Can anyone recommend a high quality scanner to scan materials?

[danb4026]

I am constantly given tile, carpet, wall covering etc. samples which I then need to scan (if an image is not available on the manufactures site) to convert into an image to use as a material.

 

My current HP MFP printer/flatbed scanner is on the fritz and did a pretty poor job. The flatbed lid would not allow full closure and light leakage.

 

Are there any scanners out there that are better for my usage rather than just scanning photos and documents?

[Jeff Mottle]

I was looking into scanners a few months ago and based on reviews these were rated very highly:EPSON Perfection V700 Photo or the V750M-Pro. They are on the expensive end, but the reviews rated them well and test scans I saw showed better color reproduction from originals.

 

BTW, you get MUCH better scan results if you profile your scanner. I believe these ones come with scanner targets if I recall. If they do and don't have profiling software, I can process an ICC profile for you.

[Matt McDonald]

At work I have an Epson its an older model, the 2450 and I've always really liked it. At home I have one the the G4010. Its one of their 6 color scanners. The scans are nice but its dog slow. Because of that, I'd have a tough time recommending one.

[danb4026]

Thanks Jeff...how about scanning materials like marble, wood and fabric samples? My concern is that the color reproduction would be off kilter because you cannot fully close the flatbed door and light leaks out. Is this the case or not?

[creasia]

Simple solution is a black plastic garbage bag over the top and sides of the scanner.

 

I do this all the time and it works great!

 

I was pleasantly surprised to find some great techniques for texturing here on the Truespace site. I hope that the link stays up for a while.

 

http://www.caligari.com/products/trueSpace/ts5/Courses/newTextureCreation.asp?Cate=Training&SubCate=Master

Edited February 27, 2010 by creasia