Re: NEED HELP!!Which Unit/Units to get?? PLEASE HELP!!!

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From: Dick Kistler (dickkist_at_Remove-hotmail.com)
Date: 08/22/04 

Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 12:21:01 -0400

"Thomas Ferguson" <tomf@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:uP4xKMFiEHA.3264@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> What follows is my view. Not everyone would agree.
>
> I do not think you will be able to get everything you want in one
> product unless certain compromises are acceptable for your use.
>
> There are a large number of products that are all-in-one with fax,
> scanner, printer and copier (a combination of the scan and print)
> functions. Some of these are based on ink-jet printing technology while
> others use xerography ("laser") for printing. Of these, the
> xerography-based give the highest quality print-outs and copies.
> However, ink-jet models can give very good results. Laser-based
> solutions bring higher purchase prices; however, if you take the cost of
> supplies into account, such machines might be cheaper to operate in your
> usage environment and so justify the higher initial cost.
>
>
> My main concern with your described needs is the 3-D copying. And how
> large a book would you want to copy? Large-bed machines are more
> expensive.
>
> True 3D copiers are not available in all-in-ones. And they are quite
> expensive; their prices start at about $30,000, zip through $25000 USD
> and race far beyond.
>
> It is possible that the scanner in an all-in-one will suffice. The only
> way to tell is to try one. e.g. For insurance future proof-of-loss
> purposes, a camera would be better whether a digital or a film camera (+
> scanner).
>
> 3d scanners:
> http://vr.isdale.com/3DScanners/3DScannerCompanies.html
>
> For archive-quality ink, you will have to pay particular attention to
> the specifications. Certain Epson printers have available DuraBrite ink
> cartridges, specifically. For such use, also be sure to use the correct
> low-acid paper for printing.
>
>
> There are a wide variety of models to check. To optimize the printing,
> scanner, copier function you might have to get the fax function as a
> separate fax/modem card. (If you are on cable or ADSL or other broadband
> internet connection, the modem part can be ignored but there are no
> just-fax cards.)
>
> Just as a starting point, have a look at the HP, Canon and Epson web
> pages.
>
> http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/ho/WF02a/18972-238444-410635.html
> http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=105
> http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/ProductCategory.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=-8182
>
> To answer your question more explicitly, for low volume use, I would get
> a HP Photosmart (unit with scanner, primer, copier plus card reader).
> For fax, a fax/modem card. It would provide very good quality and cost
> effective in my view. Note: this is not a large-bed unit so copying of
> large book pages cannot be done in one pass.
>
>
>
> Good luck.
>
> Tom
> MSMVP-DTS

This is all good advice. I would not buy anything without actually trying
it out and actually being convinced that it would work in the way that I
wanted This is why computer stores exist. You may want to look into a
consultant
to help you who is familiar with the field, since you seem to have little
experience with computers and your needs are a little different than
is usual.

As an aside, I have noticed that Epson printers seem to have fewer posts
about problems on this newsgroup than other printers and that many
photographic
types seem to swear by them. And HP printers seem have the most posts.
Possibly
because there are more of them.

Dick Kistler

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