HP ScanJet 5300Cse Flatbed Scanner

Amazon.com Review
Hewlett-Packard's ScanJet 5300Cse is a basic scanner that more than adequately fills an impressive range of needs. The accompanying software CD-ROM also includes three especially helpful programs--the Boomerang Internet Design Shop, Adobe PhotoDeluxe, and the Hemera Photo-Objects Gallery--along with the well-designed scanner driver and other extras.

Setting up the scanner itself was a breeze. We installed and loaded the software in about 25 minutes. Then, we hot-plugged the scanner (kept the computer on while connecting the scanner) into our PC's USB port. In fact, we recommend that you keep your PC on, as the scanner driver software displays short video snippets that clearly demonstrate how to perform each step. On our computer screen, we watched actual human hands setting up an actual scanner.

The ScanJet's oversized quick-installation poster was cumbersome for us to unfold and follow. Also, there is no printed user's guide, so if you have questions, you'll have to consult the extensive electronic version on the CD-ROM.

In our tests of the 5300Cse, we scanned documents into text. The scanner was also quick enough that we could use it simply as a copier and could send an image directly to our printer. With a simple click, you can attach images to e-mail or send them via fax.

Hewlett- Packard makes other models similar to the ScanJet 5300Cse, some complete with an automatic sheet feeder and some with a transparency adapter, but what we found compelling about the 5300Cse is its simplicity. This scanner is a good, solid flatbed model, unencumbered with gadgetry that may not be applicable to many users' needs. With its 1,200 dpi resolution, the 5300Cse does a beautiful job of scanning text and photographs and making copies--the tasks we think you'll care about most. --David Greenberger

Pros:

Dependable, fast, slim design

Cons:

Cumbersome oversized setup instruction sheet

Product Description:
The HP ScanJet 5300C series color scanner scan at optical resolutions up to 1200 dpi (9600 enhanced) and have all the utilities you need to create professional-looking documents easily. Touch-button operation simplifies tasks, with one-step access to scan, copy, e-mail, and fax. Up-to-the minute technology helps cut task time - simply push a button to start scanning to your e-mail or Web application. The HP ScanJet 5300C series offer more performance, and is easier to use, than any comparably-priced 1200 dpi scanner.The HP ScanJet 5300C series color scanner is built around HP's Intelligent Scanning Technology. Think of it as a toolbox with everything you need to integrate text and graphics for superior results every time - with up to 1200 dpi optical resolution. Just choose which function is right for your document. For example, you can click on a photo, text, or drawing and change its size or type. Improve the look of reports, proposals, or newsletters with the included image editor. You can even cut keyboard time with OCR (Optical Character Recognition). This function converts hard copy documents into electronic files, which you can then edit. Add multi-page attachments to email or faxes. If you like, you can scan 35mm slides with ease for added versatility using an optional adapter. Or add an optional automatic document feeder or transparency adapter to extend the capabilities of your HP ScanJet 5300C "imaging and document center."

HP ScanJet 5300Cse Flatbed Scanner

Average customer rating:

Perfection.
Great Scanner
Only for scanning photos
idiot proof
Very Good Scanner, No Problems

HP ScanJet 5300Cse Flatbed Scanner

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
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Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable (10-Feet)
Canon 1029A004 Photo Paper Pro for BJC-8200 (8.5"x11", 15 Sheets )
Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White)
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Product Features:

36-bit flatbed color scanner
1-touch operation for scan, copy, fax, e-mail, and Internet applications
1,200 dpi scan resolution
Maximum scan size of 8.5 by 11.7 inches
1-year limited warranty

ASIN: B00004S7PX

Amazon.com Review

Hewlett-Packard's ScanJet 5300Cse is a basic scanner that more than adequately fills an impressive range of needs. The accompanying software CD-ROM also includes three especially helpful programs--the Boomerang Internet Design Shop, Adobe PhotoDeluxe, and the Hemera Photo-Objects Gallery--along with the well-designed scanner driver and other extras.

Pros:

Dependable, fast, slim design

Cons:

Cumbersome oversized setup instruction sheet

Amazon.com Product Description

Turn your desktop into an imaging and document center with Hewlett-Packard's 5300Cse ScanJet scanner. This 36-bit flatbed color scanner scans at an optical resolutions up to 1,200 dpi, 9,600 dpi enhanced, and has the utilities you need to create professional-looking documents at home.

The HP ScanJet 5300Cse color scanner is built around HP's Intelligent Scanning Technology, which automatically identifies and optimizes text, line art, and color images. It also sets the correct resolution, bit depth, and file format for each element on the page. Touch-button operation simplifies tasks, providing one-step access to scan, copy, e-mail, and fax functions.

The HP 5300Cse scans directly into your applications--you can even add a multipage document as a single attachment. Simply click on a photo, text, or drawing and change its size or type. Improve the look of reports, proposals, or newsletters with the included image editor. Scanned images are optimized for the Internet, and multiple file formats are supported for use on the Web, allowing you to communicate using e-mail and Web pages with Web-creation and e-mail applications.

Optical character recognition converts hard-copy documents into electronic, ready-to-edit files. The HP 5300Cse scans color documents in less than 50 seconds and handles black-and-white files in under 40 seconds. The maximum scan size is 8.5 by 11.7 inches. The HP 5300Cse has USB and parallel connectivity. It is covered by a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description

The HP ScanJet 5300C series color scanner scan at optical resolutions up to 1200 dpi (9600 enhanced) and have all the utilities you need to create professional-looking documents easily. Touch-button operation simplifies tasks, with one-step access to scan, copy, e-mail, and fax. Up-to-the minute technology helps cut task time - simply push a button to start scanning to your e-mail or Web application. The HP ScanJet 5300C series offer more performance, and is easier to use, than any comparably-priced 1200 dpi scanner.The HP ScanJet 5300C series color scanner is built around HP's Intelligent Scanning Technology. Think of it as a toolbox with everything you need to integrate text and graphics for superior results every time - with up to 1200 dpi optical resolution. Just choose which function is right for your document. For example, you can click on a photo, text, or drawing and change its size or type. Improve the look of reports, proposals, or newsletters with the included image editor. You can even cut keyboard time with OCR (Optical Character Recognition). This function converts hard copy documents into electronic files, which you can then edit. Add multi-page attachments to email or faxes. If you like, you can scan 35mm slides with ease for added versatility using an optional adapter. Or add an optional automatic document feeder or transparency adapter to extend the capabilities of your HP ScanJet 5300C "imaging and document center."

Customer Reviews:

Perfection........2002-08-23

This is a great quality scanner for scanning anything from photos to documents. I highly reccommend it!

Great Scanner.......2002-02-07

HP 5300CSE is a great scanner. I scanned all kinds of photos and some documents for faxing the first week I had it. It works great with no problems, and through the USB connection it's pretty fast too.

Only for scanning photos.......2001-08-09

My biggest problem with this scanner is that it has no software to adjust the picture (contrast, color, size, etc) in any way, except trimming, either prior to or after scanning. You can't even rotate the picture! Most times this is just an annoyance because you have to open another image-editing program to do even the simplest thing. It comes with the shareware version of Adobe Photodeluxe Business Edition (which is weak even in the full form) to do this, which is acceptable for simple jobs. When the scanner converts to jpeg the image looks hideous (but this scanner is the only software I've seen to do it so poorly), so you must manually change the file from bmp to jpeg/etc for every single picture.

BUT, this becomes more than just an annoyance if you're scanning art. There are only two options for contrast prior to scanning: 'auto-sharpen image' or 'don't sharpen'. If you don't sharpen, every image looks muddy, awful, and unacceptable. If you sharpen, images with shading look awful. (it turns a softly shaded section into hideous patches of color) IMPORTANT: You can not fix this in any image editor! I have Adobe Photoshop, the industry standard image editor costing hundreds of dollars. I've tried to decrease contrast and increase brightness, scale down the picture slightly with bicubic resampling, and use the blur filter. I've also tried scanning it larger and shrinking it later. Nothing works!

Colored or B/W pencil works end of looking the worst. It's not that you just lose some of the original's quality, it's that they look awful. I wish I could show you an example but no links are allowed in reviews.

Don't get this scanner if you're an artist or if you're concerned about quality. If you're only scanning photos, it's okay, because the effect on photos is barely noticable.

idiot proof.......2001-04-22

I had the scanner installed up and running on Windows ME in less than 30 minutes. Mind you, I've never before owned a computer much less a scanner. My computer setup is also HP. This works great and does everything I want it to. And, it is user friendly. Very easy to use. Thanks HP.

Very Good Scanner, No Problems.......2001-02-02

I got this scanner two weeks ago & it has been great. It took 20 minutes to install the scanner software & hook up the scanner. Very good quality, & mediocre character recognition. Scans in photo quality so it looks just like the original picture. The 4 buttons on the front make for easy access to all scanner options. It can also scan directly to the web, printer, fax, or photo program. Overall a very good scanner with very good features

HP ScanJet 5300Cse - Flatbed scanner - A4 - 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi - parallel / USB

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HP ScanJet 5300Cse - Flatbed scanner - A4 - 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi - parallel / USB

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE

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Product Features:

HP part number: C7692A
Original HP equipment.

ASIN: B000MYSH2M

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