What's the best printer/scanner for the card business

Bigblue · 10-11-2008, 07:46 PM

I'm going to be in the market for a new printer soon...but I was wondering what kind of scanners some of you guys use and if it's a combo printer/scanner.

I've been using my digital camera for pics because, I really don't like my scanner...it's an HP and I never really mastered the software...just seems to take forever and a day to get a the scans how I like them.

pskell02 · 10-11-2008, 07:50 PM

I wouldn't spend a ton on a scanner. As long as you can get 300 dpi scans, just about anything will work. Unless your selling a ton of very high end cards I wouldn't go overboard with the scanner. I use a HP PSC 750 (combo print/scan/copy) that works just fine, think I paid $125 for it 5 years ago. Only problem is the scanner is crapping the bed on me, so it only works when its in the mood

bziddy · 10-11-2008, 08:09 PM

Anyone have any scanner/post-processing tricks to remove grainyness from pictures?

There are some cards that look horrible in the scan, but when I upload them to ebay, they look pretty good.

pskell02 · 10-11-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bziddy

Anyone have any scanner/post-processing tricks to remove grainyness from pictures?

There are some cards that look horrible in the scan, but when I upload them to ebay, they look pretty good.

Check your scan quality settings. You could also try to put a black felt cloth behind the cards. The black will absorb some of the extra light from the scanner bulb and should make the scan look better.

swerve · 10-12-2008, 02:50 PM

I love EPSON scanners. Had one that last for several years, just replaced it with the Epson Perfection V200 Photo. Completely satisfied so far and it is under $100.

JohnfromtheBay · 10-12-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by swerve

I love EPSON scanners. Had one that last for several years, just replaced it with the Epson Perfection V200 Photo. Completely satisfied so far and it is under $100.

I have a Epson Stylus CX 7400 All in One printer with both Scanner and Printer, but this piece of Junk somehow needs you to have color ink cartridges when printing B&W pages.

Zerokruel · 10-12-2008, 04:25 PM

I have a Dell AIO (all in one). Scans, Copies, faxes, prints, washes the windows, etc... I wouldn't spend a ton of money on one of these. Patrick is right, $125 is about as much as you need to spend and it should do everything you will ever need it to do.

otmack2o · 10-12-2008, 05:08 PM

I use a CanonScan LiDe 90. It is USB powered and I haven't had any problems with it after about a year of usage.

bradolson · 10-12-2008, 05:57 PM

As others have said, even the low-end models from brands like Canon and Epson will be fine. I'd still make sure you have a good digicam (w/ good macro mode) for taking pics of the few kinds of cards that don't scan well.

I have an old "mini flatbed" scanner from HP that scans up to 4x6". Very fast for scanning cards as it doesn't have to scan/process an entire 9x12" area. But these are extremely hard to find these days.

Bigblue · 10-12-2008, 09:29 PM

Sounds good guys...I'll see what a can find on the low end that you've suggested

I do have a nice digital camera with macro mode (Sony Cybershot) and it's worked pretty well, lighting can be a problem on some cards though.

10-11-2008, 07:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bigblue Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: E. Bernstadt, Ky Posts: 566 iTrader: (12 / 100%) EDNSTACEY	What's the best printer/scanner for the card business I'm going to be in the market for a new printer soon...but I was wondering what kind of scanners some of you guys use and if it's a combo printer/scanner. I've been using my digital camera for pics because, I really don't like my scanner...it's an HP and I never really mastered the software...just seems to take forever and a day to get a the scans how I like them. __________________ Checkout my cards ID--- ShortStop_Cards Collecting Brandon Phillips nameplate 08 SP Authentic /75

10-11-2008, 07:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
pskell02 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montclair, NJ Posts: 4,067 iTrader: (121 / 100%) pskell02	I wouldn't spend a ton on a scanner. As long as you can get 300 dpi scans, just about anything will work. Unless your selling a ton of very high end cards I wouldn't go overboard with the scanner. I use a HP PSC 750 (combo print/scan/copy) that works just fine, think I paid $125 for it 5 years ago. Only problem is the scanner is crapping the bed on me, so it only works when its in the mood __________________ -Patrick Pittsburgh Panthers *2008 Big East Tournament Champions* Collecting Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates http://www.checkoutmycards.com/Users/pskell02

10-11-2008, 08:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
bziddy Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 593 iTrader: (3 / 100%) isosika	Anyone have any scanner/post-processing tricks to remove grainyness from pictures? There are some cards that look horrible in the scan, but when I upload them to ebay, they look pretty good. __________________ I don't have a YouTube breaks page...

10-12-2008, 02:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
swerve Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AUSTIN, TX Posts: 1,189 iTrader: (40 / 100%) (0023)	I love EPSON scanners. Had one that last for several years, just replaced it with the Epson Perfection V200 Photo. Completely satisfied so far and it is under $100. __________________ checkoutmycards.com/users/0023

10-12-2008, 04:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zerokruel Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ripon,Ca Posts: 752 iTrader: (13 / 100%)	I have a Dell AIO (all in one). Scans, Copies, faxes, prints, washes the windows, etc... I wouldn't spend a ton of money on one of these. Patrick is right, $125 is about as much as you need to spend and it should do everything you will ever need it to do. __________________ Currently trading for Diapers and Formula! Also collecting John David Booty!

10-12-2008, 05:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
otmack2o Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MI Posts: 2,606 iTrader: (48 / 100%)	I use a CanonScan LiDe 90. It is USB powered and I haven't had any problems with it after about a year of usage. __________________ Currently Buying Cards of: Rick Porcello, Michael Stanton, Derek Holland, Rodney Stuckey Need cards? Checkoutmycards.com/users/2_t_2

10-12-2008, 05:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
bradolson Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WI Posts: 668 iTrader: (3 / 100%)	As others have said, even the low-end models from brands like Canon and Epson will be fine. I'd still make sure you have a good digicam (w/ good macro mode) for taking pics of the few kinds of cards that don't scan well. I have an old "mini flatbed" scanner from HP that scans up to 4x6". Very fast for scanning cards as it doesn't have to scan/process an entire 9x12" area. But these are extremely hard to find these days.

10-12-2008, 09:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bigblue Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: E. Bernstadt, Ky Posts: 566 iTrader: (12 / 100%) EDNSTACEY	Sounds good guys...I'll see what a can find on the low end that you've suggested I do have a nice digital camera with macro mode (Sony Cybershot) and it's worked pretty well, lighting can be a problem on some cards though. __________________ Checkout my cards ID--- ShortStop_Cards Collecting Brandon Phillips nameplate 08 SP Authentic /75

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