The Professional's Source
800.606.6969 / 212.444.6615
Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner
- Price: $469.92
- Calculate Shipping
- In Stock
- B&H # PLOPA320
- Mfr# 261-BBM21-C
Product Highlights
- Scan A3 Size Documents
- 1600 dpi Resolution
- Fast Scan Time
- 7 Programmable 1-touch Buttons
- PC and Mac (with limitations) Compatible
- Includes Powerful Software
The Plustek OpticPro A320 Flatbed Scanner takes the pain out of large format scanning. It can scan an A3 size (12 x 17") document with resolution as high as 1600 dpi - or scan at 300 dpi in just 11.2 seconds, and with its seven function buttons, scanning is as easy as pressing a single button. What's more, it comes bundled with highly effective image processing and document management software for enhanced versatility - providing for fast and secure PDF conversion, highly accurate optical character recognition (OCR) and easy sharing of files over a network.
The Plustek OpticPro A320 has been specially designed for professionals who require both high quality results coupled with efficiency, making it ideal for prepress, graphic designers, publishing companies, photo organizers, scrapbooking, libraries, schools, and small office/home office (SOHO) users.
- Large Format Scanning
- The Plustek OpticPro A320 Flatbed Scanner lets users scan large format A3 size documents (305 x 432mm/12 x 17").
- Fast Scanning Speed
- With a fast scanning speed of 11.2 seconds for an A3 size color document at 300 dpi, you'll be able to digitize your documents quickly and efficiently.
- One-touch Buttons
- Seven one-touch buttons provide quick access to pre-set functions enabling the user to quickly accomplish tasks like scan, file, copy, OCR, PDF conversion and email. Plus two programmable buttons are available for user specified scan automation.
- Powerful Software Bundled
- Simple-to-use image processing and document management tools are bundled with the Plustek OpticPro A320 for fast and secure PDF conversion, highly accurate OCR, effective file organization, easy file sharing, and much more.
- Ultra Compatible
- With the industry standard TWAIN and WindowsR WIA drivers, you can be assured of compatibility with virtually any imaging software.
| Scan Quality | |
|---|---|
| Scan Sensor | Stagger CCD color image sensor |
| Optical Resolution | 1600 dpi |
| Hardware Resolution | 1600 x 1600 dpi |
| Interpolated Resolution | No |
| Color Depth | 48-bit Internal/24-Bit Output |
| Scan Modes |
Color: Input 48-bit; Output 24-bit Grayscale: Input 16-bit; Output 8-bit Black & White: 1-bit |
| Dynamic Range | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Scan Area | |
|---|---|
| Reflective Scan Area | 12 x 17" (A3) |
| Transparency Scan Area | No |
| Film Formats | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Preview Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Scan Speed | 11.2 sec (A3 Size @ 300 dpi) |
| Batch Scanning | No |
| Automation | Scan to OCR/PDF/File |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000 |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Mac OS 10.4 and up compatible (with limitations) 1 Please Note:Intel based Macs only; software bundle not supported by Mac, Mac OS X driver available via download close |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Light Source | Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp |
| Front Panel Controls | Power, Scan, Copy, File, OCR, E-mail, Custom 1 & 2 |
| Power Requirements | 120-240V AC; 50-60 Hz |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 24.5 x 15.5 x 5.1" (623 x 400 x 130 mm) |
| Weight | 16.6 lb (7.5 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good resolution (9)
- Accurate color (8)
- Easy to set up (6)
- Easy to setup (5)
- Excellent software (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and graphics (9)
- Publishing (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Frequent user (7), Great graphics (4)
- Primary use:
- Business (8), Personal (5)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Satisfactory large format scanner
I was looking for a scanner that could scan tabloid size newspaper. This was the one I could afford and it does a satisfactory optical job. It is also the only Plustek scanner that ...Read complete review
I was looking for a scanner that could scan tabloid size newspaper. This was the one I could afford and it does a satisfactory optical job. It is also the only Plustek scanner that offers a Mac OS driver. The interface is clunky and there is no documentation if you are a Mac user. It takes 26 seconds to scan a 10x14 page. My current project calls for scanning more than 1200 newspaper pages so faster wouldn't hurt but it's acceptable. The lid opens like a book and is on vertical pins, a nice feature for thick documents/books. I'm glad I found this for the money.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Did not work with mac
I could not get this to work with my mac at all. It says it's compatible "with limitations". I was able to download a driver online (the disk that came wi...Read complete review
I could not get this to work with my mac at all. It says it's compatible "with limitations". I was able to download a driver online (the disk that came with it only worked with windows) but I still couldn't get it to scan in color, only in black and white.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 13 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-13
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
I had a small scanner with my pinnter, but I need a lager one, and this one was just the right size i needed for the lager stuff that i wanted to get scanned
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Poor Software
Best Uses
- Publishing
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
This is a good scanner and fast. It installed easily by following the included instructions but that's where the easy part ended. Although there was lots of software included there were no instructions on what did what or how to do anything such as scan a tabloid format document and create a pdf file which was my objective. It was all trial and error with lots of error.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
I use the scanner to do optical comparisons and it does a very good job for that. It was priced right and very easy to setup and use.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Set Up
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
- Publishing
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
I am digitizing the original 11 x 17 board masters of my grphic novel pages. The artwork is finely detailed. One board in particular is probably over 80 years old; i found it stuff in a home over a hundred years old wherein once I resided. The OpticPro A320 even picked up pleasing details in the texture. Again, I was expecting to have to pay much more for such quality.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
- Difficult Setup
Best Uses
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
I could not get this to work with my mac at all. It says it's compatible "with limitations". I was able to download a driver online (the disk that came with it only worked with windows) but I still couldn't get it to scan in color, only in black and white.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Set Up
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Format Film
- Photos and Graphics
- Publishing
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
Being a Graphite Artist that uses larger format paper to illustrate pieces, this scanner is perfect for me. I truly appreciate the fact that all weights of shadow and highlights are captured in the scans. I would have appreciated recieving a manual on how to use the different softwares that came with the scanner though. I would have saved a lot of time at initial setup time, if I could have read about the differences each software provides. But now that I have taken the time to bumble my way through the different formats, it has proven to be a good decision for enhancing my promotion of my business. Thank you again.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
I use this product to scan and archive 12x12 scrapbook pages.
Pros: fast, easy to use, excellent quality, versatility.
Cons: footprint - but that is to be expected.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Nicely designed lid
Cons
- No documentation for Mac
- Not fast but okay
- Poor Software
Best Uses
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
I was looking for a scanner that could scan tabloid size newspaper. This was the one I could afford and it does a satisfactory optical job. It is also the only Plustek scanner that offers a Mac OS driver. The interface is clunky and there is no documentation if you are a Mac user. It takes 26 seconds to scan a 10x14 page. My current project calls for scanning more than 1200 newspaper pages so faster wouldn't hurt but it's acceptable. The lid opens like a book and is on vertical pins, a nice feature for thick documents/books. I'm glad I found this for the money.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
- Publishing
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
I found this scanner to be so easy to use, set up was simple and within minutes I was scanning. It is light weight and has many options. This scanner does not batch but for my purpose it wasnt necessary. You will get a "true" 12 x 17 scanner area and for the money it is a great deal. [...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
- Works on Network
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Format Film
- Photos and Graphics
- Publishing
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
I had a scansnap, but couldn't correctly scan larger documents. This scanner was exactly what i was looking for to scan old bluprints and the quality of the scans look great. I would recommend this scanner for any office. It's Perfect!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy Setup
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
This PLUSTEK OpticPro A320 scanner is a great value. The speed that it scans is a pleasant surprise; and the fact that it has such a large scanning area is terrific!
Granted, much of what a person scans are smaller documents or photos, where a standard scanner does the job. But when you get a larger photo or item, like an 11x14 portrait, or a LIFE magazine where you want the whole page copied, this will do the job. The quality is superb; and I was hesitant at first, as I hadn't even heard of this brand before. But I am glad I bought the product; and for under $500 it is a great value.
Jim Stock/Bismarck, ND
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
We do a lot of black& white scans of landscape drawings--have been sending larger ones out, so this A3 size scanner is saving us a lot of time/money since we can do it in-house. Images much sharper than our tired old Epson, which has given up the ghost after years of abuse...push buttons on top great for our less technical staff too.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
For scanning larger images quite useful, Price good and allows smaller offices to have this technology.
- Primary use:
- Business
Displaying reviews 1-13
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good resolution (9)
- Accurate color (8)
- Easy to set up (6)
- Easy to setup (5)
- Excellent software (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and graphics (9)
- Publishing (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Frequent user (7), Great graphics (4)
- Primary use:
- Business (8), Personal (5)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Satisfactory large format scanner
I was looking for a scanner that could scan tabloid size newspaper. This was the one I could afford and it does a satisfactory optical job. It is also the only Plustek scanner that ...Read complete review
I was looking for a scanner that could scan tabloid size newspaper. This was the one I could afford and it does a satisfactory optical job. It is also the only Plustek scanner that offers a Mac OS driver. The interface is clunky and there is no documentation if you are a Mac user. It takes 26 seconds to scan a 10x14 page. My current project calls for scanning more than 1200 newspaper pages so faster wouldn't hurt but it's acceptable. The lid opens like a book and is on vertical pins, a nice feature for thick documents/books. I'm glad I found this for the money.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Did not work with mac
I could not get this to work with my mac at all. It says it's compatible "with limitations". I was able to download a driver online (the disk that came wi...Read complete review
I could not get this to work with my mac at all. It says it's compatible "with limitations". I was able to download a driver online (the disk that came with it only worked with windows) but I still couldn't get it to scan in color, only in black and white.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 13 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-13
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
I had a small scanner with my pinnter, but I need a lager one, and this one was just the right size i needed for the lager stuff that i wanted to get scanned
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Resolution
Cons
- Poor Software
Best Uses
- Publishing
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
This is a good scanner and fast. It installed easily by following the included instructions but that's where the easy part ended. Although there was lots of software included there were no instructions on what did what or how to do anything such as scan a tabloid format document and create a pdf file which was my objective. It was all trial and error with lots of error.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
I use the scanner to do optical comparisons and it does a very good job for that. It was priced right and very easy to setup and use.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Set Up
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
- Publishing
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
I am digitizing the original 11 x 17 board masters of my grphic novel pages. The artwork is finely detailed. One board in particular is probably over 80 years old; i found it stuff in a home over a hundred years old wherein once I resided. The OpticPro A320 even picked up pleasing details in the texture. Again, I was expecting to have to pay much more for such quality.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
- Difficult Setup
Best Uses
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
I could not get this to work with my mac at all. It says it's compatible "with limitations". I was able to download a driver online (the disk that came with it only worked with windows) but I still couldn't get it to scan in color, only in black and white.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Set Up
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Format Film
- Photos and Graphics
- Publishing
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
Being a Graphite Artist that uses larger format paper to illustrate pieces, this scanner is perfect for me. I truly appreciate the fact that all weights of shadow and highlights are captured in the scans. I would have appreciated recieving a manual on how to use the different softwares that came with the scanner though. I would have saved a lot of time at initial setup time, if I could have read about the differences each software provides. But now that I have taken the time to bumble my way through the different formats, it has proven to be a good decision for enhancing my promotion of my business. Thank you again.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
I use this product to scan and archive 12x12 scrapbook pages.
Pros: fast, easy to use, excellent quality, versatility.
Cons: footprint - but that is to be expected.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Nicely designed lid
Cons
- No documentation for Mac
- Not fast but okay
- Poor Software
Best Uses
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
I was looking for a scanner that could scan tabloid size newspaper. This was the one I could afford and it does a satisfactory optical job. It is also the only Plustek scanner that offers a Mac OS driver. The interface is clunky and there is no documentation if you are a Mac user. It takes 26 seconds to scan a 10x14 page. My current project calls for scanning more than 1200 newspaper pages so faster wouldn't hurt but it's acceptable. The lid opens like a book and is on vertical pins, a nice feature for thick documents/books. I'm glad I found this for the money.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
- Publishing
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
I found this scanner to be so easy to use, set up was simple and within minutes I was scanning. It is light weight and has many options. This scanner does not batch but for my purpose it wasnt necessary. You will get a "true" 12 x 17 scanner area and for the money it is a great deal. [...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
- Widely Compatible
- Works on Network
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Format Film
- Photos and Graphics
- Publishing
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
I had a scansnap, but couldn't correctly scan larger documents. This scanner was exactly what i was looking for to scan old bluprints and the quality of the scans look great. I would recommend this scanner for any office. It's Perfect!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy Setup
- Good Bit Depth
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
This PLUSTEK OpticPro A320 scanner is a great value. The speed that it scans is a pleasant surprise; and the fact that it has such a large scanning area is terrific!
Granted, much of what a person scans are smaller documents or photos, where a standard scanner does the job. But when you get a larger photo or item, like an 11x14 portrait, or a LIFE magazine where you want the whole page copied, this will do the job. The quality is superb; and I was hesitant at first, as I hadn't even heard of this brand before. But I am glad I bought the product; and for under $500 it is a great value.
Jim Stock/Bismarck, ND
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy Setup
- Excellent Software
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
We do a lot of black& white scans of landscape drawings--have been sending larger ones out, so this A3 size scanner is saving us a lot of time/money since we can do it in-house. Images much sharper than our tired old Epson, which has given up the ghost after years of abuse...push buttons on top great for our less technical staff too.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Color
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about Plustek OpticPro A320 Tabloid Flatbed Scanner:
For scanning larger images quite useful, Price good and allows smaller offices to have this technology.
- Primary use:
- Business
Displaying reviews 1-13
Care & Cleaning
Show more >
- Price: $9.95
Storage Pages
Show more >
- Price: $5.99
Books & Tutorials
- Price: $24.95
WHY SHOP AT B&H
Make your online shopping trip personal with our online Live Chat representatives. You can easily reach an in-house expert while browsing our site for your shopping needs. We have the most highly-trained staff in the industry who are pros in their fields, and their professional expertise will help you get the most from your purchase.
Place your domestic order with us for shipment via any UPS, FedEx Economy, or FedEx Priority shipping methods by 4 PM ET Monday through Thursday or 11 AM ET Friday and your order will be shipped that day. Visit our Shipping Delivery Times page for further details. Delivery times are subject to payment verification.
We appreciate your purchase from us, and we understand that sometimes the products you buy don't turn out to be the right choice for you. We guarantee your peace of mind with our 30-day return policy. With no standard restocking fee and few restrictions, you'll enjoy a return process as easy as shopping with us. Please visit our Return Policy page for further details.
We've made iPhone and Android mobile apps available for your service and shopping convenience. Use filtered search to find and purchase almost any item we sell and ship worldwide. Download product manuals and guides for many popular items. See high-resolution product images in close-up detail. Manage wishlists and view order history. Visit our Mobile Apps page to download.
See sample Newsletter
Help
Company Information
B&H Resources
