Buying a scanner... need your recommendations

**Gasper** · 10-01-2003, 09:26 AM

You can't go wrong with HP. I'm using 5400c (2400 dpi, 48 bit color)

**pimplink** · 10-01-2003, 11:43 AM

Any other recommendations? Looking for a fast but high quality output scanner for black & white line art or drawings.

**liquidmoe** · 10-01-2003, 12:00 PM

I have a UMAX 2100U which I got a few years ago, never had any problems or complaints against it, used it mostly for scanning black and white, although I think its color scanning could be better, but I think thats because I was using the internal WindowsXP interface to it, instead of the provided software. But definitely check out some UMAX options, reasonably priced, last a long time, and overall very hassle free scanners. imo.

**pimplink** · 10-01-2003, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by liquidmoe
I have a UMAX 2100U which I got a few years ago, never had any problems or complaints against it, used it mostly for scanning black and white, although I think its color scanning could be better, but I think thats because I was using the internal WindowsXP interface to it, instead of the provided software. But definitely check out some UMAX options, reasonably priced, last a long time, and overall very hassle free scanners. imo.

How much is its max DPI? Does it save directly to JPG?

Ive been looking at Canon Lide 30 1200 x 2400 dpi max rez. But am checking out what else is out there.

**gornyhuy** · 10-01-2003, 12:03 PM

I've had both top and bottom of the line HP scanners and have had no complaints. If you are just going for B&W and line art you can probably get away with a real cheap one and still get great results.

**nosey** · 10-01-2003, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by novaknet
You can't go wrong with HP. I'm using 5400c (2400 dpi, 48 bit color)

**LadyMischief** · 10-01-2003, 12:04 PM

Epson is usually good.. I've had nothing but good experiences with them.

**pimplink** · 10-01-2003, 12:13 PM

One other consideration I've noticed besides resolution and price is scan speed. Which make and model offers the best speed while having good resolution (for B & W) and is affordable?

**pimplink** · 10-01-2003, 05:49 PM

bumparooski

**KRL** · 10-01-2003, 07:22 PM

I have an Epson 2400. Quality is flawless.

Buying a scanner... need your recommendations

Buying a scanner... need your recommendations

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