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what is a good flatbed scanner for Mac?

Looking for a good color scanner that is Mac compatible. Would prefer a stand alone scanner, or a multi that would still function if the printer didn't work. Had a Canon multi that would not scan if it thought an ink cartridge was missing. Would like under $150. Would need flatbed. Sheet feed OK option.

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If the scanner you want doesn't support Lion, try downloading the Vuescan software. There's a thread over at macrumors where someone had an old scanner that wouldn't work without it.

I use an Epson Workforce 323 printer/scanner/etc and it's great. Never tried scanning with an empty cartridge, so I can't speak to that.

rprebel
5 months ago

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@rprebel: unfortunately i've had two multi. one canon, and one HP that both would completely fail (no scan, no copy, no fax) if there were any issues with a cartridge. Both decided that randomly they would claim to missing a cartridge. That is why I would prefer a standalone flatbed, or a multi that was known to work without ink.

lxzndr
5 months ago

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@lxzndr: I'd test mine, but all my ink cartridges are fairly new and once you remove them you can't use them anymore. I did find this, though.

http://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/peripherals/what-s-the-best-mac-scanner-6-flatbed-scanners-tested-719559

http://www.adorama.com/ICACSL200.html?utm_term=Other&utm_medium=Shopping%20Site&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=gbase

Works with Lion, works with your budget, got a good review on techradar, and the fine folks over at MacRumors like it too. That's the best I can do for you. Hope it all works out.

rprebel
5 months ago

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@rprebel: +1 thanks for the links. good information.

lxzndr
5 months ago

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