Image Access WideTEK 36 Fine Art Scanner

Description

WideTEK 36 Fine Art Scanner WT36 ART

WideTEK 36 Fine ART Scanner was purpose-built for archiving and reproduction of fine art, including oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors, charcoal and pastel drawings, mixed media collages, and antique works. Unlike conventional flatbed scanners, the WideTEK 36 ART system moves originals under the CCD camera elements completely contact-free, helping protect delicate surfaces and making it possible to digitize even wet paintings when framed or when edges are dry enough to rest safely on the scanning bed.

With 600 x 600 dpi optical resolution, UV/IR-free LED illumination, and texture-capable scanning modes, the WT36 ART helps organizations create museum-quality digital files for archival preservation, catalog publishing, web presentation, and print reproduction.

Why Choose the WideTEK 36 Fine ART Scanner

• Contact-free protection for valuable originals: Artwork passes under the camera system without surface contact, reducing risk of scuffs, abrasion, or pressure marks.
• Built for fine art reproduction markets: Ideal for museums and galleries digitizing collections for prints, catalogs, and online storefronts, and for reprography teams adding a high-value service line.
• Texture-capable scanning: Captures brush strokes, canvas grain, and surface character for more authentic reproductions.
• 600 dpi optical quality at large format: Supports artwork up to 36 x 60 inches, producing detailed files suitable for critical viewing and reproduction.
• Handles thick and framed pieces: Supports document thickness up to 8 inches overall, including framed canvases within clearance limits.
• Standalone Scan2Net platform: Integrated PC enables scan-to-USB, scan-to-network, FTP, and other common destinations without requiring an external computer.
• Color confidence for reproduction: ICC profiling capabilities support accurate color matching for professional output when paired with wide format printers.

WideTEK 36ART enables contact free scanning of works of fine art like oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors, charcoal and pastel drawings, mixed media collages and antique works of art; at 600dpi in formats up to 914 x 1524mm / 36 x 60 inches. Optionally, a scan table extension of 700 mm (27.6 inches) can be purchased which allows originals up to a length of 2224 mm (87.6 inches) to be scanned.

The new WideTEK 36ART-600 was designed for archiving and reproduction of works of art. Museums can digitize their own collection for sale as a print or for publication on the internet or in catalogs. Reprography specialists can offer fine art digitization as a service, which has already proven to be a lucrative market.

Applications

• Museum and gallery collection digitization
• Fine art reproduction for print sales and licensing
• Archival preservation of valuable originals
• Auction house and special collection documentation
• Reprographics and copy service fine art scanning services
• Industrial quality control capture of textured, thick, or delicate materials

Key Features

• Contact-free scanning for fragile materials and even wet artwork
• Scans art up to 36 x 60 inches standard
• Optional scan table extension supports originals up to 36 x 87.6 inches
• Optical resolution 600 x 600 dpi
• Dual LED lamps with natural light diffusor, no warm up, IR/UV free
• Large 15 inch color touchscreen for simplified operation
• Real-time display of scanned images and virtual rescan adjustments
• Motorized focus adjustment up to 4 inches (scan height)
• Single path texture scanning with stitching technology
• Scan table can be moved manually or motorized (configuration dependent)
• Standalone Linux PC with Scan2Net
• USB 3.0 port for walk-up scanning
• Scan2Pad support for tablet and smartphone control
• Outputs include multipage PDF (PDF/A), TIFF, JPEG, PNG, and more
• Remote maintenance and firmware updates via web interface
• Dust-free camera technology

Specifications

Scan Size and Media Handling

• Maximum Document Size: 36 x 60 inches (914 x 1524 mm)
• Optional Extension Length: up to 87.6 inches total length (2224 mm)
• Maximum Scan Height (clearance): 4 inches
• Maximum Document Thickness: 8 inches
  • Example guidance: canvas up to 4 inches high, or framed work up to 8 inches total thickness

Resolution and Output

• Optical Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
• Pixel Dimension: 9.3 x 9.3 µm
• Color Depth: 48-bit color, 16-bit grayscale
• Scan Output: 24-bit color, 8-bit indexed color, 8-bit grayscale, bitonal, enhanced halftone
• File Formats: Multipage PDF (PDF/A) and TIFF, JPEG, JPEG 2000, PNG, BMP, TIFF (Raw, G3, G4, LZW, JPEG), AutoCAD DWF, JBIG, DjVu, DICOM, PCX, Postscript, EPS, raw data

Speed

• Scan Speed Color:
  • 300 dpi: 1.66 in/sec
  • 600 dpi: 0.83 in/sec
• Scan Speed Color 3D Texture:
  • 300 dpi: 0.83 in/sec
  • 600 dpi: 0.42 in/sec

System and Connectivity

• Computer: 64-bit Linux, Intel i3 quad core, 8GB RAM, 320GB HDD
• Touchscreen: 15 inch color touchscreen
• USB Port: 1 USB 3.0
• Interface: 1 GBit Fast Ethernet with TCP/IP-based Scan2Net
• Camera: 3x tri-color CCD, 67,500 pixels, encapsulated and dust-proof
• Light Source: Two lamps with white LEDs, integrated optical diffusor, no IR/UV radiation
• Lamp Life: 50,000 hours (typical)

Dimensions and Weight

• Dimensions with runway (H x W x D): 54.3 x 128.9 x 50.4 inches
• Dimensions without runway (H x W x D): 54.3 x 27.2 x 50.4 inches
• Scan table size: 39.4 x 82.7 inches
• Scanner Weight: 440 lb
• Scan Table Weight: 50 lb

Power and Operating Environment

• Electrical Connection: 100–240V AC, 47–63 Hz (external power supply)
• Power Consumption: <0.5W (sleep) / 5.2W (standby) / 50W (ready) / 95W (scanning)
• Operating Temperature: 40 to 105 F
• Relative Humidity: 20 to 80% (non-condensing)
• Noise: <35 dB(A) scanning, <25 dB(A) standby

Digitize Fine Art Without Risk to the Original

Contact Big Systems to discuss your artwork types, required scan sizes, and how to build a complete capture-to-print solution with the WideTEK 36 ART Scanner.

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