Canon boosts resolution in the high-performance CanoScan range

Canon today announces the launch of two 4800 dpi scanners: the CanoScan 8600F and CanoScan 4400F. Both are high-speed devices that provide exceptional productivity, while Film Adapter Units (FAU) are incorporated for high quality, convenient film scanning. Bundled software packages extend the functionality of both scanners, with the CanoScan 8600F featuring SilverFast SE from LaserSoft for advanced control of the scanning process and extended creative options.

The scanners feature:
4800 x 9600 dpi resolution with 48-bit colour
FAUs - 35 mm strip, 35 mm slide and 120 format film for the
CanoScan 8600F; 35 mm strip and 35mm slide for the CanoScan 4400F
FARE Level 3 dust and scratch removal (CanoScan 8600F only) and QARE Level 32 automatic photo enhancement
High speed scan engines, USB 2.0 High Speed connections and 7 EZ buttons for exceptional productivity
Comprehensive software suites including ArcSoft PhotoStudio, ScanSoft OmniPage SE and Presto! PageManager with CanoScan 8600F also including Adobe PS Elements and LaserSoft SilverFast SE.

The CanoScan 8600F is positioned below the CanoScan 9950F and replaces the CanoScan 8400F, while the CanoScan 4400F offers high performance 4800 dpi scanning at an economical price point.

Outstanding resolution, accurate colour
With 4800 x 9600 dpi CCD sensors capturing incredible detail, the
CanoScan 8600F and CanoScan 4400F produce superb, crisp images suitable for enlargement and high-resolution printing. Both products bring higher resolutions to lower price points. For exceptionally accurate colour reproduction both scanners feature 48-bit colour depth.

Convenient film scanning
Providing high quality images staright from film originals, the scanners are epuipped with built in Film Adapter Units (FAU). The CanoScan 4400F can take up to 6 frames of 35 mm film or 4 slides, while the CanoScan 8600F can accommodate a variety of different film formats - 12 frames of 35 mm film, up to 4 mounted positive or negative transparencies, and 120 format film.

Automatic correction
Hours of manual retouching are saved with the scanners' automatic image correction and enhancement capabilities. The CanoScan 8600F's highly advanced FARE Level 3 technology corrects imperfections such as dust and scratches, counteracts the effects of fading colours in old photographs, improves graininess, and has a backlight correction function. The QARE Level 3 found in both scanners provides similar functionality to FARE Level 3, to correct reflective scans of photo prints.

Exceptional productivity
Super fast scan engines in the scanners ensure optimum productivity - the CanoScan 8600F yields a preview in approximately 4 seconds, the CanoScan 4400F in approximately 5. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connections provide fast data transfer, so even scans at the highest resolutions are received quickly.
The convenient new 7 EZ buttons in each model save time by offering simple one-touch operation for common scanner tasks - and users can configure the buttons to suit their individual needs, enhancing the scanners' usability. Four of the buttons are dedicated to PDF file creation. Fast Multi-Photo mode scans multiple photos in a single pass, and saves them as individual files.

Mac compatible, advanced software
Both scanners are compatible with Macs as well as PCs - an improvement over the CanoScan 4400F's predecessor, the CanoScan 4200F. They are bundled with user-friendly, high quality software packages for powerful functionality for imaging, creative and business applications. The CanoScan 8600F includes Adobe PhotoShop Elements and the advanced, professional-level SilverFast SE package, while both models offer ArcSoft PhotoStudio. Both include new, improved versions of the ScanGear driver and ScanGear Toolbox, as well ScanSoft OmniPage SE and NewSoft Presto! PageManager