NEW DELHI: UMAX Data Systems, Inc. has launched its new Astra 5400 scanner in
the Indian market. The 1200x2400 dpi high resolution, 42-bit color scanner with
touch-button operation simplifies tasks such as scan, copy, email and text
conversion (OCR) for SOHO and business users.
The Astra 5400 is compatible with both Macintosh and PC platforms, devices
running on Mac OS 9.0, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows ME. Moreover, the
Astra 5400 offers optional transparency cover for scanning slides, positives and
negatives.
Astra 5400 comes with easy-to-use software that enables you to organize
images and documents. The software includes Adobe PhotoShop LE, an image editing
solution, which allows you to create sophisticated and compelling visuals by
editing and enhancing the images. Also, a well-functioned and centralized asset
management application, Presto! PageManager is included in the Astra 5400. It
offers OCR capability and organizes image files; accesses fax, email, printer,
word processors and other software through a simple drag and drop mechanism.
Moreover, with NewSoft Page Type, which is ideal for filling out forms, you will
be able to scan in and fill out pre-printed forms quickly and easily.