SL1000 Q
Manufacturer: Kyokko Seiko Co., Ltd., Japan
Compact screenless microform scanner from the Japanese company Kyokko Seiko, successor to the SL1000: optical zoom 6.8–54×, scan in approx. 1 s, USB 3.0. Three models: for microfiche, with a motorized roll film carrier, and with blip search.
- Optical zoom 6.8–54×
- 72–1200 dpi
- Scan ≈ 1 s
Key specifications
- Device type
- Digital microform scanner, fiche model
- Microforms
- Microfiche; 16/35 mm roll film with the optional manual carrier
- Magnification
- Optical zoom 6.8–54×, up to 105× with electronic zoom
- Resolution
- Optical 430 dpi; output 72–1200 dpi
- Speed
- Approx. 1 s
- Dimensions (W × D × H)
- 204 × 430 × 177 mm
- Weight
- max. 12.5 kg
- Device type
- Digital microform scanner, motorized roll film carrier model
- Microforms
- Roll film (motorized carrier); 16 mm type A and M cartridges with adapters
- Magnification
- Optical zoom 6.8–54×, up to 105× with electronic zoom
- Resolution
- Optical 430 dpi; output 72–1200 dpi
- Speed
- Approx. 1 s
- Dimensions (W × D × H)
- 404 × 430 × 204 mm
- Weight
- max. 15.0 kg
- Device type
- Digital microform scanner, blip search model
- Microforms
- Roll film with blips; without the search unit, 16/35 mm roll film and sheet microforms
- Magnification
- Optical zoom 6.8–54×, up to 105× with electronic zoom
- Resolution
- Optical 430 dpi; output 72–1200 dpi
- Speed
- Approx. 1 s
- Dimensions (W × D × H)
- 404 × 430 × 204 mm
- Weight
- max. 15.0 kg
Overview
The SL1000 Q is a digital microform scanner developed and manufactured by the Japanese company Kyokko Seiko (Kyoto). It is the successor to the SL1000: according to the manufacturer, more than 2,600 units of the SL1000 have been sold, and it has gained worldwide recognition as the standard for screenless microfilm scanners. The SL1000 Q is small and lightweight and has no screen of its own: the scanner connects to a computer, the image is displayed on the monitor, and frames are saved to files or sent for printing.
The new series adds blip search (blips are frame marks on roll film) and quieter operation thanks to a new zoom lens, and a dedicated SL-Touch application has been developed for digitization. The scanner works with microfiche, jackets, aperture cards, 16/35 mm roll film, 16 mm cartridges (type A and M), and micro-opaques — color and monochrome, negative and positive. According to the manufacturer, more than 410 SL1000 Q scanners have been sold: over 70 to the National Diet Library, the National Archives of Japan, and other government institutions, and more than 220 for export. In Japan, the series is sold through Konica Minolta under the name LS5000.
Applications
Quality standards and certifications
Features
- Optical zoom 6.8–54×, up to 105× with electronic zoom
- Scanning speed approx. 1 s; processing time is stated independently of PC performance
- Optical resolution 430 dpi; output 72–1200 dpi, files up to A2
- All types of microforms: microfiche, jackets, aperture cards, 16/35 mm roll film, 16 mm cartridges (A, M), micro-opaques — color and monochrome, negative and positive
- Blip search (Blip model): direct search, continuous scan, and continuous search
- New zoom lens — quieter operation
- Autofocus and automatic skew correction based on image recognition; manual skew correction in 0.1° steps (±45.0°)
- Automatic and manual cropping (rectangular and non-rectangular frames), 90° rotation, mirror flip
- SL-Touch application: Scan to File, Scan to Print, Scan to Email, Scan to USB; batch settings for high-volume scanning
- Touch operation when a touch monitor is connected; USB 3.0 interface
Models and versions
SL1000 Q FC
Fiche carrier model (LS5000F in Japan): 204 × 430 × 177 mm, max. 12.5 kg and 20 W. Roll film can be scanned with the optional manual carrier.
SL1000 Q RFC
Motorized roll film carrier model (LS5100R in Japan): 404 × 430 × 204 mm, max. 15.0 kg and 60 W.
SL1000 Q Blip
1-level blip search model (LS5200B in Japan): accurate, high-speed automatic frame search and file output. The blip search unit is removable: without it, the scanner works with 16/35 mm roll film and sheet microforms. 404 × 430 × 204 mm, max. 15.0 kg and 60 W.
Specifications
| Parameter | SL1000 Q FC | SL1000 Q RFC | SL1000 Q Blip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scanning | |||
| Scanning speed | Approx. 1 s (processing time is stated independently of PC performance) | ||
| Optical resolution | 430 dpi | ||
| Output resolution | 72 / 100 / 150 / 200 / 240 / 300 / 360 / 400 / 430 / 600 / 1200 dpi (600 and 1200 dpi: grayscale and black and white only, up to A4 or Letter) | ||
| Max. reading size | 47 × 34 mm | ||
| Max. file output size | A2 | ||
| File formats | JPEG, JPEG 2000, TIFF (compressed / uncompressed / G4), PNG, BMP, PDF, multipage TIFF and PDF | ||
| Blip search | — | 1-level blip search for accurate, high-speed automatic search and file output; modes: direct search (specified frame), continuous scan (search and file output of a specified range), continuous search (search and display of a specified range) | |
| Optics and camera | |||
| Lens | Optical zoom 6.8–54×; 6.8–105× with electronic zoom (electronic zoom 54–105×); new zoom lens, quieter operation | ||
| Focusing | Automatic (image recognition) or manual, in 1-step increments | ||
| Documents | |||
| Film | Color / monochrome, negative / positive | ||
| Microforms (series) | Microfiche, jackets, aperture cards, 16/35 mm roll film, 16 mm cartridges (type A, M), micro-opaques | ||
| Carrier | Fiche carrier model; manual roll film carrier optional (FC only); type A cartridge adapter together with the manual carrier | Motorized roll film carrier model; type A and M cartridge adapters optional | Blip search model; the blip search unit is removable — without it, the scanner can be used with 16/35 mm roll film and sheet microforms; type A and M cartridge adapters optional |
| Software and connectivity | |||
| Interface | USB 3.0 Super Speed (cable 2.0 m or shorter), USB 3.1 Standard-B connector; built-in PC ports only (expansion cards not supported) | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11, Windows 10 (64-bit) | ||
| Recommended PC | Intel Core i5 processor (4 cores) or higher; 8 GB RAM or more; 128 MB video memory or more; Full HD 1920 × 1080 monitor | ||
| Application | SL-Touch: scan mode (real-time image) and view mode; Scan to File / Print / Email / USB; batch settings; touch operation with a touch monitor | ||
| Image correction | Skew: automatic (image recognition) or manual in 0.1° steps (±45.0°); cropping: automatic or manual (rectangular / non-rectangular frame); brightness, contrast, background removal, sharpness, gamma (grayscale only); 90° rotation, mirror flip | ||
| Power supply | |||
| Power supply | AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz (via AC adapter) | ||
| Power consumption | max. 20 W | max. 60 W | |
| Energy efficiency | ENERGY STAR compliant | ||
| Dimensions and weight | |||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 204 × 430 × 177 mm (excluding AC adapter, reels, and protrusions) | 404 × 430 × 204 mm (excluding AC adapter, reels, and protrusions) | |
| Weight | max. 12.5 kg (excluding AC adapter) | max. 15.0 kg (excluding AC adapter) | |
Sources: the manufacturer’s official website and materials: kyokko-seiko.co.jp/…/399 · kyokko-seiko.co.jp/…/in-house · kyokko-seiko.co.jp/…/catalog · kyokko-seiko.co.jp/…/company · kyokko-seiko.co.jp/…/252 · konicaminolta.jp/…/index · konicaminolta.jp/…/spec · konicaminolta.jp/…/feature · konicaminolta.jp/…/price · konicaminolta.jp/…/application · konicaminolta.jp/…/ls5000-series.pdf · pdf.directindustry.com/…/4598259-1070727 · youtube.com/watch · energystar.gov/…/2494923
Specifications according to the manufacturer; the manufacturer may change them without notice.
Equipment
Connectivity and software
- Interfaces
- USB 3.0 Super Speed (cable 2.0 m or shorter), USB 3.1 Standard-B connector; built-in PC ports only, expansion cards not supported
- Screen
- No screen of its own — the image is displayed on the PC monitor (Full HD 1920 × 1080 recommended); touch operation is available with a touch monitor
- Software
- SL-Touch
- Output destinations
- JPEG, JPEG 2000, TIFF, PNG, BMP, and PDF files (including multipage TIFF and PDF), printing to a PC-connected printer, email, USB flash drive
- Computer
- Windows 11, Windows 10 (64-bit); Intel Core i5 (4 cores) or higher, 8 GB RAM or more, 128 MB video memory or more
Standard equipment
- FC — fiche carrier
- RFC — motorized roll film carrier
- Blip — removable blip search unit
Options
- Manual roll film carrier (FC only)
- Type M cartridge adapter (for RFC and Blip)
- Type A cartridge adapter (for RFC and Blip, and for FC with the manual roll film carrier)
- Manual Switch Kit
Documents
Manufacturer documents (PDF) open on the manufacturer’s website.
Videos
Manufacturer videos on YouTube.
