My Scanner glass has a scratch. Any tips? Example pic added...

zef204

It shows up on the scans so it really is starting to bother me. Does anyone have a suggestion short of getting a new scanner?

FRNAllStar

I believe there is some kind of scratch repair for eye glasses. Maybe try that route.

zef204

<< <i>I believe there is some kind of scratch repair for eye glasses. Maybe try that route. >>

I think those aren't for actual glass as I think nearly all eyeglasses are not made of glass.

lawnmowerman

How deep is it?

I used to work at an auto parts store years ago and we sold a scratch remover kit for auto glass. It worked good. It was some type of very fine abrasive wax that you applied to buffer. I think they sell little wheels for dremels to polish stuff, so you could use that plus the polish. Just a thought.


Or just smash it with a big rock and buy a new one

Matt

storm888

" used to work at an auto parts store years ago and we sold a scratch remover kit for auto glass. It worked good. It was some type of very fine abrasive wax that you applied to buffer. I think they sell little wheels for dremels to polish stuff, so you could use that plus the polish. Just a though."

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It does work good on auto-glass, but it may well damage the glass on the scanner.

If the scartch is only/primarily visible to you, I would wipe it with a wet T-shirt, and
forget about it. You could put a few drops of white vinegar on the shirt, which might
help get any discolorations out of the scratch recesses.

If you cannot reposition your cards to avoid the scratch, the only semi-good option
is to go to the scanner website and find out how much $ the replacement bed-glass is.

You might find a used scanner of the same model for less than the cost of the glass,
but I do not know. The glass is usually easy to replace without a technician.

Do not use ANY kind of filler or abrasive. It will only make it worse.

storm

bri2327

The just smash it with a rock and buy a new one seems to be the right way to go if you ask me.

Anytime you can give electronics some discipline is good.

lawnmowerman

<< <i>It does work good on auto-glass, but it may well damage the glass on the scanner. >>





On the other hand it may not.

If the scratch is bothering him that bad its worth a shot before he spends the $ on a new scanner.

matt

zef204

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<< <i>It does work good on auto-glass, but it may well damage the glass on the scanner. >>





On the other hand it may not.

If the scratch is bothering him that bad its worth a shot before he spends the $ on a new scanner.

matt >>

Thats what I am thinking.



I bought the Best Buy extended warranty, but I called and they said this would not be covered and they would consider it cosmetic. I told the guy that is absurd because this affects the quality of the scan. I could see how a scratch on the case, or the LCD screen would be considered cosmetic because that wouldn't affect any of the functionality of the device. He said he agreed but that is not how it is. Grrrrr.

I tried to find a replacement glass on-line and could not. I will have to call Canon when they open on Tuesday and see if buying the glass is an option.

I can avoid the scratch, but then I can only scan 2 slabs instead of 4 so my productivity on the scanning is cut in half.

HoofHearted

zef,

Could you post an example of the scratch? Maybe we could help you decide if it's really that bad??

Just adding to your options...

zef204

<< <i>zef,

Could you post an example of the scratch? Maybe we could help you decide if it's really that bad??

Just adding to your options... >>



Here it is on slabbed cards. I put in this auction "Please note, the scratch that appears on the top left card is on the scanner glass and NOT on the slab or the card."


I just think that many people don't read the descriptions and may not bid because they think the slab is scratched.





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HoofHearted

Okay. I'm blind -- probably from being so tired from FINALLY finishing the carpet shampooing job I've worked on all week.

Where's the scratch located exactly??

Thanks.

ping4u43

I don't/can't see the scratch in the scan provided.

Griffins

Jordan- those scans look really good to me- if there is a scratch I sure can't see it at a quick glance.

zef204

Top left card. 1/3 the way down on the left border. Looks almost like a cat hair.

Its more noticable on the darker cards.

HoofHearted

Wow. That is one hard-to-spot scratch! Or should that be "one hard-to-scratch spot"?!

Depending on the size/resolution that you're posting them in your sales, I don't think you have anything to worry about. Selling graded cards should allay anyone's fears about the card being scratched. Otherwise, you could just continue to make the statement about the scratch being from your scanner as part of your standard description -- unprofessional, but cheaper!

Let us know how you end up resolving your prob.

Good luck!

zef204

<< <i>Wow. That is one hard-to-spot scratch! Or should that be "one hard-to-scratch spot"?!

Depending on the size/resolution that you're posting them in your sales, I don't think you have anything to worry about. Selling graded cards should allay anyone's fears about the card being scratched. Otherwise, you could just continue to make the statement about the scratch being from your scanner as part of your standard description -- unprofessional, but cheaper!

Let us know how you end up resolving your prob.

Good luck! >>


Maybe I am just being a perfectioinist, but I think there are many perfectionist bidders out there. These all ended a month ago and I though that the prices were down a little. I know the middle of the summer and football being in the off season could contribute, but I bought this sweet scanner no more than 6 months ago and it really bothers me there is a scratch in the glass.

I am going to try some type of glass remedy that I found on eBay and see how it works. If it doesn't I will try to find replacement glass. If I can't I will just scan 2 cards at a time because I really don't want to shell out for a new device because I bought a great multifunction fax/printer.scanner/copier and they are somewhat pricey.

HoofHearted

Any idea how the bed got scratched, zef?? Is there something we all could do to prevent this from happening??

Thanks for sharing your experience here...

zef204

<< <i>Any idea how the bed got scratched, zef?? Is there something we all could do to prevent this from happening??

Thanks for sharing your experience here... >>

I think I must have been putting the slabs down too hard. That can be the only thing I can think of. Unless, my fiancee scanned some chit with a staple and pulled it out too fast, shes been known to do that


But I digress. I'm sure in my haste at getting all the slabs scanned I threw one on there and it scratched/cracked the glass. There actually are 3 others you can see on the glass itself, but they don't show up on scans. I really am not forcefull or drop the slabs from a big height, so I really am surprised if thats how the scrathes occurred.

lawnmowerman

I doubt it was a slab. It most likely was something metal like the staple you mentioned.

Matt

A761506

You can remove the glass on most scanners... just pop it out and take it to a custom glass store and they'll cut you a new piece to the exact same size and thickness. Shouldn't cost you more than $10-20.

Home Depot and Lowe's also sells glass, you'll need to check the thickness to make sure it's about the same so the scanner will hold it, and they'll cut it right in the store for you.

bbne1

I've heard many times before that toothpaste can get a small scratch out. I suspect it actually polishes the glass and removes residues etc that look like a scratch. Can't hurt to try it though if your going to remove and replace the glass or buy a new scanner.

Good luck - don't forget to floss afterwards.

RipublicaninMass

<< <i>Top left card. 1/3 the way down on the right border. Looks almost like a cat hair.

Its more noticable on the darker cards.




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fwiw it is the right side of the top left card no?

Griffins

as long as you don't change the actual card, a scratch like that takes about 2 seconds to fix in photoshop.

goose3

your scanner should develop some "internal" problems very soon.


then go exchange it.


that's why I never buy extended crap...they have an excuse for everything as to why they won't pay up.