12 v 1.0 amp or any other.If possible, if tthere is any model name and number which is locally available in Hyd., plz. let me know.

prk | Hyderabad | 15/01/07 10:09 PM | Report abuse

U got in on web?? Let me know.. ITS TOP URGENT thanksss

Vishnu | Thiruvananthapuram | 26/04/07 06:52 AM | Report abuse

I want Umax astra 3600 drivers

Venkatesh | Vijayawada | 21/05/07 12:10 PM | Report abuse

THANK U

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kamal | delhi | 15/12/07 06:48 PM | Report abuse

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BUDI | MAKASSAR | 12/12/07 01:47 PM | Report abuse Reply

PLEASE TELL ME WHERE TO FIND DRIVER FOR UMAX ASTRA 3600 FOR WIN XP IF SOMEONE IN THIS WORLD HAVE IT PLEASE FORWARD TO ME ON vijaykanekar@gmai.com

vijay | mumbai | 07/12/07 03:04 PM | Report abuse Reply

i have umax astraslim 600 and my disk umax was lost so i need to download driver , i need the driver for support my job. plis

M Hardin | Yogyakarta, Indonesia | 05/12/07 09:57 AM | Report abuse Reply

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pawan | delhi | 01/12/07 02:57 PM | Report abuse

i want to driver Umax Astra 5650

Abdi | Bogor | 29/11/07 10:35 AM | Report abuse Reply

i lost my 5600 driver

jagdish | ahmedabad | 26/11/07 08:16 PM | Report abuse Reply

I lost my umax astra 4100 driver cd I want drivers

sarika | pune | 18/10/07 07:18 PM | Report abuse Reply

umax astra 4100 driver

delower | dhaka | 23/11/07 02:41 PM | Report abuse

pls sent me driver for umax astra 5600 scanner driver for windows vista

Anonymous | jakarta | 14/11/07 11:00 AM | Report abuse Reply

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Bengbeng | Jakarta, Indonesia | 14/11/07 10:55 AM | Report abuse Reply

request the aid of downloads drivers Umax Astra 5650 because damage drivers, thank.

joko suyamto | bandar lampung | 26/04/05 11:02 AM | Report abuse Reply

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diarymemey | jakarta | 06/11/07 06:21 AM | Report abuse

My umax AstraPix 620 software CD got corrupt,can I get another CD

Edwin Joseph | Cochin, Keral India | 05/11/07 09:37 PM | Report abuse Reply

Please i want umax astra 3600 driver

harischandra | mumbai | 26/10/07 09:27 PM | Report abuse Reply

ease i want umax astra 3600 driver

harischandra | mumbai | 26/10/07 09:30 PM | Report abuse

Please give me drivers

RangaReddy | Hyderabad | 29/10/07 01:38 PM | Report abuse

Scanner Drivers

RangaReddy | Hyderabad | 29/10/07 01:35 PM | Report abuse Reply

i want astra3600scannar drivers for win xp

subhash | miryalaguda | 29/10/07 12:43 PM | Report abuse Reply

ease i want umax astra 3600 driver

harischandra | mumbai | 26/10/07 09:22 PM | Report abuse Reply

my scanner driver lost astra umex 4100

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ritesh | new delhi | 24/10/07 05:24 PM | Report abuse Reply

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zaco | mumbai | 22/10/07 04:17 PM | Report abuse Reply

Umax astra 5600 draiver

Afdal | Padang | 13/06/07 06:17 PM | Report abuse Reply

plz help for driver

breej computer | ahmedabad | 03/10/07 06:15 PM | Report abuse

I have bought the scenner umax astra 5600. its drver has broken, so i could not operate it again

Zakaria | Yogyakarta-Indonesia | 18/10/07 10:43 PM | Report abuse

please i want umax astra 3600 driver

balaji | karur | 17/10/07 04:08 PM | Report abuse Reply

i need driver for scanner Astra 5600 installation for windows XP

Aashish | Jaipur | 01/10/07 02:50 PM | Report abuse Reply

je veut le driver du scanner umax astra 5600

karim | tunisie | 16/10/07 08:24 PM | Report abuse

Instalation driver astra scan 6850

Arie Prabowo | Jakarta | 08/10/07 01:17 PM | Report abuse Reply

I have a scanner Astra 3600 But its software is not available for use it i want free sorft ware for it

k.c. Bhatia | Panchkula | 06/10/07 12:14 PM | Report abuse Reply

i realy need driver scanner ASTRA 6850 installation for windows Vista. please do help.

DOe | Jakarta | 27/09/07 04:47 AM | Report abuse Reply

I have a UMAX Astra-2000P scanner. i lost my Installtion cd. please do someone have the installation CD of this model? I will copy it & return it to you. . I shall appreciate if you can call me on mobile- 9869369923. Please do help.

Vinod | Mumbai | 23/09/07 06:52 PM | Report abuse Reply

i HAVE LOST MY UMAX ASTRA 6850 DRIVER, CAN YOU GIVE ME?

VINOD | DEHRADUN | 09/09/07 02:57 PM | Report abuse Reply

lose my driver umax scanner extra 6850

gum | phetchaburi | 18/09/07 12:11 PM | Report abuse

need driver scanner ASTRA 5600 installation for windows Vista

Anusorn | Thailand | 27/07/07 07:04 AM | Report abuse Reply

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Anonymous | bkk | 22/08/07 09:12 AM | Report abuse

pls sent me driver for umax astra 5600 scanner driver for windows vista

mohammed ali | kannur | 06/09/07 08:16 PM | Report abuse

Please Send Me UMAX Astra 4100 Driver For Windows Vista (Very Urgent)

Ashish Raval | Mumbai | 03/09/07 11:26 AM | Report abuse Reply

help me please...

dulah | jakarta | 03/09/07 09:37 PM | Report abuse

i have lost driver astra 5600, would u help me send it by my email, thank you, oke

oke | jakarta | 15/11/06 06:02 PM | Report abuse Reply

All Umax Drivers, Update and Scanner Software are available at http://www.umax.co.uk/support/default.htm In India support/service for Umax is provided by Neoteric : http://www.neoteric-info.net:8080/neoteric/default.jsp

Rajan Punhani | N delhi | 30/08/07 02:55 AM | Report abuse

i have lost my software driver so please send me driver for umex astra 5600

devi sing | jodhpur | 24/08/07 10:59 AM | Report abuse Reply

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fygf | hgh | 17/08/07 01:58 PM | Report abuse Reply

i want umax astra 5650 driver for window vista.

pratima tiwari | mumbai | 11/08/07 07:40 PM | Report abuse Reply

Need driver umax astra 5650 for vista windows

saqib | lahore | 04/08/07 10:36 PM |