Want to buy a scanner to scan slabs. Recommendation Please?

[BatmanRiddlez]

So I wanted to buy a scanner to scan slabs that would fit a slab, but also scan it clearly. I purchased the Mustek A3 1200S and when I scan the slabs come out a little blurred, especially on the text at the top. I think I am going to return it. Can anyone recommend a decent scanner for under $200.00?

 

I tried searching for old threads, but I only saw some from many years ago. Any help on this topic would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

[Hado]

On some people's recommendation I bought an old HP scanjet 8250 off Kijiji

 

It works quite well and being used, it was fairly cheap.

 

 

[D84]

That HP works well on thinner slabs, but does produce glare on the thicker ones. Just FYI.

[Hado]

Interesting, I'm not sure I've tried a thicker slab.

 

[D84]

The books in my signature are all from the HP 8250. The Batman 9 and Detective 704 (both thicker) have more glare than the others.

[HarveySwick]

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[MetalPSI]

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[Artboy99]

So I wanted to buy a scanner to scan slabs that would fit a slab, but also scan it clearly. I purchased the Mustek A3 1200S and when I scan the slabs come out a little blurred, especially on the text at the top. I think I am going to return it. Can anyone recommend a decent scanner for under $200.00?

 

I tried searching for old threads, but I only saw some from many years ago. Any help on this topic would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

I have a Mustek A3 1200S as well. it works GREAT for anything flat on the surface, but as you have experienced you can't scan anything like a slab.

 

Here is a scan of some art I did using the Mustek A3 1200S:

 

 

 

[1Cool]

The HP8300 may test your price but it seems to be a better scanner then my old 8250. I do have the old HP8250 that you can have if you want to pay for shipping (it's heavy). The scanner may need some tinkering with to get it producing crystal clear scans but you are welcome to it.

[BatmanRiddlez]

Thanks guys. I just ordered a used HP 8300 on eBay for 130. Hopefully this will do the job.

[Artboy99]

Thanks guys. I just ordered a used HP 8300 on eBay for 130. Hopefully this will do the job.

 

good choice

[Awax]

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[kav]

Recommendation: check to make sure cereal number of scanner matches box.

[BatmanRiddlez]

Recommendation: check to make sure cereal number of scanner matches box.

 

Hah I'll see what I get. I ordered a "Used" one on eBay. It seems to be from a reputable seller with a 30 day return policy and says Tested and Warrantied.