Re: Scanner

Hi Elisabeth,

I have an HP ScanJet 5P color flatbed scanner.  I've had it a couple of 
years and have been very happy with it.  I could happily recommend an HP 
scanner.  If you have the space, it's best to get a flatbed scanner (do 
they even make hand-held scanners anymore I wonder?!) as they are far 
easier to use than the handheld models and you'll get a good scan.  Be sure 
you get one that will give you high quality, color scans if you plan to do 
photos or artwork.

You need to evaluate what you'll be using the scanner for as well.  For 
instance, most of the software that comes with the scanners will allow you 
to scan either graphics or text, but not both at the same time.  Sometimes 
you'll need to upgrade the software to allow graphics and text that are on 
the same page to scan properly.  So, for instance, if you're main goal is 
to scan text into a word processor, or to scan a photo for posting on the 
web (or whatever), the software that comes with whichever scanner you 
choose will suffice.  Either way, most software upgrades for the scanners 
are not expensive.

HTH,

Peggi


At 07:18 PM 9/8/01 +0200, Elisabeth Poopuu wrote:
>I want to buy a Scanner. With one should I buy?

Peggi Rodgers
Web Developer
Misty Canyon Designs
Pacific Grove, CA
prodgers(at)mistycanyon.com
www.mistycanyon.com

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