Epson Perfection 1650 Flatbed Scanner

List Price: $199.99

Features:

• 1,600 x 3,200 dpi resolution
• 48-bit color
• USB connection
• Four-button interface
• Fast 10 milliseconds per line scanning speed

Accessories:
Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable (10-Feet)	Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8 [OLD VERSION]	Monster PC700 Computer PowerCenter¿ with Surge Protection	Canon 1029A004 Photo Paper Pro for BJC-8200 (8.5inx11in, 15 Sheets )	Cables To Go - 13400 - 3M (9.8ft) USB 2.0 A/B Cable (White)

Customer Reviews:

Easy to use, good quality, fast enough [Posted on 2003-08-24]
I'm very happy with this scanner - most photos scanned only require some basic dust and lint correction in PhotoShop or similar. Can scan negatives or slides, though the interface to do this is a little less than ideal and it's easier to scan prints if you have them. Software provided is flexible, allows scanning to files or scan to printer (copy feature). TWAIN interface allows interaction with PhotoShop or other software directly - easy to acquire new images. When I bought this scanner, a lot of folks were complaining about the dust on the backside of the glass, but I didn't really see much of that with mine. It is a little difficult to keep clean, though.

NOT for XP Pro... [Posted on 2004-03-13]
This scanner worked fine on ME, but we all know how well ME works. I upgraded to XP PRO, and just can't get the software to work. Mechanically, the scanner is fine, but the software and support from Epson and Newsoft has left a lot to be desired. I have spent HOURS on the phone to both support groups, but error code (-115) seems to be unbeatable. Never mind, Epson, I'll buy the Canon next time. Vote with your dollars.

Fast, reliable, and easy to use [Posted on 2004-06-06]
You can't go wrong with this. I've had it for over 2 years now, and am still loving it. Even though it is USB it is extremely fast. Another plus, is that the linux drivers are awesome.

3rd year review. Good hardware but software is problematic. [Posted on 2006-03-28]
As with the other reviewer from a while ago, I installed and uninstalled Epson's 1650's software several times on different machines. It left a lot of bugs. I had trouble having it work with other programs.

But most of all, right now I am trying to use the scanner again on several new computers I have, and surprisingly enough, Epson's website does not carry the Epson Smart Panel application. You only get the Twain drivers so that means I am out of luck with trying to scan anything except if I hunt around for another party's software that would work with this twain driver. If you think you will rely on epson's website to get your updated application for this scanner, you are out of luck.

Still works like a charm [Posted on 2006-11-21]
As someone who only recently got around to upgrading to XP Pro SP2, I discovered that I needed to upgrade the software for my 1650.

No problem.

Epson has a new v5.71A TWAIN driver and NewSoft, for a mere $ 9.95, has an upgraded downloadable version of Epson Smart Panel.

Download, install, back in business. Great scanner.

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