HP ScanJet 4850 Photo

HP ScanJet 4850 Photo
alaScore 80

268 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 11 expert reviews and 257 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 81/100 and users rate it 72/100. The average review date is May 16, 2003. We have compared these reviews to 55167 reviews from other Scanners. The alaScore™ for this product is 80/100 = Very good. Last update: May 20, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 268 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

User Reviews  

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Hewlett-Packard ScanJet 4300C

 

The HP ScanJet 4300C makes a good choice for consumers looking to post images to the Web, but business users may prefer a faster unit that offers more accessories.

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HP Scanjet 5500c scanner

 

The HP Scanjet 5500c digital flatbed scanner with automatic photo feeder allows consumers to get professional-quality scanning while enabling them to quickly and easily scan a stack of photos.

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Don't know why everyone is having issues

 

Don't know why everyone is having issues

First, you don't need to use HP's software. But I found it works perfectly for scanning with many options. One is picture recognition so you can scan multiple pictures at once. When your done, there is a picture viewer window that opens. I tend to...

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Functional but glitchy.

 

Functional but glitchy.

I've been using this scanner for a few years and it has been reasonably dependable. I needed a scanner with a large bed in order to scan book covers and other 3D items. It has worked well for my purposes though it has always had a persistent high...

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Expensive junk

 

Expensive junk

I concur with the other reviewers and would like to alert people to HP. Their software is and always has been - FLAKEY. Their peripherals are cheap for a reason - they are unreliable and poor performers. I had to throw this away after months of...

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Incompatible with other HP products

 

Incompatible with other HP products

I purchased and installed a new HP printer. Now my scanner (HP Scanjet 4850) doesn't work. I've tried the fixes suggested. The system just hangs. Nothing really works. Don't buy this if you intend to connect anything else to your computer.

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Cranky, but Still Good

 

Cranky, but Still Good

I have used two of these scanners (I keep one in reserve) since 1999. Both still work. But it does not function as well with XP as it did with Windows 98. I agree with the other reviews, but add that it probably only works with the HP photo system...

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Cranky, but Still Good

 

Cranky, but Still Good

I have used two of these scanners (I keep one in reserve) since 1999. Both still work. But it does not function as well with XP as it did with Windows 98. I agree with the other reviews, but add that it probably only works with the HP photo system...

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Great Scanner!

 

Great Scanner!

This is a very good scanner. It's really fast and has all the features; scanning slides, saving in different file formats, scanning to different applications, and more. I love this scanner!

Product Specifications

The HP Scanjet 4850 Photo Scanner is ideal for families who need to turn multiple prints, slides or negatives into professional-quality digital files. With a real interest in photography, they will also want to edit and enhance these images. Get crisp, sharp scans of photos and documents for true-to-original results. Give your memories a new lease of life - scan multiple photos, slides or negatives at once. Get the job done quickly and efficiently with one-touch buttons and easy-to-use software tools.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:11.8in/17.9in/19.9in
Height:3.7in/3.9in
Weight:10.4lbs/6.2lbs
Width:10.2in/11.8in/19.9in

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC/PC
Country Kits:Argentina / Brazil / Chile / Colombia / Peru / Venezuela/Europe
Localization:English/Spanish
Manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard
Model:4200C/4850 Photo Scanner
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:HP ScanJet

Miscellaneous

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

Scanner

Color Depth:36-bit color/48-bit color
Document Feeder Type:Manual load
Form Factor:Desktop
Grayscale Depth:8-bit (256 gray levels)
Input Type:Color
Interface Type:Hi-Speed USB/USB
Interface Type (2nd): None
Max H-Optical Resolution:4800dpi/600dpi
Max Supported Document Size:8.7 in x 12.2 in/A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)
Max Supported Media Size:8.7 in x 12.2 in/A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)
Max V-Optical Resolution:1200dpi/600dpi/9600dpi
Media Feeder Type:Manual load
Supported Document Type:Plain paper/Plain paper / Slides / Film/Transparencies / Plain paper / Slides / Bulk objects (such as books)
Supported Media Type:Bulk objects (such as books) / Plain paper / Slides / Transparencies/Film / Plain paper / Slides/Plain paper
Type:Flatbed scanner

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty /3 months warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Apple MacOS X 10.2 or later / Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
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