The actual scanner is in great condition, comes with a spare drum and isn't going to cost me anything... I'd just like to understand what I'm letting myself in for with this.
Many thanks in advance,
Ciaran
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My experience with other Howtek drum scanner models is good. I use Aztek's DPL pro, which is helpful with getting a lot out of the machine and particularly with negative scans. They have a sale on the base program and the Pro upgrade right now. You can run it on a cheap Windows machine and send the scans to your Mac over ethernet. They also have a useful video on wet-mounting film to the drum. Did you get a mounting station with the scanner? That makes life a lot easier.
Aztek has parts and will service these machines but their work is definitely not free... My suggestion if you like the machine is to pick up another one on eBay or elsewhere for back-up/spares.
Drum scanning is not quick. You will still want your flatbed for test scans and stuff for the internet etc.
Good luck and enjoy the sharpness...
Ben
Thanks for the link. I'm not sure if there is a mounting station - I've yet to collect - but I would not be surprised. It was used in a pretty busy work environment.
The machine was serviced and only used twice since, so I do not expect any problems with it. I will keep an eye out for spares just in case.
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