Plustek OpticBook 3800L flatbed scanner in dark gray with control panel featuring color, grayscale, and B&W scanning options

Streamlined Design Meets Book Scanning Excellence

The OpticBook 3800L features a sleek, professional design optimized for book scanning. Its low-profile construction and specialized book-edge design work together to deliver pristine scans while protecting your books. The intuitive control panel offers quick access to essential scanning modes, making the digitization process efficient and straightforward.

Technical Specifications

  • Specialized book-edge design for distortion-free scanning
  • Integrated one-touch scanning controls
  • Compact footprint for efficient workspace utilization

Applications

  • Library document preservation
  • Academic research digitization
  • Publishing house manuscript conversion
OpticBook 3800L demonstrating book spine protection feature with inset detail view

Intelligent Book Spine Protection

The scanner's innovative design features a specialized book holder that prevents damage to book spines during the scanning process. The adjustable scanning angle ensures optimal page positioning while maintaining document integrity. This thoughtful engineering makes it ideal for preserving valuable books and documents.

Technical Specifications

  • Adjustable scanning angle mechanism
  • Spine-friendly design
  • Pressure-sensitive scanning surface

Applications

  • Archival book preservation
  • Library collection digitization
  • Professional publishing workflows

Product details

General Information
Manufacturer

Plustek, Inc

Manufacturer Part Number

OB3800L

Brand Name

Plustek

Product Line

OpticBook

Product Model

3800L

Product Name

Opticbook 3800L Book Scanner

Product Type

Flatbed Scanner

Technical Information
Media Type

Book

Media Size

A4

Included in the Box

  • icon_list|opticbook 3800l|OpticBook 3800L Scanner icon

    OpticBook 3800L

  • icon_list|Power cable|Power Cord Power cable icon

    Power Cable

  • icon_list|usb cable|6ft USB cable icon

    USB Cable

  • icon_list|setup guide|Setup Guide Documentation icon

    Setup Guide

  • icon_list|software cd|Software CD Installation disc icon

    Software CD

FAQs

What is the Plustek OpticBook 3800L and what makes it unique?
The Plustek OpticBook 3800L is a specialized A4 flatbed scanner designed specifically for book scanning. Its unique feature is a special design that eliminates the common problems of page distortion and spine shadows typically seen when scanning books. This cost-effective scanner comes with dedicated book scanning software that can save documents in multiple formats including PDF, EPUB, TIF, and JPG.
What file formats does the OpticBook 3800L support?
The OpticBook 3800L supports multiple output file formats including PDF, EPUB, TIF, and JPG. This versatility makes it ideal for creating both digital archives and e-books, allowing users to choose the most appropriate format for their specific needs.
What is the maximum scanning size supported by the Plustek OpticBook 3800L?
The Plustek OpticBook 3800L supports scanning up to A4 size documents and books. This makes it suitable for scanning most standard-sized books, textbooks, magazines, and documents commonly used in academic and professional settings.
How does the OpticBook 3800L handle book spine issues?
The OpticBook 3800L features a unique design specifically engineered to eliminate the common problem of spine shadows and page distortion when scanning books. This specialized design ensures that text near the book's spine remains clear and legible in the final scan, providing professional-quality results.
Is the Plustek OpticBook 3800L suitable for high-volume scanning?
Yes, the Plustek OpticBook 3800L is designed for high-volume scanning with a high daily duty cycle. This makes it ideal for libraries, educational institutions, or offices that need to digitize large quantities of books and documents regularly.

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Manufacturer Plustek, Inc Plustek, Inc
Optical Resolution (dpi) N/A N/A
Scan Color N/A N/A
Maximum Color Scan Speed (ppm) N/A N/A
Media Type Book Paper Document, Scrapbook, Photo
ADF Capacity N/A N/A
Duplex Scanning N/A N/A
Operating System Supported N/A Mac OS
Windows
Energy Star N/A N/A