OT/Scanner Issues?! HELP!

[Mikehealer]

Pete, I bought an Epson V33 not long ago $68 shipped.
Here is an example:

[ullmandds]

thanks guys...I guess I'll need another f'ing device!!!!!!!

nice Mike!!!!!!

[sb1]

I've got the Epson V33 as well, dirt cheap and does everything.

[ullmandds]

Again...thanks guys...I just ordered a v33. I should have done my homework first!!!!

[Exhibitman]

I just replaced my old HP laserjet printer with a Canon all in one. Unfortunately, the scanner is not CCD and sucks on slabs so I am keeping the old flatbed scanner too, just for slabs.

Another good reason to hate slabs...

[ullmandds]

alrighty guys...I just hooked up my v33 from amazon for $63 w/free shipping w/amazon prime.

My first scan was at 300 dpi I believe and I wasn't very happy with the results. I changed it to 800 dpi and it took a long time to scan...scan looks nice...but I believe the file is too big for net54.

Can anyone suggest what settings are optimal for both eye appeal and ability to post here.

Thanks for any help!

[Mikehealer]

Hi Pete, mine is set at 300 dpi on full auto mode.

[DaClyde]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

alrighty guys...I just hooked up my v33 from amazon for $63 w/free shipping w/amazon prime.

My first scan was at 300 dpi I believe and I wasn't very happy with the results. I changed it to 800 dpi and it took a long time to scan...scan looks nice...but I believe the file is too big for net54.

Can anyone suggest what settings are optimal for both eye appeal and ability to post here.

Thanks for any help!

I scan everything at 600dpi for clarity (it eliminates any odd patterns due to various forms of dot-based printing), then just do a bulk resize of the resulting images. I usually resize down to 1000 pixels on the longest side, unless I have some need for a larger image. That typically leaves me with files in the 90-120kb range, but manageable size and reasonable quality.

[kmac32]

You may just need to go in after you do the scan and resize the photo in your computer to get it to work for net 54. I have the same issue when trying to post to net54 and my wife always does this for me. Otherwise it says file download failure.