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Flatbed scanner

WideTEK 12 Spectrum

Groundbreaking multispectral scanner with infrared, ultraviolet and backlight technology.
Ready to push the boundaries of the visible?

Superior multispectral scanning

The WideTEK 12 SPECTRUM delivers high-speed, precise imaging, making it a reliable alternative to many higher-priced lab instruments. This advanced backlight scanner captures images in UV, visible light, and IR, providing exceptional detail and clarity across all spectrums, and accommodating formats up to DIN A3+ (12 x 18 inches). Its advanced technology ensures high-quality scans, making it ideal for various professional applications.

360° view

Scroll mouse wheel or click and drag to rotate

Discover the unseen

The scanner’s UV light at 365nm captures fluorescent emissions, while IR light at 850nm reveals infrared contrast. Visible light (VIS) ensures the highest color accuracy, with the 3D light mode capturing the surface structure of objects, and the backlight mode excelling in capturing VIS transmission, revealing intricate details of semitransparent objects.

Backlight shows watermarks

IR light proves banknote’s IR response

UV light excites fluorescent ink and fiber

3D scans braille embossments

Authenticity verification

Designed for high-security applications, this scanner excels in verifying the authenticity of banknotes, passports, ID cards, and certificates. Its backlight feature in the lid detects watermarks and other semitransparent security elements with ease.

3D surface scanning

Experience unparalleled surface inspection and quality control with the scanner’s 3D imaging capabilities. Whether inspecting Braille prints or SMD parts on electronic boards, the WideTEK 12 SPECTRUM ensures every detail is captured with precision.

Lightning-fast imaging

Achieve rapid and efficient scanning with the WideTEK 12 SPECTRUM. It delivers full-color or IR scans of the entire area at 300dpi in just 3 seconds. High-resolution scans at 1200dpi are completed within 12 seconds.

Versatile applications

The WideTEK 12 SPECTRUM stands out as the most versatile multispectral and multidirection light scanner in the industry. Its image accuracy is perfect for industrial quality inspections and forgery detection across various government and industrial applications.

Experience the pinnacle of scanning technology, ensuring precision and reliability in every scan.

Government agencies, border control, customs, immigration, police

Banks, currency traders

Forensic labs, research labs

Quality control, 3D product presentations

Powerful software

Achieve exceptional scanning results with advanced features like automatic crop and deskew, as well as virtual rescan. Depending on the device type, options like finger and thumb removal, automatic width detection, or 3D scanning for authentic digitization of textured surfaces are also available.

Our software further supports seamless copying and archiving, allowing you to send documents to various destinations, including SMB, FTP, printers, email, and cloud storage.

No compromises on security

All Image Access Scanners are based on a Linux operating system, which is extremely secure and virus-resistant. Nevertheless, the device is easy and intuitive to use and, when operated over the network, fits seamlessly into any Windows work environment.

This scanner exceeds all creteria set forth in the FADGI *** and ISO 19264-1 level B guidelines.

Borderless glass plate

Prevents bent edges on source documents. Scratch-resistant and non-reflective.

Compact and accessible

Small footprint, can be placed on any desktop or workstation.
Easy installation, ready to scan within minutes after taking it out of the box. 

Versatile output options

The scanner supports various output media, including direct scanning to USB devices, networked printers or hot folders, and network resources like SMB and FTP.

Virtual Rescan

Optimize images without rescanning, real time display of scanned images

Multilingual operation

With over 20 languages available for the unique Scan2Net and ScanWizard user interfaces. Customize the interfaces to comply with corporate identity norms and standards

Dark mode

Enhances scan quality through less light reflection and improves operation by reducing eye strain

Your Interest, Our Expertise

Contact us now and explore a new dimension in scanning technology!

Support & Downloads

Documentation

Brochure

Firmware

specifications

Media

Fact Sheets

Service Video

Manuals

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File Format

Release Date

Legal Information

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PDF

05/2022

Technical Specification WideTEK 12-SPECTRUM

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10/2023

Setup Guide WT 12-650 / WT 25-650

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12/2023

Instruction Scan2ICC

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PDF

09/2021

Declaration about the Emission of UV and IR radiation

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PDF

11/2021

Wide Format Scanner Buyer´s Guide

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05/2022

Brochure

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Release Date

Product Brochure WT12-SPECTRUM

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PDF

10/2023

Product Brochure Scan2Net®

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09/2022

Catalogs

Image Access Product Catalog

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04/2025

Fact Sheets

Language

File Format

Release Date

Fact Sheet WT12-SPECTRUM (Coming soon)

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Document

Maximum Document Size

Max. 313 x 470 mm (12.3 x 18.5 inch), 18% > DIN/ISO A3

Autoformat Size Recognition

yes, crop & deskew

DIN Format

DIN A5 – DIN A3

ANSI Format

Letter, Legal

User Defined Format

yes

Output

Scanner Resolution

1200 x 1200 dpi

Optical Resolution

1200 x 600 dpi

Pixel Dimension

9.3 x 9.3 µm

Scan Speed Color

Maximum format VIS & IR @ 300 dpi < 3 s, @ 600 dpi < 6 s, @ 1200 dpi < 12 s;
Maximum format UV @ 300 dpi 12 s

Scan Speed Color 3D

Maximum format VIS @ 300 dpi < 6s

Color Depth

48 bit color, 16 bit grayscale

Scan Output

24 bit color, 8 bit color indexed, 8 bit grayscale, bitonal, enhanced halftone

File Formats

Multipage PDF (PDF/A) and TIFF, JPEG, JPEG 2000, PNM, PNG, BMP,
TIFF (Raw, G3, G4, LZW, JPEG), AutoCAD DWF, JBIG, DjVu,
DICOM, PCX, Postscript, EPS, Raw data

Scan Modes

Plain with diffused illumination, 3D with visible surface texture, UV, IR, backlight

ICC Profiles

Embedded for sRGB, Adobe RGB and native. Individual profiling via web based Scan2ICC subscription

Quality

Exceeds FADGI **** guidelines, ISO 19264-1

Technical Specifications

Computer

64 bit Linux, Intel Core i3 generation 8 processor, 240GB SSD, 8 GB memory for extra large jobs

Touchscreen

7 inch color WXGA (1280*800) touchscreen

USB Port

1 x USB 3.0 port

Interface

10 GBit Fast Ethernet with TCP/IP based Scan2Net® interface

Camera

Tri-Color CCD camera, 22,500 pixels, encapsulated and dust-proof

Light Source

Two LED lamps with VIS (white), one lamp with UV (365nm), one lamp with IR (850nm), white backlight

Declaration about the Emission of UV and IR radiation

Lamp Lifetime

White 50,000 h (typ.), Backlight 50.000 h (typ), UV 20.000 h (typ.), IR 20.000 h (typ.)

Dimensions

Dimensions Scanner (H x W x D)

255 x 440 x 795 mm (10 x 17.4 x 31.3 inch)

Weight Scanner

30 kg (66 lbs.)

Electrical Specifications

Electrical Connection

100-240 V AC, 47 – 63 Hz (external power supply, complies with ECO standard CEC level VI)

Power Consumption

P(Off) 0.3W / P(Sleep) 4.1W / P(Ready) 28W / P(Active) 55W 49% below

ENERGY STAR requirements

Image Access FAQ

Ambient Conditions

Operating Temp

5 to 40 °C (40 to 105 °F)

Rel Humidity

20 to 80% (non-condensing)

Noise

< 42 dB(A) (Scanning) / < 32 dB(A) (Standby)

Technical changes, errors and omissions excepted. All information subject to change.

Product Photos

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Product Related Videos

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Logos

Vectorized SVG files and PNG files with transparent background

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Certificate

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File Formate

Release Date

CB Certificate Power Supply

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PDF

09/2019

In addition to service and support options available 24/7, software and firmware updates can be found and downloaded

from our Customer Service Portal.

We offer videos for distance training from certified service technicians. These can be found in our Customer Service Portal.