Widetek · Scanner

WideTEK 36ART SKU WT36ART-600

36 x 60 inch overhead art scanner, 600 dpi optical, 200 mm depth, 3D texture capture, UV/IR-free LED.

Display
15 inches
Scanner Type
Contact-free large format scanner
Form Factor
Wide-format
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Widetek WideTEK 36ART
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Is this the right scanner for you?

Who the WideTEK 36ART is actually for

Most equipment pages just tell you what a device does. Here's the honest version: when this machine is the right choice, when it's fine, and when you should look at something else. We offer equipment for every business need, but the right machine depends on your specific workflow.

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • Pick this if you digitize paintings, framed art, or canvas up to 200 mm thick.
  • Pick this if 3D texture capture of brush strokes is a real archival requirement.
  • Pick this if contact-free, UV/IR-free LED is required for wet or fragile material.
  • Pick this if your scan area can routinely be up to 36 x 60 inches.
  • Pick this if you're a museum, gallery, or conservator with art digitization budget.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • It's fine if you do mixed art and large flat document work.
  • It's fine if you accept 1.66 ips speed — fidelity over throughput.
  • It's fine if you can store to network share via the touchscreen interface.
  • It's fine if 600 dpi covers your reproduction needs.
  • It's fine if you have the floor space and ceiling clearance for an overhead unit.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • Skip this if you need throughput — 1.66 ips is genuinely slow.
  • Skip this if your originals are flat and under 3 mm — the WideTEK 36 saves money.
  • Skip this if you need a printer or MFP — scanner only.
  • Skip this if budget is tight — this is a specialist tool with specialist pricing.
  • Skip this if your originals fit on an A3 flatbed — the 12-600 covers it.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The WideTEK 36ART is an overhead CCD scanner built specifically for fine art: a 36 x 60 inch (914 x 1,524 mm) contact-free workspace, 600 dpi optical color and grayscale resolution, 200 mm (8-inch) document thickness support for canvas, frames, and bulky artifacts, patent-pending 3D texture capture for brush strokes and surface detail, UV/IR-free LED that's safe for wet paintings, motorized focus with 4-inch depth of field, and a 15-inch color touchscreen running on Linux. Scan speed is 1.66 inches per second — slow by design, because it's built for fidelity over throughput. The honest catch: this is a specialist tool for galleries, museums, and conservators — at 1.66 ips it is genuinely slow and will frustrate anyone expecting batch throughput. And the 200 mm depth and 60-inch length come at a price that only makes sense if your work is really paintings, sculpture reliefs, and framed art. For flat documents under 3 mm, the WideTEK 36 covers it for far less.
Copy & Scan
Capability Contact-free large format scanner
Scanner type Contact-free large format scanner
Connectivity
Display 15 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Wide-format
Usage class Production
Manufacturer Widetek
Model WideTEK 36ART
How to acquire this scanner

Procurement & Custom Quote Options

Direct purchase and volume order options available for your facility or organization.

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Multi-unit orders · Volume pricing
Tiered pricing
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  • Tiered volume pricing on multi-unit orders
  • Staged or multi-location delivery options
  • Itemized line-item invoicing
  • Fast quote turnaround by email or phone
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Included with every order

What ships with the WideTEK 36ART

The scanner itself

WideTEK 36ART in original Widetek packaging. Wide-format form factor, roughly 54.3 x 128.9 x 50.4 inches

Standard Accessories

Includes OEM power adapter, interface cables, and factory-standard hardware components.

Setup documentation

Widetek quick-start guide, power cord, connectivity cables, and setup resources.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network configuration and onboarding.

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Get a quote on the WideTEK 36ART

Tell us your organization details and any specific deployment requirements. You'll get an itemized quote back within one business day from a dedicated equipment specialist.

  • Real pricing, no runaround. Upfront pricing, plus shipping and any accessories itemized.
  • One business day turnaround. Quotes land in your inbox within 24 hours. Often faster.
  • Volume & multi-unit tier pricing. Deploying across multiple workstations or locations? We offer competitive volume discounts.
  • Direct support & consultation. Dedicated specialists assist with technical compatibility and logistics.

Ready to put this scanner to work?

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