Re: [gentoo-user] Scanners, sane and driver support question

[Dale <rdalek1967@gmail.com>]

J. Roeleveld wrote:
> On Sunday, November 11, 2018 11:07:23 PM CET Dale wrote:
>
>> So, I wanted a stand alone scanner that I hope will last me a long
>> time.  Plus, this scanner can do negatives and such with a adapter which
>> I can get later.
> I tried that once, the quality of the results was really bad. I ended up 
> borrowing a proper negative-scanner from a colleague. That was a windows-only 
> one, but the quality of the scans more than made up for having to use that. 
> (And using VirtualBox, I got better performance, eg. scanspeed, than when 
> using windows native)

I have to admit, I have very little negatives.  The ones I have may be
so old they are not worth anything.  I tend to take better care of pics
than negatives for some reason.  Still, as long as the scanner will give
me several years of service, I'll be happy.  I just don't want a
scanner/printer pile with only parts of each one working.  I don't have
enough room as it is.  lol


>> Also, I plan to get a color laser printer later on. 
>> From what I've read, they can last for many years and it's cheaper for
>> the toner than all those cartridges etc for ink jets. 
> I got a colour laser all-in-one, it's nearly 8 years old and not had any 
> problems with it. Would like to replace it for a double-sided (print and scan) 
> version though.

Just curious, are there any good or bad brands to avoid?  I've tried to
stick with HP for scanners/printers since they are usually supported,
but not always. 


>> Now if someone local wanted to give me something that is like a fancy
>> copy machine that prints, scans and maybe even washes dishes, I'd take
>> it.  I'm not sure where I would put it but still.  ;-)
> Try old office buildings, they do remove them as cost-saving exercises on 
> occasion, you might be able to pick one up? (you do have a big car/van/truck 
> to move it?)
>

I have a friend that has one.  I have one but need to get it running
again.  Starter, radiator and a couple other issues to deal with. 
Starter is the first hurdle tho. 


>> One thing I've figured out.  Cheaper on the front end, pay for it on the
>> backend.  Pay a little more on the front end, more dependable and
>> cheaper later on consumables.  Hey, at least I'm figuring it out.  lol
> It's a hard lesson to learn, but once learned, it sticks. :)
>
> --
> Joost
>
> PS. glad your mom is doing fine
>

Yep.  I've also learned that the more heads, usually the better plan. 
That's why I have that other thread about storing all my videos.  Geez,
I got a TON of videos.  If I started watching them 24/7, it would take
me about 2 years to get through them all.  I'm adding to them quite often. 

Dale

:-)  :-)