A3 Scanner

[robknowles]

Hello,

We are after an A3 Colour Scanner possibily with a Automatic Document Feeder for our D&T Graphics Department and also Reprographics department.

Can anybody recommend a decent scanner? We did have a cheap A3 Mustek but it wasn't that good. I've looked at the Epson GT-15000 which seems ok but a little expensive.

Thanks,

Rob

[plock]

Rob I'd recommend the Epson GT-15000, our Media and D&T department both have one.

They're pretty durable in the education environment too.

[joe90bass]

Do you have any colour photocopiers that can be networked? Could save you having to buy additional kit.

I'm sure we have a GT-15000 here, had no complaints. It was expensive to buy, I got it a while ago when I was given a fairly large sum of money to spend on kit without time to consult staff or plan a wise spend................

[torledo]

Do you have any colour photocopiers that can be networked? Could save you having to buy additional kit.

I'm sure we have a GT-15000 here, had no complaints. It was expensive to buy, I got it a while ago when I was given a fairly large sum of money to spend on kit without time to consult staff or plan a wise spend................

+1 for the networked copier/MPF option. The ADF option is what sends the price of the GT-15000 through the roof. I'd question that you have that volume of A3 copying to justify an ADF on a dedicated network or host-attached scanner. We hardly ever use our Epson GT 10000, just do all our A3 copying and printing on our toshiba copier which can do everything but make a cup of coffee, allthough it does cost a pretty penny as we have it on lease.

[john]

I agree with both sides, I have some GT-10000s and they are great scanners, very reliable bits of kit, and I also have a few Toshey Colour Copiers that we use the scanning on, and they are great bits of kit and not badly priced at all.

[mark]

+2 for the networked photocopier - get rid of some printers while your at it

[meastaugh1]

Got a couple of GT-15000 and also trialling a NIC in one of the scanners as well, needless to say that isn't cheap either.

[plock]

Indeed I also agree with both sides. Networking the copier isn't a bad idea. If you're looking to purchase an A3 scanner designated to a room then the Epson's aren’t a bad option if budget allows.