Widetek · Color Scanner-only

WideTEK 36DS

36-inch duplex wide-format CCD scanner, 1,200 dpi, 12.4 ips at 600 dpi, single-pass front/back capture.

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Print speed
15 ppm color
Paper capacity
sheets
Duplex
Connectivity
USB · Ethernet
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Widetek WideTEK 36DS
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the WideTEK 36DS 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 two-sided wide-format originals like maps, newspapers, or duplex prints.
  • Pick this if 12.4 ips at 600 dpi would meaningfully compress your throughput.
  • Pick this if 36-inch duplex single-pass would replace a two-pass workflow.
  • Pick this if standalone Linux with Gigabit Ethernet or USB 3.0 covers your network.
  • Pick this if multi-page PDF/A output is required for archival.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • It's fine if your originals are mostly single-sided and duplex is occasional.
  • It's fine if you mostly scan at 200-300 dpi.
  • It's fine if you save to network share via the built-in interface.
  • It's fine if a compact production footprint matters.
  • It's fine if you accept that this is sheet-feed only.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • Skip this if you scan bound books or fragile material — get the WideTEK 36 flatbed or 36ART.
  • Skip this if you need a printer or MFP — scanner only.
  • Skip this if your originals are wider than 36 inches — get the 44 or 48.
  • Skip this if you mostly scan single-sided — the WideTEK 36 saves money.
  • Skip this if budget is tight — production duplex scanners cost more than simplex.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The WideTEK 36DS is the duplex sheet-feed wide-format scanner: 36-inch (915 mm) duplex capability that captures front and back in a single pass, 1,200 x 1,200 dpi optical (9,600 dpi interpolated), max speed 12.4 inches per second at 600 dpi (about 3.2 m/min), built-in 64-bit Linux PC with LED illumination (50,000-hour lifetime, zero warm-up), Gigabit Ethernet and USB 3.0 connectivity, and output formats including multi-page PDF/A, TIFF, JPEG, and PNG. It's pitched at copy shops, libraries, and design studios that scan two-sided drawings, newspapers, and bound prints in volume. The honest catch: this is sheet-feed only — bound books, fragile material, and rigid mounted artwork need a flatbed (WideTEK 36 or 36ART). And duplex speed only matters if your originals are actually two-sided; if they're not, the simpler WideTEK 36 saves money. Best fit: high-throughput shops where two-sided capture is the constraint.
Print
Print technology Scanner-only
Print speed (mono) Up to 15 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 15 pages per minute
Duplex printing
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Scanner-only
Duplex copy / scan
Scanner type Single-pass duplex flatbed
Scan destinations Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Office 365
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
Physical & power
Form factor Wide-format
Usage class Production
Manufacturer Widetek
Model WideTEK 36DS
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 36DS

The printer itself

WideTEK 36DS in original Widetek packaging. Wide-format form factor, roughly 13 cm wider than the standard WideTEK 36

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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each
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 36DS, common questions

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