Need Scanner Recommendation
Jan 18, 2021 22:47:19 #
Jan 19, 2021 07:58:16 #
Epson V600, no problems , came with it's own software, also runs under PSP!
Jan 19, 2021 08:03:47 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
ragon wrote:
On the recommendations to my query (see https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-680481-1.html) I bought the Epson V600 and can attest that it solved my problems with scanning old B&W negatives. I use Vuescan with it, but the Epson software works very well too.
With what OS?
Jan 19, 2021 09:17:21 #
chasgroh wrote:
Lots of people like the V600 Epson. I paid the big bux and bought a v850 but had a special project at the time that demanded (I *thought* at least, lol) that quality. But I'm betting the V600 is a great option.
Jan 19, 2021 09:42:13 #
mmcgavin wrote:
I bought a V600 too. Scanning of B&W negatives was incredibly good.
At the time it was compatible with Word8 but not 10. The result is that the tabs on the actual scanner do not work.
Consequently it is a multistep procedure to copy one piece of paper- a real loss.
I haven't checked with Epson in several months. Have they solved that problem with 10 yet?
They were waiting for the "factory" to do something.
At the time it was compatible with Word8 but not 10. The result is that the tabs on the actual scanner do not work.
Consequently it is a multistep procedure to copy one piece of paper- a real loss.
I haven't checked with Epson in several months. Have they solved that problem with 10 yet?
They were waiting for the "factory" to do something.
I use my 600 on Win 10. Don’t know about Word10
Chuck
Jan 19, 2021 11:59:26 #
TriX wrote:
Another vote for the Epson V600
Epson Photo Scanners seem to be out of stock in most places. Good luck finding one.
Jan 19, 2021 12:33:04 #
Jan 19, 2021 13:09:50 #
Schoee
Loc: Europe
If you have trouble finding the V600 then the V550 seems almost identical, perhaps it is, but the bundled software is different. Works fine with Windows 10
Jan 19, 2021 13:52:38 #
pminyard
Loc: Bartlett, Tennessee
I purchased an Epson V850 Pro and never looked back. Look it up and see if it might be what you want. I also run SilverFast Ai scanner software with it. You might want to look at it too.
Jan 19, 2021 15:24:14 #
That's a great combination. Silverfast is probably the best scanner driver out there.
--Bob
--Bob
pminyard wrote:
I purchased an Epson V850 Pro and never looked back. Look it up and see if it might be what you want. I also run SilverFast Ai scanner software with it. You might want to look at it too.
Jan 19, 2021 15:49:00 #
Bigmike1
Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.
I also recommend the V600. I have two. My wife and son use one for family history work and I use mine for slides, negatives etc. Have no complaints.
Jan 19, 2021 16:13:01 #
I have the same Canon scanner model. I also use Vuescan. I have had 0 problems with the scanner or Vuescan.
I am on Windows 10 and have not run the scanner or Vuescan on my i Mac. Could it possibly be an issue with the Apple software? Also, sometimes with computers I have found deleting a program and reloading it seems to help with a fresh start. My personal opinion (I have both Epson and Canon scanners) is that the results from each brand of scanner is quite good. My suggestion is to see if you can track down what's happening with the Canon scanner or borrowing a different scanner before buying something else. New scanner won't help if it is an Apple or Vuescan issue. Mr. Vuescan is just great to work with. Helped me a couple of times. See what he says.
Good Luck and stay safe.
I am on Windows 10 and have not run the scanner or Vuescan on my i Mac. Could it possibly be an issue with the Apple software? Also, sometimes with computers I have found deleting a program and reloading it seems to help with a fresh start. My personal opinion (I have both Epson and Canon scanners) is that the results from each brand of scanner is quite good. My suggestion is to see if you can track down what's happening with the Canon scanner or borrowing a different scanner before buying something else. New scanner won't help if it is an Apple or Vuescan issue. Mr. Vuescan is just great to work with. Helped me a couple of times. See what he says.
Good Luck and stay safe.
Jan 19, 2021 17:30:58 #
Again Epson V600 or V850 depending on your budget or needs. Since it appears you are using Mac OS X Catalina, you will need to use either Silverfast or Viewscan to operate your Epson scanner. The V850 ships with Silverfast, and Epson has it available as a free download for the V550 and V600. Epson scan is a 32 bit application, and incompatible with the new Mac OS'es.
Jan 19, 2021 18:50:19 #
I have an Epson V550 that I've had for years. It has an adaptor for film scanning. Always gives me good quality scans.
Jan 19, 2021 20:35:04 #
RJN wrote:
I currently have a Canoscan 8600F flatbed scanner. When Canon quit supporting its software I went Vuescan and have had trouble off and on since. Since updating to MacOS Catalina 10.15.7 all I get is a blank page and slow operation. The scanner continues to run even when finished. I haven't checked with Vuescan yet but maybe the scanner should just be replaced. Need recommendations.
Another vote for Epson as an option. The V600 is $230. They make others, too. Check Epson.com for details.
Meanwhile, SilverFast 9 software works with your scanner and should solve your problem. Check Canon’s support pages to see whether they offer a link to a FREE version of SilverFast SE for your model. Epson offers it for the V600!
https://www.silverfast.com/scanner-software/
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