[BCMA] Scanning and copying equipment

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

Hello Lisa -

I would recommend purchasing a scanner with the largest possible bed/surface area available. 
We have an old HP Scanjet 7400c with a bed that is 9" x 14.25" approx. This is sufficiently large to accommodate bigger photos. We also have an HP Scanjet 8300, a much more recent scanner, same dimensions. The newer scanner has much better character recognition software if you need to scan text documents. The size of the scanning area on both these machines also makes it possible to do Photomerges in Photoshop fairly seamlessly.

Clare Sharpe 
Administrative Assistant/Webmaster/Volunteer Coordinator |Assistant Administratif/Webmaster/Coordonnateur Volontaire 
CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum | Musée naval et militaire, Base des Forces canadiennes Esquimalt 
Victoria, BC V9A 7N2 
Clare.Sharpe at forces.gc.ca 
Telephone | Téléphone 250-363-4312/ Facsimile | Télécopieur 250-363-4252 
www.navalandmilitarymuseum.org 




 

-----Original Message-----
From: bcma-bounces at lists.vvv.com [mailto:bcma-bounces at lists.vvv.com] On Behalf Of Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.
Sent: Thursday, 24, September, 2009 16:18 PM
To: BCMA List
Subject: [BCMA] Scanning and copying equipment

*The Ucluelet and Area Historical Society* are interested in what the BCMA membership recommend for scanning of photos and papers for archive and reproductive purposes.
 
We have a small dedicated group but not the appropriate hardware and software.
 
What are your recommendations for computers/laptops and the affiliated software?
What are your recommendations for the best scanners/printers.
 
Your input is greatly appreciated.
 
Lisa Brisco
info at pacificrimhistory.com <mailto:info at pacificrimhistory.com> 


_______________________________________________
BCMA mailing list
BCMA at lists.vvv.com
*http://lists.vvv.com/mailman/listinfo/bcma