Flatbed scanner for prints

[Formerly presspass]

I am looking for a flatbed scanner to be used to input black and white 8X10 prints. I work with Macs and would prefer a hardwire scanner rather than one that works through WiFi or other wireless technology. Would appreciate help from anyone who has used such a system. The output will be used for internet posting, not hardcopy printing.
Thanks,
Jim

 

[das]

Most of the even cheaper flatbeds made by Epson and Canon today are pretty good for scanning and would be certainly adequate for high-quality internet posting. I had a CanoScan model a few years ago (around $150, I think), and it worked fantastically. Canons are mac-compatible as far as I know.

 

[Coldkennels]

Canons are mac-compatible as far as I know.

Like everything in modern computing, this depends on a few variables.

I still have my Canoscan 9000f. The original software is very much not supported by modern Mac systems, but if you're still using a version of MacOS that supports 32-bit software, you can run the original MP Navigator software that it comes with (I forget when the cut-off to 64-bit only came in).

However, it runs fine via Vuescan. And considering a lot of people already use Vuescan for film scanners in general, using it to run an old flatbed scanner like the Canoscan as well makes sense - you just won't be able to use the buttons on the lid of the scanner as they rely on drivers built in to the MP Navigator software.

That said, I normally just use the flatbed scanner in my Samsung laser printer, either via network, USB stick, or USB cable. Document scanning is largely a solved problem, as far as I'm aware - most entry-level scanners are perfectly acceptible for scanning prints, so I wouldn't bother hunting down a specific model. Just find something from a reputable brand that's going cheap and you'll probably be alright.

 

[Timmyjoe]

I've got a 25 year old Canon flatbed scanner which I use with Vuescan, so I can't really help you on what's available currently.

Best,
-Tim