Why and How to Choose CZUR ET Series Book Scanners?

Introduction

Digitizing paper materials is a common requirement in everyday office tasks, academic work, and library management. The ET series scanners from CZUR leverage advanced image processing technology to efficiently digitize books and documents, significantly improving both speed and convenience.

CZUR, a Chinese company specializing in smart office solutions, has focused on developing image recognition and vision technologies. Our products are sold in 162 countries and regions and serve many clients, including governments, schools, and businesses.

The ET series scanners provide reliable and practical digitalization solutions for libraries, educational institutions, and everyday office use. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the ET series scanners and compare the three models to help you select the one best suited to your needs.

Table of Contents

1. What Are  ET Series Scanners and How Do They Work?

The CZUR overhead scanners consist of three key components: the scanner base, which includes controls and ports; side lights that provide enhanced illumination; and the head, which houses additional LED lighting, a microphone, and a camera. On the front top of the unit, you'll also find a small preview screen that displays your most recent scans.

Unlike traditional scanners that slide paper or use sensors to capture images, the CZUR ET series adopts an "overhead" design. It utilizes a high-resolution camera to capture images of pages or documents placed on the platform from directly above. Without the need for complex mechanical moving parts, this device relies on laser technology and powerful software features, resulting in a quieter scanning process, a more streamlined design, and greater suitability for scanning thick or hard-to-flip books and materials.

Figure1-ET series scanner

2. What are ET Series Scanner Features?

The CZUR ET Smart Book Scanner transforms the scanning experience with its advanced features.

• Document Digitization

 The CZUR ET Smart Book Scanner efficiently handles any document you need to digitize, from exam papers and blueprints to magazines, product catalogs, and even large books. It supports scanning up to A3 size, without the need for cropping or disassembling. Even thick hardcover books can be placed directly on the scanner, with scanning speeds as fast as 1.5 seconds per page.

• Curve Flattening Technology
  

 Equipped with a calibrated laser sensor, the CZUR  Curve Flattening Technology™ automatically adjusts to the three-dimensional shape and angle of book pages. The result is a perfectly flat, distortion-free digital image, without the need to press down on the book.

Figure2-Patented Flattening Curve

• ABBYY OCR Technolog
  

With the built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) feature, scanned documents can be converted into editable files such as Word, PDF, TIFF, and Excel. It supports over 180 languages, making it versatile for global use.

 To combat glare, the ET series incorporates CZUR’s exclusive side-light anti-glare design. This evenly illuminates the entire page, ensuring clear, glare-free scans, even for glossy certificates, magazines, or laminated documents.

• Multiple Operation Modes
  

 The ET series offers flexibility with various operation modes, including button controls, foot pedals, device control keys, and even software-triggered scanning. It also features automatic page detection and auto-scanning for added convenience.

• Visual Presente

The CZUR ET Smart Book Scanner can capture actions under its camera, allowing you to easily create videos from live operations or presentations for saving and sharing.

• Intelligent Image Processing Software

Automatic Tilt Correction and Smart Cropping: Regardless of how casually or unevenly your documents are placed under the camera, the scanner software automatically corrects them. The ET Smart Book Scanner can detect page edges and automatically adjust and crop the image, ensuring perfectly straight documents every time.

Automatic Flattening and Finger Removal: Unbound books can be tricky to open, but the ET Smart Book Scanner easily handles even the most difficult books. Simply place the book under the camera, open it, and gently press with your fingertips. The intelligent processing feature will smooth out curved pages while automatically removing your fingers from the final scan. Your documents will remain flat and clear, without any fingerprints.

Eight Color Modes: The built-in software offers five color modes to suit various document types: color, pattern, stamp, grayscale, and black-and-white. This flexibility meets your needs for a wide range of documents and effects. It also includes a document editing mode, allowing you to crop, rename, and modify images and files as needed.

3. ET16 Plus vs ET18 Pro vs ET24 Pro

Currently, the ET series primarily includes three models: ET16 Plus, ET18 Pro, and ET24 Pro. Each product differs in hardware configuration and functional details, making them suitable for various scenarios and needs.

4. Why Choose the CZUR ET Series?

Easy to Scan, Preserving Originals: With no need to unbind books, the risk of damage during scanning is greatly reduced. Advanced curve-flattening technology removes the need for manual pressure, making it a perfect solution for handling delicate or valuable materials.

Smart Image Processing: Equipped with AI algorithms, the scanner automatically flattens pages, splits pages, and removes finger marks, eliminating the need for post-processing. It can also automatically detect the material’s position, adjust its orientation, and remove fingers from the final image, capturing both left and right pages and saving them as separate files.

Multi-language OCR Recognition: With support for over 180 languages, the OCR function allows you to effortlessly search, edit, and store files with just one click.

Wide Format Compatibility: The CZUR ET series supports multiple operating systems and output formats, making it easier to organize, share, and archive your materials.

User-friendly Operation: Featuring a simple, intuitive interface, along with foot pedal controls and shortcut buttons, the scanner is perfect for long-term, high-frequency scanning tasks.

Larger Scanning Area: The CZUR ET supports A3 document scanning. For larger books, you can scan two pages at once, whereas flatbed scanners require page-by-page scanning. Flatbed scanners can also struggle to flatten books, potentially cutting off text.

Faster Scanning Speed: Scanning at just 1.5 seconds per page, the CZUR ET helps save time and increases overall work efficiency.

Figure3-Larger Scanning Area

 5. CZUR ET Series: Typical Applications and Cases

ET16 Plus: A High-Value Choice

Ideal for small to medium-sized offices, home users, and educational institutions. Equipped with a 16-megapixel image sensor, the ET16 Plus excels at digitizing everyday documents, textbooks, reports, and more. Its OCR functionality makes text searchable and editable, significantly enhancing document management efficiency. A prime example is La Universidad Adolfo Ibañez in Chile, which has successfully implemented the ET16 Plus, achieving impressive results in digitizing its academic resources and documents.

Figure4-ET16 Plus in La Universidad Adolfo Ibañez in Chile

ET18 Pro: A Balance of Performance and Portability

Ideal for users who require more image detail and processing capabilities, such as law firms and academic researchers. With its 18-megapixel sensor, the ET18 Pro delivers higher resolution and clearer images. Additionally, its curve flattening and fingerprint removal functions enhance scan quality. For example, the National Archive of Chile utilized both the ET16 Plus and ET18 Pro in its document digitization project. The efficient combination of these two devices significantly improved scanning accuracy and work efficiency.

ET24 Pro: The Expert in Professional Book Scanning

The ET24 Pro is the flagship model of the series, equipped with a 24-megapixel image sensor and a 320 DPI resolution, delivering exceptional detail and accuracy in paper reproduction. Whether for digitizing rare manuscripts or managing large-scale document archiving, the ET24 Pro handles it with ease, making it the go-to choice for libraries, archives, and government institutions. For instance, the Ringsted Stadsarkiv of Denmark and the University of Southampton utilize the ET24 Pro in their digitization of historical documents, ensuring high-quality scans and the long-term preservation of invaluable materials.

Through these practical applications, the ET series showcases its outstanding performance across various fields, offering efficient and precise scanning solutions for everything from everyday office tasks to professional document digitization.

Figure5-ET24 Pro in the Ringsted Stadsarkiv of Denmark and the University of Southampton

6. The New CZUR ET Max Scanner

CZUR launched its most advanced scanner yet—the ET Max. Designed with museum curators, researchers, librarians, and archival professionals in mind, this high-performance model is expected to raise the bar for non-destructive scanning.

Building on the legacy of the ET24 Pro, the ET Max will feature a powerful 38MP image sensor, delivering ultra-clear scans at up to 410 DPI. Its upgraded laser curve-flattening technology is anticipated to eliminate page distortion with even greater precision, making it ideal for bound materials. A built-in OCR engine will streamline workflow by converting scanned images into editable text formats across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.

What sets the ET Max apart is its enhanced connectivity: with an HDMI port, it supports 4K output and higher frame rates, ideal for live teaching, online presentations, or hybrid learning environments. A detachable lighting platform ensures consistent illumination, regardless of the scan subject.

The scanner is expected to be priced at $499, with free international shipping—a compelling value, especially compared to the ET24 Pro's $659 price tag. With these upgraded specs and user-focused enhancements, the ET Max is shaping up to be CZUR’s most competitive offering yet.

Stay tuned—ET Max could be the future of professional scanning.

Figure6-ET Max

7. CZUR ET Scanner FAQs

1. Where can I download the manual and ET software?

The user manuals and software for all CZUR products can be downloaded directly from the official website. To quickly download the software for the ET18 Pro, please click the following link: https://www.czur.com/support/et18pro.

2. What is M3000 and M3000 Pro V2?

The CZUR M3000 and M3000 Pro V2 are high-performance document scanners, offering speeds of approximately 1.2 seconds per page. The M3000 features a 20-megapixel sensor with 300 DPI resolution, while the M3000 Pro V2 upgrades to a 28-megapixel sensor and 360 DPI for even sharper scans.

The Pro V2 also includes advanced features like Hole Filling Mode, which repairs gaps caused by folds or damage, and Ancient Mode, designed for scanning delicate materials such as old books and rare documents, preserving their original details. Both models are ideal for high-quality, high-volume scanning in professional environments. Get M3000 and M3000 Pro V2, please contact our expert at marketing@czur.com.

Figure6-M3000 Pro Book Scanner

3. How to install the scanner driver for CZUR ET18 Pro?

Step 1: Visit the CZUR official website: https://www.czur.com and find the ET18 Pro driver support/download page.

Step 2: Select the driver compatible with your operating system, download, and save it.

Step 3: Double-click the downloaded file and follow the prompts to complete the installation. A system restart may be required after installation.

Step 4: Connect the scanner via USB or other methods, enter the product's corresponding serial number to log in to the software, and ensure the power is turned on.

Step 5: Open CZUR Scan or other scanning software to test and confirm that the driver is installed successfully.

4. What is the warranty on a CZUR scanner?

All of our scanners support a 1-year warranty. If anything happens to it, we will send a replacement！

Conclusion

Choosing the right scanner is not just about the specifications, but also about considering your usage habits and needs. The CZUR ET series isn’t just a scanner—it’s a digital transformation toolkit. Whether you’re digitizing a single book or managing a 10,000-page archive, there’s a model tailored to your workflow.

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