I’m a historian, not a digitization expert, but I’ve become one out of necessity. Wading into a high-end niche, I didn’t want to spend thousands of dollars on the wrong thing.

Daniel W. Stowell, Director and Editor, The Papers of Abraham Lincoln

Book, Graphic Arts & Large-Format Scanners

Patron and Planetary Capture Systems

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Book and Large Format Scanners

A-Series Paper Sizes

Find the right size scanner for your material:

  • A3 – 11.7in x 16.5in
    (297mm x 420mm)
  • A2 – 16.5in x 23.4 in
    (420mm x 594mm)
  • A1 – 23.4in x 33.1 in
    (594mm x 841mm)
  • A0 – 33.1in x 46.8in
    (841mm x 1189mm)

Click on the chart to view a more detailed list of A-series and ANSI paper sizes.


zeta book scanner

Zeutschel zeta Book Copiers

  • 21.5 touchscreen interface
  • Windows 10 operating system
  • 100-600 dpi true optical resolution
  • Perfect Book 3D automatic book curve correction software
  • Line CCD array camera for 100% true color capture (RGB)
  • Focused single-source LED lighting

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Zeutschel OS 15000 Book Scanners

  • 100-600 dpi true optical resolution
  • OmniScan Advanced Software
  • Perfect Book automatic book curve correction software (optional)
  • Short scan cycles for faster throughput
  • For patron self-serve scanning: Comfort model with ScanEZ software
  • For back-office scanning:
    • Comfort and Advanced Plus models with OmniScan Advanced Software
    • Perfect Book automatic book curve correction software (optional)

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Zeutschel chrome Book Scanners

  • 300 – 600 dpi resolution
  • Perfect Book 3D automatic book curve correction software
  • Touchscreen panel
  • Plug-and-play connectivity
  • ENERGY STAR efficient
  • Manual comfort book cradle

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Zeutschel OS Q2

  • Up to 600 dpi resolution
  • OmniScan Advanced Software
  • Perfect Book 3D automatic book curve correction software
  • Tabletop design

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Zeutschel OS A Camera System

  • All-in-one camera system
  • Unparalleled price-for-performance ratio
  • Portable
  • Selectable, interchangeable semi-professional and professional class digital cameras
  • OmniScan OS 12 capture software

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Zeutschel OS C Overhead Book Scanner

  • Up to 600 dpi resolution
  • Scans at speeds of 3.8 seconds, based on model
  • Color scan mode
  • FADGI-capable
  • Tabletop scanner for archival or patron/walk-up digitization
  • OmniScan OS 12 capture software

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Zeutschel OS Q1
Overhead Book Scanner

  • RGB line sensor (3-channel, CMOS technology)
  • 600 ppi resolution
  • Short scan cycle of 3.5 seconds
  • Perfect Book 3D automatic book curve correction software
  • Interchangable book cradle and table options
  • Bi-directional scanning
  • Compatible with OmniScan and Perfect Book

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Zeutschel OS HQ
Overhead Book Scanner

  • Uses Zeutschel’s self-developed GigaPixel camera
  • RGB line sensor (3-channel, CMOS technology)
  • Up to 1000 ppi resolution
  • Perfect Book 3D automatic book curve correction software
  • FADGI-capable
  • Bi-directional scanning
  • Interchangeable book cradle and table options

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Zeutschel  OS Q0
Overhead Book Scanner 

  • RGB line sensor (3-channel, CMOS technology)
  • 600 ppi resolution
  • Perfect Book 3D automatic book curve correction software
  • Interchangable book cradle and table options
  • Bi-directional scanning
  • Compatible with OmniScan and Perfect Book

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ScanStudio Cultural

Heritage Scanner

  • Modular universal capture system
  • A0: 33.1″ x 46.8″ scan area
  • A1: 23.4″ x 33.1″ scan area
  • A2: 16.5″ x 23.4″ scan area
  • Perfect Book 3D automatic book curve correction software
  • 100/150 MP camera options
  • Short scan time of .5 secs.
  • ErgoLED lighting system for shadow-free images

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Zeutschel flatbed scanners

Zeutschel Flatbed Scanners

  • Large-format image capture without stitching
  • Up to 2000 dpi resolution (depending on model)
  • Ideal for: maps; blueprints; paintings; photos; fabric and more

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Book Holder Scanner Cradle - book scanning equipment

Holders, Cradles & Scanner Tables

  • Protect original material, enhance operator efficiency and ease of use with a range of accessories
  • Options include: book holders, copyboard systems, scanner tables

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OS 12 Software for Book Scanning

Software Options

Power your scanner with a compatible software solution to optimize results:

  • Zeutschel OS12
  • Perfect Book
  • QM-Tool
  • Kitodo

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Overhead Capture with Archival Quality

Zeutschel book and large-format scanners, manufactured in Tübingen, Germany and distributed in the U.S. exclusively by The Crowley Company, are designed to digitize a wide range of material — books, oversized documents, maps, manuscripts and more — while preserving the original. Zeutschel’s overhead (also called planetary) capture system, adjustable book cradles and optional glass plates ensure a safe scan every time, even of the most fragile material. This high degree of safety doesn’t compromise quality — Zeutschel scanners offer up to 600 x 600 dpi true optical resolution and advanced editing and processing options with their proprietary software solutions.

Award-Winning products

Award-Winning Products

Modern Library Awards LogoThe Crowley Company is proud to offer scanning solutions that have been recognized for their innovation, reliability, and performance. Several of our Zeutschel products have earned top honors in the prestigious Modern Library Awards (MLA):

  • Zeutschel OS C: A platnium award-winning overhead scanner that combines precision and user-friendliness, ideal for delicate books and bound materials.
  • Zeutschel zeta: This platinum and gold award-winning self-service scanner is redefining public access scanning in libraries and beyond, delivering simplicity without sacrificing quality.
  • Zeutschel ScanStudio – Named 2023 Product of the Year and recipient of multiple platinum awards, this solution is a flexible option to digitize a range of materials in the highest quality.
  • Zeutschel OS Q – A platinum award-winning scanner that pushes the boundaries of image quality and productivity, offering superior results for a wide range of digitization projects.
  • Zeutschel 14000*: A gold-standard planetary scanner celebrated for its ability to handle high-volume digitization projects with unmatched clarity and efficiency.
  • Zeutschel 12002*: Winner of platinum awards, this scanner is synonymous with versatility and excellence, setting new standards in image quality and productivity.

These accolades highlight The Crowley Company’s commitment to providing the best digitization technology to meet the evolving needs of libraries, archives, and institutions worldwide.

Read about this years award- winning solutions.

The Zeutschel zeta (15000), 14000*, ScanStudio, OS Q and the 12002 V* scanners received gold and platinum awards in the Modern Library Awards (MLA’s). Read more.

What is a large-format scanner?

A large-format scanner is an imaging system capable of digitizing over-sized materials. Over-sized material is usually considered to be anything larger than 8.5” x 11” (A4) and can include maps, blueprints, manuscripts, etc.

What size scanner do I need?

To determine the maximum scan area required, find the largest item in your collection and measure its length and width. (If the material is a bound volume, lay it flat with the pages open and measure the full width across both pages). Then compare that measurement with our A-series paper size chart to decide which size scanner is right for your digitization project.

*Note: The manufacture of this scanner has been discontinued.

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