Do any of these scanners work for slabs?

[topofthetotem]

I'll be buying a scanner this wednesday I'd like one that scans slabs nicely.

The 3 choices I've found at the local walmart are:

the HP F380

the HP C3180

the HP F335

Has anyone here used the any of these models and do they work well?

Any information would be greatly

Thanks Lawrence

[JJBEE2001]

I recently bought a new all-in-one (printer/scanner/copier/fax) HP 7310. It's great because it's one of the few that has a legal-sized scanner that handles slabs. I've never personally used any of the models you mentioned though.

[topofthetotem]

What was the cost of that all in one?Where is it available?

[JJBEE2001]

I got it at Staples for $320 (regular price was $400). You can get a stand-alone scanner for a lot cheaper, but I've always liked having one unit to do everything.

[Stromm]

can't help with those hps

is there a staples there?

I have a Microtek scanmaker x12 usl

legal size of course

ordered online and picked up 3 days later

yes it was a little pricey, but not the most expensive legal size out there

scans fast and does a great job, even cgc magazine size scans

you can see the scans on my site

web page

for those who have sigs off

[lizards2]

We have an old HP 1170Cxi, and it produced excellent scans on slabbed books. It had a legal size bed as well. I would guess that HP's technology capabilities span the line of their products.

 

We now have a Dell, and it doesn't work on slabs worth a spoon.

[sckao]

 

Most HPs (or Epsons) should be fine although you'll need a legal size scanner to scan slabs in one pass. (Otherwise, you'll need to stitch two scans together.)

 

Stay away from Canon for scanning slabs. (Although I like their printers.)

[topofthetotem]

Yes there is a few staples,bestbuy,futureshop but I have not seen the Microtek in stock!

[Warlord]

I recently bought a new all-in-one (printer/scanner/copier/fax) HP 7310. It's great because it's one of the few that has a legal-sized scanner that handles slabs. I've never personally used any of the models you mentioned though.

 

Same here - like it a lot. Works well on slabs. I really like the Scan To function - you can sit at the scanner, put something on the scanner, and then Scan To the program or whatever you choose from the menu. Scan 15-20 in a row, then wander over to the PC you were scanning to and hit the Done button and all your scans pop up.

 

Also it's a networked device - so you don't have to plug it into a computer, you can plug it into your router. Install its software on any/all your pcs on your network and then those where you did the install can use it to scan/print/etc.

 

Only the PC using the HP has to be turned on, unlike in a sharing setup. If you try to share a printer/scanner between 2 PCs, you would always have to have the one running where it's attached so that the other PC could use it.

[nearmint]

can't help with those hps

is there a staples there?

I have a Microtek scanmaker x12 usl

legal size of course

ordered online and picked up 3 days later

yes it was a little pricey, but not the most expensive legal size out there

scans fast and does a great job, even cgc magazine size scans

you can see the scans on my site

web page

for those who have sigs off

 

This is what I use, and FFB, and comgeek(and I think another boardmember). I'm very happy with mine, as well. Here's an example...

 

 

 

[Stromm]

Yes there is a few staples,bestbuy,futureshop but I have not seen the Microtek in stock!

Thery were no physically in stock at the staples I shop at either, I ordered it online, from staples, and had it shipped free to the local store for me to pick up.

[topofthetotem]

Yes there is a few staples,bestbuy,futureshop but I have not seen the Microtek in stock!

Thery were no physically in stock at the staples I shop at either, I ordered it online, from staples, and had it shipped free to the local store for me to pick up.

The Problem is I am a good 2 hr drive to any major city where these big box retailers are located.

[nearmint]

Yes there is a few staples,bestbuy,futureshop but I have not seen the Microtek in stock!

Thery were no physically in stock at the staples I shop at either, I ordered it online, from staples, and had it shipped free to the local store for me to pick up.

The Problem is I am a good 2 hr drive to any major city where these big box retailers are located.

 

I ordered mine online and had it shipped directly to my house.

[COMICKINGS]

I recently bought a new all-in-one (printer/scanner/copier/fax) HP 7310. It's great because it's one of the few that has a legal-sized scanner that handles slabs. I've never personally used any of the models you mentioned though.

 

Is that model fast?

I am using a HP Dinosaur (C4 I believe..the lid is missing)...but I have done 15-20,000 scans and she's still kickin' strong! And it'll do a full size scan in like 4-5 seconds. The bad thing is that it's kind of big & bulky. They can be had on Ebay for $20 used. But,I'd like to get one for my shop that has it all like the HP 7310. I have bought 2 other scanners recently and they are just too damn slow. Thanks! Joey

[GACollectibles]

I recently bought a new all-in-one (printer/scanner/copier/fax) HP 7310. It's great because it's one of the few that has a legal-sized scanner that handles slabs. I've never personally used any of the models you mentioned though.

 

Is that model fast?

I am using a HP Dinosaur (C4 I believe..the lid is missing)...but I have done 15-20,000 scans and she's still kickin' strong! And it'll do a full size scan in like 4-5 seconds. The bad thing is that it's kind of big & bulky. They can be had on Ebay for $20 used. But,I'd like to get one for my shop that has it all like the HP 7310. I have bought 2 other scanners recently and they are just too damn slow. Thanks! Joey

 

I'm happy with my HP 7310!

[Jeffro.]

It seems any HP will do slab scans quite nicely. I have a discontinued HP Scanjet 3400C and it works just ducky.

[topofthetotem]

I read all the other threads about scanners.

Here is a list of ones that worked well on slabs:

 

HP models:

3c

1170 cxi

3400c

5200c

3570

3500c

3970 (most popular 1 person claimed to have problems)

7110

7140

7310

7410

7400

8200

8300

 

Microtek models:

x12usl

i700

 

Canon models:

8400f

pixma mp 750

LiDE 25 (was claimed to work by some and not work by others)

4200f

 

Epsonmodels

gt 10000+

 

Mustek models

A3 (11x17 bed can fit OA as well as do slabs)

 

Scanners that do not work on slabs.

HP6210

HP5510

Canoscan n340p

lexmark 75

[nearmint]

Good info.

[lizards2]

Yes, Top - great research, great information!!!!

[Comicdey]

Add this one to the scanners that don't work.

 

Canon FB62OU