Printer Flatbed Scanner
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US $13.99
How To Shop For A Flatbed Scanner
When it comes to buying a new flatbed scanner, what it really comes down to is what you, personally, need for your scanning purposes. So, the scanner that works just fine for your photographer friend might not be so hot for someone who, say, draws web comics. Someone who just wants to scan all of their family photos will need a different scanner than someone who wants to keep a backup of all of their files.
But, there are a number of qualities that all good, useful and reliable scanners will share in common. Here's what to look for in a scanner no matter what you need it for. These key points are shared in common with every useful, worthwhile scanner in production.
Durability
Obviously you want a scanner that's going to last. While this doesn't necessarily mean that there's anything to be gained from buying the fanciest, most expensive model out there, it does mean that you should probably steer clear of bootleg knock offs. In other words, buy your scanner from a reliable source, don't get a "SQNY" brand flatbed from the swap meet.
User Friendliness
Some scanners require a degree in advanced technology to figure out. Here's how to spot an easy to use scanner: count the buttons on the unit, if they outnumber your fingers, then this scanner probably has more features than you'll ever be able to make use of in your life, and you'll probably have a tough time figuring out how to work it.
Low Cost
This one is obvious. Don't let this be the only factor in making the purchase or else you'll wind up with a scanner that might not be exactly what you're after. Rather, what you want to do is list all of the candidates for purchase, all of the scanners you like, and then buy whichever is cheapest.
Compatibility
Some scanners come with software that will only work with Windows based systems. If you have a PC based computer, then you probably won't need to worry about compatibility, but if you have a Mac or if you use Linux or Unix, make sure that the scanner's software is compatible with your operating system. This usually isn't an issue, but unless the store you're buying from has an open return policy, you'll need to make absolutely certain before making a purchase of the scanner.
Size
You need a scanner big enough for whatever you're scanning, obviously. If you're a comic artist, for example, or a painter, and you want to put your art on the web or email it, then you need to find a scanner that's large enough to scan your work. On the other hand, if you're only going to be scanning some photos or files now and then, then you just want a scanner that's small enough to fit conveniently on your desk. Check the specs and measure your work area/items to be scanned and make sure that your scanner matches up with your needs as well as your office space.
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Xerox DocuMate 3920 - Flatbed Scanner $1215.99 1 Year 22.50 lb 24-bit 3920 8-bit 8.50" x 11.70" DocuMate 3920 Flatbed Scanner Power Supply USB Cable for Printer Connection RJ-11 Telephone Cable for Fax Quick Install Card Installation Disc including Network Management Tool and User's Manual Direct connect scanners are a vital part of your document capture strategy, but network scanners, like the DocuMate 3920, are the perfect solution for an offce that has shared scanner needs. A5 A5 5.80" x 8.30" CCD Color Desktop DocuMate DocuMate 3920 Flatbed Scanner Energy Star Flatbed Scanner Legal Legal - 8.50" x 14" Legal 8.50" x 14" No PC Plain Paper XDM39205D-WU Xerox Xerox Corporation Yes www.xerox.com |
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Visioneer NetScan 4000 Flatbed Scanner $1241.99 1 Year 10 14 18.70" 18.90" 20 22.50 lb 24-bit 4000 50 Sheets 600 dpi 8-bit 8.10" 8.50" x 11.70" 8.50" x 14" NetScan 4000 Flatbed Scanner Power Supply USB Cable for Printer Connection RJ-11 telephone cable for fax Quick Install Card Network Management Tool & User's Manual CD The NetScan 4000 can easily support small to medium workgroups and offices through secure multi-user access and easy administration through an embedded form-based web page configuration and a standard Ethernet connection. So you don't need an expensive IT department or network contractor to begin scanning documents to local servers, FTP location, convenient email delivery anywhere on the internet or simple fax sending and receiving through standard phone line. CCD Color Fast Ethernet Flatbed Scanner NetScan NetScan 4000 Flatbed Scanner PC Plain Paper RoHS VNS-4000U Visioneer Visioneer, Inc Yes www.visioneer.com |
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Visioneer NeatScan 4000 Flatbed Scanner $1699.87 The NetScan 4000 can easily support small to medium workgroups and offices through secure multi-user access and easy administration through an embedded form-based web page configuration and a standard Ethernet connection. So you dont need an expensive IT department or network contractor to begin scanning documents to local servers, FTP location, convenient email delivery anywhere on the internet or simple fax sending and receiving through standard phone line. Manufacturer: Visioneer, Inc Manufacturer Part Number: VNS-4000U Manufacturer Website Address: www.visioneer.com Brand Name: Visioneer Product Line: NetScan Product Model: 4000 Product Name: NetScan 4000 Flatbed Scanner Product Type: Flatbed Scanner Technical Information: Image Sensor: CCD Technical Information: Scan Color: Color Technical Information: Color Depth: 24-bit Technical Information: Grayscale Depth: 8-bit Technical Information: Media Type: Plain Paper Network & Communication: Ethernet: Yes Network & Communication: Ethernet Technology: Fast Ethernet Interfaces/Ports: USB: Yes Package Contents: NetScan 4000 Flatbed Scanner Power Supply USB Cable for Printer Connection RJ-11 telephone cable for fax Quick Install Card Network Management Tool & Users Manual CD Platform Supported: PC Green Compliant: Yes Green Compliance Certificate/Authority: RoHS |
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Canon Scanner Flatbed Unit $467.99 0106B001 Canon Canon DR-2580C Scanner Canon, Inc Scanner Accessory Scanner Flatbed Unit www.usa.canon.com |
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fi-60F - flatbed scanner $266.99 Fujitsu fi-60F - Flatbed scanner - A6 - 600 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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Scanner dockable flatbed accessory $1289.99 Kodak - Scanner dockable flatbed accessory - for Kodak i1410 i1420 i1440 |
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ScanJet N9120 Document Flatbed Scanner - flatbed scanner $3669.99 HP ScanJet N9120 Document Flatbed Scanner - Flatbed scanner - 11.8 in x 34 in - 600 dpi x 600 dpi - ADF ( 200 sheets ) - up to 5000 scans per day - Hi-Speed USB |
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ScanJet N6310 Document Flatbed Scanner - flatbed scanner $399 HP ScanJet N6310 Document Flatbed Scanner - Flatbed scanner - 8.7 in x 14 in - 2400 dpi x 2400 dpi - ADF ( 50 sheets ) - Hi-Speed USB |
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Flatbed Scanner Unit 101 - flatbed scanner $399.99 Canon Flatbed Scanner Unit 101 - Flatbed scanner - Legal - 1200 dpi - Hi-Speed USB - for imageFORMULA DR-2010 2510 3010 4010 6010 6030 6050 7550 9050 |
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ScanJet 5590 Digital Flatbed Scanner - flatbed scanner $296.99 HP ScanJet 5590 Digital Flatbed Scanner - Flatbed scanner - Duplex - Legal - 2400 dpi x 2400 dpi - ADF ( 50 sheets ) - Hi-Speed USB |
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HP Scanjet 8300 Professional Image Flatbed Scanner $444.99 1 Year Limited 16.34" 19.60 lb 2.5 24 24.61" 240 V AC 3-D Object 35mm Film 48-bit 4800 dpi 4800 x 4800 dpi 5.12" 8" x 10" 8-bit 8300 999999 dpi HP Scanjet 8300 Professional Image Flatbed Scanner Hi-Speed USB cable Power cord Setup and Support guide Customizable button labels CD-ROM(s) with software for Microsoft Windows CD-ROM(s) with software for Macintosh File Formats: Windows: (HP Photosmart software): photos: BMP, JPG, TIF, TIF (compressed), PNG, PCX, FPX, GIF Documents: PDF, PDF Searchable, TIF, RTF, HTML, TXT Mac: PICT, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, PDF, BMP, BMP, JPEG2000, Photoshop, Quicktime image, SGI image, TGA PC Software: HP Photosmart Essential or Premier ScanSoft PaperPort Adobe Photoshop Elements I.R.I.S. Readiris Pro OCR Mac Software: HP Photosmart Studio I.R.I.S. Readiris Pro OCR Adobe Photoshop Elements NewSoft Presto! PageManager If scanning quality and scanner versatility are important to you, consider the Scanjet 8300 Professional Image Scanner. It accepts everything from black-and-white documents to photos, film, and other materials, processing each for optimal results. Added bonuses include handy one-touch buttons for commonly done tasks like sending a scan to your default printer and creating PDF. AC Supply CCD Card Color Envelope Film Flatbed Scanner HP Hewlett-Packard L1960A#B1H Legal Legal 8.50" x 14" Mac Medium Format Film PC Photo Plain Paper Scanjet Scanjet 8300 Professional Image Flatbed Scanner Yes www.hp.com |
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OpticBook A300 - flatbed scanner $1919.99 Plustek OpticBook A300 - Flatbed scanner - 12 in x 17 in - 600 dpi x 600 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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GT 30000 - flatbed scanner $3999 Epson GT 30000 - Flatbed scanner - A3 - 600 dpi x 1200 dpi - Fast SCSI |
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OpticPro A320 - flatbed scanner $545.99 Plustek OpticPro A320 - Flatbed scanner - 12 in x 17 in - 1600 dpi x 1600 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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GT 2500 - flatbed scanner $511.99 Epson GT 2500 - Flatbed scanner - Legal - 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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Perfection V30 - flatbed scanner $64.99 Epson Perfection V30 - Flatbed scanner - 8.5 in x 11.7 in - 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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Perfection V33 - flatbed scanner $74.99 Epson Perfection V33 - Flatbed scanner - 8.5 in x 11.7 in - 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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Ivina / BulletScan F600 Flatbed Scanner / F6002160 $1173.59 Ivina - BulletScan F600 Flatbed Scanner - F6002160 |
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Epson / Epson Expression 10000XL Flatbed Scanner / e10000xl-ph $2795.77 Epson - Epson Expression 10000XL Flatbed Scanner - e10000xl-ph |
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Epson / Epson Perfection V33 Flatbed Scanner / B11B200201 $102.34 Epson - Epson Perfection V33 Flatbed Scanner - B11B200201 |
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Epson / Epson Perfection V330 Flatbed Scanner / B11B200211 $123.28 Epson - Epson Perfection V330 Flatbed Scanner - B11B200211 |
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Canon / CanoScan LiDE110 Flatbed Scanner / 4507B002 $72.05 Canon - CanoScan LiDE110 Flatbed Scanner - 4507B002 |
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Visioneer / Visioneer NetScan 4000 Flatbed Scanner / VNS-4000U $930.88 Visioneer - Visioneer NetScan 4000 Flatbed Scanner - VNS-4000U |
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Canon / Canon CanoScan LiDE210 Flatbed Scanner / 4508B002 $102.72 Canon - Canon CanoScan LiDE210 Flatbed Scanner - 4508B002 |
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GT 20000 - flatbed scanner $1098.99 Epson GT 20000 - Flatbed scanner - 11.7 in x 17 in - 600 dpi x 1200 dpi - SCSI / Hi-Speed USB |
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WorkForce GT-1500 - flatbed scanner $229.99 Epson WorkForce GT-1500 - Flatbed scanner - Legal - 1200 dpi x 2400 dpi - ADF ( 40 sheets ) - Hi-Speed USB |
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ScanJet N6350 Networked Document Flatbed Scanner - flatbed scanner $835.99 HP ScanJet N6350 Networked Document Flatbed Scanner - Flatbed scanner - 8.7 in x 14 in - 2400 dpi x 2400 dpi - ADF ( 50 sheets ) - Hi-Speed USB / 10Base-T |
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Canon 4101B002 Scanner Flatbed Accessory $362.99 3.10" Height x 11.40" Width x 20.20" Depth 4101B002 4101B002 Flatbed Scanner Unit 101 7.70 lb Canon Canon DR-2010C Scanner Canon DR-2510C Scanner Canon DR-3010C Scanner Canon DR-4010C Scanner Canon DR-6010C Scanner Canon DR-6050C Scanner Canon DR-7550C Scanner Canon DR-9550C Scanner Canon, Inc Scanner Flatbed Accessory www.usa.canon.com |
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DOCUMATE 3220 FLATBED SCANNER $367.99 DocuMate 3220 is a next generation duplex scanner that combines an A4/US Letter sized flatbed and 50-sheet capacity ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) to create an entry level sc |
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Canon Scanner Half Letter-Sized Flatbed Unit $345.99 0106B003 Canon Canon DR-2580C Scanner Canon, Inc Scanner Accessory Scanner Half Letter-Sized Flatbed Unit www.usa.canon.com |
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ScanJet G4050 Photo Scanner - flatbed scanner $219 HP ScanJet G4050 Photo Scanner - Flatbed scanner - 8.50 in x 12.25 in - 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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ScanJet G3110 Photo Scanner - flatbed scanner $99.99 HP ScanJet G3110 Photo Scanner - Flatbed scanner - 8.6 in x 11.8 in - 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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ScanJet 8300 Professional Image Scanner - flatbed scanner $491.98 HP ScanJet 8300 Professional Image Scanner - Flatbed scanner - Legal - 4800 dpi x 4800 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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ScanJet G4010 Photo Scanner - flatbed scanner $149.99 HP ScanJet G4010 Photo Scanner - Flatbed scanner - 8.50 in x 12.25 in - 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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Book Reader V100 - flatbed scanner $539.99 Plustek Book Reader V100 - Flatbed scanner - 8.5 in x 11.7 in - 1200 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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CanoScan LiDE 110 - flatbed scanner $65.99 Canon CanoScan LiDE 110 - Flatbed scanner - 2400 dpi x 4800 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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GT 2500 Plus - flatbed scanner $802.99 Epson GT 2500 Plus - Flatbed scanner - Legal - 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi - Hi-Speed USB / 10Base-T/100Base-TX |
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Epson GT-20000 Flatbed Scanner $1087.99 1 Year Limited 11.70" x 17" 16-bit 18" 220 25.80" 29.80 lb 48-bit 6.20" 600 dpi 600 x 1200 dpi Epson Scan ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus OCR ScanSoft PaperPort GT-20000 Flatbed Scanner Scanner installation CD-ROM and Electronic User's Guide Start Here poster Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable Power cable The affordable choice for large format scans and convenient workgroup document management capabilities. The GT-20000 offers the productivity benefits of advanced scanning technology in an affordable, large-format scanner. A versatile workgroup performer, this powerful product provides 600 x 1200 dpi resolution and 48-bit color for incredible detail on scans up to 11.7x 17. AC Supply B11B195011 CCD Color Epson Epson Corporation Flatbed Scanner GT GT-20000 GT-20000 Flatbed Scanner Mac PC Plain Paper Yes www.epson.com |
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BulletScan F600 Flatbed Scanner $1068.99 110 V AC 16-bit 2 Year 220 V AC 3.70" x 5.50" 30 48-bit 50 Sheets 60 600 dpi BulletScan Manager ABBYY FineReader OCR Technology NewSoft Presto PageManager NewSoft Presto BizCard Reader Scan-to-PC Utility S400 Flatbed Scanner USB Cable Power Supply Quick Install Guide CD including Software & User's Manual The BulletScan F600 is a duplex color flatbed departmental scanner rated at 30 ppm in simplex mode and 60 ipm in duplex mode at 200 dpi color. It has a 50-page capacity automatic document feeder which can scan documents up to legal-size, as well as an 8.5" x 11" flatbed for scanning documents, magazines, and other bound materials. AC Supply BulletScan CCD Color Energy Star F600 F600 Flatbed Scanner F6002160 Flatbed Scanner Legal Legal 8.50" x 14" Letter Letter 8.50" x 11" PC Plain Paper Yes iVina, Inc www.bulletscan.com |