Good scanner for comics?

[dannyboy]

Hey all - this isn't exacctly a grading question, but do you have recommendations for scanners (or printer/copier/scanners) that scan raw and slabbed books really well? Thanks.

[Mr. Zipper]

Do a search for scanner in the general section. Dozens of threads.

[Mac Man]

HP Photosmart C3180 All-In-One B&W and Color Scanner, Copier, Printer. This came with my Mac for free (after rebate), but retailed only at $100. What's better is that it is not only a quality item, but it is very compact for an all-in-one set up.

[spoonerism]

I think this one doesn't work well for CGCed comics, though. For that you want a scanner with flourescent light rather than LED.

[Rob]

From what I've read, all HP scanners work well for CGC'd comics. I use my HP for CGC'd, and my old Canon for raw (loads faster than the HP software). I know the legal sized MicroTek is the CGCers choice of scanners.

[silverweb]

I unfortunately got a Canon scanner and it is terrible for CGC books.

 

Avoid it. I have to take pictures instead with my camera. So I may pick up an HP when a good opportunity arises.

 

How much are those legal size Microteks?

[Rob]

A used Microtek i800 sells for $163-$200 on eBay.

[AnthaiHERO]

i use an HP 1210 pcs and it works good for raw books, haven't tried slabs tho.

[musicmeta]

A used Microtek i800 sells for $163-$200 on eBay.

 

Yes, I'm pretty sure that will be my next scanner. I forgot to check if it does legal size so I only need 1 picture to get the whole front or back slab.

[Rob]

It's legal.