Widetek · Color Scanner-only

WideTEK 48CL SKU WT48CL-600

48-inch wide-format CIS scanner, 1,200 dpi, 7.5 ips color, standalone Linux with auto-crop and cloud output.

Print speed
10 ppm color
Connectivity
USB · Ethernet
Free delivery 24-hr quote turnaround Authorized Widetek reseller Lease or buy outright
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Widetek WideTEK 48CL-600
Authorized Widetek reseller Free shipping to 50 states 1-year manufacturer warranty Install guidance by phone 30-day return policy
Is this the right printer for you?

Who the WideTEK 48CL 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 AEC drawings, plans, and routine archival material up to 48 inches wide.
  • Pick this if CIS color fidelity is acceptable and you want lower cost than CCD.
  • Pick this if auto-width, auto-crop, and auto-deskew would speed up batch jobs.
  • Pick this if direct cloud, FTP, SMB, or USB output fits your archival pipeline.
  • Pick this if 16 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD on the standalone Linux matter for buffering.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • It's fine if you scan a mix of 36-inch and 48-inch originals.
  • It's fine if you mostly scan at 200-300 dpi.
  • It's fine if you accept CIS rather than CCD color.
  • It's fine if you save to network share via the touchscreen.
  • It's fine if originals stay under 2.5 mm thickness.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • Skip this if you need museum-grade CCD color — get the WideTEK 48 instead.
  • Skip this if originals exceed 2.5 mm thickness — get the 36ART.
  • Skip this if you need a printer or MFP — scanner only.
  • Skip this if your originals top out at 36 inches — the 36CL saves money.
  • Skip this if you need duplex single-pass — get the 36DS.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The WideTEK 48CL (48CL-600) is the CIS counterpart to the WideTEK 48 CCD: 48-inch (1,220 mm) max scan width, 50-inch (1,270 mm) document width, 2.5 mm thickness handling, 1,200 x 1,200 dpi optical (9,600 interpolated), 11.4 m/min (7.5 inch/s) color at 200 dpi, standalone 64-bit Linux with Intel quad-core, 16 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 7-inch color WVGA touchscreen. White-LED lighting is IR/UV-free with zero warm-up, and auto-width recognition, auto-crop, and auto-deskew speed up batch capture. Direct scan-to-FTP, SMB, USB, and cloud is built in. The honest catch: as with the 36CL, this is CIS — color fidelity is good but not absolute museum-grade CCD. For high-throughput AEC drawing capture and routine large-format archival, the 48CL is genuinely fast and cheaper than the 48 CCD. For art reproduction or color-critical reference, the 48 CCD is worth the premium.
Print
Print technology Scanner-only
Print speed (mono) Up to 15 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 4x CIS modules (Contact Image Sensor)
Scan destinations Scan2Network (FTP, SMB, hot folders), Scan2USB, Scan2Cloud, email
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 48CL-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 OEM Supplies & Consumables
  • Genuine OEM toner cartridges designed for this model
  • Replacement drum units and maintenance kits
  • Certified high-yield or standard capacity options
  • 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 48CL

The printer itself

WideTEK 48CL in original Widetek packaging. Wide-format form factor, roughly 170 x 1418 x 358 mm (7 x 56 x 14 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

Genuine OEM Supplies for the WideTEK 48CL

Need replacement toner or parts for your Widetek WideTEK 48CL-600? We supply certified genuine OEM consumables to keep your machine printing at peak performance and ensure your manufacturer warranty remains fully protected.

Whether you require standard-yield cartridges for light printing, high-yield options for a lower cost-per-page, or replacement drum units, we carry the full lineup of compatible supplies for this model.

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.

Standard Toner

Standard-Capacity Toner

Standard OEM toner cartridge, best for offices with lower monthly print volumes.

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High-Yield Toner

High-Capacity Toner BEST VALUE

High-yield OEM toner cartridge, delivering a lower cost-per-page for active offices.

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Drum / Kit

Drum Unit / Maintenance Kit

OEM-certified replacement components to restore original print quality and reliability.

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Get a quote on the WideTEK 48CL

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 48CL, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (888) 574-5120 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

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