Testing new scanner....

Sean1125

Sadly vista x64 has lots of problems with many usb devices... finally found a scanner that works...

How clear is it for you guys when you zoom in?

mrmint23

Using an iPad but the Murphy looks a little better than dr j....looks like something in his fro?

jeffcbay

Unfortunately your scanner has the CIS (Contact Image Sensor) instead of the CCD (Charged Coupled Device). The CCD provides you with the ability to scan graded card slabs without making the card and label appear blurry. The CIS only clearly scans items that are making contact with the surface of the scanner. Anything that's slightly off of the surface will appear blurry.

Here is a scan from mine (Epson Perfection V300 Photo):

mrmint23

Jeff what are your settings?

jeffcbay

When I scanned that I used:

Image type: 48-bit Color
Resolution: 300 dpi
Unsharp Mask: Checked High
Dust Removal: Checked Medium

...but usually when I scan for ebay and stuff I use 200 dpi.

Dboneesq

Sean ... not very clear, for the reason Jeff gave. I too have the Epson Perfection V300 Photo scanner and it does an amazing job. Have probably been using it for over 2 years.

jeffcbay

Yeah, when dealing in graded cards, it's worth spending a little more on a decent scanner.

Sean1125

<< <i>Yeah, when dealing in graded cards, it's worth spending a little more on a decent scanner. >>



It is what it is, atleast this one works.

jeffcbay

True dat, better than cell phone pics!

I used a $30 scanner for eight years and did just fine, so I wouldn't worry too much about it.

vladguerrero

it gives them a 'real vintage look'

jeff8877

I have the Epson also and it is awesome...

Jeff

jeffcbay

Hey Jeff, how did you get the glare lines to not appear along the edges of the slab like I have on my scan?

CNote

I was going to ask about the LED lines as well. If you're using the Epson to scan refractors, be ready for rainbows all over your cards.

jeff8877

Jeff...not sure how I did that. I will have to take a look at my settings and get back to you.

Jeff

mrmint23

Jeff
Thanks for the settings...Sean the Epson only cost about 80. Here are a few of my cards with the new settings.

Treetop

Espon is the only way to go. I use an Espon Perfection 610 which is 10-11 years old. I run it with Irfanview software (free version) and very happy with my scans.

pool

pool

Hey Jeff, how did you get the glare lines to not appear along the edges of the slab like I have on my scan?

Jeff, I have the same problem with my scans (glare lines on the edges).
Could you post your settings here?
Thanks

daddymc

I've got an Epson Perfection V500. Here are my settings that I just tweaked thanks to some help here:

Document Type: Reflective
Auto Exposure Type: Photo
Image Type: 48-bit Color
Resolution: 1200 dpi for this scan, I usually use 400 - 600 dpi
No Color, Tone, or Image Adjustments
Unsharp Mask: Medium
Dust Removal: Medium

jeff8877

Here are my settings...

Professional Mode

Doc Type...reflective

Auto Exp Type...document

Image Type...24 bit color

Resolution...300 dpi

Unsharp Mask...checked

Let me know how they work for you guys.

Jeff

yankeeno7

Epson V330. I have some slides I need to make images of. But if I had only cards, I would just get the V30

Frozencaribou

The Fonz had a jersey #?

Goodsport40

I have a 5 year old HP Scanjet 4370 that I like. Not a graded card, but a good result:





Can be had for under $50 used now, original was $100.

That Epson V330 is awesome! I may have to upgrade!


Robert

vladguerrero

If price isn't a big issue the Canon Canoscan 9000 is unreal, has dedicated film scanner etc, always gets top marks on reviews, it's what grading companies use, mine put me back $250-300 but I smile every time I use it... and for what it's worth I did a lot of research and decided it was worth the investment.

jeff8877

Guys...you can pick up the Epson V30 for $49. Only difference between it and the V330 is you cant do slides.

Jeff

JoeBanzai

THANKS guys!

Just hooked up an Epson Perfection V300 and it is the BOMB!

Well worth the cost. If you are selling high grade cards and do not have a good scanner, you are missing out on bids!

Thanks again,

Joe

ldferg

My Dell All-in-one is fading out on me. Just picked up an Epson. Thanks for the thread.