I'm looking for a low cost way of scanning large documents like blueprints. Will this work for large format projects?
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In my opinion, No it would not. This device is limited in what it scan in terms of paper size and it is very difficult to judge what you actually did scan until you actually view it on your computer or lap top.
614851
I don't believe so. To get a copy of a single blueprint you will have to spent a lot of time. This scanner is good for small documents, pages of book, or photographs but not for large documents
614852
I am pretty sure you are limited to 8 and a half inches wide-you would have to scan partials and piece together. Maybe put together in a software program. I am guessing it would be a lot of time and trouble to be perfect. I do think this is a great product but would personally not use for large projects.
614853
I would say no. It is not wide enough. It can only scan up to about 8.5 inches wide. I think most blue prints are wider than that. The length would not b e a problem
616720
Yes. If you use the feeder at the top of the machine it will scan legal size docs. It gives you the option to select the type of file jpeg, pdf etc. My only issue with this printer is that it seems to use ink rather quickly. My boss can't type so he asks that I print all his emails daily and thus the ink runs out quicker than I would like.
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Limited to scanning 8 1/2 x 11 at a time. I think Can be saved as PDF. Haven't done much with it yet.
1040057
I was very disappointed with this software and tossed it. I can't answer your question. I've wasted a lot of $$$ buying cheap and not so cheap software that promises great results but I ended up with poor quality results. I've been using Stitch ERA Universal, its been free to use online but that will stop in December, and one of their options is to buy a subscription for monthly use. If I need to scan anything, I use CorelDraw and import it into Stitch Era. I'm happy with the results and they've been professional quality. Good Luck!
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Actually, it does if you use third-party app ScanTango, but that will set you back $149.00.http://scantango.comBasically allows you to scan to folder, email, print, fax or FTP. You set up "Scan Tasks" for each document type that you choose at scan time. Works well, and the developer is very responsive.No connection other than being a satisfied customer.
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I scanned a bunch of old family photos from the 40s-60s, and it did fine, it pulled them straight through using the guides. They were of different sizes so I sorted as best I could and batch scanned the groups. Somewhat difficult to navigate the setting menus to obtain the highest resolution (1200x1200), in color, and the correct size. Much faster and easier than a flat scanner.
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I don't see why not. I've used it to scan printed items and it works great. Only thing if it is larger than 4x6, you will need to scan in sections and use the software included to create the larger item.
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yep! That's what I have. Works great. Fine scanner--for docs and negs alike.
291558
I have only used it to copy pictures and for that, it worked perfect. It is able to scan any size up to 8x10.
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Ramon, may I suggest to check the WEB site: http://www.vupointsolutions.com/magic_wand_portable_scanner Indeed it does PDF natively, and as far as Letter or A4, you need to understand the concept. You are not locked into a size, as you manually scan a "surface", be it small or large. You will need an editor if they are png files, so as to make them fit your desired proportions. I would suggest you read the manual from the manufacturer's WEB page. This is not a tool for mass scanning, but occasional note taking on the road, e.g. Library, as it is a tad tedious to use. In real life, you cannot scan a whole book with it!!!
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No I don't think so. I believe those pages are too thick.I would def use a flatbed scanner for those!This is mostly for the thickness of a single print or piece of paper.I think the largest page of paper was 8-1/2x 11 but it was just standard paper thickness.I hope this helps!
423252
Sorry, don't know. I really did not like the software, so I dumped it for a Brother DS700d sheet fed scanner with Page Maker software which are far superior and costs less.
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Hi Kim, you can scan legal sized documents through the feeder at the top. You just have to be sure to adjust the scan settings or it will try and force it all to standard letter size in the PDF.
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No I don't think so. I believe those pages are too thick. I would def use a flatbed scanner for those! This is mostly for the thickness of a single print or piece of paper. I think the largest page of paper was 8-1/2x 11 but it was just standard paper thickness. I hope this helps!
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Just for kicks and grins I scanned negatives and slides at the maximum resolution and I estimate the process took about 10-15 per. I also found out that scanning at the highest resolution created files so large (some as big as 600MB) that even though I have a fairly high performance PC, (Core i7, 12GB of RAM), the files were so big I couldn't open them. I dropped down to around 2400-4800 DPI and found the files created about 1.2MB or so. I also scanned files on my MBP with 4GB of RAM and it also created files too large to open and in a few cases it even crashed. I decided the 4800 DPI range was more than sufficient for scanning for my purposes which is to burn all these treasured slides and negatives to disk and give them to family so they can enjoy them too. If you are a professional photographer or designer and you need the max resolution you will need a box with the highest performing hardware you can buy and that will be commensurate with the price. Bottom line: Test various resolutions and see what works for your purposes. I read MANY of the reviews of this scanner before I bought it and decided it would work perform the job I needed it to do and it has performed admirably.
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Yes. That has been my experience. Quality is not superior but decent. This is an affordable scanner for the masses. I recommend this highly IF you intend to use this for scanning large documents and books. I use my older Fujitsu ScanSnap 1500M if I want to scan regular size documents, receipts, business cards since the quality is superior. Hope this helps.
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The scanning quality is good, depending on your setting. Scanning for "professional printing" is a little vague because you didn't mention size or the type of artwork. I have not been unhappy with any of the functions.