How is the scanner quality? I am always skeptical of all-in-ones. Any designer folk using this?
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According to Consumer Reports tests in fall 2014, scan quality is superior. The product specs say scanning optical Resolution is 2400 dpi, hardware resolution is1200 x 2400 dpi, maximum resolution 9600 x 9600 dpi interpolated, scanner bit depth is 48-bit color input/ 24-bit color output.
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I have been quite happy with the photo scanning. Of course the final result will be determined by the matrix and a high quality scan can create huge file depending on the image size.
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I purchased this model for one of my offices. The rep in that office who uses it handles most of my commercial contracts/buying agreements so she is printing all day long. Like most Epson products it has performed without a hitch.
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Hello, I have not yet had the chance to scan any color pieces - I've scanned only bw so far - and I had to make color corrections in photoshop. I've had epson scanners in the past (not this expensive though), and I've always had to make color adjustments.
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Hi Andrei. It's pretty quick actually. I never scan more than say 10-15 pages at a time though. The auto feed works great for this too. I actually own 3 of these all-in-ones for various locations.
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I have not noticed any markedly less quality compared to the HP Photosmart scanners I had before, but it may not be quite as good as my dedicated Canon scanner. If scanning photos is your primary objective, I would not rely on the Epson WorkForce. I would get a dedicated scanner.
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What did you end up getting? You sound like you might be a novice like myself. I am simply looking to scan in/preserve family photos. I want the best results but not too complicated for the non-pro to use. I also have a macbook pro.
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I was told that Epson scanners were the best for the money. I had difficulty with the software on my PC with Windows 64 bit Ultimate. Eventually I returned the scanner and stayed with the HP. Sorry I can't answer your question.
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I am glade that it works on Mac now. I am thinking about buying one for my small office all-mac environment.You mentioned that the scanner only works with usb. Have you tried network to scan?Another thing I keep wondering, in general, that all the all-in-one should have an option to receive fax as a digital document instead of printing it out. If you find it, please do let me know.
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I found that you can do small adjustments before scanning, mainly exposure, but I do more once I've uploaded it to my computer. The exposure adjustments are pretty good though.
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That was the easy part for me. The scan worked well, but the retrieval of it for filing is slow slow slow. Honestly, I have gone back to my Epson GT-S50 - its fast and I scan to my gmail drive so it puts it in the cloud. I do have the small NeatConnect scanner and I like that for travel, but the NeatConnect - I would save your money
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I am looking at the V500 compared to the 4490. Any suggestions? The reviews all rave about the V500 for slides and negatives, which I too plan to scan, but I also have many old photos.
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I've scanned a few photos and it did ok but I wouldn't buy it just for photos, I would buy a scanner that is made for photos. I purchased and use this for documents. I think you will get better quality with an actual photo scanner.
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My mgr elected not to use the scanner so I can't answer your question. Sorry. Other than that, it's been a very reliable and fairly easy to use machine so far. Regards, Ric
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thats why i bought it. you can do it. it is not as fast as some other scanners. took me a while to figure out how to make a multiple page pdf.the quality of the scan is good. it is not as quick as it could be. also you have to perform all operations through the computer. it is not wireless. i would look for a scanner that has a single button to scan and s wireless. my next scanner will have that.
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Yes, I recommend it. I've had four different scanners. This is by far the best, light, multiple resolution settings, color or b/w. I love this one.
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I haven't used it for photos or art. I'm sure it can scan photos and art fine, but I'm not sure about the quality.It works amazing for documents, which is what I use it for. I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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I completely disagree with the rest of these answers. I'm using an Epson DS-40 scanner (after trying and returning a Doxie) at 1200dpi for doing character recognition on thermal printed receipts. I've noticed a huge difference in the accuracy of the OCR software. No wonder, when it's getting so much more data to work with.
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Scott, don't get me wrong it is the most easiest to use scanner out there and well worth the money, but some people aren't aware of the extra cost and other things, but the Uniden Home Patrol-1 is the only plug and play scanner out there! Good Luck!!