Buying a scanner... need your recommendations
 

In the market for at least a 1200 x 2400 dpi scanner. Pls post your recommendations here. Need it to scan drawings and b&w line images only.

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

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

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.

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.:2 cents:

:Graucho :thumbsup

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

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?

bumparooski

I have an Epson 2400. Quality is flawless.

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