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.

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Documentation

Brochure

Firmware

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Media

Fact Sheets

Service Video
Manuals
Language
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Release Date
Legal Information
05/2022
Technical Specification WideTEK 12-SPECTRUM
10/2023
Setup Guide WT 12-650 / WT 25-650
12/2023
Instruction Scan2ICC
09/2021
Declaration about the Emission of UV and IR radiation
11/2021
Wide Format Scanner Buyer´s Guide
05/2022
Brochure
Language
File Format
Release Date
Product Brochure WT12-SPECTRUM
10/2023
Product Brochure Scan2Net®
09/2022
Catalogs
Image Access Product Catalog
04/2025
Fact Sheets
Language
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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
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
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)
Product Photos
High resolution PNG files with transparent background








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CB Certificate Power Supply
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.