When cheap and rugged wins
Written: Jan 24 '02
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Pros: inexpensive, rugged
Cons: poor twain module, software is clunky
The Bottom Line: For utilitarian work, and for limited applications, okay. Got more money to spend, or have specialty applications? Find another one.
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| cdp9m's Full Review: Epson Perfection 1250U Photo Flatbed Scanner |
Wanted a fairly durable and easy-to-use scanner for home use; lots of photos that need to get into a digital format. My job exposes me to medical images, and I have used a number of scanners - inexpensive up to the best there are. A 1240 was in an adjacent office doing grunt work, and I went out to get one. The 1250 was on sale (best point - $99) and was essentially the same unit.
Easy to hook up into a USB port, difficulties with the software install, however, on Windows 2000, and had to do it twice. Each install hung, but I was a bit perturbed after the second, and ended it out, and rebooted. It worked. Subsequently, had to delete it all, and the third time was the charm. No rhyme or reason.
Scanning is slow, and the carriage is pretty noisy. Image quality is good, however. I usually scan into Adobe Photoshop, and the twain module is a bit clunky, and inflexible. You're best off going with what the scanner wants, but fortunately, it is usually right. Resizing, zooming, etc., works adequately.
Frequent problem with the Epson Smart Panel feature pulling itself up during other operations. No reason for that, either. The unit doesn't have a power switch, so you've either got to switch it at the plug, or leave it on.
Character recognition software is okay, not the best out there. Pretty rugged for photos, however, and the quality is good. If you're budget limited, this family of scanners (and particularly this unit) will do the job. Just don't expect anything extra.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 99
Interface: USB
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