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Rectangular flatbed scanner, matte light-grey finish, wide glass platen, USB cable visible

Plustek

Plustek A300PLUS flatbed scanner 12" x 17" 600dpi CCD USB

SKU CH-WR3T-RHSYF MPN A300PLUS

A300PLUS flatbed book scanner captures 12" x 17" pages at 600dpi with CCD sensor and USB interface

  • Interface typeUSB
  • Power draw< 24 W (Operation) < 8 W (Idle)
  • Scanner typeBook
  • Imaging sensorCCD
  • Illumination sourceLED
  • Scan speed2.48 sec (Color mode, 300dpi, A3) 2.1 sec (Grayscale/ B&W mo
  • CCD sensor captures accurate colour detail for books
  • 600 x 600 dpi optical resolution reproduces fine text
  • 12" x 17" scan area fits oversized pages
  • 48 sec colour scan at 300 dpi speeds archiving
  • USB interface works with Windows 7 through 11

Book scanning with CCD sensor

The Plustek A300PLUS is a flatbed book scanner built around a CCD image sensor and LED illumination. It captures colour at 48-bit input depth and outputs 24-bit colour at an optical resolution of 600 x 600 dpi. The maximum scan area of 12 x 17 inches covers A3 and US ledger pages, and the USB interface connects to Windows 7 through 11 systems.

Archives, libraries and tight spines

This unit suits archives, libraries or researchers who need to digitise bound material without damaging the spine, thanks to the book-edge design. It is not for buyers who need automatic document feeding for loose sheets, high-volume batch scanning or network and wireless connectivity.

600 x 600 dpi optical resolution

The single specification that decides fit is the 600 x 600 dpi optical resolution; it determines the finest detail the scanner can capture without software interpolation. If your workflow requires higher native resolution for large-format artwork or line art, this model will not meet that requirement.

How it compares

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Price $1,149.99
Pricier than about 89% of the 69 comparable items (median $317.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand namePlustek
Model nameA300PLUS
Color depth48-bit input, 24-bit output
Performance
Scan speed2.48 sec (Color mode, 300dpi, A3)
2.1 sec (Grayscale/ B&W mode, 300dpi, A3)
Storage
Resolutions, optical600 × 600dpi
Audio & video
Imaging sensorCCD
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB
Power
Power draw< 24 W (Operation)
< 8 W (Idle)
Power source24 Vdc/ 1.25 A
Size & build
Product dimensions5.51 in × 24.53 in × 15.75 in
Product weight16.96 lb (7.69 kg)
Shipping weight8.62 kg
Package size686 × 457 × 178 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11
More details
Scanner typeBook
Illumination sourceLED
Largest document size12 in × 17 in

Questions about this item

How long can the CCD sensor scan at 2.48 seconds per A3 page before overheating?

The scanner draws under 24W while operating and under 8W idle, with no thermal-throttle limit published by the manufacturer.

What noise level and heat output should I expect during all-day scanning?

Power draw stays below 24W active and 8W idle; the LED light source produces minimal heat and the unit has no fan, so acoustic output is very low.

Which operating system must my computer already run for the USB connection to work?

Supported systems are Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11; a compatible USB port and one of those OS versions are required.

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