How do you scan CGC books

[ecfanman]

I tried scanning some of the books I got back from CGC. The problem I have is that the slabs don't sit flat on my scanner because the scanner has a ridge around the glass plate. (The glass plate is about 8.5 by 12 inches.)

 

The resulting scans are darker toward the top (or bottom) where the slab sits on the ridge. It also has an out of focus appearance on the top.

 

I've noticed this ridge on most scanners I've looked at. I've also seen board members and eBay listers post pretty clear scans of CGC books.

 

So what's the trick??

 

I'm thinking of trying to find a 11 by 17 scanner. About the only one I can find that is reasonably priced is a Mustek A3U. Anybody have one of these?

 

Here's an example of what's happening.

 

 

ECFANMAN

[ArAich]

I've been using an HP Scanjet 2100C flatbed scanner with a removable cover...I suggest that the scanner you get should have this capability as it comes in handy when scanning items of various thicknesses...

 

There are plenty of cheapo scanners that will do the trick...do a search as there have been several posts on this subject...

[tofer118]

I bought a HP scanner and had the same problem. Took it right back and picked up a EPSON STYLUS CX5200. I love it.

[harveyfan323]

I have UMAX scanner with a removable cover and it is ledger size as well. So I just put the slab in there and scan the entire thing. It seems like many new scanners are the smaller letter size which is crazy IMO.

[savagetales]

Here's a thread that might help you out...

 

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