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Purchasing a scanner with an automatic document feeder

by classic35mm Aug 9, 2007 2:02AM PDT

Hello!

I am looking for a scanner with an automatic document feeder. It needs to be able to automatically feed 8.5 x 11 pieces of paper that are *slightly* thinner than normal thickness photocopy/inkjet paper? The most important part is that the feeder works well with few paper jams. It would also be nice if the scanner were also flatbed, such that I could scan books, etc, on the flatbed in addition to having the automatic document feeder.

One more question, if anyone has the time: Is a dpi of 600 to 1200 dpi considered high for a scanner? I was looking at the Epson GT-2500, which looks very good in terms of the text and graphics capabilities that I will be using the most. It has a price of around $599. But then I looked at other Epson scanners. The Epson Perfection 4490 OFFICE is only $349, and yet it has a higher dpi rating of 4800 dpi. It has a slightly smaller capacity automatic document feeder than the GT-2500, but still, I would not expect four times the dpi for that price. What do you think?

I am running Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 on a Dell XPS 410 desktop (1.86 GHz, Intel Duo).

Thanks so much for all your help! Have a great day,

Andy

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What I've noticed.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Aug 9, 2007 10:22AM PDT

The paper feed works well for a few years. And for most documents 600x1200 is more than enough.

If you have some onion skin or weird paper then only a test will do.

Bob

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