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.

  • RobotToasterEnglish
    3·
    3 days ago

    For photos the epson v800/v850 seem to be the standard. You can also get the v700/v750 second hand and it’s just a bit slower.

    • Wolfeh@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      23 hours ago

      Ooh, those are scanners I aspire to own. I probably shouldn’t be spending v800/850 money, but a used v700/v750? That’s looking tempting.

      They even provide Linux drivers.

      Thank you for your help!

      • RobotToasterEnglish
        1·
        8 hours ago

        No problem.

        The price is exactly why I went with a used v750 myself, it works well for scanning film.