Product Description
HP C7160A Scanjet 3200C Scanner
Amazon.com Review
This low-priced, entry-level, quality flatbed scanner includes Hewlett-Packard's Intelligent Scanning Technology and PrecisionScan software. The ScanJet 3200C has true 600 dpi optical scanning and 30-bit color depth for detailed scans with millions of vibrant colors.
Setting up the ScanJet 3200C was easy--we just followed the instructions on the setup poster. We plugged in the AC power supply, connected the parallel cable (included), turned on our PC, inserted the CD-ROM, and followed the HP setup wizard. After restarting our PC, we also installed Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 and Caere OmniPage Pro (trial edition), which are included on the same CD-ROM.
To test the scanner, we started an image-editing application, selected the ScanJet 3200C as our source, and clicked the scan button. The HP PrecisionScan LT application started automatically, running in its own window, and displayed four easy steps for completing the scan. We followed each step as we scanned a magazine photo and exported it back to our image-editing application. The scan took 52 seconds and included unwanted moiré patterns (typical when scanning magazine photos). We were unable to find an option for filtering these unwanted patterns in the PrecisionScan software, but the scan was otherwise clear, bright, and true to the original. A similar scan of another color photo did not include the moiré patterns.
To test the OCR software, we placed a document on the scanner that contained both text and graphics. The text was white on a black background--a difficult test for many scanners. We started Microsoft Word and selected its Acquire Text command. The scan took 2.5 minutes, including OCR translation, and the result contained many typographical errors. The software also mistook much of the text for graphic elements. We repeated the scan with black text on a white background; the results were much better, but there were still several typographical errors.
Overall, the performance was fair and, considering the low price, we think the scanner did well.
Pros:
- Great value at a low price
- Easy to set up and use
Cons:
- No software filters to reduce moiré patterns
- Relatively large and bulky
- OCR software is trial edition
Product Description
It's so simple, you'll be scanning in minutes with HP's ScanJet 3200C color scanner with HP's Intelligent Scanning Technology. HP's software guides you through scanning and in a few easy steps you get great results automatically.The HP ScanJet 3200C color scanner is perfect for family projects. The scanning software, HP PrecisionScan LT, guides you through four easy steps. The easy to use enhanced parallel interface just plugs in like a printer. The HP ScanJet 3200C color scanner includes HP PrecisionScan LT scanning software with fully automated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capability from Caere and Adobe PhotoDeluxe image editor. HP's Intelligent Scanning Technology combines quality optics and image processing hardware with HP PrecisionScan LT software to easily and quickly give you great images. 30-bit color (internal hardware) is an advanced feature of HP Intelligent Scanning Technology that refines image data and improves depth and clarity. Each image pixel is processed to remove streaks and jagged edges while sharpness and color accuracy are simultaneously boosted. The entire process is executed in the scanner's hardware, so your PC is not burdened with heavy processing.
Customer Reviews:
un-intelligent software.......2006-01-14
scanner bought second hand. I was surprised how old the model was. but it scans just fine & gives good results. but the software really stinks. it shuts down after each scan & if I want a different resolution then I have to scan again (each time) most frustrating, time wasting.
Great Scanner.......2003-07-28
I bought this scanner a while back and I just absolutly love it.. The color scan on it is one of the best I have seen for a long time. It does good for black and white also. It's a little slow when it's scanning but for the money and the quality it does a great job. Buy one today you can't go wrong with HP period.
Slow, but reliable.......2002-11-21
This was my first scanner, and in my opinion, a very well designed one. I remember that I was up and scanning the first day I brought it home. It even worked with my old 486 long after I got a faster PC. I'll admit that it isn't fast, but if you are only going to do a little occasional scanning (such as for Ebay) it is just fine. It hums and it grinds- but it never failed me.
The only reason that I finally sold mine was, that the cable connectors (parallel port) weren't compatible with my new Gateway (USB).
Perfect for my needs.......2002-06-13
After reading all the reviews on this product, I was not sure - until the store put this on clearance (newer models are out). It worked great the first day, then didn't the next ("cannot find scanner" message), but I contacted HP online and the next day got a help message. Since then it has given me no troubles. I realize if/when I ever update my computer, this will probably not work(I use Windows 98), but that seems to be the way with anything you buy nowadays - it is already outdated when you get it home. But for now, it does a great job and I am very pleased. (Still I wish it were "one touch", but that is the newer models.) Photo editing program seems to be okay-nothing great, though.
Great Scanner.......2002-05-16
This is a great high resolution scanner. I use this thing everyday and I have no problems with it. I love how the color and the hp scanning technology enhances your pictures which is definately a plus. Buy this scanner if you are using win. 98.
Product Description
It's so simple, you'll be scanning in minutes with HP's ScanJet 3200C color scanner with HP's Intelligent Scanning Technology. HP's software guides you through scanning and in a few easy steps you get great results automatically.The HP ScanJet 3200C color scanner is perfect for family projects. The scanning software, HP PrecisionScan LT, guides you through four easy steps. The easy to use enhanced parallel interface just plugs in like a printer. The HP ScanJet 3200C color scanner includes HP PrecisionScan LT scanning software with fully automated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capability from Caere and Adobe PhotoDeluxe image editor. HP's Intelligent Scanning Technology combines quality optics and image processing hardware with HP PrecisionScan LT software to easily and quickly give you great images. 30-bit color (internal hardware) is an advanced feature of HP Intelligent Scanning Technology that refines image data and improves depth and clarity. Each image pixel is processed to remove streaks and jagged edges while sharpness and color accuracy are simultaneously boosted. The entire process is executed in the scanner's hardware, so your PC is not burdened with heavy processing.
Product Description
It's so simple, you'll be scanning in minutes with HP's ScanJet 3200C color scanner with HP's Intelligent Scanning Technology. HP's software guides you through scanning and in a few easy steps you get great results automatically.The HP ScanJet 3200C color scanner is perfect for family projects. The scanning software, HP PrecisionScan LT, guides you through four easy steps. The easy to use enhanced parallel interface just plugs in like a printer. The HP ScanJet 3200C color scanner includes HP PrecisionScan LT scanning software with fully automated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capability from Caere and Adobe PhotoDeluxe image editor. HP's Intelligent Scanning Technology combines quality optics and image processing hardware with HP PrecisionScan LT software to easily and quickly give you great images. 30-bit color (internal hardware) is an advanced feature of HP Intelligent Scanning Technology that refines image data and improves depth and clarity. Each image pixel is processed to remove streaks and jagged edges while sharpness and color accuracy are simultaneously boosted. The entire process is executed in the scanner's hardware, so your PC is not burdened with heavy processing.
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