HP Scanjet 4600 scanner = $29.94 OTD @ Staples

[Kato]

Originally posted by: one7
I've used a Visioneer/Paperport scanner for years, and would love to get this one since it's so compact. Anyone know if the HP scanners play nice with Paperport softare? (the document management program, not the drivers...) Thanks!

The scanner works fine with Paperport. Just 'select source' to the hp scanner.

Originally posted by: ParatoOptimal
Does anyone have the answer to the CCD/CMOS question?

It's CCD.
4600 specs

The first 4600 I had showed sevier banding problems. I returned it to staples and tried another unit. The banding is still there but to much lesser degree and noticeable only on areas around the scanned material. This leads me to believe these units has some QC issues. Good part is staples and hp will make things right (within reason) if scanner does not work to your satisfaction (refund, replacement).

 

[one7]

Thanks, Kato. I'm kind of entrenched in that software by now.

I just got back from my local Staples... I got the last one they had out. Used the handy $10 off $20 coupon... $21.39 otd.

I'm eager to get it set up and see if the banding problem is there, but I don't expect to be able to do so until tomorrow night. If the image quality is anywhere above mediocre, it's probably worth the $20. My scanner gets minimal use, and it's primarily archiving articles and documents and for copying rebate submissions for all the deals I find at Anandtech.

 

[So SimpaL]

Thanks to all in this thread. Great Deal. Scanner works as advertised, no software or installation problems in XP. The Two-pronged cable is in fact a bit short on the usb prong.

Darn, you must be a sly one one7 to stack the $10 off $20 coupon on top of this deal as well.

 

[blackrain]

I found some user reviews here:

http://reviews.designtechnica.com/review1694.html

Any idea about what these guys are talking about with respect to problems related to the scanner securing to the base?

 

[Kato]

This scanner is like a regular scanner turned upside down so the normal plastic lid (base) is on the bottom. The main portion of the scanner clips onto the lid (base) with couple of plastic tabs which does not latch very firmly. Sometimes if you open the scanner to insert a document, the scanner unlatches from the lid (base). It's not a major problem but just annoying some times.

 

[ragazzo]

for $30, this is worth it (cool factor). when it was $150, it was not worth it at all heh

 

[blackrain]

Mine died on the 14th day from the date of purchase, so I was able to return it for a refund. Anybody else have their scanner suddenly die. Power just wouldn't come on after that.

 

[allisolm]

This is on sale again (still?) for $29.94, no rebates, at Staples. 517220.