Mekel MACH7 Microfiche Scanner
The Mekel MACH7 Microfiche Scanner is the benchmark for production-level microfiche digitisation, combining unmatched speed, precision, and automation. Built to handle large volumes of fiche, aperture cards, and jacketed formats, it delivers exceptional image quality even from the most difficult film sources.
Perfect for service bureaus, government agencies, and institutions with extensive microfiche archives, the MACH7 provides advanced automation and reliability with user-friendly operation. Its intelligent single-pass pre-scan technology locates all images in seconds, while the innovative serpentine scanning pattern and batch-loading system allow uninterrupted, high-speed throughput. With up to 600 dpi true optical resolution and optional OCR text recognition, it produces crisp, fully searchable digital files ready for storage or distribution.
Micrographic Engineering Services is an authorised dealer of Mekel Technology’s professional-grade scanning systems in Australia.
Mekel MACH7 Microfiche Scanner
Key Features
High-Speed Scanning
Captures up to 200 images per minute in grayscale, bitonal, or dual capture modes.
Serpentine Scanning Pattern
Ensures continuous, efficient scanning for maximum throughput.
Advanced Image Recognition
Intelligent single-pass pre-scan automatically detects all images, regardless of size or layout.
Integrated OCR Technology
Provides text recognition for titles and images, creating searchable, editable output.
Enhanced Aperture Card Capture
Optional top lamp improves clarity and contrast for card-based scanning.
Superior Image Quality
Delivers up to 600 dpi true optical resolution with real-time image enhancement.
What’s Included
- Mekel MACH7 Microfiche Scanner unit
- Quantum software suite with OCR capability
- Power and connection cables
- User setup guide and documentation
- Manufacturer warranty and technical support
Why Choose the Mekel MACH7 Microfiche Scanner
- Industry-leading speed and accuracy for large-scale fiche digitisation
- Streamlined workflow with intelligent automation and minimal user input
- Dual scanning modes deliver bitonal and grayscale images in one pass
- Reliable performance with real-time sharpening and enhancement
- Backed by expert local service from Micrographic Engineering Services in Australia
Specifications
- Camera & Optics: Dual-camera system with an 8,192-pixel CCD array, up to 12-bit dynamic range, and adaptive Automatic Gain Control (AGC) for consistent image quality; 80-megapixel/second camera with 160-megapixel/second output.
- Resolution: True optical 100–600 dpi with a 4x–96x reduction ratio for detailed, high-precision image capture.
- Speed: Scans up to 260 pages per minute at 48x/200 dpi, maintaining full throughput across all fiche types.
- Film Handling: Manual or automatic fiche loading and unloading; input hopper capacity of up to 75 fiche; optional automatic aperture card loading arm.
- Film Compatibility: Supports all standard fiche and aperture card types including COM, AB Dick, Ultra Fiche, Microx, simplex, duplex, 16/35mm, positive, negative, silver, diazo, and vesicular formats.
- Image Processing: Real-time hardware sharpening and enhancement, intelligent single-pass pre-scan, rotation, cropping, deskew, and compression; supports serpentine, full-sheet, row-by-row, or single-frame scanning modes.
- File Formats: Simultaneous grayscale and bitonal output to TIFF, JPEG, PDF, PDF/A, JPEG2000, and CALS; OCR-enabled output to searchable PDF, TXT, and HOCR formats.
- System & Power: Windows 10 and 11 Pro compatible; includes Dell multi-core workstation; 100–240V AC, 800W power requirement; FCC, CE, and RoHS certified; 838 × 457 × 483 mm; 56 kg.
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Digitise Smarter with the MACH7
Transform your microfiche collections with the speed and precision of the Mekel MACH7.
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