Re: larger flatbed scanners?

["Willem-Jan Markerink" <w.j.markerink@xxxxx>]

On 31 Jan 02 at 2:49, William Safford wrote:

> I'm looking to buy a flatbed scanner for home use that is larger than the 
> typical 8.5x14" scanner. 
>  
> One use will be to scan printed music, which is usually sized larger than letter 
> size but smaller than 11x17". 
>  
> All scans will be for fair use, not to infringe on any copyrights. 
>  
> All the large scanners (roughly 11x17") that I've found thus far cost well over 
> $1000. I'd rather spend half that, if I can. 
>  
> Any thoughts? 

Mustek makes the A3 EP (parallel port) and the A3 SP (SCSI), 300dpi,
for about US$150; the SP with both Windows and Mac software.
Plustek once had one too in this price range, 400dpi.
Not easy to find in most shops, only the large (post-order) suppliers 
seem to carry it.


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