I am also looking for a flatbed scanner but my primary
need is documents. Since the scanner in my Canon Pixma MP780 failed and I have tried to do some reading on scanners, I saw where others had the same problem and one guy concluded that the Canon scanners have an "endemic" design flaw so I concentrated on Epson but am confused about what would work best for me - would like an adf and am on a tight budget since business has all but disappeared and buying a scanner is after paying rent, insurance, etc.
Any guidance on how to find the best scanner for reliability and quality will be much appreciated.
Many thanks,
MaryAnn
I'm looking for a good flatbed scanner to mostly digitize prints but will also use it for scanning negatives--35mm and 120 film (6x45cm negs)--and a few slides. So far my research leads me in the direction of the Canon 8850 but that particular model isn't exactly a youngster. Would this scanner fit my needs and does anyone know if Canon might be on the verge of introducing something even better fir a similar price, which currently is about $175-225 for the 8850? I know Epson also makes some good scanners but so far I've limited my research to Canon and don't know much about what Epson has to offer. I'd consider an Epson if anyone would care to point me in the direction of a model that would fit my needs. Any help is appreciated.

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