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Old 09-01-2008   #1 (permalink)
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I am replacing my old scanner. Can anyone recommend a good one? I don't need one with printer attached, just a scanner.


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I recommend one that does Slides and Negatives (this assumes you have any) as that way you can convert old film shots to digital. I use a Canon 4200F
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Old 09-02-2008   #4 (permalink)
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It is for home use only. My present scanner is a few years old and won't 'make friends' with Vista.
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I use the Epson 4990. I have never had a problem with it.
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The Epson 4990 doesn't seem to be available anymore
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I recommend one that does Slides and Negatives (this assumes you have any) as that way you can convert old film shots to digital. I use a Canon 4200F
I also have a Canon 4200F and have been happy but I think that is also a discontinued model. While I have not shopped for a couple years I found back then that I was not as pleased with results from the very thin line models as the ones that were a couple inches thick. The pickups in ones I tried had issues with sharpness when the subject was not perfectly flat and in contact with the glass. If you only scan flat paper, there is no problem but I have been known to stick many other things on that glass for an image and had plenty of space for a less compact model. Is this still an issue?
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I don't scan very much apart from old photos but would like to try some slides.
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I just downloaded drivers for my Canon 4200F to install it on my Vista to test it out and so far so good. Canon had updated the drives. I did see that this one is no longer in their product list the next in the series is 4400F

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I just orderd a new CANON CANOSCAN 8800F FLATBED NEGATIVE & SLIDE SCANNER!
The specs sounds great and my Canon printer is so nice so I will give the Canon a try for scannng prints.
Also, I am wanting to get a Nikon film scanner. A dedicated film scanner is the way to go for film and slides.
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The Epson V500 and V700 are the newer models.
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I"ve been using Epson in business for years. I currently have a epson perfection V500, but there are newer models out. This scanner & the newer ones color corrects prints & slides & do a very good job at it. All my printers & scanners are Epson's & all do a great job. Sandi
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I have an old Epson scanner - it's always been a good one. If I were shopping for a new scanner I'd look at Epson first.
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search for one that has 64 bit drivers (and if thats for the future only). my biggest problem with my Canon 3000ex right now. the only external hardware that would not support 64bit so I have to replace it.
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Check out VueScan from Hamrick software. They have created scanning software that allows you to use your old scanner with your new operating system. I'm using an 8-10 year old Microteck ScanMaker V6UPL scanner with Vista 64. He has 2-versions; Standard & Professional, $39.99 & $79.99, and has a free trial version.

Here's the link https://www.hamrick.com/

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Check out VueScan from Hamrick software. They have created scanning software that allows you to use your old scanner with your new operating system. I'm using an 8-10 year old Microteck ScanMaker V6UPL scanner with Vista 64. He has 2-versions; Standard & Professional, $39.99 & $79.99, and has a free trial version.

Here's the link https://www.hamrick.com/

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Thanks for the info.

but for 40 bucks I can basically buy a new scanner ...
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I eventually bought an Epson 4490 and I am very pleased with it
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I just got a new Canon Lide 100 and it HAS Windows 64 bit drivers


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