The Scanmaker 8700 is a high-performance professional scanning solution that has picked up impressive awards for its cutting-edge technology and versatile connectivity. With its patented Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology (E.D.I.T.) glass-free transparency unit, Newton ring distortions and other distortions caused by light traveling through glass are eliminated. USB and FireWire are both supported to make the 8700 extremely fast and versatile. And, total peace of mind is achieved with Microtek's two-year total support warranty.