Visioneer "PaperPort" scanner
By Richard Brandle
Ref: Tue, 19 Dec 1995 22:43:07 -0500 (EST)
By: BILLCHAP@delphi.com
Hi All,
Although I rarely post to this forum I follow it often. My job consumes much of my time but when I can, I'll post my background. Like many people, I too am interested in scanning rolls and the Visioneer scanner (also remarketed by HP) caught my attention.
I contacted the company and at this time, they are not interested in any variations of their product. The scanner is limited to a scan of 8.5x30". Not by the software but by the hardware (memory) in the scanner and the physical width of the optical element in the scanner head. The scanner uses a Mitsubishi device #P8R216L2 which can provide 200DPI resolution. I've contacted Mitsubitshi in California to determine if 14" devices are available. The rep wasn't sure if a wider device was available and said he'd contact Japan and get back to me.
The optical device is called a "contact image sensor" and is available in 104mm and 216mm devices at either 200 or 400 DPI. Mitsubishi also has an interface chip to make the electronics a little easier. I don't have the interface chip specifications yet.
If the device is available in longer configurations, I believe it would be ideal for an optically based roll scanner. The next most logical sizes Mitsubishi could manufacture are possibly a 280mm unit or a 355mm unit which would correspond to 11" and 14".
I enjoy following the forum! I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
-Richard Brandle |
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