The CanoScan FB1200S is a high-performance 1200dpi scanner at a 600dpi cost. Using Canon's Variable Refraction Optical System (VAROS), this scanner provides true optical 1200dpi... more
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Advantages: Good Picture Quality, Quite Fast, High Resolution Disadvantages: SCSI so complicated for non Techies, Can't get Negative Scanner to function on XP
I have owned this scanner a few years now and have used it regularly and found it very good and it produces good quality images and has a high enough resolution to satisfy most people.
It is quite easy to setup if you have previous knowledge of SCSI but if you have little you may struggle. Once the Scangear software is installed that will cater for most of your scanning needs, although in setting up you need to setup pictures to be saved as JPG ... ...aquire if you ever want to select a certain area of a program to select. Apart from that it is very usable.
Being SCSI another thing that may irritate people is the need for the scanner to be on at startup and this may irritate those who are familiar with USB a large amount.
The images taken have a high level of colour and the scanner also functions well on text. If the text is black on white you should use texted enhanced but if it is any other ...
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Scan Speed: 8.1 ms / line (colour), 2.72 ms / line (grey)
Media handling
Max Document Size: 216 mm x 297 mm
Supported Media Type: Plain paper, Plain paper, film, Transparencies, plain paper
Media Feeder Type: Autoload, Manual load
Document Storage Capacity: 20 sheets
Expansion / connectivity
Connections:
1 x SCSI - 50 pin HD D-Sub (HD-50)
1 x SCSI - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x SCSI - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
1 x SCSI - 50 pin HD D-Sub (HD-50), 1 x Fast SCSI - 50 pin HD D-Sub (HD-50)
1 x Fast SCSI - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x SCSI - 50 pin D-Sub (DB-50)
1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Fast SCSI - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
Manufacturer's product description
The CanoScan FB1200S is a high-performance 1200dpi scanner at a 600dpi cost. Using Canon's Variable Refraction Optical System (VAROS), this scanner provides true optical 1200dpi for best results, unlike other brands that rely on interpolation (software manipulation). PC and Mac compatible, this high-resolution SCSI interface flatbed features a scan button for ease of use. Integrated with Canon's ScanGear Toolbox software, this button allows you to scan images or documents straight into applications, print, email or even fax at the touch of a button. Available with two optional extras, a Film Adapter Unit (FAU) or an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), this flatbed appeals not only to the high-quality imaging professional, but also to the graphics and document management market.
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories: SCSI controller
Cables Included:
1 x SCSI cable
1 x SCSI adapter, 1 x SCSI cable
Power
Power Device: Power adapter, Power supply, Power supply - internal
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