Software and documentation for both platforms comes with the scanner. The other CD contains the drivers and bundled software, again for the PC and the Mac. Installation of the complete software bundle is excruciatingly slow, on both platforms. Like most scanners, the software is not extremely well integrated, since it comes from different manufacturers. This translates into many clicks or key presses as you agree to all the license agreements and installation paths required.
Images are reasonably sharp, but a bit on the dark side.
Using the advanced settings can compensate for this. There are two modes, beginner and advanced. Advanced mode allows a user to fine-tune image settings. Settings can be typed in or they can be changed through a set of slider controls, which are adequate, but awkward to use. In addition, a multiple frame tool is offered in advance mode.