Epson V600 Scanners
Feb 15, 2024 09:45:03 #
I have two V600 scanners, and Epson made a change between them. One change was good, and one was bad.
First the good change. My scanner is sitting sideways, so I have to reach to the left under the cover to raise it. The older scanner has a small area in the center to grip the lid. That meant I had to reach farther to open it. The new one extended that gripping area along the entire side, so I can lift it from the near the edge.
The bad change: The older scanner has a regular ON/OFF switch, with a "1" and a "0" printed on it, so it's easy to see whether it's turned on or off. For some reason, they put a simply push button in its place. Push on and push off. By looking at the switch, there is no way to tell if it is turned on or off. I have to get up and look around at the front of the scanner to see if the light is lit. Maybe the new switch cost $0.02 less.
All changes should be for the better.
First the good change. My scanner is sitting sideways, so I have to reach to the left under the cover to raise it. The older scanner has a small area in the center to grip the lid. That meant I had to reach farther to open it. The new one extended that gripping area along the entire side, so I can lift it from the near the edge.
The bad change: The older scanner has a regular ON/OFF switch, with a "1" and a "0" printed on it, so it's easy to see whether it's turned on or off. For some reason, they put a simply push button in its place. Push on and push off. By looking at the switch, there is no way to tell if it is turned on or off. I have to get up and look around at the front of the scanner to see if the light is lit. Maybe the new switch cost $0.02 less.
All changes should be for the better.
Feb 15, 2024 14:14:25 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I have two V600 scanners, and Epson made a change ... (show quote)
It's amazing they still sell that scanner with software that hasn't been supported in many years (Digital ICE, that was written by Applied Science Fiction. Kodak bought them, then went bankrupt and eliminated the staff. So it's dead. The Mac version hasn't worked since Apple abandoned 32-bit applications.)
To their credit, Epson does offer a version of SilverFast 9 to replace Digital ICE functionality. Scanner serial number required for download.
The V600 is now $150 more expensive than it was just four years ago. Epson probably considers it a cash cow at this point.
Feb 15, 2024 14:15:53 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I have two V600 scanners, and Epson made a change between them. One change was good, and one was bad.
All changes should be for the better.
All changes should be for the better.
I think you got it right above. If there is a choice between a change that is good for the customer or one that is good for the corporate bottom line, which do you think will be implemented?
Feb 15, 2024 14:24:31 #
terryMc wrote:
I think you got it right above. If there is a choice between a change that is good for the customer or one that is good for the corporate bottom line, which do you think will be implemented?
It depends on the company and its ethics... Sometimes it's possible to create a win, win, win.
That's a win for the bottom line, a win for the customer's satisfaction, and a win for manufacturing efficiency.
Feb 15, 2024 15:19:18 #
burkphoto wrote:
It's amazing they still sell that scanner with sof... (show quote)
Thanks. Interesting. I have printers that can scan, but I tend not to use them.
Feb 15, 2024 15:19:58 #
terryMc wrote:
I think you got it right above. If there is a choice between a change that is good for the customer or one that is good for the corporate bottom line, which do you think will be implemented?
Ooh! That's a tough question.
Feb 15, 2024 15:44:17 #
Feb 16, 2024 08:25:37 #
GrahamWishart
Loc: Uk
To their credit, Epson does offer a version of SilverFast 9 to replace Digital ICE functionality. Scanner serial number required for download.
Thanks for that information on Se software. I have had an Epson v600 for several years but was unaware
Thanks for that information on Se software. I have had an Epson v600 for several years but was unaware
Feb 16, 2024 08:26:28 #
MJPerini wrote:
Get Vue Scan Software, inexpensive and supports tons of scanners
What I have works, and I know how to use it. If the need arises, I'll get Vue Scan.
https://www.hamrick.com/purchase-vuescan.html
Feb 16, 2024 09:01:59 #
Schoee
Loc: Europe
burkphoto wrote:
It's amazing they still sell that scanner with sof... (show quote)
Mine is actually the 550 and works perfectly with Epson software under Win11
Feb 16, 2024 09:15:26 #
Feb 16, 2024 09:26:02 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I still use the HP Scanjet 4c I bought at garage sales for $3. Works OK.
You couldn't talk the seller down?
Feb 16, 2024 10:12:52 #
jerryc41 wrote:
You couldn't talk the seller down?
I am a reasonable man. I don't want to rip off the seller. It did come with the full suite of software for Windows 3.1 on 20 plus floppies. The irony is that Windows 3.1 can only support 64MB and yet a full color full page scan would be 128MB.
Feb 16, 2024 10:18:16 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I am a reasonable man. I don't want to rip off the seller. It did come with the full suite of software for Windows 3.1 on 20 plus floppies. The irony is that Windows 3.1 can only support 64MB and yet a full color full page scan would be 128MB.
I haven't had a yard sale in years, but when I decide to sell something, I just want to get rid of it, and my pricing is low.
Feb 16, 2024 11:22:14 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I haven't had a yard sale in years, but when I decide to sell something, I just want to get rid of it, and my pricing is low.
I'm in that position right now with a lot of old, outdated lighting gear. I'd just give it away if I could find anyone around here to take it. We often donate unused stuff to local thrift stores.
After I sold my woodshop, I had a lot of hand tools I would never use again, and I took them to a flea market where I sold all but a couple of them because I was not looking to profit from them. I got a few bucks back and they're all out of my hair.
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