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HP ScanJet 5300C - Flatbed scanner - A4 - 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi - USB / parallel

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HP does NOT support this scanner for windows 7!

DO NOT BUY THIS SCANNER if you have (or are going to get) a Windows 7 computer!

DO NOT BUY HP at all. . . buying HP only supports these horrible policies of forcing people to buy new products just because HP decides to stop supporting them.

WARNING.

This was a great scanner 5 years ago when it was newer and functioned properly. Can't use the copy utility feature anymore with current drivers and it is difficult to even use period. If an old copier that may or may not funtion is what you are looking for, try your local thrift stores, they have old junk like this cheaper.

I've had this scanner for 6-7 years and it's worked great. The image resolution was good for the time I got it, but low by today's standards. For web use though, the image resolution is still more than you likely need. For posting old family snapshots online with a Win XP or older system, this scanner will treat you well.

The major problem with this scanner is the lack of driver support for Windows 7. It appears to be HP's way to get us to upgrade perfectly working equipment with new HP equipment. This scanner was good until the lack of Win 7 support, but all other HP hardware I have owned has been junk that falls apart within months of purchase. It's highly unlikely that I'll purchase anything from HP in for foreseeable future.