Widetek · Scanner

WideTEK 48 SKU WT48-600-BDL

48-inch wide-format CCD scanner, 1,200 dpi optical, 12.1 ips color, standalone Linux with web-browser control.

Display
7" WVGA Color Touchscreen
Scanner Type
Sheetfed Document Scanner
Form Factor
Large Format Desktop
Connectivity
USB 3.0 · Gigabit Ethernet
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Widetek WideTEK 48
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Is this the right scanner for you?

Who the WideTEK 48 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 scan A0 / E-size originals like newspapers, maps, or large blueprints in volume.
  • Pick this if browser-based control without a host PC fits your shared-station workflow.
  • Pick this if 12.1 ips color at 200 dpi would meaningfully change daily throughput.
  • Pick this if 16,000+ scans per month justifies production-class pricing.
  • Pick this if dual-LED, zero-warmup operation matters for shared shop use.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • It's fine if your originals are 36-48 inches and you want headroom.
  • It's fine if you scan a mix of color and mono with the same machine.
  • It's fine if you save to USB or network share rather than a PC app.
  • It's fine if 200-300 dpi covers most work.
  • It's fine if duplex isn't a daily requirement.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • Skip this if your originals top out at 36 inches — the WideTEK 36 series saves money.
  • Skip this if you need duplex single-pass — wait for or get the 36DS.
  • Skip this if you need a printer or MFP — scanner only.
  • Skip this if your monthly volume is under 5,000 scans — overbuilt.
  • Skip this if you scan bound or thick material — get a flatbed (12-600 or 36ART).
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The WideTEK 48 is a 48-inch (1,220 mm) wide-format color CCD scanner that captures full A0 / E-size sheets in a single pass at 1,200 x 1,200 dpi (optical 1,200 x 600 dpi). Max scan speed is 12.1 inches per second (18.4 m/min) at 200 dpi color. It runs standalone on a 64-bit Intel Core Linux PC, controllable via web browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox) without a connected host. Dual LED lamps deliver 50,000-hour lifespan with zero warm-up. Output formats cover PDF, TIFF, JPEG, and PDF/A direct to USB, network shares, or FTP. It's pitched at libraries, art archives, and high-volume copy services. The honest catch: at 48 inches and CCD, this is genuinely production-class — pricing reflects it. If your originals consistently fit in 36 inches, the WideTEK 36 series is much cheaper. And like other CCD scanners in the line, it's simplex sheet-feed, not duplex. Best fit: libraries doing A0 newspaper or map digitization in volume.
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Copy & Scan
Capability Sheetfed Document Scanner
Duplex copy / scan Single-Pass Duplex
Scanner type Sheetfed Document Scanner
Scan resolution (optical) 1200 x 1200 dpi
Scan destinations Email, Network Folder (SMB), FTP, USB, Cloud Destinations
Connectivity
Interface USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet
Display 7" WVGA Color Touchscreen
Physical & power
Form factor Large Format Desktop
Usage class Production
Manufacturer Widetek
Model WideTEK 48
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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  • Brand new unit in OEM packaging
  • Standard Widetek manufacturer warranty
  • Phone and remote setup support
  • Standard or expedited shipping options
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Multi-unit orders · Volume pricing
Tiered pricing
Tiered discounts · Multi-unit shipping
  • 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 48

The scanner itself

WideTEK 48 in original Widetek packaging. Large Format Desktop form factor, roughly 228 x 1425 x 507 mm

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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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.

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