Pros Good scan controls in the driver. Cons Clumsy software installation and low MTF results score. Verdict The document management and OCR facilities aren't enough to beat the other scanners. HAS A GOOD list of features, impressive software controls and an attractive price.
Installation is fairly straightforward and well documented in the accompanying quick-start leaflet.
Driver installation is, similarly easy, although the installation of the software bundle is a little more intimidating for non-technical users. The scanner offers 600 by 1,200dpi optical resolution with software interpolation bringing this up to 9,600 by 9,600. The driver software is powerful and offers a complete set of functions, including gamma correction, contrast, brightness and scaling. With the exception of the quick-start leaflet, the documentation is all in PDF files, so Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 is included. The other Adobe software provided is the powerful image editing utility, PhotoDeluxe 2.0, the Editors' Choice in our February 1998 round-up .