-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Large format color scanner query]]] Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 09:52:32 -0500 From: Diane Schug-O'Neill <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ Patrick is, of course, right. I should not have made a general statement that all sheet-feed scanners are paper shredders. I apologize to the list. I cannot cite any studies; I was speaking from my own personal experience (of equipment both inside and outside the Library of Congress). The two things to keep in mind with sheet-feed scanners are: a) will the scanner stop if the sheet is grabbed? and b) will the scanner stop if the sheet is not fed in at a straight angle? Many of our maps with backing have large bowing issues, where the item is warped more than a quarter of an inch. Ideal.com has a scanner that does the above. My (now retired) coworker saw a black & white scanner in action; they now have color options. (This demonstration occurred about five years ago, before I began working at the Library.) I am told that if the color scanner were available our Conservation staff would have approved its purchase. www.ideal.com I was able to see a Kirtas demonstration of their book scanner. It was very impressive - even with a torn page the suction released if any tension was placed on the page. www.kirtas-tech.com Diane Diane T. Schug-O'Neill Digital Conversion Specialist Geography & Map Division Library of Congress 202-707-2886 [log in to unmask] >>> [log in to unmask] 11/10/03 02:16PM >>> -------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: Large format color scanner query]] Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 10:44:01 -0500 From: Patrick McGlamery <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ Diane; It is a bit distressing when you, The Library of Congress, dismisses sheet-feed scanner out of hand. Could you please cite a study, or relate the Library's experiences with sheet-feed scanners. Given the costs and the huge disparity between the variety of scanning solutions, quantifiable information is critical. Thanks, Patrick McGlamery Map Librarian Univ. of Connecticut -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Large format color scanner query] Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2003 08:33:16 -0500 From: "Diane Schug-O'Neill" <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ Chris, We (Library of Congress) do not use sheet-feed scanners (aka paper shredders). We use a large flatbed Tangent and are in the process of installing a Jumbo Scan. The Jumbo Scan is produced by Lumiere Technology (in France) and the U.S. distributor we are going through is Data Management Internationale (DMI). www.jumboscan.com www.dmi-inc.com We can answer questions about this new scanner in about a month or two. I would also like wish you luck on printing. We have had trouble with colors and printing. Basically we encourage people to go to the graphic/printing experts - within our agency we suggest they go to our printing division; outside our agency we tell patrons to the CD ROM(s) to a local print shop. When we do print, we use vegetable not archival inks - so they fade in about 3-5years. Diane Diane T. Schug-O'Neill Digital Conversion Specialist Geography & Map Division Library of Congress 202-707-2886 [log in to unmask] http://www.loc.gov/rr/geogmap/ >>> [log in to unmask] 11/06/03 02:59PM >>> -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Large format color scanner query Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 14:48:40 -0000 From: "Fleet, Christopher" <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ Hello, We are looking to acquire a large-format color scanner, and I wondered if list members might be willing to offer any advice? I have reviewed the maps-l archives for the last few years, and I'm aware this subject has cropped up before, but with only brief suggestions, and nothing that recent. Ideally we would like a sheet-feed scanner, 36 inches wide or greater, that can scan up to 400 dpi in color and greyscale, to standard image formats including TIFF. We already have a large-format colour printer (HP 500 PS), so we would not be looking for an integrated scanner/printer option. Many thanks in advance, Chris Christopher Fleet Map Library National Library of Scotland 33 Salisbury Place EDINBURGH, EH9 1SL. Scotland. Tel. 0131 466 3813 Fax. 0131 466 3812 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Map website images: www.nls.uk/maps