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Epson CCD Flatbed Scanners Discontinued: Why Microtek’s ArtixScan 3200XL is the Perfect Alternative to the Expression 13000XL
For years, Epson’s Expression 13000XL has been a trusted choice for professionals, businesses, and photographers needing high-quality large-format scanning. However, Epson has announced that its CCD flatbed scanner lineup, including the Expression 13000XL, will be discontinued at the end of May 2025, leaving many users searching for a reliable alternative.
Microtek Scanners emerge as the perfect replacement, offering exceptional solutions for large-format scanning along with advanced film scanning capabilities. The Microtek ArtixScan 3200XL stands out as an excellent successor to the Expression 13000XL, delivering high-quality scans for large documents, photos, and even film slides and negatives.
The Microtek ArtixScan 3200XL: A Powerful Alternative to the Epson Expression 13000XL
If you’ve been using the Epson Expression 13000XL, you’ll know the importance of having a scanner that can handle large documents and artwork with sharp precision.
The ArtixScan 3200XL offers similar capabilities, making it a perfect replacement. With its 3200 x 6400 dpi resolution, it ensures that even the most intricate details are captured with exceptional clarity, just as the Expression 13000XL did, but with even more advanced performance.
The ArtixScan 3200XL offers a large scanning area of 12″ x 17″, which means you can scan oversized documents, drawings, or photos in a single pass. Whether you’re dealing with architectural plans, oversized artwork, or large photographic prints, the ArtixScan 3200XL delivers reliable, high-quality results every time.
£3,674.00 Ex. VAT
Microtek ArticScan 3200XL Key Features
Outstanding 3200 x 6400 DPI
Capture stunning, vivid and accurate images with advanced CCD sensor technology and excellent 4.0 Dmax optical density
Tri-wavelength LED Light
With a wider NTSC range, the ArtixScan 3200XL is able to deliver accurate colour data and analysis for accuracy and clarity
High-Precision in Rescan
High-precision in rescan improves the combining of CMYK. The variation on exact coordinates is less than 3 pixels at 1200 dpi
Advanced film/TMA scanner
Transform film media with the in-built TMA. It supports 35mm slides and negatives plus 4” x 5” up to 6 x 22-cm panoramic films
Dust-Free Design Housing
Specially designed, the scanner housing stops dust from entering. This ensures crystal clear images each and every time.
Truly flat scanning Platen
The absolute level scanning surface leaves no marks on over-sized originals, ideal for scanning larger items in sections
SilverFast Editing Software
Industry leading, SilverFast editing software allows a range of image adjustments to transform and enhance images further
PictuRescue™
PictuRescue™ can easily restore faded photos and films back to their original condition to be enjoyed again
Auto Dynamic Range
Helping make images clearer, auto dynamic range adjusts the brightness and darkness of images to ensure the best results
All this for less then the Epson Expression 13000XL!
At only £3,040.00 ex. VAT, the ArtixScan 3200XL offers exceptional value, combining advanced features for superior scanning performance for film, photos, documents and much more.
Why Microtek is the Ideal Alternative to Epson’s Expression 13000XL?
1. Superior Film Scanning
Microtek is a leader in film scanning technology, offering precise scanning for slides, negatives, and large-format film, making it perfect for photographers and archival professionals.
2. Still CCD Based Technology
Like the Expression 13000XL, the ArtixScan 3200XL employs CCD technology, ensuring excellent colour accuracy, contrast, and detail, which is crucial for high-quality scanning of photographs, documents, and film.
3. Perfect for film and documents
Digitise film with the in-built TMA supporting film up to 12” x 16 1/16” in size. There’s also a range of film holders included while it’s A3 sized platen is also great for large documents and photos
4. Higher Resolution Options
The ArtixScan 3200XL offers 3200 x 6400 dpi resolution and up to 4.2 DMax, providing sharper, more detailed scans across documents, photos and film.
5. Excellent editing software included
SilverFast Ai Studio comes as standard and offers advanced scanning software with professional tools for precise colour correction, image adjustment, and efficient workflow optimisation.
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