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Scanner not scanning properly - what to do...????

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sincereheart Original post #1
Sep 20, 2005 at 1:16 PM
Scanner not scanning properly - what to do...????

Respected members and dear friends,

I have one UMAX 3400 scanner bought 2 years back. The scanner is used say three or four times per month.

From last three days I have been trying to scan my few important documents BUT am unable to do so as the scanned copy is either having strange colours or black smudges and the like.

I mean the scannned copy is NOT at all upto the mark. I cleaned it with propyl alcohol and tissue paper but still no luck.

Any idea as to why it is NOT working properly and what should i do to remedy it...????

Also in case i decide to purchase a new scanner; which is the best scanner in the range of say rs 1000 to 4000; i mean which company's scanner is leader and whats the price...???????


warm regards

Thanks....

sunando

sunandoghosh (at) rediffmail (dot) com

p.s. please advice at earliest as i have lot of documents to scan and send...thanks again...bye

also if u want to add anything or suggest something more innovative please do so
Kniwor
Kniwor #2
Sep 24, 2005 at 2:10 PM
I think its time for ur scanner now,

about a new one, i think HP is the best,
U should get a decent scanner in ur range.