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Subject: [OM] Advice on Flatbed scanner
From: "Shawn Wright" <swright@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 08:39:29 -0700
I have just ordered some Microtek X6EL scanners for the school, and am 
trying one at home. It comes with a slide/neg attachment, and seems to work 
ok. Although I haven't been satisfied with the results from slides or prints, I 
only had about 45 minutes to really try it out.
Can I expect this scanner to perform well once I get the hang of it?
I am quite happy with the quality from the HP 5P, which is now replaced with 
a parallel version, and I need/want SCSI.
My first impressions of the Microtek were that the scans were too contrasty 
and harsh looking, it seemed slower to preview than the HP, and the glass 
was very dirty, and appears to be dirty on the inside surface as well. (kind of 
an oily film.)

About the only scanner I've had recent experience with is the UMAX 1200S, 
which I found slower than the Microtek, although the photo quality is not bad, 
just a little soft.

I'd appreciate any comments on SCSI scanners in the price range of the 
Microtek ($250 CDN)

tia.

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Shawn Wright
Computer Systems Manager
Shawnigan Lake School
250-743-6240
swright@xxxxxxxxx

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