cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/22583951

I’m currently still using my CanoScan F910114 from ~2006 (pictured). The light recently burned out, but it still works for scanning documents if I add some contrast and brightness after the fact. Not great for photographs, though.

If I’m not able to replace the light, I might be in the market for a new scanner. Are there any that you all recommend for durability and potential repairability?

Obviously no electronics are truly going to be BIFL, but I figure I can at least aim high and see what I can find.

Edit: Thank you all for your replies! I’m probably going to go for a used Epson Perfection v600 or v700. I’ve learned a lot about scanners following your leads.

  • @[email protected]English
    4•3 days ago

    How often do you plan to use it?

    I basically replaced my flatbed scanner with my phone. A good document scanner app, and it couldn’t be easier or more convenient to scan vs. before.

    Is that an option for you?

    • WolfehOPEnglish
      2•3 days ago

      Not an option for me, I’m afraid. If I were casually scanning a few documents here or there a phone app might be okay, but I have a lot of old photographs to scan. I really need the accuracy and quality of a proper flatbed scanner. :3

      • @[email protected]English
        3•3 days ago

        but I have a lot of old photographs to scan.

        Ah, yes. I was in the same situation, and it would have been impractical for me to use my smartphone. I was lucky enough to have access to a high-end document scanner, which really made the process easy.

        I wish I had something specific to offer you, but best of luck in your search!

        • WolfehOPEnglish
          1•22 hours ago

          No worries! Thank you for your response. :3