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Canon CanoScan 8800F Color Film/Negative/Photo Scanner (2168B002)

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from: Canon


I did a whole bunch of research and settled on the CanoScan 8800F. I used it to scan old color slides from my childhood. The only problem was that the slides are very dirty and the scanner is so good that it picked up all the dirt and scratches... I'm planning on cleaning the next batch of slides first. I also used the scanner as a copying machine (direct to printer) the other day and was very impressed. I'm very happy with this scanner.

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Canon CanoScan 4400F Color Image Scanner (1306B002)

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from: Canon

August 07, 2006
I bought this scanner to scan all of my pre-digital photos. First it is REALLY easy to use. The quality is great. I did have some trouble with what looked like pixels on the scans but that was just in the scanner software. The scans in every other application were perfect. While it isn't the fastest scanner around. I could do at least 50 4X6 prints in 30 minutes at 600dpi. I also scanned some books, negatives, and slides. The books were fine, the negatives pretty good, but of course every little flaw is visible but the film never looked that good. BE SURE TO RECALIBRATE BEFORE SCANNING SLIDES OR NEGATIVES. Overall, well worth the money!

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Canon LiDE100 Color Image Scanner (2923B002)

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from: Canon Office Products


Bought this scanner to replace my failed Epson Perfection 1650. I like its compact size and quietness, and find the operating speed close to that of the 1650. The software is ok, and scanner operation is as convenient as that of the 1650, but there is less flexibility to allow altering color satuation, hue, etc. I found image sharpness disappointingly soft, and color saturation less than that of the original photo being copied. The overall effect is a somewhat faded, hazy image. Tried downloading and installing a fresh driver, but that didn't change this characteristic. After selecting USE SCANNER DRIVER on the operating panel, I was able to make selections that improved the image quality somewhat, but it is still not up to the performance of my ... Read More:

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Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner

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from: Epson


The Epson V500 Photo scanner is an extremely nice unit. It accommodates photographs, 35mm color negatives and B&W negatives, 35mm mounted slides, large format negatives, and documents up 8.5" x 11" and A4-sized sheets.

The scanned images are awesome! I am extremely pleased with the job this scanner does with my old 35mm mounted slides. I've also had great success scanning old family photos.

Here's how the scanner works:

First of all you must install the scanner software that accompanies this unit. Once you have done that the scanner can be attached to the computer via a USB line. Turn on the scanner's power switch, click on the "Epson scan" icon on your computer desktop, and select the mode that best matches your ... Read More:

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Canon CanoScan LiDE 25 Color Image Scanner (0307B001)

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from: Canon Office Products

June 16, 2005
I'm really not a tech-expert, so I can't provide details about the technical specifications that make this a great scanner, however, I can say that I have a home-based business and I find this to be a great product for what I need. It's very very light, easy to transport, and the best thing is that you don't need a power cord! Yes, you just hook it up by USB to your computer and that's it, it's ready to go! I also like the software it comes with, it's easy to use and for my business needs it's just perfect.

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Fujitsu ScanSnap S510 Sheet-fed Scanner

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from: Fujitsu Imaging


I tried to use an HP multi-function printer for scanning and it just didn't meet my needs. I have lots of paper to handle, and spend a lot of time creating pdf's from paper documents for distribution. I had direct experience with the Fujitsu 5120c scanner and wondered if this lower cost unit could do what I needed at half the price.

It does. Fast scans, with duplex scanning on the fly, makes it perfect for my uses. It is set up to create pdf's directly, and comes with Acrobat Standard. Scans are great, and can be quick unless you need a higher resolution than usual.

Occasional misfeeds on the multipage documents are a small issue for me. Best thing to do is make sure staples are removed quickly and the papers are "fanned" to put some air ... Read More:

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Canon LiDE200 Color Image Scanner (2924B002)

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from: Canon Office Products


This scanner looked promising. Nice footprint, easy user interface. Despite stating it is totally compatible with Vista however, it would not work at all with my new Dell Latitude E6400. After 4 hours on the telephone with both Canon and Dell, their technicians also concluded that it just would not work.

This was an incredibly frustrating experience, although Canon's technical support was pretty thorough.

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ScanSnap S510M Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner

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from: Fujitsu Imaging


I purchased the Fujitsu ScanSnap for my office based on the review from a CPA firm my company contracts. This little guy is AMAZING. So easy to set up, super compact, and scans really fast! It scans double-sided, in color, and scans even the tiniest receipts and pieces of odd-shaped paper, and the software allows you to keep all your scanned files organized. With the scansnap you can get rid of your copier and possibly fax machine (since most faxes go directly to emails anyway, just scan and email the PDF).
I'm now purchasing one to use at home to keep all my receipts organized on my computer (vs having little scraps of paper all over the place) and also to keep a paperless home as much as possible. The scansnap prevents clutter and cuts down on paper use! i love it.

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NeatReceipts Professional Mobile Receipt and Document Scanner and Software Combination Version 3.0

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from: NeatReceipts


This is a little more complicated and time-consuming that we thought it would be. However, we have not used it a lot and will have a better idea near the end of the year when we do our taxes.

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Pentax DSmobile 600 Scanner

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from: Pentax


Pros: only requires USB cable, no power cable needed. 600dpi setting can be set and it remembers it next time you launch the application. One-time Installation and calibration was easy. Image is displayed as it scans the paper. PDF file created is automatically opened in default application after scan is finished. Quality of scan in PDF file is great. I have not tried other file type outputs.

Cons: File created is saved using a default filename in one particular directory. You can change the filename and directory prior to scanning, but if you close the application, it uses the old default filename/directory names again.