robert_kerr1

<p>People have told me that VueScan is a much more superior scanning software than the default software shipped in with my V800? <br> Is this true? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both?</p>

<p>I've noticed a few scratches on my Epson V800 glass bed. The largest is about a hair width in size. I was wondering if they would show up when I start my family archiving project, where I would scan at a maximum of 1200 DPI for prints and 3000–4000 DPI for negatives?</p>

<p>Thank you so much for the quick response, Charles. I was also wondering what I should do to fill-in/repair the scratches?</p>

I'm currently a beginner in the scanning community. While cleaning my V800, I noticed a few minor scratches on the scanner glass that were the width of a human hair. I was wondering if these scratches will be noticeable at all if I were to scan photographs at 1200 DPI. If so, what can I do to remove the scratches? Also while cleaning, I accidentally used a lenses cleaning wipe that contained isopropyl alcohol. According to one site, this could leave streaks on the scanner glass. I was wondering if this was the case, if these streaks are permanent or cleanable?

<p>Thank you all for the warm welcomes and links to resources. I shall definitely take a look at them.</p>

<p>Hi there everyone,</p> <p>I'm new to the forums and would like to say hello to everyone. I'm currently doing a massive digital archiving project with my old family photos, some of which date as far back as to the 1890's. I'm using an Epson V800 and a 2011 Macbook Air and have read-up a lot on scanning, although I'm still green when it comes to actually scanning my slides and film. Do you guys have any helpful tips to share?</p> <p>Also I'm a huge fan of early colour photographs and stereographs, and wish to recreate some of them one day.</p>