Need some advice regarding scanners

[linpagla]

Hi All,
I've to scan A4 & legal size documents quite often, though not too many at a time. I intend to use this scanner at home. OCR capability would be a definite plus. Also an acceptable photo scan quality is fine; I don't need a super high photo scan quality.
Thus can you please suggest me a good enough color scanner (preferably USB 2.0) for this purpose, within a budget of 2K-4K INR or lower?

[dr_roberts49]

Finding a flatbed scanner that can scan legal size is pretty hard to find these days. Most max-out at standard letter size. Try looking at one that has a dock feeder attached to the top of the flatbed. Like you see on a copier. You can feed your legal document in to be scanned. Most all scanners come with some form of OCR software. Omni-Page is the best, but can be pricey.

Robert

[linpagla]

ok... Well, if that's the case, then I'd rather do with budget scanners than sticking to legal size... 'cause I can scan the larger papers in parts and join with softwares, but spending more for the same would be more difficult
Forget about the legal size then, please suggest me the low budget scanners for atleast A4 sizes!

[dr_roberts49]

Canon makes a nice scanner for well under a hundred dollars. Catch it on sale for around $65. It runs straight off the USB port for both power and data. If you weant to move to the $100-$150 range, HP has a couple of good ones. I'm sorry I can't provide you with the exact model numbers, but the mid priced HP scanners are the 3000 series. I have the HP 4850 which retails around $299.

Robert

[linpagla]

Originally Posted by dr_roberts49

Canon makes a nice scanner for well under a hundred dollars. Catch it on sale for around $65. It runs straight off the USB port for both power and data. If you weant to move to the $100-$150 range, HP has a couple of good ones. I'm sorry I can't provide you with the exact model numbers, but the mid priced HP scanners are the 3000 series. I have the HP 4850 which retails around $299.

Robert

Cool! thanks for the advice!
Can you please find out and give me the model number for that Canon one you mentioned?
If possible a link would also be very helpful!

[dr_roberts49]

Canon® CanoScan® LiDE90 Flatbed Scanner
Sleek Style. Simple Scanning. Great Performance.

Looking for simple, high-quality scanning in one super-sleek machine? Four easy buttons automate the entire process, so it's a snap to scan, copy and create e-mail attachments or PDFs. Your results will be impressive, with color dpi resolution of up to 2400 x 4800. The Advanced Z-Lid lets you produce clear, complete scans even of thick originals such as notebooks. Built-in retouching technology can further enhance your final images with automatic corrections for dust & scratches, fading, graininess and backlighting. And to reduce the number of wires in your work area, one simple cable provides power and a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection.

Superb Scans: Produce scans with spectacular resolution of up to 2400 x 4800 color dpi
Rich, vivid color: 48-bit color depth yields over 281 trillion possible colors
Copy/scan thick originals: You can even copy or scan thick items that do not lie flat on the platen
Incredible resolution: The included software greatly enhances resolution, up to an amazing 19,200 color dpi
Faster data: The USB 2.0 interface enables the fastest possible image transfers and scanning speeds
Less Wires: One convenient cable to your computer provides both a USB connection and power
Easy scanning: Large function buttons automate the scanning process-select the use for the image and it's ready in seconds
Auto-Image Fix: The built-in Auto-Image Fix feature via Easy PhotoPrint EX helps you produce amazing results.


Try Newegg if you want the best price. Staples has them in stock for around $89.00

Robert

[linpagla]

Thanks a lot Robert!
I'll sure check this model out...