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  • 4 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    spursand45

    4 Stars 5300C Scanner 07/05/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Four button instant use, color scanning, .pdf files, add-on pages for e-mail, slide compatible

    Disadvantages Disadvantages takes up some space, older technology.

    The 5300C scanner from HP has given reliable use for three years. USB connection is a plus for this older scanner. I started with Windows 98 and I am now using with Windows XP home edition. It works well with XP. HP has the drivers on it's web page to direct the user to the proper program. The color (1200 dpi resolution) is compatible with current scanners. The ability to remove the cover and place a slide adaptor is a great addition. The four-button quick scan; copy; e-mail; and fax, works well. The only disadvantage is one needs to know what the e-mail and fax quick use buttons are actually ... more
  • 0 of 13 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    TheTechGuy

    3 Stars good things never last 28/01/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages good for win98, scanning isn't too slow, lid is removable

    Disadvantages Disadvantages made by HP, newer scanners might be faster, bad drivers, bad support, sometimes the programs freeze, adobe photo delux sux, and it hurts ur eyes when u try to scan ur face lol

    it was great when my dad first bought this thing it was pretty fast compared to my aunt's and it always worked. then when we got our new computer with windows xp the problems started. it worked pretty good without installing the hp drivers but we wanted the program that sends the picture to whatever applivation you want. once you install the drivers it detects something plugged in to the usb port then it says scanner not connected in the system tray. i think it's because the scanner is trying to share the same irq as the printer. so my dad has to fix that. we've tried reinstalling the drivers ... more
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