Plustek Scanners
Plustek Scanners are a practical choice for users who want reliable scanning performance at an affordable price. They are well suited to home users, small offices, photographers, and archive projects that need good-quality results without the cost of more specialist high-end systems.
Our range includes Plustek flatbed scanners and Plustek film scanners, giving you cost-effective options for different scanning needs. Whether you are digitising documents, printed photos, slides, or negatives, Plustek Scanners offer an accessible way to handle both everyday and specialist scanning tasks.
Plustek flatbed scanners are ideal for photos, documents, and general-purpose scanning where simple operation and value for money are important. Plustek also offers specialist book-edge flatbed scanners for books and bound materials, alongside CCD flatbed scanners suited to artwork and other detail-critical originals.
For photographic archiving, Plustek film scanners offer an affordable way to digitise slides and negatives with strong detail and consistent image quality. This makes Plustek Scanners a popular option for both professional photographers and enthusiasts who want dedicated film scanning performance at a more accessible price point.
Whether you need flatbed, film, book-edge, or CCD models, BDM Arcscan can help match the right Plustek Scanners to your requirements.
From everyday scanning to specialist film and book projects, BDM Arcscan can help you find the right Plustek Scanners for your needs.
Why choose Plustek scanners?
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Affordable and dependable scanning across a wide range of applications
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Flatbed and film scanner options to suit different workflows
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Specialist book-edge and CCD models for more demanding tasks
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Good detail and consistent image quality for documents and photos
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Easy-to-use solutions for both everyday and specialist scanning needs
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Strong value for users who need quality without high-end costs
Plustek scanners are popular for
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Document scanning
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Photo scanning
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Slide and negative scanning
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Book scanning
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Artwork digitisation
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Archive and preservation projects
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Affordable everyday scanning
Plustek scanners are ideal for
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Photographers and photo studios
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Archivists and preservation teams
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Libraries and education settings
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Small offices and home offices
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Designers and creative studios
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Museums and heritage organisations
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Admin teams for everyday scanning
Discover the latest Plustek scanners range
Plustek Flatbed Scanners
Plustek OpticSlim 1180 A3 Flatbed Scanner
The Plustek OpticSlim 1180 A3 Flatbed Scanner uses CIS technology to deliver reliable A3 scanning in a compact design, making it ideal for offices or home uses with limited space.
Key specs
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Scan size: Up to A3
- Optical resolution: 1200 dpi
- Sensor: CIS
- Connectivity: USB
Who’s it for?
- Home and office users
- Simple and easy scanning
- Scanning paperwork, sketches, notes
- Limited scanning space
Plustek OpticPro 360E A3 Flatbed Scanner
Designed for high-speed A3 scanning, the Plustek OpticPro A360E uses CCD technology to capture large-format documents, artwork, and detailed originals with accuracy.
Key specs
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Scan size: Up to A3
- Optical resolution: 800 dpi
- Sensor: CCD
- Connectivity: USB
Who’s it for?
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Home and office users
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For capturing colour and detail
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Great for artwork, drawings
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Ease of use
Plustek OpticBook A300 Plus A3 Book Scanner
Built for efficient A3 book scanning, the Plustek OpticBook A300 Plus features a book-edge design that reduces spine shadow and distortion for bound materials.
Key specs
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Scan size: Up to A3
- Optical resolution: 600 dpi
- Sensor: CIS
- Connectivity: USB
Who’s it for?
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Scanning books easily
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Archives and libraries
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Schools and education
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Great for standard documents too
Plustek Film Scanners
Plustek OpticFilm 135I Film Scanner
Designed for easy 35mm film digitisation, the Plustek OpticFilm 135i offers automated batch scanning for slides and negatives, making photo archiving faster and more convenient.
Key specs
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Scan size: Film and slides
- Optical resolution: up to 7200 dpi
- Sensor: CCD
- Dynamic Range: 3.3 Dmax
- Connectivity: USB
Who’s it for?
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Photographers and film enthusiasts
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Home users digitising old negatives and slides
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Archive and preservation projects
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Small studios managing photo collections
Plustek OpticFilm 120 Film Scanner
Built for professional film digitisation, the Plustek OpticFilm 120 scans 35mm and medium format film with great detail, making it ideal for demanding archive and photo workflows.
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Scan size: Film and slides, medium format
- Optical resolution: up to 5300 dpi
- Sensor: CCD
- Dynamic Range: 4.1 Dmax
- Connectivity: USB
Who’s it for?
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Professional photographers and studios
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Archive and preservation teams
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Film enthusiasts digitising collections
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Museums, libraries, and heritage projects
Prices are shown without and with UK VAT. Delivery charges may apply — please refer to individual product listings or your checkout basket for more details.
BDM ArcScan TechAssist: Free for 12 months on all Plustek scanners
Every Plustek purchase includes 12 months of TechAssist, our support service at no extra cost. Get help when you need it with telephone, email and remote access support, so you can set up quickly and keep scanning smoothly from day one.
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Telephone support for quick answers
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Email support for follow-ups and guidance
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Remote access support to help resolve setup issues faster
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Help with installation and setup
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Guidance on scan settings and workflows
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Plustek Scanners – Making everyday scanning simple
DocAction
Plustek’s DocAction software adds extra convenience to supported Plustek Scanners, helping users complete common scanning tasks more quickly and with less manual input. It is designed to make everyday workflows simpler and more efficient.
With one-touch operation, users can send scans straight to email, folders, printers, or file formats such as PDF, TIFF, and JPEG, making document handling faster and easier.
DocAction also supports OCR functions, allowing users to create searchable PDFs and editable text files that are easier to store, organise, and retrieve later.
For office, admin, and archive environments, DocAction helps users save time, reduce repetitive steps, and get more from their Plustek Scanners every day.
QuickScan Plus
Plustek’s QuickScan Plus software is designed to make film scanning easier, giving users a simple way to digitise slides and negatives with less effort. It is built for convenient image capture, editing, and sharing.
The software features an intuitive interface, so users can quickly view scanned images and make adjustments without a complicated workflow. This makes photo archiving more accessible to both enthusiasts and regular film users.
QuickScan Plus also includes image enhancement tools to improve picture quality, increase light sensitivity, and reduce image noise. Users can see adjustments instantly, helping them refine scans more efficiently.
For added flexibility, scanned images can be exported to third-party editing software and shared more easily online.
SilverFast Ai Studio 9
Included with the Plustek OpticFilm 120, SilverFast Ai Studio 9 adds advanced software tools for users who want more control over film scanning results.
As one of the world’s leading names in scanner software, SilverFast is widely used for professional-quality digitisation and image refinement.
Features such as Multi-Exposure and IT8 colour calibration help improve detail, dynamic range, and colour accuracy, making it easier to achieve high-quality scans from 35mm and medium format film.
For photographers, archivists, and specialist film users, SilverFast Ai Studio 9 adds extra value to the Plustek OpticFilm 120 by supporting a more precise and professional scanning workflow.
Plustek Scanners FAQs
Which Plustek Scanners are best for film scanning?
Plustek offers dedicated film scanners for users digitising slides and negatives. The Plustek OpticFilm 135i is a strong option for easy 35mm film scanning with automated batch handling, while the Plustek OpticFilm 120 is better suited to higher-end workflows and supports both 35mm and medium format film.
Which Plustek Scanners are best for books and bound materials?
For books, reports, and bound documents, the Plustek OpticBook A300 Plus is a strong choice. Its book-edge design helps reduce spine shadow and distortion, making it more suitable for bound materials than a standard flatbed scanner.
Do Plustek Scanners include flatbed models?
Yes, Plustek offers a range of flatbed scanners for different tasks. These include general document and photo scanning models, book-edge scanners for bound originals, and CCD flatbed scanners designed for more detail-focused work such as artwork and large-format originals.
Which Plustek Scanners are best for artwork and detailed originals?
For artwork and other detail-critical originals, CCD-based flatbed models are often the best fit. The Plustek OpticPro A360E is designed for accurate A3 scanning, making it a good option for larger documents, artwork, and visually detailed originals.
Are there Plustek Scanners for A3 scanning?
Yes, Plustek offers A3 scanner options for users working with larger originals. The Plustek OpticSlim 1180 provides A3 flatbed scanning in a compact design, while the Plustek OpticPro A360E is another A3 model aimed at users who need CCD scanning and higher productivity.
Which Plustek Scanners are best for small offices?
For small offices, Plustek Scanners can be a practical choice because they combine affordability with dependable performance. Models such as the Plustek OpticSlim 1180 can suit offices needing occasional A3 scanning, while other flatbed models are well suited to everyday document and photo tasks.
Can Plustek Scanners create searchable PDFs?
Many Plustek Scanners supported by DocAction software can help users scan to a searchable PDF, along with other common workflow functions such as scan-to-email and scan-to-file. This makes them useful for office, admin, and archive environments where document organisation matters.
Which Plustek Scanners are best for photographers?
Photographers often choose Plustek for both flatbed and film scanning. The Plustek OpticFilm 135i is well suited to photographers digitising 35mm slides and negatives, while the Plustek OpticFilm 120 is a stronger option for users who need more advanced film scanning and medium format support.
Are Plustek Scanners a good choice for affordable scanning?
Yes, Plustek Scanners are often chosen by users who want reliable scanning performance at a more affordable price point. Their range includes cost-effective flatbed and film scanner options, making them suitable for home users, small offices, photographers, and archive projects.
Why choose BDM ArcScan for Plustek scanners?
Expert Advice
With over 25 years of experience within the digitisation sector, you can trust BDM ArcScan to always be offering you the best expert advice and support. Whether you’re just about to start digitising, looking to improve existing projects or upgrading to the latest solutions, we can help you make that first step or make your projects work even better.
Customer Support
BDM ArcScan prides itself on offering exceptional customer care that ensures you always have our advice and support close to hand. Our fully trained sales and support teams know all there is to know about all things digital, so no question is too small or too big. Available by telephone, email and online chat, we are never too far away.
Fully managed services
Our project management team will make your digitisation project work seamlessly. Working closely with you, your project is our number one priority, so we ensure everything is carefully arranged and managed to suit your needs. With us taking care of collections, processing, sorting, and returning, you are always kept up to date to ensure your project is completed on time without compromise.
Complete in-house digitisation studio
Our state-of-the-art digitisation studio has been created to cover all forms of digitisation possible. From document, photo, and film to book and large format scanning, we have it covered. Run and managed by our in-house digitisation team, you can rest assured your project is in the safest hands possible with every step fully managed including collection, returning and if required, disposal.
Fully trained technical team
Sometimes things don’t go to plan so that’s why BDM ArcScan has a fully trained support team available to get you back on track in no time at all. Our team is often able to respond and resolve technical questions in less than one hour with telephone and remote support. This all helps to reduce downtime and gives our customers that extra peace of mind that we are never too far away to help.
Installation, setup, and training
Benefit from having your equipment professionally installed and set up to ensure you get the best results possible. Covering the UK, we can also provide complete user training on equipment features and software, ensuring you have the best possible start to begin your projects quickly without delay. Additionally, we also offer after care service and support plans including extended warranties for that extra peace of mind.
Please Note: Level of service/s offered can vary from product to product and is based on the level of service purchased. Some services may not be available or may be limited to certain products or levels of service purchased. Please check specific product pages for more information or ask a member of the team for more information.
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Equipment performance, features and capabilities are based on using the equipment’s proprietary included software. The use of the equipment with any third-party software is not guaranteed or implied, and guidance should be sought from the third-party software manufacturer or vendor to ensure compatibility with your intended usage. BDM ArcScan does not provide such advice, guidance, or support pre or post-sale.
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