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From: John Smallberries <js@yoyodyne.org>
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On 2018-06-08 00:36:14 +0000, symm said:
> Tried to scan some Archies this week and it looks like the cheap
> (relatvely price-wise, definitely quality-wise) Mustek A3 scanner gave
> up the ghost finally. It's been limping for a while.
>
> I prefer an A3 size and am looking at used 9800XLs— which support
> TWAIN, USB (albeit 2.0) and Firewire. TWAIN support should at least
> allow Mac use which I didn't have with the Mustek (rooky mistake).
> Based on prices I'm seeing for used, they must be in high demand.
>
> Any other good options for comics scanning?
>
> Thx
I am currently using a Plustek Optibook 3900.
It's okay, but if you don't need the extra gutter space and OCR, I
wouldn't recommend it.
You know what would be really nice? A scanner that cleans itself so you
don't get dust on the underside of the glass.
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