Crowley UScan+ Advanced
Universal Film Scanner
An Easy and Better Way
to Scan Multiple Film Medias
On-Demand Microform Scanner for Public and Private Research
Throughout the years, Crowley has continued to evolve the UScan+ on-demand microform scanner series as technological advancements have become available. When developing the UScan+ UF (Universal Film) Series as a part of the Crowley brand products, The Crowley Company employed decades of industry-leading Mekel Technology and Wicks and Wilson production-level microfilm, microfiche and aperture card scanner technology, to marry high-volume expertise with walk-up patron requirements.
The UScan+ Advanced is the latest version of the UScan+ series. It features a new 20-megapixel high-resolution camera, advanced electronics, and software upgrades to provide impressive image quality, speed, and scanning capabilities. This scanner is an excellent replacement for outdated microfilm readers/printers or an updated digital solution for public research or back-office microform conversions. It is the perfect addition to any facility, regardless of its size.
- NEW! 20 MP high resolution USB3 image sensor
- NEW! 40% faster batch scanning capabilities
- View, scan, save and share images from microfilm, microfiche, aperture cards, film negatives and more
- Scan, print or save in color, grayscale or bitonal capture
- Up to 2400 dpi resolution
- Customizable quick-start menu
- USB 3.0 connectivity
- ILL (Interlibrary Loan) Compatible
- Flexible output options: file save; network; USB; print; email; cloud; Dropbox; Google Drive
- Two built-in USB ports
- Standard features: touchscreen compatibility; manual and motorized roll film pods*; smart edit; annotation; timed auto-capture for film and fiche; Rapidscan batch scanning; opaque microcard template
- Scanner options: 3M adapter; vendor interface kit (pay-per-use); OCR searchable text capabilities; foot pedal; low-level platen handle; manual roll film winding handle; microfilm spool adapter; monitor stand; cleaning kit
*Also available without the roll film carrier
Visit Crowley’s YouTube playlist for more microform scanners
- White Paper: Estimating Microfilm Images
- Case Study: UScan Digitizes Engineering Data, Corporate Archives of Major Food Producer
- Case Study: Boston Symphony Orchestra Uses Leading-Edge UScan+ Technology to Increase Access to Previously Inaccessible Content
- Vertical Sheet: County Government Solutions and Sample Clients
- Vertical Sheet: State Archive Solutions and Sample Clients
- Blog Post: The Growing Use of Patron Scanners
- Blog Post: Life in the Fast (Scanning) Lane: Digitizing History Rapidly with the UScan+
- Blog Post: Clarity Matters: UScan+ HD, A High Res Look at Image Quality
- Blog Post: Olympic Lineup: New UScan+ UF-Series Offers More Options for Microfilm Reader Printer Replacements
- News Article: New Microfilm Machine at Library Brings the Past Into Focus
- News Article: UScan+ Enjoyed by Boone County Library
- News Article: IDMI Magazine, UScan+ HD Hardware Spotlight
- News Item: Universal Success
- News Item: Crowley begins shipping the UScan+
UScan+ Advanced PC Specifications
| Processor | Minimum – Intel Core i5 (6th generation and above) |
| Recommended – Intel Core i7 (6th generation and above) | |
| Memory | Minimum – 8 GB |
| Recommended – 16 GB or more | |
| Monitor | Recommended – 23” Touchscreen 1920 x 1080 Full Color |
| Operating System | Windows 10 and 11 Pro (64 bit only with Intel Processor) |
| USB Interface | USB 3.0 |
Note: For the cloud upload features to work correctly on Internet Explorer, the browser must be at version 11 or higher.
The Crowley Company pursues a policy of continuous product improvement and reserves the right to change these specifications without notice.