Plustek OpticPro A390 A3 Flatbed Scanner
Designed for detailed A3 scanning, the new Plustek OpticPro A390 is a versatile flatbed scanner for fragile documents, artwork, drawings and larger originals. Its CCD sensor and 600 dpi optical resolution help capture clear, accurate digital images.
£897.00 (ex. VAT) / £1,076.40 (inc. VAT)
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Plustek OpticPro A390 Overview
Designed for fast, detailed A3 scanning, the new Plustek OpticPro A390 is a versatile CCD flatbed scanner for artwork, photos, books, drawings and oversized originals.
Its 600 dpi resolution and scan speed of around 1.75 seconds per page combine image quality with impressive productivity.
A full-flat scanning surface makes larger originals easier to position, while Auto Cover Detection can start scanning as soon as the lid closes.
Selectable single and dual light modes help capture everything from flat documents to textured materials, making the Plustek OpticPro A390 a flexible choice for professional digitisation across creative and heritage sectors.
Key Features of the Plustek OpticPro A390
Fast A3 Scanning with the Plustek OpticPro A390
Scan A3 originals in under 1.75 seconds per page, helping speed up larger digitisation jobs and demanding scanning workflows.
Full-Flat Scanning Surface
The full-flat design makes it easier to position large, delicate or oversized originals, including artwork, books, drawings and documents extending beyond the glass.
Automatic Cover Detection
Close the lid and the Plustek OpticPro A390 can automatically begin scanning, reducing repetitive button presses during high-volume work.
Plustek OpticPro A390 Adjustable Hinge
A reinforced adjustable hinge holds the scanner lid securely between 40 and 70 degrees, making originals easier and more comfortable to position.
Selectable Single & Dual Lighting
Choose between single and dual light modes to capture flat documents or textured materials, helping achieve clearer results across different types of originals.
The Plustek OpticPro A390 is best for
Ideal for creative professionals, archives, offices and organisations that need reliable A3 flatbed scanning for artwork, fragile documents, drawings, books and oversized originals.
FAQs
What can I scan with the Plustek OpticPro A390?
The OpticPro A390 is designed for artwork, photos, books, drawings, large documents and other A3 originals, making it a versatile choice for professional and creative scanning.
How fast is the Plustek OpticPro A390?
It can scan a page in under 1.75 seconds, helping speed up repetitive scanning and larger digitisation projects.
Can I scan documents larger than A3?
Yes. Its full-flat scanning surface allows oversized originals to extend beyond the scanning area, making larger artwork, plans and documents easier to position.
Is the Plustek OpticPro A390 suitable for delicate originals?
Yes. The flatbed design is well suited to delicate artwork, bound materials and originals that you may not want to feed through an automatic document feeder.
What are the single and dual light modes used for?
Single Light Mode helps reveal texture and depth in materials such as artwork and embossed documents, while Dual Light Mode provides balanced illumination for clean, evenly lit document scans.
Technical Specification
| Scanner type | Flatbed |
| Max/min document size – Flatbed | A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, User defined |
| Light Source | LED |
| Optical resolution | Up to 600 dpi optical |
| Interpolated resolution |
1600 dpi max |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Colour depth | Colour: 48-bit input, 24-bit output Grayscale: 16-bit input, 8-bit output B/W: 1-bit output |
| Scan speed | < 1.75 sec 300 dpi A3(B&W / Gray / Colour) |
| Connectivity | USB 3.2 |
| Daily duty cycle | Up to 5,000 pages |
| Power supply | AC mains |
| Included software | Plustek Image Express |
| Software features | Automatic image rotation and density enhancements, merge or split images, remove punch holes, insert watermarks, OCR and more. |
| Supported file formats | PDF, Searchable PDF, Multi-Page PDF, JPEG, TIFF, Multi-Page TIFF, PNG, BMP, DOCX, XLSX, RTF, & TXT |
| Driver support | TWAIN, WIA |
| Supported operating systems | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 – not Mac |
| Dimensions | 657 x 433 x 154 mm (Width x Depth x Height) |
| Weight | 9.5 kg |
| Warranty | 1-year return-to-base warranty |
For full technical details, please refer to the product datasheet.
Selectable Single or Dual Light Modes for Optimal Scanning
The Plustek OpticPro A390 features selectable single and dual light source modes, giving you greater control over how different materials are illuminated.
Single Light Source Mode
Ideal for textured or three-dimensional materials, directional lighting helps reveal surface detail and depth in items such as fabrics, embossed documents, coins and artwork.
Dual Light Source Mode
Perfect for documents and flat originals, balanced illumination helps minimise shadows and produce clean, sharp and evenly lit scans for everyday digitisation.
TechAssist - We've got you covered
Every hardware purchase from BDM ArcScan now includes 12 months of FREE TechAssist support, worth over £120.00.
TechAssist gives you direct access to our support team for help with setup, troubleshooting and everyday technical questions.
Support is available by email, phone or remote session, so we can guide you through issues quickly and help keep your scanner running smoothly.
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Any automatic processing features and benefits mentioned are intended to aid user experience, but results may vary depending on your usage and the media being scanned. Any errors or inaccuracies with automatic processing features and benefits do not indicate an error with the functionality of the scanner.
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