HP Scanjet G4050
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18 years ago
ScanJet G4050 Review
The theory is that the usual source of white light used for scanning doesn't offer full-spectrum illumination, so a separate pass with a separate light source and some extra sensors can fill in the gaps and produce a more accurate result.
Pros:
- Pros: Good colour quality
- reasonable build quality
- decent support at the price for a wide range of different slide formats
Cons:
- Cons: Can be slow at higher resolutions
- slight softening on both paper and slide scans
- drivers and software need to be streamlined and simplified
18 years ago
Review: HP Scanjet G4050 scanner
It's becoming rarer for home users to want separate printers and scanners, primarily because of the space each one uses, which is why multi-function devices are popular.
17 years ago
HP Scanjet G4050 scanner test report
In summer of 2007 HP introduced the Scanjet G4050 as an extremely low-priced flatbed scanner with integrated transparency unit to the market. The scanner can scan not only impinging light content but also slides and negatives up to a size of approximately 20x30 cm.
18 years ago
Light noise, bad Mac interface
I bought a G4050 and tested it on an iMac using Mac OS X version 10.4.11, and a PC using Windows XP (SP2). On both systems, photo scratches on a scanned 4x6 photo that were barely discernable were very accentuated as light noise in the digital images.
Pros:
- Durable
Cons:
- Bad Value
- Low Quality
- Poor photo scans
17 years ago
HP Scanjet G4050 Photo Scanner
This scanner is OK for amateur photographers but does not provide the tools to scan negatives for fine photographic work, The software is sloppy and the HP on-line help is pathetic. I found I knew more than the technician about a problem that I asked help for.
17 years ago
Unhappy
It may be a great scanner but I cannot get it operational with my IMAC. I have followed all instructions and downloaded from the HP trouble shooting pages and nothing will work. It is not that it is non functional but that the computer will not or cannot read the scanner and nothing will correct it...
Cons:
- cannot use won't work
10 years ago
Unable to get scanner connected under Windows 10
I have installed the scanner, I have downloaded and installed the software that HP offers as a WIndows 10 update. My desktop HP Envy does not see the scanner. I've also swapped out cables, read forums etc. and I cannot get this thing working.
10 years ago
Unable to get scanner connected under Windows 10
I have installed the scanner, I have downloaded and installed the software that HP offers as a WIndows 10 update. My desktop HP Envy does not see the scanner. I've also swapped out cables, read forums etc. and I cannot get this thing working.
18 years ago
Scanjet G4050
According to HP, the main problem with conventional scanners is that the white light leaves significant gaps in the colour gamut, creating significant colour distortions. The company's solution is to add a new light source that fills the gaps.
Pros:
- Better colour accuracy
- Reasonable looks
- Good range of supported slides
Cons:
- Dodgy drivers
- Very slightly soft focus
- Can be slow
18 years ago
HP G4050 Scanjet scanner
software failed in initial installation and messed up existing operation of the computer. I'm a college professor, PhD, who knows his way around a computer. The hard drive had to be wiped clean and all programs reinstalled - a mess which took techies 2 days to fix.
Pros:
- large bed for scanning
- hi resolution
Cons:
- complicated to use
- impossibile to install
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