AZTEK Digital PhotoLab® for Windows

DPL 8.0 Pro for Windows 64bit/32bit

Version 8 of DPL was created to bring new enhanced functionality as well extend the life of Howtek and Aztek scanning devices; by allowing the peripherals to be utilized with modern computer hardware utilizing 32bit or 64bit versions of Windows. As well add some functionality and features to enhance the user and scanning experience. In addition to adding 64bit support DPL is better optimized and require less system resources.

Product Description

If you are struggling with achieving good results, it is not your scanner but likely your scanning software.

Patented features and years of development come together at a click of your finger. Digital PhotoLab brings forward support for AZTEK and Howtek drum scanners to run on a modern day Windows Platforms such as Windows 7, 8 and 10 . Unlike any other scanning solution DPL knows film types and as you select media selections the scanning software directly optimizes the hardware for sampling. By selecting different media types within Digital PhotoLab you are physically changing the parameters of the analog digital converter within the scanner. This actually allows you to remap the dynamic range of the scanner to the film you are scanning.

This technique results in allowing you to get a full bit depth return from the scanner of the film you are scanning. When scanning negative film, as the negative film information is very compressed this becomes even more important. Further enhance your scanning experience by utilizing DPL’s auto features to automatically correct for exposure balance. Unattended scanning features for batch scanning are standard with all versions of Digital PhotoLab. Fully utilize your scanner’s capabilities, scan in 48bit mode and write files sizes beyond 4gigabytes.

Digital PhotoLab 8 comes with all the tools previously bundled with the Professional versions, which provides the full level of control over your scanner. DPL 8 provides the ability to create your own media characterization from scratch and customization of DPL’s auto analysis features. When new media characterizations are generated they appear on the media drop down menu of the software in a User Defined area. You simply just pick your new media characterization on the crop areas and then scan. The resulting scan will now be remapped to your parameters via your scanner's hardware.

Ways to Purchase

Introductory Upgrade Offer $895

Digital PhotoLab owners of version 7.5 or newer Pro or Standard qualify for upgrade pricing Offer. (Upgrade provide direct via Web)

Introductory Full Version Purchase $1,295

No requirements for ownership of applicable upgrade. (License shipped with Software)

Options

Scanner Support License Options:

Group 1:Howtek HR 8000, Aztek DPL 8000, Aztek Premier & Aztek Plateau

Group 2:Howtek Legacy, DX 2500 Flatbed, 2500 Flatbed, D4000 Drum, ScanMaster 4500 & ScanMazter6500/ScanMaster7500 Grand

(Need further scanner support options or combinations, email us for quote)

Hardware Options on purchase

+169.95 SCSI Board & Cable DPL 8.0 Bundle 64bit Support.

(This option provides a SCSI PCI board with 64&32 bit driver support for Windows along with an Aztek 6' triple shielded SCSI cable.)

+238 SCSI Board, Cable & PCIe adapter DPL 8.0 Bundle 64bit Support

(This option provides a SCSI PCI board with 64&32 bit driver support, PCI to PCIe adapter and an Aztek 6' triple shielded SCSI cable.)

+ 676 USB-SCSI Adapter & Extent ion DPL 8.0 Bundle 64bit Support

(This option provides a USB SCSI emulator with 64&32 bit driver support for Windows. Along with an USB root hub extender to extend the overall connection length over 18'.)

Mac Friendly AZTEK ScanServers™

Are not comfortable navigating the wonderful world of PCs, let Aztek help. We offer custom tailored workstations that we call ScanServers that we source and assemble here at Aztek. These systems are complete, reliable and ready to go with all the necessary hardware and software preinstalled. Please inquire with a sale associate about the particulars and your needs.

Version 8.0 Enhancements & New Features v.s. 7.86

· Compatibility added for 64bit versions of Windows, rewrote the SCSI communication layer to provide x64 as well x32 bit OS support.
· For the first time we have grouped multiple scanner support with a license. On purchase or upgrade you may option for group 1 or group 2 scanner support. If both groups are required please contact Aztek and we can quote a special license to accomplish this.
· Added reset to default settings under file menu drop down in main application, provides quick and easy means of recovery if software settings get skewed.
· Software only available in Pro version.
· Added ability to automatically create AIF file during CMS creation process, will allow user to go back to original CMS to edit and recreate CMS.
· Validation check that user has first scanned with a Wide Gamut media selection prior to making a CMS. If not requests user to scan first using wide gamut media selection.
· Added load IAF/CMS in Image sub menu in Image drop down.
· Increased size and capacity of visible area within batch window.
· OS Power Management for sleep mode suspend while scanning operations in progress.
· Window placement validation for tools and dialog windows, will not allow for hidden off screen window placement regardless of system resolution changes.
· File Tags for Tiff and 48 Tiff header writes for author and copyright info, provides means for user to.
· Aperture check feature, allows user to set multiple to screen details at set DPI and Aperture to compare. Provides means for scanner operator to select appropriate settings.
· Removed the only non-optical DPI selection 3200 from the resolution drop down. Only applicable to the Premier, DPL 8000 and HR8000 scanners.
· New built in help content including video resources.