Zeutschel OS Q Overhead
& Large Format Scanners

Ushering in a new generation of Zeutschel‘s German-engineered archival capture hardware, the OS Q overhead book scanner line enhances the reputable scanning power of its acclaimed predecessor, the OS 14000, with faster scan speeds and new camera technology.
Ideal for books, documents, photographs, large-format scanning, and fragile materials and other flat or bound media, the OS Q overhead book scanners’ flexibility and high-quality scans make it an asset for libraries, archives, museums and others with diverse collections and digitization needs.
Advantages
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The OS Q is a Modern Library Platinum award winner. Quality. A high-powered camera and gentle, illuminating lighting allow images to be captured to the highest of current image quality standards, including FADGI 4-star. For even higher capture quality, check out the OS HQ model which features a Gigapixel camera.
- Productivity. The Zeutschel OS Q overhead book scanner series use parallel scanning in both directions to increase production. Multi-thread capabilities allow operators to scan and save images simultaneously. A camera link interface provides quick data transfer between the scanner and PC for additional production speed.
- Flexibility. The modular scan systems can utilize interchangeable tables or book cradles to allow for customized digitization depending on specific project or collection requirements.
New! OS Q V Overhead Scanner

- Real 90° V-shape for fragile books
- Combines exceptional image quality with application flexibility
- Designed for maximum scanning productivity and workflow efficiency
- Scanning with and without glass
- Featuring a 3-channel CMOS-based RGB line sensor
- High-speed data transfer with 64-bit multi-threading
- Compliance with the image quality specifications of ISO 19264-1 or relevant guidelines such as Metamorfoze or FADGI
- Compatible with specialized OT 180 V-book cradle or OT 180 H35 V-adaptors
Looking for even higher image quality and resolution? Check out the OS HQ Overhead Scanner model which features the same flexibility and productivity while using a GigaPixel camera for more advanced capture quality.
Looking for other scanner options? Click here to view other A1-size and A0-size Overhead Scanners.
- RGB line sensor (3-channel, CMOS technology)
- Up to 600 ppi resolution
- 3.5 second* scan cycle speed
- Interchangeable book cradle and table options
- Bi-directional scanning
- Internal image processing with 96 bit depth
- True RGB capture on each pixel (no color interpolation)
- Perfect Book – 3D scan technology for perfect book curve correction
- Optical zoom (optional)
- Capable of capturing FADGI 4 star-rated, full Metamorfoze and ISO 19624-1 images
- Q0 model: A0-size (46.8″ x 33.1″ scan area)
- Q1 model: A1-size (36.4″ x 27.5″ scan area)
- Q2 model: A2-size (23.4″ x 16.5″ scan area)
*Using 200 ppi resolution at A1-size

Watch a case study interview with Adam Fisher of Maine State Library on their use of the OS Q cultural heritage scanner.
Visit Crowley’s Zeutschel Scanners YouTube playlist for more product videos
- Interview with Volker Jansen on Achieving Consistent High Image Quality Standards (2024)
- Savoy Archive: Leading the digitization pack with Zeutschel OS Q0 (2022)
- Q&A with Zeutschel CEO Joerg Vogler (2021)
- Press release: Crowley Brings New Zeutschel OS Q A1+ Scanner to North America
- Press release: First Deliveries of Zeutschel OS Q
- Interview with Jörg Vogler on the new OS Q Book Scanners
- Vertical Sheet: County Government Solutions and Sample Clients
- Vertical Sheet: State Archive Solutions and Sample Clients
