I've found scanning right on the glass with the emulsion side towards the glass is the easiest way to do it. I use an 8x10 sheet of plexi that is non glare I found at Home Depot of all places. They have a small section of framing glass. Only costs a few bucks. Buy a few... Only problem is since it is plastic, you can get some static. I use a guitar pick to pick up the neg off the glass. I've been doing it that way for at least a decade. Works great.
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think this is it but I've bought it in 8x10-
https://www.homedepot.com/p/OPTIX-1...ar-Non-Glare-Acrylic-Sheet-1X09242A/301138329
Hope that helps you!