Microtek Introduces the ScanMaker IIER Higher Quality Scanning With a
Maximum Resolution of 2,400 dpi

June 21, 1993, Torrance, CA--Microtek has introduced a new low-priced, high
resolution scanner to its popular line of ScanMaker color flatbed
scanners. The new ScanMaker IIER provides a more sophisticated level of
scanning for graphics arts professionals and others demanding the highest
possible resolution.

At a retail price of $1,799, the ScanMaker IER is the lowest priced, high
resolution color flatbed scanner that offers 24-bit-per-pixel color, 8-bit
grayscale and black and white scans of photographs, artwork and other
color originals. It has an optical resolution of 1,200 dpi (vertical) x
600 dpi (horizontal) and 2,400 dpi interpolated. This higher resolution is
designed for users who demand maximum flexibility in scanning very small
color originals to be enlarged or line art to be output to higher
resolution (1000+ dpi) printers.

"As a new high-end product for Microtek, the ScanMaker IIER addresses the
need for graphics applications demanding true 1200 x 600 dpi resolutions,"
said Woody Hale, Microtek's vice president of marketing and sales. "The
real advantage is that the ScanMaker IIER does so more affordably than
ever before."

Industry Leading Software 

For Macintosh systems, Microtek's ScanMaker Plug-In Module 2.0 for Adobe
Photoshop is included. The user can zoom into a full color prescan to
adjust the scanning frame and an Automatic Contrast Control optimizes the
contrast of scanned images for greater clarity and depth. The ScanMaker
Plug-In also includes the Display Matching System which allows the user to
select pre-set gamma settings for their specific brand of monitor for
greater color accuracy.

For PC users, the ScanMaker IIER is TWAIN compliant so images can be
scanned directly into any image-editing, word processor, spread-sheet,
database or other application supporting the TWAIN standard. The Windows
Scan Module offers the same features as the ScanMaker PlugIn and also
includes the Output Matching System which adjusts scanned image colors for
predictable color output.

The ScanMaker IER comes bundled with the full version of Adobe Photoshop
2.5 for both Macintosh and Windows systems. Both versions will begin
shipping in July and will be available through authorized Microtek dealers
and distributors.

System Requirements 

For Macintosh systems the ScanMaker IIER works with the SE30 class or
higher running System 6.07 or higher with 8MB of RAM for Adobe Photoshop.
Also recommended are the Mac II series or Quadra with at least 8MB of RAM
and at least 10MB of free hard disk space running System 7.0 or higher.

For the PC and compatibles, an IBM or compatible 386 class or higher with
4MB of RAM and Microsoft Windows 3.1. 8MB of RAM are required with at
least 10MB of available hard disk space.

Headquartered in Torrance, California, Microtek Lab, Inc., is a U.S.
subsidiary of Microtek International, Inc. based in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Offices are also located in Dusseldorf, Germany, Hillsboro, Oregon and
regional sales offices are based in major cities across the U.S. Microtek
develops, manufactures and markets affordable color peripheral
technologies.

Microtek Lab Inc, 680 Knox St, Torrance, CA 90502
213-321-2121;  fax: 310-538-1193

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