Editorial Review

The HP ScanJet 6300Cse is a good basic scanner for home or small officeuse. As with all the Hewlett-Packard scanners, it's extremely easy to set up,and you can set it up and start scanning in no time at all.Read more

Features

• 1,200 dpi hardware resolution, unlimited enhanced
• 36-bit color depth
• SCSI and USB interfaces
• HP Intelligent Scanning Technology
• Software bundle for productivity

Reviews (9)

it is aweful.
I have had one for a long time. The mac OS X drivers are terrible and glitch up your system. It is possible to get them to work if you monkey with them for a while but not worth it. Seems to be a good piece of hardware but the software sucks so bad it cannot be redeemed.

WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY
This scanner was a great disappointment. It never worked for one moment fresh out of the box! As you can't return it to the store you are reduced to immediately spending more money on a long distance phone call to get a replacement. Not a new one that is. Just someone else's rebuilt problem. The buttons didn't work on the replacement! Help was only another long distance call away, and we all know how long it can take to be the 'next person in line'. Finally, the third unit arrived. Yet another rebuilt piece of garbage with dirt and cloudy streaks on the inside of the glass! Makes for nice looking scanned images! unstable
Here are various comments I have about this scanner, which I've owned for over two years. Read more

Subjects:  1. Scanners    2. Flat Bed (Flatbed)    3. Intelligent Scanning Technology    4. SCSi, USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface, port, connection    5. HP, Hewlett Packard, C7672, 7672A, Scan Jet, 6300, Cse   

Editorial Review

The Canon card photo printer CP-100 connects directly to several Canon PowerShot digital cameras and is sufficiently light and compact to go anywhere you take your camera (printer battery pack not included). All print settings are made directly from the camera's LCD, obviating the need for a computer and simplifying the process of obtaining high-quality color prints. Read more

Features

• Full-color direct printing from select Canon digital cameras
• Prints on 4-by-6, credit-card size, and mini-label papers
• 300 x 300 dpi resolution with 256 color gradations
• Small and lightweight; portable with optional battery pack
• Supports "digital print order format" for batch jobs and photo lab orders

Reviews (8)

connector incompatible with PC USB port
Print quality is good. But the cables come with printer can only connect to Canon digital cameras (I tried poershot and EOS 10D), it cannot connect to PC UBS ports, though it looks like UBS connector. So, there is no way you can print a picture to cp-x00 from a PC. Great picture quality!
I have been very pleased with this printer.So long as your resolution is set very high on your camera your pictures will be as good as lab quality! Excellent Quality Photos
This is an excellent little printer.The quality of the images produced is great. Just as good as traditional film developed photos.It's easy to setup & use either directly from my camcorder or via my computers(with the appropriate accessory CCK-CP200).This is my first experience with a dye sublimation printer & I can tell you the quality of the images produced far surpasses most inkjet printers.The only drawbacks about this printer is it only prints small sizes 4 x 6's & Wallet size 2 x 3's.There is a 3.5" x 5" size but its only available overseas. The paper/ink packs are not easy to find other than online & their not cheap.36 - 4" x 6" prints will run about [money],Wallets about [money].Overall however this is a great printer which I enjoy using. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Specially designed to handle fragile glass medical slides, this Microscope Slide Holder for the Nikon Coolscan IV allows you to safely and easily view slides with impressive clarity and vividness. Crafted from sturdy plastic, it fits snugly into the scanner, keeping slides protected during scanning. This holder is not required for viewing standard film slides. ... Read more

Features

• Accessory for both Super Coolscan V ED and Super Coolscan 5000 ED Scanners
• Used with Slide Mount Adapter MA-20(S)
• Allows scanning of mounted medical microscope slides
• Sturdy plastic protects slides during scanning
• Impressive clarity and vividness

Editorial Review

The Lexmark Z705 Photo JetPrinter offers stunning color print results from a streamlined, compact desktop design. It supports optional networking for office applications, as well as optional six-color printing for high-quality photos. Read more

Features

• Vivid 4,800 x 1,200 dpi resolution on photo paper, 2,400 x 1,200 on other media
• Fast 17 ppm black, 10 ppm color document printing
• Prints a 4-by-6 inch photo prints in about 60 seconds
• USB interface, cable included; PC and Mac compatible
• Optional 6-color printing; optional Ethernet

Reviews (7)

high maintenance
Don't buy this - yes, it's cheap, but unless you like babysitting your printer by feeding each sheet in by hand, you're better off spending a few more bucks and getting something that works.

Economical and Long Lasting
This printer has lasted a long time.I've had several HPs that jammed then died within six months of purchase, but this printer is a workhorse.It has been overused for three years now and still has great quality.I find the ink cartridges extremely simple and quick to change out.My only problem with the printer is that the color of printing on envelopes is sometimes a little funky (brownish), rather than the black it should be.

worst printer ever
I've had this for two weeks and already it's stopped working; it started losing alignment, and the paper started jamming for no reason. Don't buy this unless you like to fight with your printer for an hour the day a paper is due. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Epson Perfection 2450 brings professional-quality scanning options right to your home desktop. Possibilities include batch scanning of film negatives, as well as a number of settings that let your determine specific priorities for each project. The 2450 is an excellent choice for the devoted photographer who demands both high-speed processing and exquisite attention to detail.Read more

Features

• 2400 x 4800 dpi hardware resolution with Micro Step Drive technology
• 48-bit color depth
• Built-in transparency unit for transparencies, slides, and negatives
• Software bundle includes Adobe Photoshop Elements and LaserSoft SilverFast SE
• USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 Firewire connectivity; PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (26)

Big Time Failure
Don't buy this scanner. I'm a light user, and this scanner failed after 18 months. The software was okay, the hardware quit working after the warranty expired, and the scanner unit needs to be replaced by a repair center. It's so costly, the repair is not worth it. Do yourself a favor and go with another brand.

Still a great scanner
Why am I writing a review for a scanner that has been out of production for 2 years? Because it's so darn good! I've had mine since January 2002 and it has performed without a hitch. I have upgraded to Mac OSX since I bought this and was really disappointed Epson did not make a driver for it. Luckliy I discovered Ed Hamrick's superb "VUESCAN" software. Get it at hamrick.com. On OSX or Windows it simply blows away any Twain driver or Epson driver. It rivals silverfast AI. The best thing about this scanner is the firewire interface. It's rocket fast for print scans. Why have scanner makers not migrated to this far superior interface?
Professional Photographer
Buyer Beware. I bought two of these scanners and both were defective. The first one had a large piece of plastic shaving under the scanning glass. The second one did not operate as the scanning light did not illuminate and I had to return that one too. I really liked the features that this scanner offered but I am not convinced of the reliablility of this product and would not recommend. If you decide to buy it-check your unit out closely when you get it home. ... Read more

Features

• 48-bit color, 1200x2400 dpi
• 3 OneTouch Buttons, Scan/Copy/Email
• Scan areas up to 8.5 x 11.7 inches
• Bundled with photo editing and OCR software
• 3 convenience buttons for one-touch scanning, copying, and email

Reviews (16)

Junk
There is no Tech Support for the 5800/5820 scanners.They are the most worthless pieces of junk ever to be assembled.I would not buy this crap if it was being sold for a dollar.The Windows XP drivers are corrupt and Tech support does not answer their phones.When they actually do answer the phone they put you on hold for hours.Most likely because they have an unending stream of furious customers.

Not a great scanner just ok
I've had this scanner for just a little over 2 years.After the first year I developed a problem with the power supply cable connection in the back of this unit.The scanner's power supply cable unit in the back became loose and it would not recognize that the power supply cable was actually connected to it.I ended up having to hold the power cable into the power socket for it to recognize its own power supply cable.I then had problems with the usb cable.The usb cable is directly attached to the back of the unit which cannot be replaced.For some reason or another it failed to work correctly by not recognizing that it was plugged into my computers usb socket.I would have to play with the usb cable itself in order for my computer to recognize that it was connected to my computer.It finally stopped recognizing that I had it plug into my usb outlet on my computer.I think that the wiring inside of this scanners usb cable may have become frayed, due to poor quality.After having so much trouble with the cables and then the last issue with the usb connection, I gave up on it and have sent it to a better place- the trash can.
not the newest but still does a great job
Yes, of course this scanner is a bit older.I've had mine for a while now and it still does a great job.I am on my second computer with this scanner, in fact.It's extremely easy to use and the one touch buttons are a great help when you're in a hurry.The resolution is also good and I can scan photos big enough to do whatever I want with them.The top cover slips off easily for items that are too large or long.
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Reviews (1)

Fabulous Machine
We've used the HP 9100 scanner in our office since it was first introduced - (eight-ten years ?? ago).... We use it in our business to scan our daily incoming faxes and important mail to our network for managers to read.Faxes are also automatically emailed to managers at remote sites.This machine has resulted in a remarkable improvement in efficiency. No more lost faxes!Read more

Editorial Review

The Epson Perfection 1240U is a flatbed color image scanner that's easy to use, is fully automatic, and operates with one touch of a button. Precise and clear images are produced as a result of its 1,200 x 2,400 dpi hardware resolution and Micro Step Drive technology. True 42-bit color depth brings colors to life. The plug-and-play USB connection makes setting up a breeze.Read more

Features

• Fully automatic, 1-touch scanning
• 1,200 dpi optical resolution, 9,600 x 9,600 dpi enhanced
• 42-bit color depth
• Plug-and-play USB connection
• Comes with comprehensive software bundle

Reviews (59)

Ticking time bomb
I used to like this scanner except for the excessive amount of dust previously mentioned in other reviews, then, I unplugged it.I tried to plug it back in and it would not work, the twain drivers were not recognized.After reinstalling both the scanner and twain drivers per epson's 5 day late response it still would not work.I suspected compatibility issues with Photoshop or Fireworks, uninstalled those programs, removed any reference to twain extensions or epson from the registry to no avail.I plugged in a co-worker's scanner which worked immediately.Epson probably has some of the worst software coders I have come across.Finally, I solved the problem, running it over with my car ala Office Space.

Worked GREAT.. at FIRST!
Okay.. had I posted a review for this scanner within the first few months of owning it, I would have given it rave reviews a-la most of the other reviews here. I'm glad procrastinated. I noticed dust starting to appear in my scans. At first they were negligable, easilly mistaken for a spec on the picture itself, but I can fully attest that over time the dust will accumulate under the glass and your scans will have a considerable amount of noise. Sure your software can clean it up, but a quality scanner shouldn't make you do that manual work. So in short, I only recommend this scanner if you love dust! I wouldn't take it for free if someone gave it to me! The only reason I rated 2 stars instead of 1 is becaus it did work well for the first few months. After sitting, it's become useless to me.

I have no complaints about this scanner!
This scanner replaces an old UMAX scsi scanner.From setup to first scan this scanner is a breeze.My wife uses it everyday and it hasn't given her one problem.It's fast, reliable and worth every penny. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. photo    2. 1240, flat, U, flat bed,    3. scan, scanner, picture, perfect    4. 1240-u, color scanner, Epson, Epsen    5. 1 touch, scanning, dpi   

Editorial Review

HP's ScanJet 8200 flatbed scanner was designed with the serious user in mind. With the ability to scan items up to 8.5 x 14 inches in size, multiple 35 mm negatives and slides using the built-in transparent materials adapter, or even up to 25 document pages unattended with the optional document feeder, the ScanJet 8200 can handle virtually any task. Read more

Features

• Up to 4,800 dpi resolution, 48-bit color
• 4-second preview scans; 6 designated one-touch buttons
• Built-in transparent-materials adapter for slides and film
• Generous software, including NewSoft Presto! BizCard Reader, IRIS ReadIris Pro, and Adobe PhotoShop Elements
• USB 2.0 interface, optional SCSI module; PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (5)

Not a professional scanner
Using this scanner is a frustrating experience. The current software from HP's site does not work well with Mac OS X. There is an option to descreen, but it doesn't do anything. The descreening option is either on or off, there are no parameters to set. The software interface is not intuitive, and the scanner is noisy, too. This is some of the worst software in recent history. There is no "scan" button. What kind of scanning software doesn't have a nice, big "scan" button? Don't buy this scanner. Buy an Epson or Agfa instead.

Mac OSX? Stay clear of this scanner
I use a scanner daily in my work as a college teacher, as I put most of my teaching materials online. I was impressed with the specs of this scanner, revews were positive, and was happy for about two weeks. Then I bought a new Mac G5, OS 10.3 Panther. The 8200 software was incompatable for a very long time, during which I had to go back to my old scanner, as did all other Mac users. Amazon was not my friend here. Hp finally issued an new version of the software, of which all I can say is beware, under no circumstancces should you install this on any system later than 10.2.8. If it has been some time since you used a windows machine, you might get all teary-eyed and sentimental when you start experiencing system crashes, kernel panic, data loss. Hp's reaction is screw you, you bought the machine, and now you expect it to work? Do you realize how little we care? I have learned to deal with daily crashes, and reinstall my system software about every two weeks.

do not buy an HP scanner
I have windows xp.I installed the software, connected this scanner via USB 2.0, and have had nothing but misery since.For example, while I am writing this I am waiting the 5 minutes it takes to do a negative scan job using the HP software.Everything about this scanner is slow.Ok, well I once scanned a text document in, that went pretty fast, but if you want anything greater than 200 dpi scans be prepared to wait - and wait.
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Features

• 5 Smart-Touch Buttons
• True 48-bit input & output
• 2400 x 1200 dpi optical resolution
• LightLid 35 adapter included for 35mm slides & filmstrips
• USB interface

Reviews (30)

Works well
The Microtek Scanmaker 4800 has done all I have ask it to do.

good but
The scanner has been good for everything I scanned except some photo's. Most photo's have spots on them after scanning that I can't seem to get rid of no matter what I do to try to adjust it. The picture they use to do adjustments is too small to see what you are doing. It will look good but then when you save it and go in to look at it, it still isn't right. It could be a little faster too. I don't understand why it will scan some photo's well and some are really bad. I cleaned it as directed and still it came out bad. Not my choice of scanner from now on. Will go to Cannon.

Works great for me in Windows 2000 and xp
Wish there is a power button on this model ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Epson Expression 10000XL graphic arts edition is a large-format flatbed scanner designed for graphic artists and other high-end users. With its high 2,400 dpi scanning resolution, 48-bit internal color depth, and 3.8 optical density, images are crisp and accurate. The six-line alternated color CCD and auto focus optics system help to ensure that you get the best scans possible. Scan speeds are as high as 2.7 ms/line (at 1,200 dpi), while an optional automatic document feeder allows you to scan multiple sheets at a time. You can zoom in 1% increments anywhere from 50% to 200%.Read more

Features

• 2,400 x 4,800 optical resolution, 3.8 Dmax optical density
• 48-bit color depth, 16-bit grayscale; 50% to 200% zoom
• A3 sized scanning surface for originals up to 12.2 by 17.2 inches
• Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0, MonacoEZcolor with reflective IT8 Target
• USB 2.0, Firewire, optional networking; PC and Mac compatible

Features

• Up to 4,800 optimized dpi using premium photo papers
• Prints directly from digital camera memory cards
• LCD preview for selecting color, size, and format
• Compact size, easily portable
• Convenient USB interface; PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (18)

Bad, bad, bad
I used this printer twice and kept getting "paper jam" although there was no paper in the printer.Had to send the product back.Wouldn't buy another.

Good bargain, good pictures
Since I got my digital camera I'd just been saving everything to CD and not printing anything out because printing through a website gets so expensive!I'd rather just have my own little printer, as long as the prints are good.The prints from this are great, and although they smudge if you don't allow them enough time to dry, they are good quality.I can't speak to fading yet, because I've only had it a month, but so far so good!

Does the job as described.
I bought both the HP Photosmart 230 and the Sony DPP-EX5 and both produced a high quality picture.About 98% as good as developed from a service on kodak paper.The 2% represents the finish (which is a bit sticky till it dries) and some pictures come out a hair light (which is actually a good thing if your pics come out dark).Either printer would do the job, I settled on the HP for the name and choices of paper and easy access to many accessories.You won't be disappointed with the results of the printer.It is worth the money. ... Read more

Editorial Review

While kids may coo over carnival-colored units, you'll be impressed bythe substantial, professional demeanor of the gunmetal black Hewlett-PackardPhotoSmart P1000 printer. It connects to your PC and also directly acceptsCompactFlash Type I/II or SmartMedia from your digital camera. Plus, it offersfast, photo-quality printing and HP PhotoREt technology.Read more

Features

• Accepts your digital camera's CompactFlash or SmartMedia--no PC required
• Up to 2,400 x 1,200 resolution on photo paper
• Exclusive HP PhotoREt color layering technology for sharp, accurate color
• Prints up to 11 ppm in black, 8.5 ppm in color
• Supports compatible infrared cameras, PDAs, and notebooks for wireless printing

Reviews (60)

Mostly Great - Used for 3 years now, but...
I LOVE this printer!I've owned one since a few months after they became available, and bought a camera (HP 618) well-matched to it.Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly - and I've experienced all three but still love the printer enough to be getting a new one right now. Don't buy if you have XP as your OS
This printer is terrible if you're running XP. Trouble getting it to operate, problems once you do, and very little help from HP. Good luck even getting the proper drivers to download from the HP site.When it works, pic quality is great...although there are feeding problems once in awhile.

Great but can be tricky to set up.
I've had this printer for about 8 months, and I am finally happy with it in general. When I first set it up, it was via parallel connection on a PC running Windows ME. Total set up time was 10 minutes and text and graphics printing was very good. However, loading photo paper, which requires some tricky maneuvers and varies among the different sized papers, is enough to discourage a lot of photo printing, especially on 4" x 6" paper, which uses a separate tray for loading and is finicky on a good day. I then moved the printer to my laptop and tried to set it up via the USB port. This was rougher and required uninstalling the printer and then reinstalling it and selecting USB connectivity. Not a big deal except nowhere does it say to do that; you just figure it out by trial-and-error. The big deal came when I upgraded my laptop's OS to Windows XP. The original driver for ME or even Windows 2000 does not work with XP. Try finding the driver via the HP website and you're in for the run-around of a lifetime. It turns out their FTP site in the U.S. is so overloaded that you'll only be directed to that site at weird, off hours. Otherwise, you're redirected to the Twilight Zone. My success finally came when I located (via a Google search) HP's Euro FTP server, which at midnight here was quite responsive. Quality remains quite acceptable and noise is very good. Ink usage is a bit high, but as I rarely am in the mood to print photos anymore, it's less of an issue. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Printers (Printer)    2. Color    3. Digital Camera Interface, Photo Printing    4. P1000, P, 1000, Photo Smart   

Editorial Review

Based on the popular HP P1000, the HP PhotoSmart 1215 photo printer directly accepts CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards and prints wirelessly from infrared devices. No PC is required, but it is PC and Mac compatible. With 2,400 x 1,200 dpi resolution and HP's enhanced layering technology, photos are stunningly beautiful and text is razor sharp. The updated version is faster and quieter and has an optical sensor that automatically adjusts printer settings for the paper type.Read more

Features

• 2,400 x 1,200 dpi enhanced resolution using photo paper
• Exclusive HP PhotoREt III color layering technology
• Prints black text at 17 ppm, color at 13 ppm
• Prints directly from digital camera memory cards
• Parallel, USB, and wireless infrared interfaces; PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (23)

Hate This Printer!Annoying messages to reset it !!!
I had had two HP printers. Both broke in the same places - where the paper shoots out from the printer; the wings or the "arms" which guide the paper from the printer - both broke easily.
Recipe for grief
Until this product, I was a huge promoter of HP printers, but the HP 1215 apparently was designed with little attention to Apple compatibility.Unpredictably it refused to print first in 0S9 and then in 0SX.I'm frankly sick of downloading and reloading new drivers only to find they don't work and/or freeze up my entire computer.Because of this printer I've cleaned off my entire hard drive, lost valuable files and programs, and still wound up with a non-functional machine.It's been in my closet for 6 months, and I'm considerably happier with a new bottom-of-the-line Canon printer.

Great printer
I have had this printer for about 1 year and I love it!. I have had no problems with it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Hewlett Packard, Hewlett-Packard    2. Inkjet, ink jet, Photo Smart    3. Deskjet, desk jet,    4. 1215, PS1215, PS 1215, PS 1215xi    5. Photo printer, p1215, Photo, print, color, HP, picture   

Editorial Review

The Alps MD-5000 is already a very solid printer capable of up to 600 x 600 dpi. Now imagine adding the benefits of dye sublimation without having to shell out the money for an entirely new printer. Included in this upgrade kit are the dye sublimation "electronic key" and installation CD which enable your MD-5000 to make use of Alps photographic dye sublimation inks, giving you true photographic continuous-tone printing. Just to sweeten the deal a little, Alps has also thrown in numerous extras such as three sheets each of letter-size photographic paper, 4-by-6-inch photographic paper, and photographic labels (20 labels per sheet), as well as four dye sublimation ink photo cartridges (cyan, magenta, yellow, and overcoat). Alps's upgrade kit saves a bundle for anybody interested in dye sublimation printing, and with the extras thrown in so you can get started right away, who can resist? ... Read more

Editorial Review

With the Epson Stylus Color 3000 inkjet printer, the burgeoning artist and the professional photographer will possess a user-friendly photo lab for photo-quality printing of light-stable, water-resistant prints. Why wait for prints from your neighborhood developer (if you are lucky enough to have one) when the Epson Stylus Color 3000 printer can fill most of your needs, for everything from proofs to portfolios?Read more

Features

• Professional-quality large format printing on paper up to 17 by 22 inches
• Micro Piezo technology with AcuPhoto halftoning for natural flesh tones
• 1,440 x 720 resolution; optional Ethernet for EtherTalk, Novell, and TCP/IP networking
• USB, parallel, and serial ports; PC and Mac compatible
• Adobe PostScript Level 2, Pantone-calibrated color system; Apple ColorSync and ICC compatible

Reviews (20)

Epson 3000 great for printing engineering logs
This printer is the absolute best available for one thing:printing continuous feed logs with tractor feed paper.In fact, the only two decent printers for doing inkjet printing on continuous feed paper are the Epson Stylus Color 1520 and 3000.
Excellent quality printer
I am a graphic designer, and require excellent quality in color printing.The Epson 3000 is very easy to color balance, and produces outstanding results with premium glossy paper.Color photographs printed on the Epson 3000 are realistic and accurate. This printer is easy to use and is very cost efficient.The INK cartidges are easy to refill, and have saved me thousands of dollars in INK.This printer will treat you good, if you treat it good.Paper loading works fine if the directions are followed as supplied from the manufacturer.I would classify this printer as a professional printer, a novice in printing might have problems with it.For the money, this printer is outstanding.

BUYER BEWARE!
This printer is terrible. I am a graphic designer. I've had the printer for about 3 years. I have hated it since I got it. Hate isn't the word... Abhor, is more like it.
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Editorial Review

The Hewlett-Packard ScanJet 2200c provides color scanning, and push-buttonoperation, while accommodating 3-D objects and books. Scan your images toWeb, print, or e-mail, with 600-dpi optical resolution and 42-bit color,with this slim, low-profile scanner designed for PC owners.Read more

Features

• Easy-to-use color scanner
• Built-in scan and copy buttons for 1-touch scanning
• 600 dpi optical resolution with 42-bit color
• USB connectivity, PC compatible
• Includes complete software bundle

Reviews (17)

my HP2200c scanner was junk
After a three days of successful scanning of about 50 photos, my newly purchased HP2200c scanner made a loud pop, and electrical smelling smoke came from it.It was just sitting there and BANG!It made OK scans (I've seen better) but never worked again after the BANG.

No review - need help
My granddaughter gave me her unused scanner, hp 2200c, but has lost the software. How do I find an installation disk? I'll be glad to purchase what's needed. Thanx, Bill

Very nice scanner
I've owned this scanner for almost two years and has worked perfectly for everything I scan.Never a glitch.Unfortunately I'm now needing one that will scan negatives and slides as well.I wish they were as cheaply priced as this one was.For a first time user, you can't go wrong in buying this little workhorse. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Scanners - 600 DPI optical resolution    2. Scanners - PC Compatible    3. Scanners - 42 Bit   

Features

• Eliminate ribbon loading and card cleaning hassle -The DTC300?s all-in-one print ribbon/card cleanin
• Troubleshooting is unbelievably easy -Unlike other card printers that communicate with confusing, bl
• You determine your card system?s functionality -Include an optional e-card module with magnetic stri
• Get started quickly, with no worries -The DTC300 comes standard with entry-level card identity softw

Reviews (1)

Software developer's dream.
I use this printer to print cards for a poker player's club software package I wrote.I was able to print 400 color cards with no problem (hang ups).The printer can easily interface with Microsoft Access reporting capabilties.USB interface made it a snap to install on the client's workstation.
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Editorial Review

Enjoy a one-step photo restoration system with the ScanMaker 6800. With Digital ICE for Photo Prints built into the system, you can correct most scratches and cracks commonly found on photos while also removing dust and lint--the process is automatic during each scan. In addition, the ScanMaker 6800 offers high 4,800 x 2,400 dpi resolution, 48-bit color depth, FireWire and Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) interfaces, plus an integrated 4-by-5-inch transparency adapter. Five simple buttons allow you to scan, copy, email, OCR, and scan-to-web with a single touch. The scanner is compatible with both PC and Macintosh systems and includes a one-year warranty covering parts and service. ... Read more

Features

• 4,800 x 2,400 dpi resolution, 48-bit color
• Built-in 4-by-5-inch film adapter
• Digital ICE to repair cracks and scratches in photos
• Hi-Speed USB and FireWire interfaces
• PC and Mac compatible; 1-year warranty

Reviews (6)

Paul
All operations of the scanner work well with the exception of the feature to scan positive slides and negatives.These are of poor quality.

probably incompatible with Mac OS10.4
Although my scanner is a 5900, which will not work with my new Mac (G4, running Tiger 10.4.2), this one uses the same "ScanWizard 5" software package so the odds are pretty good that the 6800 won't work on current Macs either. This failure is after numerous contacts with their tech support and repeated downloads of drivers, but for some reason it will not load the "scanner finder" - obviously a critical component. I have given up and will upgrade, probably to a Canon, but what a waste of what SHOULD be a still-functional item.

Major software and driver problems
Read a lot about the 6800 and was looking forward to using it.After hours of trying to install the drivers, both the one included on the CD and the update on the Microtek website, I finally gave up.The computer would recognize the scanner if I was using Photoshop but not if I was using it as a stand alone.Big problem since the Digital Ice feature (the reason I bought this scanner) only works through their proprietary software.I compared the scans in Photoshop with others I had done with an inexpensive HP All-In-One.There was basically no difference.Not wanting the headache of endless time spent with tech support, I packed it up and sent it back.Now looking for an alternative. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Lexmark Z705 Photo JetPrinter offers stunning color print results from a streamlined, compact desktop design. It supports optional networking for office applications, as well as optional six-color printing for high-quality photos. Read more

Features

• Vivid 4,800 x 1,200 dpi resolution on photo paper, 2,400 x 1,200 on other media
• Fast 17 ppm black, 10 ppm color document printing
• Prints a 4-by-6 inch photo prints in about 60 seconds
• USB interface, PC and Mac compatible;1-year warranty
• Optional 6-color printing; optional Ethernet

Reviews (5)

High Color Ink Use
I've only had mine for one year and only used it for photos. At first it printed well, but the paper feeder is hard to set and often misfeeds (more than one page at a time). The ink in the color cartridge dried up quickly and replacements are expensive. I've had a lot of problems with this one and even though their customer service responds quickly, they didn't always address the issue I was experiencing. I would not buy this brand again.

Great printer, ink supplies will nearly bankrupt you
I have used my z705 for less than two months.The reason I gave it any stars is because the print quality is quite good for a disposable printer.Unfortunately, the black ink cartridge runs out quickly and replacements are overpriced.This is the second Lexmark I have ditched and purchased a Canon i560 instead. Great printer for the price
Setup is fast and easy. The printer is reasonably fast and very quiet. Even without the special photo ink cartidge, photos printed on glossy paper look great. Printed text looks fine, too. It's a great little printer. ... Read more