On Mon, 22 Nov 1999, Robert Snow wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Raphael Bustin <rafeb@channel1.com> > > > > My question (again) to the list -- what scanner(s) > > are recommended for use with Wiziwyg? I don't own > > a flatbed scanner at present. Can it be USB, > > SCSI, or parallel? What restrictions, if any, > > apply? TIA for your comments and suggestions. > > > rafe b. > > Rafe: > > >From what has been said over and over, the cheaper flatbeds > seem to do as well as the more expensive ones. Now, if you > want it for some other purpose, then buy it on that set of > requirements. I'm grappling with that issue at the moment, trying to decide how to go... Kinda looking for recommendations on a simple, reliable scanner in the $150 range, or thereabouts. Probably SCSI... I'm not sure the motherboard on my machine supports USB, never tried it. > The mode of connection would make no difference, but I would > stay away from the parallel type. They seem to be more > prone to problems and slower! If you already have a scsi > board, my personal choice would be scsi. > > If you ever shoot medium format, the new Epson 1200dpi at > 3-400 bucks might be a good compromise. If you want a > better scanner in the mid-range, you couldn't go too far > wrong with the Linocolor Saphir Ultra II @ 1200 dpi optical > and excellent software at about $1100. > > One thing, if you buy one of the low end scanners, be sure > that it will scan without any corrections. Some > automatically correct and it cannot be turned off. I forget > which ones. This will screw up your profile creation > though. So not all scanners are created equal, then ;-) With my luck, I'd end up with one of these incompatible scanners. > One last suggestion: Call them and ask what they use. > (wiziwyg-Praxisoft) I asked this question of Praxisoft by filling out the form on their web site. Predictably, there has been no response. I haven't tried just calling them. Too simple and obvious, I guess. rafe b. - * 50% OFF!! DayGlo Fluorescent Ink Jet Ink gets your message across. * * Be Heard! Tell us you are an Epson-inkjet subscriber to claim your * * discount. http://www.dayglo.com (One 50% purchase per subscriber.) *