One of the most influential pieces of technology to my career is SilverFast. It changed the way I work and using it started me on the journey I have gone on with post processing my images. What SilverFast does to a file is equivalent to putting on sunglasses on a very bright day. It helps you see the image most clearly.
Brilliant scan results with SilverFast scanner software and the Microtek
ScanMaker 9800 XL
SilverFast gets the best out of your ScanMaker 9800 XL. Use our IFF+Engine (Intelligent Frame Finding) to automatically find the frames of your photos lying on the flatbed.
The 9800XL is an A3 scanner (43,18cm x 30,48cm) with a resolution of 1600 x 3200 dpi and a transparency unit. The 9800XL features a 48bit sensor and is able to recognize a dynamic range of 3,7 Dmax.
Microtek says:
“The software plays a similar decisive role. Therefore a version of LaserSoft Imaging’s SilverFast – the leading professional scan software – is enclosed to many Microtek A3 scanner …”
- Windows 7 (64bit)
- Windows 7 (32bit)
- Windows Vista (32bit)
- Windows XP (64bit)
- Windows XP (32bit)
- Windows 2000
- Mac OSX 10.6
- Mac OSX 10.5
- Mac OSX 10.4
- Mac OSX 10.3
- Kodachrome Mode
- ICC Printer Calibration
Vincent Versace, Photographer and Nikon Ambassador
SilverFast is the scanner software that actually delivers perfect scans right from the start as others like VueScan failed miserably in my test with them regarding accuracy in color representation.
Michael Klinkhamer, Photographer
With the optionally available Archive Suite (a combination of SilverFast Ai Studio and SilverFast HDR Studio) it is also possible to make RAW scans, in order to do the processing later in the HDR software. With the option to scan films in the HDRi format you have the possibility, to use the information of the infrared channel in an optimal way in the postprocessing. For the professional use it is recommended by all means to use the Archive Suite.
ScanDig, www.filmscanner.info
SilverFast Scanner Software for the ScanMaker 9800 XL
The ScanMaker 9800 XL from Microtek is an older scanner model for which the manufacturer no longer updates the device drivers. However, the AV 630 CS scanner is still supported by our scanner software SilverFast 6.6, which has proven itself in use over many years.
Please note that we will no longer develop SilverFast version 6.6. SilverFast 6.6 does not run on current operating systems, detailed information can be found in the system requirements. If you are interested in SilverFast 6.6, please test our free demo software before purchasing.
Also available: SilverFast Ai, SilverFast Ai IT8, SilverFast Ai IT8 Studio
Support & Help
If you encounter any question or problem with SilverFast and your ScanMaker 9800 XL scanner, please visit our support overview page.
Drivers
You can download the latest scanner drivers for your ScanMaker 9800 XL scanner model at the manufacturer’s website.
System Requirements
Here you can ensure that your system setup meets SilverFast's minimum requirements regarding hardware and operating systems.