whats the best scanner to use for slabbed books

[Timulty]

Let me check.

 

The size is right on it but the scan could do to be a bit bigger. To all Forum Members: Is this suitable?

[Dmac538]

What's the best software for scanners, also what is the best configurations( dpi, size, etc.)? Also do i need to post to a url in order put my scan on the board?

[Mr. Zipper]

I use the HP Officejet 7110 All-In-One.

 

I got the HP 5510 All-in-One and it does not scan slabs well. I must have bought the only HP scanner that doesn't work with slabs. The same fuzzy [embarrassing lack of self control] I had with my CanoScan.

 

I read somewhere that the scanning light type it what makes the difference...

 

Most "slim" type scanners use a scanner light (Three-color RGB LEDs) that don't offer any field of depth, thus fuzzy scans of objects suspended above the scanner glass. Whereas, the old school flourescent lamp scanners work well with slabs.

[B-Smooth]

i might just have to get me one of those.

[tb]

My 3 1/2 year old HP Scanjet 3500c fried when I tried to start it today. Smelled like toast and a complete loss. Nothing bad had happened to it - just suddenly died.

 

Decided to upgrade to a model that could fit complete slabs. After searching the boards and ruling out anything but HP, I went and got a Scanjet 8300. Paid ~$550 at the local Fry's but am sure it can be found cheaper. The results are very nice: standard GA slabs fit easily with plenty of room left over, the scanning is faster (~30 sec. for 1,500x2,500 incl. preview), quality is excellent, and the software is better. Resizing images gives ok results (the old 3500c program did a horrible job and I had to switch to Photoshop every time!) and there's a better workflow for making multiple scans after each other.

 

After playing with the 8300, I regret not upgrading much sooner. Would have saved a lot of painful waiting time and frustrations with poor software. Also, the complete scans look more professional. Seems to me that the extra $400 would be an excellent investment for anyone scanning slabbed books regularly.

 

Note: I compressed the images below with the same jpg compression. Original scans are much better, of course. All my scans have much better colors with the 8300.

 

Scanjet 3500c (compressed jpg - 80 Kb):

 

Scanjet 8300 (compressed jpg - 80 Kb):

 

Scanjet 8300 (original jpg - 1 Mb):

 

[fushi]

I got a hp officetjet 7410 from the local Costco

 

[MCMiles]

The HP Officejet 6210 all-in-one stinks for slabs.

[Big Kid Company-migration]

Really Nice Clean Scan!!

 

Question: I have an HP and I do like my scans but, when I either email them to people or post them on boards or on eBay, they come out smaller than the images shown in the examples above.

 

Is there a setting in the HP director or another way for me to post scans in a larger manner similar to those in this thread?

 

 

Your help is greatly appreciated!!

[mister_not_so_nice]

Really Nice Clean Scan!!

 

Question: I have an HP and I do like my scans but, when I either email them to people or post them on boards or on eBay, they come out smaller than the images shown in the examples above.

 

Is there a setting in the HP director or another way for me to post scans in a larger manner similar to those in this thread?

 

 

Your help is greatly appreciated!!

 

Email - Outlook express will automatically resize your pics unless you select "keep original size" when sending pics

 

posting - Depending on how you are hosting your pics, some services will resize them if the are too bog(different hosts have different guidelines)

 

It comes down to knowing the dimensions and files sizes of the pics you are working with and who allows what.

 

Hope that helps,

Mike

[Arty]

Decided to upgrade to a model that could fit complete slabs. After searching the boards and ruling out anything but HP, I went and got a Scanjet 8300. Paid ~$550 at the local Fry's but am sure it can be found cheaper. The results are very nice: standard GA slabs fit easily with plenty of room left over, the scanning is faster (~30 sec. for 1,500x2,500 incl. preview), quality is excellent, and the software is better.

 

Since you got a bigger and better scanner how about scanning some of your Barks originals...

 

[FFB]

I think I just soiled myself.

 

Scanjet 8300 (compressed jpg - 80 Kb):

 

Scanjet 8300 (original jpg - 1 Mb):

[Mad Dog]

Does anybody (possibly from the UK) know if these HP ScanJet is available in Europe?

 

 

I never had one before but now i really want one and it seems everybody thinks these are by far the best ones?

[mister_not_so_nice]

Does anybody (possibly from the UK) know if these HP ScanJet is available in Europe?

 

 

I never had one before but now i really want one and it seems everybody thinks these are by far the best ones?

 

Looking for one myself, I saw these on FROOGLE

[sckao]

That was kind of an apples to oranges comparison...

 

The HP 3500 scan was 70k.

The HP 8300 scan was 400k.

 

You can get similar quality with lower model HP scanners... getting a $500 scanner is not necessary.

 

I just bought an older HP7310 and it's fine for scanning slabs and whatnot. This is an All-in-One model that retails (and lists) for under $400.

 

The 8300 DOES do 4800x4800 dpi while the 7310 only does 2400x4800 dpi. Ypu probably won't notice the difference really though.

 

The main problem is finding a true legal-size scanner, not the resolution.

 

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question689.htm

[WOXL]

I've been really happy with my Canon 8400F scanner for camera negatives, prints, and artwork. I recently got my first couple slabs and thought I'd give them a scan. The scanner bed has a maximum document size of 8.5" x 11.7" so it's just a couple inches short of being able to do a full scan in one pass. There's a nice little nubbin which conveniently allows you to make a scan like this:

 

 

I did this scan at 150dpi using the standard settings in the Canon scan program. I then reduced the image size by 50% (to give an approximate horizontal dimension of 600 pixels) and did a "save for web" optimization routine in Adobe Photoshop CS to bring the file size to about 400kb.

 

If I were to sell a slab, I'd probably scan the label and the book separately and stich them together, but this is fine for a preview. I've been sufficiently happy with this that I can recommend it to anyone looking for a nice scanner. I got it for around $114 with free shipping from Newegg.com. I just checked and it's going for a little more now but they have sales with free shipping at times.

 

Hope this helps,

Bob

[incansun-migration]

Thanks for the info. My Epson Perfection 1670 scanner just died. I hope to find the HP 7310 at my local electronics store. Thanks for advice. Please check out my online store.

[MutantKeys]

I just bought a Microtek I800

[neonshrk-migration]

I use an HP Officejet all-in-one and it works great

[Aman619]

except for the glare across the book....and the washed out appearance overall. seems the scanner light is reflecting too much off the slab.

[MathMan-migration]

All of these scanners I am a bit confused. I am going to purchase one within the next week. Please tell me point blank which one works with CGC and the one I need to get.

 

Thanks

 

MathMan