Digital BW, The Print

Anyone with a recommendation for an extra large (11x17) scanner? I'm
comparing the Epson 1640XL SE (@$2500) with the Microtek Artixscan9800
XL (@$1100). On paper the Artixscan looks better for not only price but specs
also. I want to make sure that the light is even across the surface (for art
reproduction). Any experience out there?

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"gfp3jgr" <jim@g...> wrote:
> Anyone with a recommendation for an extra large (11x17)
> scanner? I'm comparing the Epson 1640XL SE (@$2500) with 
> the Microtek Artixscan9800 XL (@$1100). On paper the
> Artixscan looks better for not only price but specs also. I want to 
> make sure that the light is even across the surface (for art
> reproduction). Any experience out there?

At the risk of seeming somewhat self-serving:  I use UMAX's 
PowerLook 2100XL tabloid-format flatbed with transparency 
adapter (which also covers 12x17"), and I've been quite happy 
with it overall.  And, I happen to have an identical unit, with tranny 
adapter, which I'm preparing to put up for sale you-know-where 
shortly, although it's possible for someone to talk me out of it 
(hint, hint).

- Barrett