Is it possible to scan without closing the lid ?
928504
Yes, you can scan with the lid open. In fact, it captures a very nice image and no black border.
107721
Scaning glass area is 8.5"X12.0" so a single scan of either size you want isn't possible.
1115557
You can connect the scanner to your PC with the USB cable if you do not want to put into any battery. Thanks.
239075
My guess is that you could scan the negatives without using the 2 1/4 inch carrier by just laying them (emulsion side up) on the glass But I don't think the light source will illuminate the extra width evenly and the edges will be darker than the center. You could scan these negatives in two strips, making sure each edge is within the illuminated boundary. Then carefully assemble the pair in Photoshop, sort of the way you would assemble a panorama of separate images. You could scan really large negatives that way. This is a very good scanner for very little cash. If this workaround works for you, you wouldn't need a much more expensive scanner for larger format transparencies or negatives. My guess is that you could scan the negatives without using the 2 1/4 inch carrier by just laying them (emulsion side up) on the glass But I don't think the light source will illuminate the extra width evenly and the edges will be darker than the center. You could scan these negatives in two strips, making sure each edge is within the illuminated boundary. Then carefully assemble the pair in Photoshop, sort of the way you would assemble a panorama of separate images. You could scan really large negatives that way. This is a very good scanner for very little cash. If this workaround works... » Read More My guess is that you could scan the negatives without using the 2 1/4 inch carrier by just laying them (emulsion side up) on the glass But I don't think the light source will illuminate the extra width evenly and the edges will be darker than the center. You could scan these negatives in two strips, making sure each edge is within the illuminated boundary. Then carefully assemble the pair in Photoshop, sort of the way you would assemble a panorama of separate images. You could scan really large negatives that way. This is a very good scanner for very little cash. If this workaround works for you, you wouldn't need a much more expensive scanner for larger format transparencies or negatives. « Show Less
739053
Yes you can. It has a multi-sheet feeder that holds quite a stack. Also, you can set the preferences to pause after the end of your document so you can add more originals before it completes the scan. Also in preferences you can set the scan to be named before it saves it and at that time choose the file name and storage location. It's really an awesome little scanner for the money.
157696
Not that I know about, but if you have a Mac you can use "image capture" to scan. It comes with the OS. Maybe Windows has something similar.
249158
Yes. I love this scanner. It is so easy to use. I just connect it to my computer and scan in. You are given the choice of where you want to save what you have scanned.
211760
No. From a practical standpoint, you'll never be able to get close enough to do that if the unit is plugged in, because the lid opens rapidly as you approach it.
357846
I have never used the scan feature on my printer, so I cannot answer you Question
2060162
You probably cannot scan a plastic card. It would not go around the roller. You could lift the lid and scan in on the flat bed though.
1178829
The manufacturer description says yes. You need a special "tray" for that. The scanner comes in 2 versions (with, and without the negative tray). The version with the tray is about $500 more expensive. You can also get the scanner without the tray and buy it separately. I didn't buy the tray because i don't use it to scan negatives. So I haven't done it but it has the capability to do so (as long you get the part).
1576428
Only manually from the glass. One side then the other. Thick items from glass can be scanned. Yes there is hinge flexibility to accomodate thinker items for flatbed scanning.
1083472
You have to open the lid to load each photo. The photo has to be placed in the proper position on the glass, according to the size of the photo being copied, and close the lid. It only takes a split second to scan the picture. I believe it actually takes a digital picture instead of a light scanning the picture.
194623
I can do it with the Mac mini so I think you should be able to scan to desk top
770541
Actually it can. If you have Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate, you can use Windows XP mode and scan away. I'm doing it right now! I've had mine for years, never had to call for support, so I can't vouch for that, but I've scanned hundreds of photos and I'm very happy with it.
947799
Not exactly. One touch opens the scanner software that came with it. Once it's open, it's one touch to scan.
176877
This particular scanner does not have that kind of ability. The only one that we can think of that does is the VuPoint Magic Wand Portable Scanner with Auto-Feed Dock (prod # PDS-ST450-VP).