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Rectangular white flatbed scanner with a thin front bezel and a 2 mm book-edge lip

Plustek

Plustek OpticBook 4800 1200 x 1200dpi 48bit USB flatbed scanner

SKU CH-NZNH-Y8EDW MPN OpticBook 4800

Flatbed book scanner with 2 mm spine margin, 1200 x 1200 dpi CCD sensor, LED light, 3.6 s A4 scan at 300 dpi and bundled ABBYY FineReader 9.0 Sprint for searchable PDFs

  • Scanner TypeFlatbed
  • Image SensorCCD
  • Light SourceLED
  • Scanning Speed3.6 sec (Color/ Grayscale/ B&W mode, 300dpi, A4)
  • Resolutions, Optical1200 x 1200dpi
  • Color DepthColor: 48-bit input, 24-bit output Grayscale: 16-bit input,
  • Scans an A4 page in 3.6 seconds at 300 dpi
  • 1200 x 1200 dpi optical resolution captures fine detail
  • 2 mm book-edge design removes spine shadow and distortion
  • 48-bit colour input depth preserves subtle tonal gradations
  • USB 2.0 interface with LED light source for instant-on scanning

Edge-to-edge book scanning

The Plustek OpticBook 4800 is a flatbed scanner built for digitising bound volumes without damaging spines. A CCD sensor and LED light source capture 1200 x 1200dpi optical resolution with 48-bit colour input. The 2mm book-edge design lets pages lie flat against the glass, serving libraries, researchers and hobbyists who need faithful reproductions of books up to 8.5 x 11.7 inches.

Thermals noise and power

LED illumination runs cooler than lamp-based units and the scanner draws under 18 watts while scanning, dropping to under 4.3 watts idle. The 24 Vdc external supply rated at 0.75 A keeps the desktop unit quiet during the 3.6-second A4 pass at 300dpi. No active cooling fan is present, so operation stays silent in home or office settings.

Bundled software workflow

Included applications — Presto ImageFolio 4.5, PageManager 7.10, DI Capture, DocTWAIN, Book Pavilion, ABBYY FineReader 9.0 Sprint and DI Express — cover scanning, OCR, PDF creation and image editing. The one-touch action buttons for delete, black-and-white, grayscale and colour modes launch these tools directly, turning a raw scan into a searchable archive without extra licences.

Highlights

  • Scans an A4 page in 3.6 seconds at 300 dpi
  • 1200 x 1200 dpi optical resolution captures fine detail
  • 2 mm book-edge design removes spine shadow and distortion
  • 48-bit colour input depth preserves subtle tonal gradations
  • USB 2.0 interface with LED light source for instant-on scanning

Specifications

BrandPlustek
SeriesOpticBook
Model4800
Scanner TypeFlatbed
Image SensorCCD
Light SourceLED
Scanning Speed3.6 sec (Color/ Grayscale/ B&W mode, 300dpi, A4)
Resolutions, Optical1200 x 1200dpi
Color DepthColor: 48-bit input, 24-bit output
Grayscale: 16-bit input, 8-bit output
B/W: 1-bit
Max. Document Size8.5" x 11.7"
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Power Consumption< 18 Watts (operation), < 4.3 Watts (idle)
Operating Systems SupportedWindows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8
Software IncludedNewSoft Presto ImageFolio 4.5
NewSoft Presto PageManager 7.10
Plustek DI Capture
Plustek DocTWAIN
Plustek Book Pavilion
ABBYY FineReader 9.0 Sprint
Plustek DI Express
FeaturesBook Edge: 2mm
Daily Duty Scan ( Sheets ): 2,500
Action Button: Delete, B/W, Grayscale, Color
Power Supply: 24 Vdc / 0.75 A
Dimensions4.00" x 19.30" x 11.40"
Weight7.60 lbs.
Package ContentsOpticBook 4800 Flatbed Scanner
Software CD
Shipping weight6.80 kg
Package size582 × 465 × 211 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the OpticBook 4800 and which step is often missed?

Connect the 24 Vdc power supply and USB 2.0 cable, install the software from the CD on Windows 2000 through 8, then calibrate using the Book Pavilion tool before scanning. The step users skip is calibration, which aligns the 2 mm book edge and CCD sensor for shadow-free pages.

What maintenance or replacement will the OpticBook 4800 need over time?

The LED light source is rated for the scanner's life and is not user-replaceable. Keep the glass platen clean with a lint-free cloth; no lamps or filters require periodic replacement.

What limit appears first during sustained high-volume scanning on the OpticBook 4800?

The daily duty cycle is 2,500 sheets. Exceeding this can accelerate CCD sensor wear and increase power draw above the 18 W operating rating, so batch large jobs across multiple days.

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