HP ScanJet 5530c - Expert Reviews

Review summary: HP has a reputation for producing high-quality flatbed scanners, but does the Scanjet 5530 carry on that tradition?

Verdict: To sum up, the HP Scanjet 5530 Photosmart produced good results with reflective scans and the inclusion of the excellent Automatic Photo Feeder will undoubtedly appeal to those who need to scan lots of photo prints on a regular basis. However, the irksome

Review summary: If you need to scan lots of photos and negatives -- and you have plenty of desktop space -- the Scanjet 5530 is a good choice.

Pros: 7.1 audio channel support, 24-bit/96KHz output, Dolby Digital EX 6.1 decoding, Easily portable, Includes IR remote, Excellent input device for all graphics work, Mouse is better than most ordinary mice, Excellent styling, Scans stacks of photos effortless

Cons: Requires driver update for maximum output quality, Takes up lots of desktop area, No soft buttons, Relatively expensive, Huge footprint, Unintuitive setup, Exceedingly slow translucent scans

Verdict: If you need to scan lots of photos and negatives -- and you have plenty of desktop space -- the Scanjet 5530 is a good choice...

Review summary: Excellent auto photo feeder zips prints through quickly, but this small-office scanner is costly.

Verdict: The Scanjet 5530's easy-to-use software and photo feeder will suit people who have scads of snapshots to scan, but occasional users may prefer a less expensive model.

Review summary: Excellent auto photo feeder zips prints through quickly, but this small-office scanner is costly.

Verdict: The Scanjet 5530's easy-to-use software and photo feeder will suit people who have scads of snapshots to scan, but occasional users may prefer a less expensive model.