OT: Scanning Question

[Buythatcard]

I know that this has been discussed somewhere but just can't find the thread. Just bought the Epson Perfection V550 scanner. Does anyone else have this scanner? What is the best way to scan slabbed cards? Should I just let the scanner choose the best settings? Or should I use custom settings? f so, which ones are best?

[sushihotwings]

I am interested to hear from others their suggestions as well. I am getting ready to buy the same printer. Some people just get some perfect scans. Not me for sure and would love some help. I also hear the Epson is best for cards, but how about settings and process?
Dave

[Leon]

I use a Canon 5600f Canoscan flatbed scanner. I leave the default settings and get scans like this....

The biggest issue I see with members posting pics is from Iphones and IPads which don't always work well.

[1880nonsports]

think it was suggested here a while back and I couldn't be happier. I can scan my SGC cards with the cover up(!) and get crystal clear scans. It does equally well with any printed medium and I've even had success with unusual three dimensional objects. I use the default settings and rarely have to manipulate anything in a photo program to assure the viewer is seeing what I'm seeing.

[irv]

I am also interested in hearing some suggestions.

I own an HP Photosmart C4780, which Prints-scans-copies. When I scan, my cards come out gray looking, which is of course most noticeable on the borders.

I recently updated my computer to Windows 10 and I received a few new settings. Resolution (DPI), Brightness and Contrast. I have played with a few settings but I have no clue what I am doing nor do the pics look that much different to me?

The color options are color, gray scale and B&W. I haven't tried gray scale but I assume that would make my cards looks worse?

In my pics, (First group) you can see (hopefully?) the borders look a lot more real, or with white borders, which they look like in hand but with my scans, (second pics) the borders, and I assume the rest of card, although it is harder to tell with the colors, are more gray. (Pics are multiples, scans are single pics)

Leon, is it OK to play with pics/scans and settings in your "Test section"?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by irv

I am also interested in hearing some suggestions.


Leon, is it OK to play with pics/scans and settings in your "Test section"?

Yes, that is what it is there for!! Thanks for asking.

For those that don't know the test section is under the Postwar Cards & Watercooler Talk sections....

http://www.net54baseball.com/forumdisplay.php?f=21

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[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by Buythatcard

I know that this has been discussed somewhere but just can't find the thread. Just bought the Epson Perfection V550 scanner. Does anyone else have this scanner? What is the best way to scan slabbed cards? Should I just let the scanner choose the best settings? Or should I use custom settings? f so, which ones are best?

Howard,

I use an Epson Perfection V500, which is similar. When you set up the Epson Scan software, which you can configure the software to autoboot when you hit one of the scan buttons. I use the Professional mode. If you use the auto mode, often times, I don't get the edge of the card or case scanned. The program seems to have a hard time finding the edges of the case against the white background of the cover.

I started using color paper as a backdrop and black seems to work best. I scan at 300 dpi and that is good for most purposes. On other special cards I scan at 600 dpi+

It is a great scanner and I have had no issues.

Z

[irv]

I was checking out the Epson V550 scanner and came across this vid. There's some good tips and an idea for those that collect photos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OddkTaSnyaE

It's a nice scanner, and I'd like one, but I also need, for my son's school work, a printer as well.

My HP Photosmart C4780 will have to do the trick for now. (pics below for those interested how this printer, combo scanner works.