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Subject: Scanner question
Written By: gemini on 10/04/05 at 6:37 am
I need to buy a scanner for a project I'm going to be working on, and I wonder if anyone has any suggestion. I saw an HP printer, scanner, copier and it was pretty inexpensive, about $80.00. Do you think inexpensive means low quality?
Subject: Re: Scanner question
Written By: Bobby on 10/04/05 at 6:44 am
I suppose it depends on the quality of the maker, Rhonda. I have an Epson all-in-one (and relatively cheap) printer/scanner/photocopier and it works well for me. :)
It might help to look for things like dpi (dots per image). The more dpi, the better quality your print-outs will be. ;)
Subject: Re: Scanner question
Written By: gemini on 10/04/05 at 6:47 am
I suppose it depends on the quality of the maker, Rhonda. I have an Epson all-in-one (and relatively cheap) printer/scanner/photocopier and it works well for me. :)
It might help to look for things like dpi (dots per image). The more dpi, the better quality your print-outs will be. ;)
Thanks, I didn't know about dpi, since I'm not too computer literate! :D It's not going to used for anything that has to be too professional looking, just some photo DVD's I'm making for family members. :)
Subject: Re: Scanner question
Written By: Bobby on 10/04/05 at 6:52 am
Thanks, I didn't know about dpi, since I'm not too computer literate! :D It's not going to used for anything that has to be too professional looking, just some photo DVD's I'm making for family members.  :)ÂÂ
Then it's still best to look at the dpi . Obviously, the more dpi both ways, the better. Otherwise, when you make these photographs, they will look grainy. :)
Subject: Re: Scanner question
Written By: Paul on 10/04/05 at 6:54 am
Just had a call with a 'techie' mate of mine, who says 2400 x 2400 dpi is the ideal to go for...
(I've got all this joy to come around Christmastime...!)
Subject: Re: Scanner question
Written By: gemini on 10/04/05 at 6:55 am
Then it's still best to look at the dpi . Obviously, the more dpi both ways, the better. Otherwise, when you make these photographs, they will look grainy. :)
Ok, I'll make sure to check that out first. Thanks, Rob!  :)
Subject: Re: Scanner question
Written By: gemini on 10/04/05 at 6:56 am
Just had a call with a 'techie' mate of mine, who says 2400 x 2400 dpi is the ideal to go for...
(I've got all this joy to come around Christmastime...!)
Hey, thanks for that, Paul!! Hope it's in my budget, which is LOW!! :D
Subject: Re: Scanner question
Written By: Paul on 10/04/05 at 7:03 am
I think that 'spec' may be slightly on the wrong side of $80, Rhonda...
...but that sort of price should get you a decent-ish one...