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Summary: Bad scanning quality
Review: I got this scanner for $... after rebate at BestBuy, but I haven't sent in the rebate yet. The scanning quality looks good on the screen ONLY IF the picture is big, but I tried to scan a CD cover and there are lines all across it. That happened the first time I bought it also (probably a higher model). I used Photoshop to import the images. The PhotoDeluxe that comes with the scanner .... It makes the images look REALLY bad. I don't know why there are so many yellow marks all over it. I'm thinking of returning this scanner. I'll give it a week before I make my final decision. I rather spend more on a better quality one. EPSON is REALLY good, but it scans VERY slowly.
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Summary: A Fine Scanner.
Review: I have been slow to get a scanner. I just never had any need for one. So, since my wife is a 35mm camera buff and isn't sold on digital photography yet, it was time to get a scanner. Not needing bells and whistles, I took a chance on the low cost HP 3300Cse. It is worth every penny if you want reliable, easy to use scanning. The scanner itself was easy to hook up. Basically, plug it in and you a ready to go. However, with Windows XP, there was some issues. First, this scanner, on the box, says Windows 98 only. Well, Windows XP recognizes the scanner and installs the proper, signed drivers. However, to use the HP scanning software, you must download a 54 meg file for the latest software and install UNSIGNED drivers. This isn't a biggie for most people, but I found that the built in scanning software in Windows XP works just fine, if you are worried about signed and unsigned drivers. Either way, both software packages do the job. Scanning quality was surprising, considering the very low cost of this scanner. The images are crisp and can be scanned in varying depths. Add a photo imaging software package and you are in business. The speed is a little slow but not too bad. You can't go wrong with this scanner if you are on a budget and want a simple, easy to use scanner. Highly recommended.
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Summary: BAD NEWS
Review: I HAVE OWNED TWO HEWLETT PACKARD SCANNERS. THE Hp4 SCANJET AND THE SCANJET 3300C. THEY HAVE NEVER WORKED TO MY SATISFACTION. I COULD GET A COUPLE OF SCANS AND THEN THE MESSAGE THAT IT WAS NOT COMMUNICATING WITH THE COMPUTER. I HAVE DOWNLOADED DRIVERS FROM THE HP WEBSITE AND THAT HAS NOT HELPED. I AM IN THE MARKET FOR A SCANNER BUT WOULDN'T GET ANOTHER HP.
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Summary: This is an HP Product?
Review: I installed this scanner on an HP Pavillion 8836 with Windows 98 platform. The computer did not recognize the scanner. When I attempted to use the on-line trouble shooting 'tips' there was no solution for the fact that the PC didn't recognize the scanner. Having had other scanners and a bit of PC knowledge, I tested out every avenue I could think of, to find everything working correctly. Customer care at HP is not available at the hours published, and then at $2/hour - no in warranty support. The lack of even a simple manual was a definate minus. I bought this unit relying on HP's reputation (I use HP test equipment at work) and found that I was fooled. Needless to say this unit is being returned to the vendor (not Amazon), and I will use Amazons customer review feature to select its replacement (may be another Hp, but not this model).
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Summary: need software
Review: i need software becuase this product locks up in windows me it just doesn't seem too work it worked fine in windows 98 thats all
thank you
donald
Rating:
Summary: need software
Review: i need software becuase this product locks up in windows me it just doesn't seem too work it worked fine in windows 98 thats all
thank you
donald
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Summary: HP ScanJet 3300Cse (Cse=can't scan everytime)
Review: I purchased the HP 3300Cse last December of 1999 and am very disappointed with the scanner in general. Although, once you do get a successful scan and if you have a quality printer, I was pleased with the quality of my final printed photo. I also scanned an original art painting (7.5" X 10") when a couple that I had printed on inkjet canvas paper turned out so close to the original painting that a couple of people were completely fooled as to whether it was a print or the original painting. Now that is good but it's also very rare with this scanner. I also purchased the HP 4200 which is far better but still a disappointment. The biggest problem I have is scanning text that is later unreadable by any and all software that I own, which is considerable. I will never again purchase an HP printer or scanner and as far as HP customer service is concerned, you might as well forget what the term "service" even means as it's plain that the employees at Hewlett-Packard have forgotten or maybe they just never knew. Also, This scanner just "quits" for no apparent reason after about 4 scans if I use settings of 150% or higher. Sometimes it won't even scan an item if I try to blow it up over the 150% setting. It stops the printer from spooling properly in the process forcing me to close my program and restart Windows. What a hassle every third or fourth scan! Junk! That's what this scanner is! And the 4200 isn't a whole lot better.
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Summary: Less Than Zero Stars --- DO NOT BUY
Review: I purchased this scanner on a Tuesday. I returned it on Wednesday. I could be more specific, but the blood vessel on the side of my head has finally receded to a somewhat normal state. Do yourself a favor, buy something else...anything.
Rating:
Summary: Poor quality
Review: I scanned same color photograph using ScanJet 3300c and old ScanJet 4c. ScanJet 3300c produced image with poor color and clarity. Its histogram is 20% more narrow. The image looked foggy and dim.
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Summary: Not worth buying period!
Review: I too found this scanner to be EXTREMELY slow and the OCR can'tread the POOR scanned in image!(One can't adjust the darkness OR lightness when scanning anything in! ) Yes it has USB and many times when I unplug it to plug my digital camera in ...upload some pic's ..plug the HP (USB) cord in and my NEW computer can't find it ..have to reinstall the software! Forget support ..it [costs] PER MINUTE, not per HOUR as others have stated for support on [this] scanner. There is not ONE single piece of paper that is packed with the unit ..like an instruction manual ...packing slip...only the CD rom which states 90 days for PARTS and LABOR! Some confidence in the quality! This scanner is a NO brainer ..no wonder HP was giving them away recently when one purchased PRINTER. Here goes my stock! :-(
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