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