[BCMA] Large format scanner recommendations

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv]

Hi Emma,
   I am JD Jeffery from Windermere Valley Museum in the East Kootenays.
Until last year we had two all-in-ones, one laser mostly for printing and
another Epson to scan up to the size of a newspaper, and a Xerox copier.
We received some funding that allowed us to amalgamate both of our
all-in-ones when we finally found one that met all of our requirements.  We
ended up purchasing a 5-in-one HP OfficeJet Pro 7740; it scans up to 11 X
17 and makes copies that are true to the originals. The only disadvantage
is that anything bigger, such as a map, needs to be broken up and a book is
a challenge as the top is not removable, not allowing them to be set flat
on the glass.
   If you have any questions on this model I am willing to answer any
questions you may have.

JD Jeffery
Museum Curator


On Thu, Jan 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv <
listserv at lists.museum.bc.ca> wrote:

> Hi there,
>
> We're looking into upgrading our scanner to a large format, and I am
> hoping to see what other museums use.
>
> We currently use an epson flatbed scanner that only does 8.5x11, it works
> well for our photos. But we want to start looking at scanners that work
> better with archival documents, maps, etc.
>
> I'm early into looking at scanners, so any information is appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
> *Emma Wilton* (she/her)
> Collections and Exhibits Manager
> Sooke Region Museum and Visitor Centre
> 250-642-6351
>
> *The Sooke Region Museum & Visitor Centre operate on the traditional lands
> of the T'SOU-KE, **SC’IȺNEW, and ṕaaʔčiidʔatx̣** First Nations who have
> inhabited this land since time immemorial.*
>
>
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