Scanner
DIN A4 / DIN A3 - Scanner
Numerous DIN A4 scanners are available both in the computer labs located in the University IT Services as well as in the University Library.
Large-scale color scanner
The University IT Services has a pull-though scanner for larger documents. The tool is available for all Freiburg
Large-scale scanner
contex.com Magnum XL54
University Faculties and is located in the University IT Services at Hermann-Herder-Straße 10.
Scanner Operation:
The company in charge of accepting projects and operating the scanners is available at Tel. 203-4618. Self service for some projects may be possible, if, for example, you have a large backlog of orders.
Scanner Specifications
The scanner is a product of the company contex.com SCANNING TECHNOLOGY model: Contex HD 3630.
The instrument is connected to PCs through a FireWire interface. The scanned data is put on a local disk and from there can be transferred onto the internet.
- Scan width: Document max width 36" (914 cm)
- Scanner resolution: Max 1200 dpi
- Color model
- Line art (black/white 1 Bit)
- Gray tone (256 gray scales, 8 Bit)
- Color index (max. 256 colors)
- Classified color (Color Searching Table)
- RGB Color (16.8 million colors, 24 Bit)
- Output formats: TIFF, PDF, BMP, JPG, PCL, PCX, RTL, EPS, RAS
Scanner Software
The scanner is operated with the associated scanner software WIDEimage. This software offers besides the scanning process the basic editing possibilities, like contrast, brightness and color manipulation. The software also offers numerous other tools for picture editing, such as inversion, turning, mirroring, etc.
More Options for Scanning
The University Library offers several options for scanning. More information to be found on their website: Scanner und Lesegeräte in der UB
Diascanner (University Library)
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Nikon Super CoolScan 5000 ED,framed single Dias, film strips, 2-6 Dias, Magazin up to 100 Dias, Resolutiuon: up to 4000 Point/Inch Contact: Herr Blum, Tel.: 203-3854 |