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Basic Scanner (as close to BIFL as possbile) (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by wolfeh@lemmy.world to c/buyitforlife

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/22583951

I'm currently still using my CanoScan F910114 from ~2006 (pictured). The light recently burned out, but it still works for scanning documents if I add some contrast and brightness after the fact. Not great for photographs, though.

If I'm not able to replace the light, I might be in the market for a new scanner. Are there any that you all recommend for durability and potential repairability?

Obviously no electronics are truly going to be BIFL, but I figure I can at least aim high and see what I can find.

Edit: Thank you all for your replies! I'm probably going to go for a used Epson Perfection v600 or v700. I've learned a lot about scanners following your leads.

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[–] RobotToaster@mander.xyz 3 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

For photos the epson v800/v850 seem to be the standard. You can also get the v700/v750 second hand and it's just a bit slower.

[–] wolfeh@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Ooh, those are scanners I aspire to own. I probably shouldn't be spending v800/850 money, but a used v700/v750? That's looking tempting.

They even provide Linux drivers.

Thank you for your help!

[–] RobotToaster@mander.xyz 1 points 3 weeks ago

No problem.

The price is exactly why I went with a used v750 myself, it works well for scanning film.