Tired of tiny scans that miss crucial details? The Plustek OpticSlim 1180, 297 x 431.8 mm 1200 x 1200 DPI 48 bit 24 bit Scanner lets you capture large-format artwork, photos and documents in crisp, true-to-life quality, saving you time re-scanning and costly professional services. Its flatbed design handles up to A3 size, so you can preserve memories and research material with ease.
Why Choose a Plustek Scanner
Owning this scanner feels like having a quiet, reliable studio assistant. The LED light source provides consistent illumination, so every scan looks the same without waiting for a warm-up. Its compact footprint fits neatly on a home office desk, yet it delivers professional-grade results that make digital archiving effortless.
Benefits of Plustek Scanner
- Faster workflow: One-touch buttons let you scan, email, OCR or create PDFs in seconds.
- Space saving: Slim profile frees up valuable desk space compared with bulkier A3 models.
- Energy efficient: ENERGY STAR compliance reduces power costs and environmental impact.
- Consistent quality: LED lighting ensures colour accuracy without warm-up delays.
- Easy integration: TWAIN drivers work smoothly with Windows and Mac applications.
Key Features of a 1200 x 1200 DPI Scanner
- Optical resolution: 1200 x 1200 DPI. Captures fine detail for high-quality reproductions.
- Scan size: 297 x 431.8 mm. Handles full A3 documents and artwork.
- Colour depth: 48 bit input, 24 bit output. Preserves rich colour tones in every scan.
- Scan speed: 15 ppm colour, 9 sec/page B/W. Quick processing for large batches.
- Light source: LED. Provides stable illumination and eliminates warm-up time.
- Interface: USB 2.0. Simple plug-and-play connection to any computer.
- Weight: 4.32 kg. Light enough to move yet sturdy on the desk.
- Power: 24 V, 0.75 A. Low power consumption for long-term use.
- Software bundle: OCR, PDF creation and image organiser. Turns scans into searchable files instantly.
- Daily duty cycle: 2500 pages. Reliable for regular home-office or small-business use.
Usages of a 1200 x 1200 DPI Scanner
Perfect for scrapbook enthusiasts, genealogists, photographers, graphic designers and small office users who need to digitise large-format images, maps or historic documents quickly and accurately.
Specifications
| Scanning |
| Black/white scanning colour modes |
Grayscale, Monochrome |
| Flatbed scan speed (b/w, A3) |
9 sec/page |
| Film scanning |
No |
| Output monochrome depth |
1 bit |
| Output greyscale depth |
8 bit |
| Input greyscale depth |
16 bit |
| Output colour depth |
24 bit |
| Input colour depth |
48 bit |
| Duplex scanning |
No |
| Colour scanning |
Yes |
| Optical scanning resolution |
1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum scan size |
297 x 431.8 mm |
| Design |
| Product colour |
Grey, White |
| Built-in display |
No |
| Scanner type |
Flatbed scanner |
| Performance |
| Scan drivers |
TWAIN |
| Daily duty cycle (max) |
2500 pages |
| Light source |
LED |
| Sensor type |
CIS |
| Paper handling |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size |
A3 |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Standard interfaces |
USB 2.0 |
| USB version |
2.0 |
| USB port |
Yes |
| Network |
| Supported network protocols |
TWAIN Compliant |
| Power |
| Current |
0.75 A |
| Input voltage |
24 V |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
4.32 kg |
| Height |
68 mm |
| Depth |
407 mm |
| Width |
589 mm |
| Sustainability |
| Sustainability certificates |
ENERGY STAR |
| System requirements |
| Mac operating systems supported |
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur |
| Minimum RAM |
1024 MB |
| Minimum processor |
Pentium IV 2.4 GHz |
| Minimum storage drive space |
2000 MB |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Other features |
| Simplex scan speed (colour) |
15 ppm |
