Mustek BearPaw 1200CU Flatbed Scanner

Product Description:

The compact and sleekly designed Mustek BearPaw 1200CU scanner has 5 one-touch buttons for the operation of basic scan, copy, fax, and e-mail functions. One touch makes information sharing efficient and easy--the e-mail function converts your scans into JPG file attachments so you can send your latest images to your mailing list.

Discerning users will applaud the 36-bit color, 600 x 1,200 dpi optical resolution (software enhanced to 48-bit color, 19,200 x 19,200 dpi), USB interface connectivity for PCs, and practical software bundle that are included with this color CIS (contact image sensor) scanner. Other features include sound effects for improved interactivity, easy Web posting, a scanning area of up to 8.5 by 11.7 inches, onscreen software-controlled gamma correction, 255 adjustable steps for brightness/contrast, and fast-color-mode scanning of 7 milliseconds per line at 600 dpi. Use the retouching tools to produce business brochures and reports as well greeting cards, announcements, and invitations. The 1200CU is supported by a one-year warranty.

Product Details
  • Feature:
  • High-resolution 48-bit color
  • USB connectivity
  • Remarkably slim profile
  • Great software package
  • Easy installation and preconfigured task buttons
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Mustek
  • Compatibility: PC USB
  • EAN: 0748011223291
  • Label: Mustek
  • Manufacturer: Mustek
  • Model: BearPaw 1200CU
  • MPN: BearPaw 1200CU
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: CE
  • ProductTypeName: SCANNER
  • Publisher: Mustek
  • Studio: Mustek
  • UPC: 748011223291

Customer Reviews

small, simple to use, great results2003-12-16
I have this scanner at home for personal use and have used it to scan in a lot of my old photos. I think the pictures turn out great! The quality is at least as good as my digital camera. I run the software on Win XP and I have had no problems. It is so simple even my computer illiterate in-laws run it effortlessly.
needs software2003-02-04
i would like to have software for my mustek 1200cu scanner i really need help, i can scan but nothing else, i was told that i needed software, please HELP.
Avoid at all costs2002-01-04
This scanner arrived and immediately would not function. I use XP, and the software stated it would only run on Windows 95(!).
When I went to the Mustek website, it offered a 9 part download to update the software. The problem is that the Mustek website is so incompetent that the connection for the download was at about 400bytes per second (with me using DSL). It would be better to return the scanner then to sit through the 18 hour download.
Having known people who have used terrible Mustek scanners in the past, I am surprised that this company is still in business. I suspect they may not even really exist.
It's The Most Unique Scanner I've Ever Seen2001-09-25
While it's true, scanners come in all shapes and sizes.
The only scanner for my hard earned dollar is the Mustek Bear paw Scanner.
This handy slim item weighs only 6 lbs., and has 5 features in one.
Why purchase 4 or 5 different Computer componants when you can have it all with a Bear Paw Scanner.

Why wait! Get yours,now!!!!

You get what you pay for.2001-08-04
This was my very first scanner and was extremely excited about buying it. I love the BearPaw features that lets you scan, copy, e-mail and fax right from your desktop. The USB connection was great. The software that was bundled with my scanner is very weak. But they also tell you that you are stuck with the software that it came with. That means no upgrades. The scanner is extremely slow. I would not recommend this scanner for a large project unless you have 1/2 day to complete it.There is no manual and your web advviser may or may not know what to do. It is difficult to import and export pictures..But you get what you pay for.I would recommend this for home use only.
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