Widetek · Color Scanner-only

WideTEK 48 SKU WT48-600-BDL

48-inch wide-format CCD scanner, 1,200 dpi optical, 12.1 ips color, standalone Linux with web-browser control.

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Print speed
10 ppm color
Paper capacity
sheets
Duplex
Connectivity
USB · Ethernet
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Widetek WideTEK 48
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the WideTEK 48 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 A0 / E-size originals like newspapers, maps, or large blueprints in volume.
  • Pick this if browser-based control without a host PC fits your shared-station workflow.
  • Pick this if 12.1 ips color at 200 dpi would meaningfully change daily throughput.
  • Pick this if 16,000+ scans per month justifies production-class pricing.
  • Pick this if dual-LED, zero-warmup operation matters for shared shop use.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • It's fine if your originals are 36-48 inches and you want headroom.
  • It's fine if you scan a mix of color and mono with the same machine.
  • It's fine if you save to USB or network share rather than a PC app.
  • It's fine if 200-300 dpi covers most work.
  • It's fine if duplex isn't a daily requirement.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • Skip this if your originals top out at 36 inches — the WideTEK 36 series saves money.
  • Skip this if you need duplex single-pass — wait for or get the 36DS.
  • Skip this if you need a printer or MFP — scanner only.
  • Skip this if your monthly volume is under 5,000 scans — overbuilt.
  • Skip this if you scan bound or thick material — get a flatbed (12-600 or 36ART).
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The WideTEK 48 is a 48-inch (1,220 mm) wide-format color CCD scanner that captures full A0 / E-size sheets in a single pass at 1,200 x 1,200 dpi (optical 1,200 x 600 dpi). Max scan speed is 12.1 inches per second (18.4 m/min) at 200 dpi color. It runs standalone on a 64-bit Intel Core Linux PC, controllable via web browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox) without a connected host. Dual LED lamps deliver 50,000-hour lifespan with zero warm-up. Output formats cover PDF, TIFF, JPEG, and PDF/A direct to USB, network shares, or FTP. It's pitched at libraries, art archives, and high-volume copy services. The honest catch: at 48 inches and CCD, this is genuinely production-class — pricing reflects it. If your originals consistently fit in 36 inches, the WideTEK 36 series is much cheaper. And like other CCD scanners in the line, it's simplex sheet-feed, not duplex. Best fit: libraries doing A0 newspaper or map digitization in volume.
Print
Print technology Scanner-only
Print speed (mono) Up to 30 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 10 pages per minute
Duplex printing
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Scanner-only
Duplex copy / scan
Scanner type Wide-format CCD scanner
Scan destinations USB, Network, FTP, Print
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size
Recommended monthly volume 16000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Display 22 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Wide-format
Usage class Production
Manufacturer Widetek
Model WideTEK 48
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 48

The printer itself

WideTEK 48 in original Widetek packaging. Wide-format form factor, roughly 228 x 1425 x 507 mm

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 48, common questions

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