 CanoScan FB 1200S Amazing Resolution. Unbelievable Price. If you're looking for a school scanner that has very high quality (1200 x 1200 dpi resolution) at a very good price, this Canon flatbed scanner is for you! It works on both PCs and Macs and has a SCSI interface (the SCSI card and cables come with the scanner), and is super fast (as only SCSI can provide), super high quality (state-of-the art by Canon), and super priced (low, that is). The innovative CanoScan FB 1200S features state-of-the-art VAROS™ technology, delivering true optical 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution at a price far less than comparable machines. Thanks to Canon innovation, you get real 36-bit color depth for greater dynamic range and more realistic tones; and a convenient start button to instantly access software, all in a compact desktop design. It's a significant breakthrough for any school, computer lab, studio, home or office requiring high-quality scanning capability.
A major advancement in scanning technology.
VAROS, Canon's exclusive Variable Refraction Optical System, achieves true optical 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution. This system automatically activates when scanning at resolutions greater than 600 dpi, capturing data that would otherwise be lost on a lesser scanner. The result is that the 1200S achieves brilliant tones at a dramatically higher resolution in less space and at a lower cost.
Exceptional versatility.
The CanoScan FB 1200S delivers the versatility and performance you'd expect from a much higher-priced machine. Install the dual-platform SCSI card (included) into your Mac or PC and breeze through text and photo scanning - and manipulation - with Adobe® Photoshop® 5.0 LE and TextBridge® Plus. Scan film, from 35mm to 8" x 10" sheets, using the optional film adapter unit. Add the automatic document feeder for multi-page scanning. Real quality for real scanning! About $149.
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Costa Mesa, California 92626
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For starters, this is one of the best all-around scanners for the school and educational environment. Why, you say? First, it works with both PC and Mac computers. Second, the USB connection makes it a snap to move from computer to computer. Third, the ScanWise software is outstanding and simple to use. Fourth, Afga's reputation, which is, arguably, one of the best in the desktop scanner industry. The ability to scan at an optical resolution of 600 x 1200 dpi means you can create images to match most any output you're likely to need. For photographs, Web pages, and general printing applications, these resolutions are certainly adequate. These days, scanners come bundled with application software and the SnapScan is no exception. In addition to ScanWise, both Corel PrintHouse and PageKeeper are included. PageKeeper is a document management package that includes a limited edition of Caere's OCR software, which turns scanned documents into editable text (with a word processor or other text application). "Agfa software is famous in the industry as the best in the business for color management BEFORE the scan," says George Cole in The iMac, " this means less time in Photoshop color correcting." This is an outstanding flatbed scanner, ideal for the school and educational setting.
Under $100. from most vendors.
Also available in Green and Translucent Blue
100 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
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Very likely the best inkjet printer for the money! Unbelieveably easy to install and get up and running in minutes, right out of the box. A third-grader could do it! And the performance is superb! 2400 x 1200 dpi resolution. 15 pages per minute. PC/Mac compatible. An outstanding printer for the school and educational market. Our pick!
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 The Xerox WorkCentre 470cx is an all-in-one color inkjet product that's great for the school. Out of the box, it's a black-and-white copier and a fax machine. When connected to a PC, it also becomes a color copier, color scanner, and color printer. Includes OCR software to turn scanned documents into electronic documents that you can use and edit without retyping. It's covered by a 1-year warranty with unlimited toll-free support from Xerox! This Xerox all-in-one prints up to 6 pages per minute in black and up to 3 pages per minute in color at 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution. The fax function has a fast transmission speed of 6 seconds per page and the convenience of 20 one-touch dials and 50 speed dials for all your frequently-called numbers. The copier function produces up to 5 black copies per minute, with a broad reduction and enlargement range of 25% to 200% and a resolution of 600 x 300 dpi. The color scanner operates at 6 seconds per page at 300 x 300 dpi resolution, and is TWAIN compatible to Windows applications. $250.
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CardScan Most educatrors amass a great many business cards, like when they attend conferences, workshops, and conventions. One trip through the exhibits at a national convention garners scores of business cards for the typical educator. 