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Epson V300 Question (Scanning Modern Cards)

leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭
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Can anyone tell me if there is a better way to scan Refractor type cards... my old scanner actually scanned them better.

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  • bobbyw8469bobbyw8469 Posts: 7,145 ✭✭✭
    Try toggling the switch from image to document?
  • vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭
    My local office supplies place has Epson artisan 810's on sale for $99 (from $299), I would primarily be scanning refractor cards and many BGS cases, seems like a bad combo for a Epson... I hope you are able to figure things out so they scan better but my last scanner had no actual ocular adjustments, which is what it looks like yours needs.
  • leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭


    << <i>Try toggling the switch from image to document? >>



    I've tried changing modes with no luck... hopefully someone has figured something out already image
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  • CNoteCNote Posts: 2,070 ✭
    I have the V300, and don't really mind the way the refractors are scanned. It's the LEDs in the scanner, btw, so I don't think anything can be done.
  • zep33zep33 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭
    Next time you get a new printer, get an all in one (if you don't already have one)

    Just use that one for refractors as you'll never get a good scan with the LED type
  • leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭


    << <i>Next time you get a new printer, get an all in one (if you don't already have one)

    Just use that one for refractors as you'll never get a good scan with the LED type >>



    That's what I thought... it looks like I'll be doing refracter scanning with the old HP Scanjet all in one image

    Normally I don't mind the refracter look but all my cards have auto's on them and they become hard to see when scanned with the V300
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  • otwcardsotwcards Posts: 5,291 ✭✭✭
    Refractors? Stick with vintage and the problem is solved... BTW, the Epson V300 is great with SGC and BGS slabs, too. In fact, because it doesn't focus on the scanner bed, you get more focus and depth on thicker slabs and cards with swatches, etc... The drawback is that reflective cards don't turn out so well (refractors, SP foils, etc).
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