Widetek · Monochrome Scanner-only

WideTEK 12-600 SKU AWIDETEK12

A3 flatbed archival scanner, 1,200 dpi optical, dual LED, standalone Linux PC, 3D capture mode.

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Print speed
ppm mono
Paper capacity
sheets
Duplex
Connectivity
USB · Ethernet
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Widetek WideTEK 12-600
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the WideTEK 12-600 is actually for

Most printer pages just tell you what a printer does. Here's the honest version: when this machine is the right choice, when it's fine, and when you should look at something else. We sell a lot of these for a reason, but the reason is not "every office."

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • Pick this if you scan bound books, fragile manuscripts, or 3D objects up to A3 size.
  • Pick this if 1,200 dpi optical resolution and PDF/A archival output are required.
  • Pick this if standalone Linux operation (no host PC) matches your archival workflow.
  • Pick this if 3D surface capture (Braille, industrial parts) is part of your work.
  • Pick this if you can integrate via USB 3.0 or Gigabit Ethernet to network shares.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • It's fine if your scan volume is moderate and an ADF isn't needed.
  • It's fine if you mostly do 300 dpi scans and 600 dpi is occasional.
  • It's fine if you save to USB or network share rather than a PC application.
  • It's fine if 3D mode is a nice-to-have rather than a daily need.
  • It's fine if you accept that this is scanner-only — no copy or print.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • Skip this if you need an ADF for high-volume loose-page batch scanning.
  • Skip this if you need a printer or MFP — this is scanner-only.
  • Skip this if you need duplex auto-scanning.
  • Skip this if your originals are larger than A3 — get the WideTEK 25 or 36.
  • Skip this if budget is tight — production flatbeds cost real money.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The WideTEK 12-600 is an A3 flatbed scanner aimed at libraries, archivists, and forensic teams that need high-fidelity capture of bound or fragile material up to 12 x 18 inches. It runs 1,200 x 1,200 dpi optical (9,600 dpi interpolated), full-color scans in under 3 seconds at 300 dpi or 6 seconds at 600 dpi, dual LED illumination with no warm-up, and a built-in 64-bit Linux PC with a 7-inch WVGA touchscreen so it operates standalone without a host computer. Output formats include PDF, PDF/A, JPEG, TIFF, PNM, and multipage PDF/TIFF. The borderless non-reflective glass plate also supports a 3D scanning mode for surface geometry capture (Braille, industrial parts). Connectivity is USB 3.0 and Gigabit Ethernet. The catch buyers admit to: this is a flatbed only — no ADF — so high-volume loose-page batch scanning will frustrate you. If your work is mostly bound books, fragile documents, or 3D objects, this is the right tool. For loose-page batch jobs, pair it with a sheet-fed scanner.
Print
Print technology Scanner-only
Print speed (mono) Up to pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to pages per minute
Duplex printing
Copy & Scan
Capability Monochrome Scanner-only
Duplex copy / scan
Scanner type Flatbed
Scan destinations Scan2Network (SMB, FTP), Scan2USB, Scan2Print
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size
Recommended monthly volume 2500 pages
Max monthly duty cycle
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Display 7 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Wide-format
Usage class Production
Manufacturer Widetek
Model WideTEK 12-600
How you can buy this printer

Buy it, lease it, or just reorder supplies

Three ways to get this printer, each priced to match how you actually use it. Most small offices lease because toner and maintenance are bundled. If you know what you need, buy outright. If you already own one, just reorder supplies.

Buy outright
One-time payment · yours to keep
Custom quote
Free delivery · 1-yr warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • 4,500-page starter toner included
  • 1-year Widetek manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
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Genuine Brother TN830 / TN830XL
  • Genuine Brother TN830 toner (standard yield, ~1,200 pages)
  • Genuine Brother TN830XL toner (high yield, ~4,500 pages)
  • Genuine Brother DR810 drum unit when it's time
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders
  • Auto-reorder option so you never run out mid-job
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Final lease rate depends on term length, credit profile, and bundled supplies. Outright purchase and supplies pricing varies with bundled warranty, install packages, and order volume. Request a quote for exact pricing.

Included with every order

What ships with the WideTEK 12-600

The printer itself

WideTEK 12-600 in original Widetek packaging. Wide-format form factor, roughly 8.7 x 17.4 x 31.3 inches

Starter toner

Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.

Setup documentation

Widetek quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network config, driver install, and first print. No extra cost, no sales pitch.

Supplies & consumables

Toner, yields, and what to actually reorder

The #1 question we get on this printer is "which toner do I buy?" Short answer: you have two cartridge options and a drum. Standard yield TN830 covers roughly 1,200 pages. High yield TN830XL covers roughly 4,500 pages and is the better value for most offices. Pick XL unless you print very little.

The drum unit (DR810) is separate and usually lasts 15,000 to 30,000 pages before it needs replacing. At a typical small office volume, expect to change it once every 2 to 4 years.

If you lease this printer through us, toner and drum are included. You never pay for supplies separately. That's usually the better deal once you add up real costs over 3 years.

TN830

Standard-yield toner

About 1,200 pages · fits all L2700 / L2750 / L2759 series

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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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Tell us how you want to pay (outright, lease, or supplies only) and what volume you run. You'll get a line-item quote back within one business day, from a specialist who actually works on these machines, not a general sales rep.

  • Real pricing, no runaround. Upfront monthly lease rate or outright price, plus shipping and any install add-ons itemized.
  • One business day turnaround. Quotes land in your inbox within 24 hours. Often faster.
  • No credit pull until you say yes. We don't ping your credit to give you a quote. Only if you sign.
  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

WideTEK 12-600, common questions

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