HP ScanJet 3970 Digital Flatbed Scanner
Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • SAVE YOUR MONEY!!
  • Not for scanning large documents
  • Bad scanner
  • Pretty good scanner
  • hp 3970 with streaked colors
HP ScanJet 3970 Digital Flatbed Scanner

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • Digital flatbed color scanner with high-speed USB connectivity
  • 2,400 x 2,400 dpi scan resolution, 48-bit color
  • 13-second preview speed
  • Transparent materials adapter included
  • USB 2.0 interface, PC and Mac compatible

ASIN: B0000ACOW4
Release Date: 2003-08-23
HP ScanJet 3970 Digital Flatbed Scanner

Product Description

With the HP Scanjet 3970 digital flatbed scanner you will enjoy photo-quality results and crisp text at 2400-dpi optical resolution and 48-bit color. Scan photos, negatives and slides, and even 3-D objects - using built-in transparent materials adapter. Using the convenient one-touch buttons and HP Instant Share, you can quickly scan, copy, print and share memories with family and friends. And just plug and play - connecting the scanner to a PC or Macintosh is fast and easy thanks to Hi-Speed USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications).

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars SAVE YOUR MONEY!!.......2007-08-28

I have had this scanner for a little over a year. It has never made good copies/scans from a negative. I often have to rescan things. The software has now completey failed and I have to use a microsoft product to get it to work, and most of the time the scanner will not come on. It is very tempremental. I often have to jiggle cords and unplug things and mess around for an hour just to scan something.

1 out of 5 stars Not for scanning large documents.......2006-06-23

The primary problem I have encountered with this scanner is more software related rather than the scanning quality or something else hardware related.

I usually need to scan a considerable number of pages at once. The way this HP scanner software is made does not allow you to scan quickly even though the scanning speed is relatively fine. First of all you are unable to use Adobe Photoshop with this scanner effectively for scanning a lot of pages because every time you need to scan another page the "Scanjet" scanning software needs to be restarted over again, in addition to that the HP software does not store the settings from the previous scan so that every time you restart the software you need to set the settings again. All these procedures aggrandize the time needed to scan a multi-page document tremendously.

Besides, the so called "Share-to-Web Upload folder" is created on the desktop when the scanner software is installed. Unfortunately, it is impossible to delete this folder unless you uninstall the entire program itself.

I am extremely dissatisfied with the software related part of HP scanners. All the HP scanner models I have seen have this very same problem with the software I have described. Basically the software makes you do a lot of unnecessary tasks; you waste a lot of time.

Previously I had been using a scanner by Mustek, it was not that perfect in terms of image quality but the software was written very easy to use. It had all the features that the HP lacks.

Basically I would not recommend purchasing HP scanners if you need to scan multi-paged documents (either BW or color), however if you only need to scan a couple pages at a time this choice might be a good one.

1 out of 5 stars Bad scanner.......2006-06-08

I got this unit about two months ago. As other users have indicated with their units, my scanner has begun making a shrieking sound which is quite unbearable. The unit never scanned very well, and now it barely scans at all. This HP product is very attractive and well priced, but what does that mean if a piece of hardware is poor? It took me a while to figure out that the scanner was making the shrieking sound. I thought my computer was dying. I've had many scanners and never encountered anything like this before. Reading reviews here and elsewere has actually confirmed my suspicions that this is some type of design defect. I used an Agfa SnapScan 1212u for almost 8 years without a problem. I "upgraded" because I wanted a faster (USB-2 as opposed to USB-1) scanner, and a unit that had slide and film transfer capabilites. This scanner was never much faster than my Agfa and the quality is on much, much lower. Terrible. I would advise anyone reading this to buy another product.

4 out of 5 stars Pretty good scanner.......2006-03-22

I've had this scanner for a couple years now and I like it a lot. It was given to me as a present from a friend. There are many things that this scanner does right, but it doesn't do some stuff properly.

It does have a film slot to scan negatives in, but it doesn't scan them properly. Mine always come out looking too bright, and I try to adjust it in my program but it never works quite right. I wish this worked, but I can live without it.

Like I said before, I have had this scanner for a good amount of time and never had problems. I don't have any beef with the software that comes with it either. I always hear about scanners being picky and always breaking, but mine is just as good as when I first was given it!

1 out of 5 stars hp 3970 with streaked colors.......2006-01-01

I must now joinin and give my 3970 a poor review. I was happy with this product until recently after not using it for months. The problem is when attempting to scan in color, I get a bright orange tone one one half of the image and a bright yellow tone on the the other half of the image. When in black and white mode, I get a black image on one half and a streaked black image on the right. Since I have two computers, I loaded the software on my second computer and connected the scanner. In this case, the problem did not go away. I contacted HP via the chat format and after 45 minutes trying this and that nothing worked. Now I have a two hundred dollar paper weight.
HP Scanjet 3970 Digital Flatbed Scanner
Average customer rating: Not rated
    HP Scanjet 3970 Digital Flatbed Scanner

    Manufacturer: hp
    ProductGroup: CE

    Scanners Scanners | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics | Flatbed | Handheld | Sheet-Fed | Slide & Photo
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    Product Features:
    • HP part number: Q3190A
    • Original HP equipment.

    ASIN: B000MYLOZ4
    HP Scanjet 3970 Digital Flatbed Scanner

    Product Description

    HP Q3190A Scanjet 3970 Digital Flatbed Scanner
    HP Scanjet 3970 Digital Flatbed Scanner
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      HP Scanjet 3970 Digital Flatbed Scanner

      Manufacturer: hp
      ProductGroup: CE

      Scanners Scanners | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics | Flatbed | Handheld | Sheet-Fed | Slide & Photo
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      Product Features:
      • HP part number: Q3191A
      • Original HP equipment.

      ASIN: B000MYW3LS
      HP Scanjet 3970 Digital Flatbed Scanner

      Product Description

      HP Q3191A Scanjet 3970 Digital Flatbed Scanner
      Scanjet 3970 Digital Flatbed Scanner, 2400dpi, 48-bit Color,35mm Slide/Neg Adptr
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • The Case of the Lost Lemon Line
      Scanjet 3970 Digital Flatbed Scanner, 2400dpi, 48-bit Color,35mm Slide/Neg Adptr

      Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Pcdo
      ProductGroup: CE

      Scanners Scanners | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics | Flatbed | Handheld | Sheet-Fed | Slide & Photo
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      ASIN: B00076YAQM
      Scanjet 3970 Digital Flatbed Scanner, 2400dpi, 48-bit Color,35mm Slide/Neg Adptr

      Product Description

      Scanjet 3970 Digital Flatbed Scanner. Up to 2400 dpi optical resolution and 48-bit color for impressive photo quality and crisp text. Preview scans in as little as 13 seconds. Built-in 35mm slide and negative adapter. HP Instant Share lets you scan, copy, print and share. Hi-Speed USB (2.0). 18-9/16w x 11-3/4d x 3-1/2h. Manufacturers one-year limited warranty

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars The Case of the Lost Lemon Line.......2005-04-26

      My last HP scanner went berserk on me a while ago, throwing out a random yellow line when it felt like it, always being sure to position said yellow line directly on top of the item being scanned. It had a particular preference for faces - often targeting the left side, connecting the nostril and chin like an off-color line of drool. This of course didn't go down well when I was scanning some family photos for my boss, so she kindly got me a new one.

      This scanner is a definite improvement on my previous model, the 3570, being a little smaller, cooler looking and with easier to use features. It allows me to scan a document and edit it electronically, send photos by e-mail, group photos in neat little thumbnail pictures, and even make a movie with music, which can be saved on a CD.

      It has a built-in transparent materials adapter (TMA) that allows me to scan 35 mm slides or negative strips, and I also scanned transparencies with very high resolution.

      As if that weren't enough, it also doubles as a color photocopier, using my printer, so I don't have to go bother the secretaries, especially during Administrative Professionals Week.

      The Instant Share button helps me with the boss' family photo projects, as I can create an album of all the pictures for sharing on-line, and the Memories Disc Creator helps with my "award-winning" multimedia photo shows. I also made some really cool company stationery for my department.

      This scanner, so far, is great for the office, especially if you're in the marketing or advertising fields, and useful for school projects and family photo sharing. I'm still waiting to see if that malicious yellow line is stalking me.

      Amanda Richards, April 26, 2005

      HP ScanJet 4370 Photo Scanner - Flatbed scanner - 8.6 in x 11.8 in - 3600 dpi x 7200 dpi - Hi-Speed USB
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        HP ScanJet 4370 Photo Scanner - Flatbed scanner - 8.6 in x 11.8 in - 3600 dpi x 7200 dpi - Hi-Speed USB

        Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
        ProductGroup: CE
        Binding: Electronics

        Scanners Scanners | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics | Flatbed | Handheld | Sheet-Fed | Slide & Photo
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        Product Features:
        • Selling Qty: 1
        • Assembly Required: N
        • Color:
        • Recycled Product: N
        • Post Consumer Waste: 0%

        ASIN: B000GR7U7S
        HP ScanJet 4370 Photo Scanner - Flatbed scanner - 8.6 in x 11.8 in - 3600 dpi x 7200 dpi - Hi-Speed USB

        Product Description

        This scanner lets you easily scan multiple photos, two slides or two negative frames at once, then saves them into separate files. Get true-to-life results and easily restore faded or damaged photos.The HP ScanJet 4370 Photo Scanner is designed for anyone wanting an affordable scanner that will enable them to digitize and restore photos, slides and negatives as quickly and easily as possible, while also ensuring true-to-original results.
        HEWQ3191A Scanner, Scanjet 3970, 2400 Dpi Resolution, 48-Bit Color
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          HEWQ3191A Scanner, Scanjet 3970, 2400 Dpi Resolution, 48-Bit Color

          Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
          ProductGroup: Office Product
          Binding: Office Product

          Scanners Scanners | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics | Flatbed | Handheld | Sheet-Fed | Slide & Photo
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          ASIN: B0008GQDFW
          HEWQ3191A Scanner, Scanjet 3970, 2400 Dpi Resolution, 48-Bit Color

          Product Description

          Get photo-quality results with the 3600 x 7200 dpi resolution and 48-bit color. Scan negatives and slides using built-in adapter. Scan photos to make true-to-original reprints, share with others or save on your PC. Remove dust, scratches or restore faded color from scanned images. Remove red eye and brighten dark areas using HP Adaptive Lighting. Easily convert 35mm slides and negatives into digital files you can print, share and save. See amazingly fast results scanning multiple images to individual files. Scan, copy and e-mail photos at the touch of a button to help complete scans automatically. Transfer scans at optimum speeds using Hi-Speed USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications). Organize, edit, enhance, save photos and create photo projects with HP Image Zone software. E-mail photos without large file attachments or downloads using HP Instant Share. Edit text from scanned documents using included OCR software and save as favorite file types. HEWQ3191A HEW-Q3191A 808736570633 0873657063
          HEWL1970A Digital Flatbed Scanner,3600x7200 dpi Resolution,48-Bit Clr
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            HEWL1970A Digital Flatbed Scanner,3600x7200 dpi Resolution,48-Bit Clr

            Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
            ProductGroup: CE
            Binding: Electronics

            Scanners Scanners | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics | Flatbed | Handheld | Sheet-Fed | Slide & Photo
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            ASIN: B000F78L68
            HEWL1970A Digital Flatbed Scanner,3600x7200 dpi Resolution,48-Bit Clr

            Product Description

            Get photo-quality results with the 3600 x 7200 dpi resolution and 48-bit color. Scan negatives and slides using built-in adapter. Scan photos to make true-to-original reprints, share with others or save on your PC. Remove dust, scratches or restore faded color from scanned images. Remove red eye and brighten dark areas using HP Adaptive Lighting. Easily convert 35mm slides and negatives into digital files you can print, share and save. See amazingly fast results scanning multiple images to individual files. Scan, copy and e-mail photos at the touch of a button to help complete scans automatically. Transfer scans at optimum speeds using Hi-Speed USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications). Organize, edit, enhance, save photos and create photo projects with HP Image Zone software. E-mail photos without large file attachments or downloads using HP Instant Share. Edit text from scanned documents using included OCR software and save as favorite file types. 8278011255 882780112551 HEWL1970A HEW-L1970A

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