OT/Scanner Issues?! HELP!

[ullmandds]

I just replaced a 7 yr old hp all in one printer/scannier/copier with the latest and the greatest hp 8600. The scan quality absolutely sucks?! Does anyone else have this unit? Can anyone suggest a cheap flatbed scanner only unit that takes great scans of cardboard?

[Jaybird]

You want a CCD element scanner which should be stated in the specifications. That being said, many are very happy (as am I) with the Canon scanners.

Canon 5600, Canon 9000F

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-2925B002...rds=canon+5600

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-CanoScan...ds=canon+9000f

[Ladder7]

CIS scanners suk for slabs or items "off the glass'. Regardless of the settings.

CCD scanners are what works best.

There is an old thread on this topic.

[MooseDog]

Those all in one printer/scanners are designed to scan paper. There are basically two types of scanning technology in consumer level scanners, CIS and CCD.

CIS is in 99% of all-in-ones. Great for paper flat on the glass, no good for scanning slabs or anything 3-dimensional.

CCD is the way to go and you won't go wrong with just about any Canon, Epson, or HP with CCD. This will mean buying a dedicated scanner though.

For what its worth I have two - an Epson 4490 Photo and a Canon 8400F. Both cost about $150 when new 4-5 years ago and do a great job of scanning raw cards, photos, baseballs, and slabs. You can through just about anything at them.

You can go under $100 but you really do get what you pay for.

I've heard several positive things about the Epson V series scanners from other posts on collecting boards.

Hope that helps.

[Mikehealer]

Pete, I bought an Epson V33 not long ago $68 shipped.
Here is an example:

[ullmandds]

thanks guys...I guess I'll need another f'ing device!!!!!!!

nice Mike!!!!!!

[sb1]

I've got the Epson V33 as well, dirt cheap and does everything.

[ullmandds]

Again...thanks guys...I just ordered a v33. I should have done my homework first!!!!

[Exhibitman]

I just replaced my old HP laserjet printer with a Canon all in one. Unfortunately, the scanner is not CCD and sucks on slabs so I am keeping the old flatbed scanner too, just for slabs.

Another good reason to hate slabs...