HP ScanJet 5530 Photosmart

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Product Description HP ScanJet 5530

Photosmart - flatbed scanner

Device Type Flatbed scanner - desktop

Max Supported Media Size 216 x 297 mm

Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 54.5 cm x 9.2 cm

Weight 3.3 kg

Localisation English / United Kingdom, Ireland
Input Type Colour

Resolution 8-bit (256 grey levels) / 48-bit colour ...
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Scan Speed 37 sec / page (colour)

Max Document Size 216 mm (Letter A Size) x
297 mm (A4)

Supported Media Type Transparencies, plain paper, slides, bulk objects (such as books), film, business card

Media Feeder Type Manual load, autoload
Interface Type USB 2.0

System Requirements Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows ... more

i recently had to purchase a new scanner as the one that i was using was not mine and the owner decided that they wanted it back after 3 months!

This scanner set me back £190 from Dabs.com and although i could find it cheaper on the internet it wasnt worth the hassle of saving a few quid using another website when i always have great service with dabs.

one of the main advantages of this scanner is that it is very very fast, in comparison to other scanners in its price range particularly when it comes to pictures or photos which i find very usefull and this speed does not detract from the quality of the items produced as if you the optimum dpi ( 2400 x 4800) the quality is exceptional. However I scan at around half this which still gives me exceptional quality at faster speeds and does not take up too much space o my already full hard drive!

The one main problem with this scanner is that it is a little bulky compared to other flat beds but this is not a major problem it just means for me placing it somewhere else other than in my handy scanner area on my computer table.

below are the specifications:

Main Specs
Product Description HP ScanJet 5530

Photosmart - flatbed scanner

Device Type Flatbed scanner - desktop

Max Supported Media Size 216 x 297 mm

Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 54.5 cm x 9.2 cm

Weight 3.3 kg

Localisation English / United Kingdom, Ireland
Input Type Colour

Resolution 8-bit (256 grey levels) / 48-bit colour

Optical Resolution 2400 dpi x 4800 dpi

Scan Speed 37 sec / page (colour)

Max Document Size 216 mm (Letter A Size) x
297 mm (A4)

Supported Media Type Transparencies, plain paper, slides, bulk objects (such as books), film, business card

Media Feeder Type Manual load, autoload
Interface Type USB 2.0

System Requirements Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98/ME, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Apple MacOS 9.1 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.1.5, Apple MacOS X 10.2 or later
Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty

overall i would recommend this scannner if you want a high quality piece of kit that will enable you to scan great picture quality images until your hearts content! 

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