Reviews of the HP Scanjet 3970
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CNET Review
The Good: Affordable; simple setup; includes practical software; produces clean scans.
The Bad: Bulky, dated design; unimpressive warranty.
The Bottom Line: HP's Scanjet 3970 creates quality scans and is affordable to boot. It's a good choice for home use and basic scanning.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 52/100. Comparing these reviews to 18888 other Scanners reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Enjoy photo-quality prints and crisp, 2400 dpi text at 48-bit color with HP's 3970v digital flatbed scanner. Lets you scan photos, negatives and slides and even 3-D objects using the built-in tra...
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itreviews.co.uk
Review Summary: HP's Scanjet 3970 is an inexpensive scanner, and although not very fast it does generate good quality images, particularly when using it to scan negatives. Like most of the Scanjet range it is easy to set up and use.
Manufacturer: HP
Part number: Q3191A#ABM
General
- Type Flatbed scanner - Desktop
- Width 11.3 in
- Depth 18.6 in
- Max Supported Media Size 8.5 in x 11.7 in
- Height 3.7 in
- Weight 4.2 lbs
- Localization Spanish / Latin America
Scanner
- Input Type Color
- Grayscale Depth 8-bit (256 gray levels)
- Color Depth 48-bit color
- Optical Resolution 2400 dpi x 2400 dpi
- Interpolated Resolution 999999 dpi x 999999 dpi
- Scan Scaling 2000 %
- Control Panel Buttons Functions HP Instant Share, Copy, Scan
- Scanner Speed Details - Preview, - Black&white - A4, - Color - 10x15cm
Barcode
- Scan Element Type CCD
Media Handling
- Max Document Size 8.5 in x 11.7 in
- Supported Media Type Plain paper, Transparencies, Film, Slides, Bulk objects (such as books)
- Media Feeder Type Manual load
Storage
- Storage Removable None
- Optical Storage None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) None
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Transparency adapter
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable
- Compliant Standards BSMI, IEC 60950, CE, GOST
Environmental Standards
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Operational ( Standby ) 15 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 15 Watt
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included HP Instant Share, ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4, Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Memories Disc Creator, Drivers & utilities
- OS Required Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Apple MacOS X 10.1.5 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Apple MacOS 9.1
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 50 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 15 - 85%
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