Buying a Large Format Scanner

If you are shopping for a large format scanner, large format printer, or a book scanner, you will find that your choices are somewhat limited as these are specialized devices. Here we have made things easier by reviewing the top scanners and printers in this category along with providing some general buying tips (see sidebars for large scanner reviews and comparison chart). Large Flatbed Scanners Most scanners nowadays are of the flatbed variety. This means that the document is laid onto a flat surface rather than being fed through a machine like with a fax or copier. Most flatbed scanners accommodate paper that is 8.5x11 or slightly large, but there are also larger flatbed scanners which can handle bigger documents. Large format flatbed scanners are, you guessed it, larger than … [Read More...]

The Mustek Scan Express A3 1200

If you are looking for an affordable large format flatbed scanner to scan your comic books, artwork, or maybe even scrapbook pages, you will be hard pressed to find a better deal than this Mustek scanner: the Mustek Scan Express A3 1200 Pro USB. The Mustek Scan Express A3 1200 scanner is very reasonably priced [...]

Review of the Mustek ScanExpress 2400

If you’re looking for a simple, easy to use scanner that comes with the ability to scan documents up to A3 paper size then the Mustek ScanExpress A3 USB 2400 Pro Scanner is definitely worth checking out. This scanner features true 48-bit colour scanning and a stunning 2400 x 2400 dpi resolution for clean, crisp [...]

The Benefits of Owning a Book Scanner

Nearly everyone has a scanner at work or at home. Have you considered what type of scanner to purchase when the older model that you currently have wears out? Many bibliophiles are switching from a traditional model to a standard book scanner or a portable book scanner. This is the most advantageous choice for anyone [...]

Plustek OpticBook 3600: Revolutionary Book Scanning Technology

The Plustek OpticBook 3600 provides a solution to a very common problem.  That problem is book scanning.  If you have ever tried to scan a book with a standard scanner you know what a frustrating experience it can be.  If you lay the book flat on the scanner’s bed, the words near the spine are [...]