Scanning Single Weight Paper

[gbenaim]

Hi all,

I'm having a hard time scanning azo prints, single weight. Short of mounting them (but my mount wont fit the scanner), what have you found helps keeping the paper in good contact w the scanner? I'm getting out of focus areas, and some light/dark banding along the edges, neither of which appear on the print. Thanks,

GB

 

[Ole]

Weight (the force flattening the paper to the glass), and flatness (bumps scan badly).

For further scanning questions, I recommend going to Hybridphoto.

 

[glbeas]

A beanbag or a soft cover book that covers the print would do well.

 

[michael9793]

I would use a matte board on top of the paper just a little larger than the print. Now when you pull the lid down it should give enough pressure to keep the print flat.

 

[Alex Hawley]

I had the same problem and resorted to mounting them on scrap mat board window cutouts. It served the purpose and also gave me a small portfolio that was easy to carry in an 8-1/2 x 11 box.