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HP scanjet 5470c and lifespan

Jan 19, 2006 6:53AM PST

I have the above HP scanner. Great scanner, have had it for several years (don't remember when I purchassed it). I've used it for a fair amount of scanning, but now I am undertaking the task of scanning maybe 1000 to 1500 photos. Any bets on how long the scanner will last?

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HP
Feb 2, 2006 12:23AM PST

Would that be before or after you try the Tim Taylor method of repair, throwing it against the wall!

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Bulb life for one.
Feb 2, 2006 12:28AM PST

While I've seen such last over 5 years and venerable Scanjet 4's on SCSI continue to plague owners that moved to new machines (the scanner works on what machine/OS but not the new machine), the price has fallen to 10% of what they used to cost. So low in fact that repair parts are almost nonexistant.

It will last as long as it will last.

Bob