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2007 Survey of Scanner Choices for Ariel and Odyssey

from Kennesaw State University ILL

Download Survey Results PDF


Ariel user recommendations by scanner (if possible please include Ariel version):

EPSON

EPSON GT-30000 flatbed

  • I really enjoy the EPSON GT-30000 flatbed-- it has the automatic document feed and the 11x17" area for bigger scans. We've set the drivers up in "office mode" and it allows for customizing brightness, contrast and threshold. The gray and color scanning's also nice but everyone else's ariel may not always be compatible with it (we mostly use it for our in house patrons and we store the files on our network). It's currently hooked up to a WinXP SP2 machine running Ariel 4.1. We also use a PS 3000 but I think we needed an extra computer chip to get it to work with XP. (http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/ill-l/2007-January/016047.html)

FUJITSU

Fujitsu Fi-5220c

  • We here at PHU, aka PAUPOC, use the Fujitsu fi-5220c with Ariel 4.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. and it is wondeful. It quickly scans and is less noisy than the one we had before. It's really to me a sweet as pie scanner. (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ariel listserv, 6/20/08)
  • We have the Fujitsu fi-5220c scanner with Ariel 4.1.1. (Saint Anselm College, Ariel listserv, 6/20/08)


Fujitsu Fi-5120c

We just brought a Fujitsu Fi-5120c after having a Fi-4220c for a year. The auto feeder on the 4220 jammed a lot and sent double pages after about six months even though we cleaned it regularly and used the replacement parts in the fujitsu kit. Now we use our 4220 for flatbed scanning and have the 5120 (which is only an auto feeder) for everything else. (From arie-l Wed 12/5/2007)

Fujitzu 36GX

  • We use the Fujitzu 36GX and it works well for a moderate volume with ariel 3.4 (From arie-l Thu 11/8/2007)

Fujitsu ScanPartner 93GX

  • We use Fujitsu ScanPartner 93GX and it's not a heavy duty scanner but it's done well by us. (From arie-l)

Fujitsu 5750C

  • We have a Fujitsu 5750C hooked up to the computer running Ariel 3. It works fine with Ariel 3, but I would like to note something. Because the ADF scanner is attached to the lid of the flatbed, it does not (and apparently is not designed to?) stay open for repeated scanning on the flat bed. The lid opens to about 45 degrees. For a while, I was able to balance the lid open, but if I was scanning a heavy journal, the weight would cause the lid to shut. We found a workaround by having hooks with chains installed on the wall behind the scanner, and then having the hooks slipped under the scanner lid to make sure it stays open. I should add that the ADF-lid is also a benefit. Because the ADF isn't part of the flatbed part of the scanner, when the lid is open you get a lot more room to move and place items on the flatbed. (From arie-l Thu 11/8/2007)
  • We use the fi-5750C with Ariel 4.1.1 and it works quite well. Very little to almost no maintenance necessary. (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Library, Ariel listserv, 6/13/08)


Fujitsu ScanPartner 620C

  • We use a Fujitsu ScanPartner 620C. It's built robustly. When our previous scanner of this model broke after several years, Fujitsu's exchange program was great. However, once in a while Windows stops recognizing the scanner and you have to go through a couple of steps to get it back again. I haven't had this problem with our 93GXs though. (http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/ill-l/2007-January/016047.html)

Fujitsu 5015C

  • "Hi, we just 'upgraded' to this model, and have run into speed issues with it, like 15 minutes to scan a 13 page article. We're also finding that apparently settings such as brightness keep reverting to 255 (a totally black page), and have to be changed every time we scan a page. We have enough memory, so that isn't contributing to the speed issue. Has anyone had any luck/know any secrets to using this model? We are seriously considering reverting back to our 9 yr old Fujitsu (model number escapes me) because it's immeasurably better." (Colorado State University-Pueblo, Ariel listserv, 7/7/08)

Fujitsu fi-4340C

  • Ditto on the Fujitsu fi-4340C. It's a workhorse and gives little problems. Our first one went a bit over 5 years without much fuss; we just recently bought a new one. We also have one in our Circ Dept for e-reserves and never a problem there, and one at our remote storage facility and my manager there says he loves it compared to the previous one. The ADF seems flawless most of the time and it can scan duplex which is nice when you need to do that. (http://listserv.vt.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0608&L=illiad-l&T=0&H=1&P=10751)
  • We have been using Ariel 4.1.1 for several months, with no problem. The scanner we have is a Fujitsu 4030C. It is really fast, and we really love it. (Washington University -- Ariel listserv 10/9/07)
  • We have been on Ariel 4.1.1 since a few months after it was released. No problems. We purchased new scanners in July [2007], Fujitsu 4030c and Minolta PS7000 book scanner. Everything is fine and working well. (Central Michigan University Libraries, EZC -- Ariel listserv 10/9/07)
  • We recently upgraded to 4.1.1 and bought a Fujistu fi-4340c. It is a desktop model and has a sheet feeder and is very fast. (Linfield College, Portland Campus Library -- Ariel listserv 6/10/08)

HP

HP Scanjet 8290

  • We have an HP Scanjet 8290, good scanner but terribly slow. Painfully SLOW! So if you've got a high volume I would stay away from that one. We used to have a Fujitsu ScanPartner 15C that worked wonderfully but then it died and we got the HP. Not a good trade if you ask me. (http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/ill-l/2007-January/016047.html)

MINOLTA

Minolta PS3000

  • I would discourage the PS3000 only because according to our vendor Minolta has discontinued support for that model. We discovered that when we encountered problems moving our PS-3000 to a WinXP PC. Better to go with the PS7000 or better.
  • We've had the Minolta PS3000 for about two years now, and it generally works well, but of our two scanners it is definitely the more problematic. It can be "quirky", but once you get used to its quirks, you'll do better. It scans well the first time, but if we have a problem and need to rescan a page, the scanner tends to revert to a "spread" setting and won't allow us to scan a single page. At times it also stops scanning and sends an error message that doesn't seem to fit with how we are scanning. It can be an awkward to use the start buttons on the bed of the scanner so we highly recommend that you get it with a pair of foot pedals. Our students are the chief users of Ariel and our scanners, and I know they prefer to use the Fujitsu, but generally do that only for the smaller volumes that fit well on that small scanner. (http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/ill-l/2004-July/002556.html)
  • Cons: Unwanted edges included. Awkward interface with Ariel that will only allow deletion of the last page scanned. Pros: When it works well, it does a beautiful job. It is potentially faster -- efinitely faster if you don't care about quality results. (http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/ill-l/2004-July/002556.html)

Minolta PS5000c

  • We use Minolta PS5000c scanners for our Ariel and Odyssey scanning. They can handle an incredible volume of work without the fine tuning or need for expensive remote maintenance that comes with the Bookeye systems. If we have a problem, we contact our representative and they usually have someone out within 24 hours, but we have had very little to no problems with these scanners. In fact, we have retired all of our PS3000 models and reduced the use of our PS7000 system and mainly rely on our three PS5000 systems to handle the majority of the work. I would recommend that you get the version with the foot pedals to accelerate your workflow, too. (http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/ill-l/2007-January/016047.html)

Minolta PS7000

  • KKS, Kansas State University, uses the Minolta PS700 with Ariel 3.4 and it works great. Email us (lendserv@gw.ksu.edu) questions if you have any!
  • We have been on Ariel 4.1.1 since a few months after it was released. No problems. We purchased new scanners in July [2007], Fujitsu 4030c and Minolta PS7000 book scanner. Everything is fine and working well. (Central Michigan University Libraries, EZC -- Ariel listserv 10/9/07)
  • Hi, we have the PS7000--just got it a month ago, in fact. It works fine with Ariel, and we are happy with the quality of the reproductions. It handles tight binding just fine. One major problem for us is that we wanted to use it with Adobe Acrobat in addition to Ariel in order to save files to our server. Because the PS7000's driver lacks a batch function, you can't use it with Acrobat without clicking "next" between each scan, which is very inconvenient. They sent us a beta driver that supposedly fixes this, but it's no good. The PS7000 comes with a bit of software called Pagescope Cabinet, which is not very robust, to say the least. It lets you produce successive scans without clicking next between each page, but it doesn't show thumbnails until you click close, so you an't do quality control as you go along. We also had some trouble mapping it to save files directly to the server, but I never really understood why. We had to create a folder elsewhere and then cut and paste the files to the server. Anyway, we use pagescope instead of Acrobat to create pdfs for the items we scan that we don't send via Ariel. I don't see why you couldn't have a second scanner attached to the same machine, but your tech people could probably answer that best. In any case, you an use the faceup to scan photocopies as well as books. What we did not do that I would recommend you do is ask a tech person (not a sales person) at the company how the scanner works with different types of software. The manual makes it seem like it works just fine with anything that can handle a 32 bit driver, and it does technically work, but only if you are willing to work without a batch function. If you can get a demo using different types of scanning software, even better. Have fun shopping! (http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/ill-l/2004-July/002556.html)
  • recently purchased a Minolta PS7000 face-up scanner. We absolutely love it and have not had any problems with it at all. We also have a HP scanner with an automatic document feeder that is attached to the same computer . Amazingly, having both scanners on one machine has not been problematic either, it is just a matter of remembering to "select" the correct scanner. The Minolta PS7000 is really easy to use (and our students seemed to learn faster than the staff, which is not surprising!). (http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/ill-l/2004-July/002556.html)

Xerox

Xerox Documate 520

  • We recently upgraded to the Documate 520 Flatbed scanner with document feeder. The installation and integration into Ariel 4.1.1 was a breeze! We experienced a minor problem when scanning that has an easy workaround. You have to force Ariel to look at how you want it to send, namely PDF. To do that, when you scan a document, you have to tell it to Scan and Send to Patron. Otherwise, it is a really great scanner for this application! (david.savoie@mwsu.edu)

OTHER

Ricoh Aficio IS330DC

  • We recently purchased a Ricoh Aficio IS330DC scanner. It's a flatbed scanner and not an overhead scanner, but we liked it so much that we ordered a second. Pros: large 11"x17" platen for flatbed scanning; decent speed ADF for sheetfeeding; quiet operation; only around $2500 (other brands of this size can be $5000+) Cons: One has to set the settings when changing from Ariel to Odyssey or flatbed to ADF (and vice versa). Granted, it's only a couple of steps to set the setting, and it will hold the setting as long as you're scanning various articles the same way within the same software (i.e. sheetfeeding in Ariel). But it'd be nice if one didn't have to change the setting when moving from flatbed to ADF or Ariel to Odyssey. (http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/ill-l/2007-January/016047.html)
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