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HP Scanjet 4570C

HP Scanjet 4570C
alaScore 76

37 reviews

Jun, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 4 expert reviews and 33 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 75/100 and users rate it 50/100. The average review date is Feb 19, 2004. We have compared these reviews to 55220 reviews from other Scanners. The alaScore™ for this product is 76/100 = Good. Last update: Jun 19, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 37 reviews)

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A Good Scanner If You Are NOT Using Windows 7

 

A Good Scanner If You Are NOT Using Windows 7

I bought this scanner used and found while it makes good scans, it's full potential is not realized with Windows's 7.

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Hardware pretty good, software lousy

 

Hardware pretty good, software lousy

Owned the 4570c for a while. Avoid the bundled driver software if you can. The latest version, v2.0, downloads a mere 238MB (that's right "MB"!). It runs turtle speed, making a nice USB 2.0 scanner seem like it's USB 0.002. Plugging into XP machine (my...

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More trouble than it was worth.

 

More trouble than it was worth.

Drivers have to be reinstalled repeatedly. Finally got it up and running only to have the lamp burn out.

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HP 4570C ScanJet Scanner

 

More trouble than it was worth.

Drivers have to be reinstalled repeatedly. Finally got it up and running only to have the lamp burn out.

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HP 4570C ScanJet Scanner

 

A total waste of money

We bought an HP 4570C to scan documents and convert them to PDF documents. When we bought scanner we were using Win98SE. Although the software was clumsy (at best) it did work. We have since bought new computers P4's running Win XP Pro SP2. We...

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A total waste of money

 

A total waste of money

We bought an HP 4570C to scan documents and convert them to PDF documents. When we bought scanner we were using Win98SE. Although the software was clumsy (at best) it did work. We have since bought new computers P4's running Win XP Pro SP2. We...

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HP 4570C ScanJet Scanner

 

Horrific Macintosh Support

Avoid this scanner if you own a Macintosh. The scanning hardware is quite good, but the software is truly awful.As near as I can tell, it is largely incompatible with MacOS X 10.3 at any functional level. TWAIN scanning into Photoshop CS is not...

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Horrific Macintosh Support

 

Horrific Macintosh Support

Avoid this scanner if you own a Macintosh. The scanning hardware is quite good, but the software is truly awful. As near as I can tell, it is largely incompatible with MacOS X 10.3 at any functional level. TWAIN scanning into Photoshop CS is not...

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No complaints

 

No complaints

I have used the 4570C intensively for over a year and have had no problems whatsoever. Why there are so many complaints about the software is a mystery to me. It takes ten minutes to install and off you go. The only problem I've encountered is that...

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HP 4570C ScanJet Scanner

 

No complaints

I have used the 4570C intensively for over a year and have had no problems whatsoever. Why there are so many complaints about the software is a mystery to me. It takes ten minutes to install and off you go. The only problem I've encountered is that...

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Product Specifications

The new HP Scanjet 4570c features top-of-the-line quality, performance and speed with up to 2, 400 dpi optical resolution and 48-bit color. It possess HP's exclusive dual sensor CCD technology which gives brilliant photo-quality results quicker for all scans from photos, documents, slides to 3D objects such as thick books. With a comprehensive HP photo and imaging software that offers quick and easy one-step access to all imaging functions for creative, editing and printing projects, customers get professional-quality results without compromising speed. The Scanjet 4570c offers a fast preview scan of 7 seconds and can transfer scan to computers 40 times faster with the USB 2.0 high speed connectivity, allowing quicker scan of images to websites, e-mails, printers and more with seven front-panel one-touch buttons. The HP Scanjet 4570c needs no warm-up time, a unique feature in saving user's time. With an optional auto-photo feeder, it can also scan 24 4 x 6-inch photos at 6 photos per minute, being able to turn photos into digital files at the push of a button. This exclusive and innovative feature uses a unique vacuum pressure system to safely move the photos on a bed of air ensuring that the photos will not be damaged.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:21.5in/21.6in
Height:3.7in/3.9in
Weight:8.2lbs/8.4lbs
Width:12.2in/12.3in

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC
Country Kits:Canada/Europe/United States
Localization:English/English / French
Manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard
Model:4570C
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:HP ScanJet

Miscellaneous

Microsoft Certification:Certified for Windows Vista
Vista Certification:Certified for Windows Vista

Scanner

Color Depth:48-bit color
Document Feeder Type:Manual load
Form Factor:Desktop
Input Type:Color
Interface Type:Hi-Speed USB
Max H-Optical Resolution:2400dpi
Max Supported Document Size:8.5 in x 11.7 in/A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)/Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
Max Supported Media Size:8.5 in x 11.7 in/A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)/Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
Max V-Optical Resolution:2400dpi
Media Feeder Type:Manual load
Supported Document Type:Slides / Plain paper/Transparencies / Plain paper / Slides / Bulk objects (such as books)
Supported Media Type:Bulk objects (such as books) / Plain paper / Slides / Transparencies/Plain paper / Slides
Type:Flatbed scanner

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Apple MacOS 9.1 / Apple MacOS X 10.1 / Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / XP Professional / Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Apple MacOS 9.1 or later / Apple MacOS X 10.1 / Microsoft Windows 2000 / Microsoft Windows XP/Apple MacOS 9.1 or later / Apple MacOS X 10.1.2 or later / Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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