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I have an Epson 1260 scanner, which has served me well since 2003. |
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However, there has always been a hardware-software problem, |
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whose effect cb seen at http://chass.utoronto.ca/~purslow/test/ : |
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after a number of scans, something gets reset wrongly |
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& half of the image is shaded or discolored |
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(it's always vertical, but the bw images have been rotated) ; |
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the only solution is to close Xsane & re-open it. |
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This used to happen after a dozen or so scans, which was tolerable, |
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but recently it has started to occur after just one, which is not. |
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I could never find an explanation, but attribute it to some hardware glitch, |
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which sends a bad signal to the software. |
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There's a scanner available at my local store (Canada Computers) as below, |
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with a cheaper alternative. There is a Linux driver for the Epson, |
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which I assume cb found in Sane-Backends ; Canon unknown. |
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I do a lot of scanning & the Epson price is not a deterrent. |
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I suspect an upto-date scanner wb faster than a 2003 model. |
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Can anyone advise me (1) what mb causing the problem described above |
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& (2) whether there mb any reasons not to buy the Epson or Canon ? |
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Item Code : SNES000346 Part Number : B11B198022 |
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Epson Perfection V600 Photo Flatbed Scanner |
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48-bit Color, 6400 x 9600 dpi, USB 2.0 |
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Regular Price CAD 299.99 |
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Our Price CAD 275.99 |
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Discount CAD 20.00 |
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Sale Price CAD 255.99 |
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Instant Savings end 2017-05-04. |
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Brand EPSON |
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Model V600 |
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Type Flatbed |
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Scanning Speed 21.00 ms/line (Colour and monochrome) |
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Optical Resolution 6400 dpi |
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Max. Document Size Maximum 8.5" x 11.7" |
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Auto Doc Feeder No |
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Connectivity USB |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) 11" x 19" x 4.6" (W x D x H) |
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Weight 9 lb |
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Power Consumption Normal : 16.5 W Ready : 5.5 W Sleep : 1.6W Off : 0.4 W |
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Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year Limited |
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Toronto Downtown : 1 |
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Driver downloaded fr |
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http://support.epson.net/linux/en/iscan.php?model=gt-x820&version=1.0.1 |
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Item Code: SNCN000652 Part Number: 9622B003 |
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Canon CanoScan LiDE120 Flatbed Scanner |
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2400 x 4800 dpi - 48-bit Colour , USB |
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Regular Price CAD 99.99 |
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Our Price CAD 79.99 |
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Brand CANON |
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Model LiDE120 |
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Type Flatbed |
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Optical Resolution 2400 x 4800 dpi |
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Connectivity USB |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) 9.9" x 14.6" x 1.6" |
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Weight 3.4 lbs |
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Power Consumption Operating : 2.5 W , Standby : 1.4 W |
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Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year Limited |
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Toronto Downtown : 2 |
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