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I literally know NOTHING about scanners... UPDATE - GOT A SCANNER!

I've never had one, and I'd like to get one to better display my cards on my registry sets.

Is THIS HP 5370C a decent one? I dont even know what I'm looking for as to what makes a scanner a "good" one... is is the dpi? Or speed? help?

I can get this for free from a buddy of mine, but I dont want it if it's garbage.

Thanks all.

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  • Anyone? Bueller?
  • nightcrawlernightcrawler Posts: 5,110 ✭✭
    Get the most expensive one, they're usually good.


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  • dizzledizzle Posts: 1,051 ✭✭
    along as it has a ccd (charged coupled device) scanning element it will scan slabs just fine. most blurry scans you see of slabs are from scanners with a plain scanning element thats not capable of scanning 3-d objects.
  • DavidPuddyDavidPuddy Posts: 3,485 ✭✭✭
    I think you'll have to try it and see.
    I tried to google it and find out if it's a CCD scanner or not, but I can't find that info.

    Good Luck
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  • BigDaddyBowmanBigDaddyBowman Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭


    << <i>along as it has a ccd (charged coupled device) scanning element it will scan slabs just fine. most blurry scans you see of slabs are from scanners with a plain scanning element thats not capable of scanning 3-d objects. >>




    I just bought a scanner about 2 weeks ago so I know what your going through. I had zero knowledge of scanners...but this is what I learned through my experience.

    I bought a 3 in 1 printer/scanner and it still produced blurry scans, so I packed it back in the box, and returned it the next day and bought one that was CCD, and it made a HUGE difference. I bought the Epson v2000. It was about 80 dolalrs and works great.

    Definately make sure it has teh CCD!
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Search the site for "scanner" and you will get all the answers you are looking for.

    edited to add: like this, this, this, or even this.
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  • Thanks for the CCD info.

    This one does not have that feature.

    I'll look for another.

  • tsalemtsalem Posts: 504
    look at this....

    This is the 1 im gonna buy in a couple weeks. Never heard a bad word
    on this scanner
  • dizzledizzle Posts: 1,051 ✭✭
    Here's a pic with my scanner it's a hp scanjet 3500c. I got it off ebay factory sealed for 35.00 shipped. so far I have not messed with any settings at all. But if I were I'm sure I could produce better scans.
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  • TreetopTreetop Posts: 1,474
    I use an 7 year old epson. Takes some of the best scans you'll ever see. Many people I work/deal with recommend Epson



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  • CDsNutsCDsNuts Posts: 10,092
    Just get the cheapest All-In-One HP at Staples or Office Depot. For $80 or so, you'll get a decent one that lasts about 5 years.
  • TNTonPMSTNTonPMS Posts: 2,279 ✭✭
    I used to have a Cannon scanner that was great , I think it had a max of 4800dpi but when I switched PC's I couldn't find the software for the scanner , so I just bought another one , the one I use now is a Lexmark and I wish I had my cannon back, I wouldn't wish this thing on anyone . . . it's pure junk !

    Don't think you could ever go wrong with a Cannon, naturally the most DPI the clearer the images will appear
  • JeremyDie1JeremyDie1 Posts: 2,383 ✭✭✭
    Espon is nice. Had the 4490 Perfection. Decided to get wireless. The new HP C8180 CCD is very nice and the resolution is 9600 dpi. image
  • nightcrawlernightcrawler Posts: 5,110 ✭✭


    << <i>I used to have a Cannon scanner that was great , I think it had a max of 4800dpi but when I switched PC's I couldn't find the software for the scanner , so I just bought another one , the one I use now is a Lexmark and I wish I had my cannon back, I wouldn't wish this thing on anyone . . . it's pure junk !

    Don't think you could ever go wrong with a Cannon, naturally the most DPI the clearer the images will appear >>




    That's exactly what happen to me, except I went with HP instead of Lexmark... aaarrrg. I haven't given up on looking for my software for my Canon 4800, that scanner was unreal.


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  • Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 6,834 ✭✭✭✭✭
    FInd out what scanner Digicat uses and get that one. His scanned cards look better than my cards do in person.
  • TNTonPMSTNTonPMS Posts: 2,279 ✭✭
    "That's exactly what happen to me, except I went with HP instead of Lexmark... aaarrrg. I haven't given up on looking for my software for my Canon 4800, that scanner was unreal."
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    What I found out after the fact was I could have just went to the cannon web site and downloaded the software package for free !

    So if you still have the Scanner , you can definitley still use it , just download the right software
  • Don't get an all in one. My medium end HP all in one does crap for scans.

    Get a cheap epson, you won't be disappointed.

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  • To the guys who have posted scans, do those scanners have this CCD?

  • All current model epsons use CCD.

    I bought mine several years ago at FRYS (got it for free with purchase), but i see they have them on ebay BIN for $25.

    EPSON 1260.
  • JeremyDie1JeremyDie1 Posts: 2,383 ✭✭✭
    Here is a scan from a HP all in one. I can not figure out how to have my computer allow increased dpi though.

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  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭


    << <i>To the guys who have posted scans, do those scanners have this CCD? >>



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    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • gumbyfangumbyfan Posts: 5,168 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>To the guys who have posted scans, do those scanners have this CCD? >>



    Link >>



    But it's so much easier to let everyone else do his homework....
  • rube26105rube26105 Posts: 10,225 ✭✭
    thats the truth,i always had other people do my homework tooimage
  • Hey all,

    I got the HP Scanjet 5370C today, and found out it does NOT have that CCD technology, but it DOES take some pretty dang nice scans.

    Here's a test I did with some Manny Rookies. Top row is with the top open and bottom row is with the top closed.

    Looks decent if you ask me.

    Anyhow, thanks again for all who helped! I officially have a scanner!

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    Edited for grammatical errors.
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