[Tfug] OT: scanner repair

[Paul Scott]

Malcolm Schmerl wrote:
> Paul Scott wrote:
>> Malcolm Schmerl wrote:
>>> I do quite a bit of photography the old fashioned way, i.e., with 
>>> film. I have a flatbed transparency scanner, (Acer 1240UT) that will 
>>> do up to 4x5 if it were working. The thing was only $130 when new 
>>> and I'd gladly purchase a replacement if I could find one. Does 
>>> anybody out there fix scanners or know where I could get it 
>>> repaired? If so, contact me off list. 
>>
>> Does OT mean "off thread" as in stealing a thread with reply :)
>>
>> I have a couple of scanners without software I would give you one of.
>>
>> Paul Scott
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> OT means 'off topic'.  
I know but you used reply to steal a thread which not what off topic 
means.  ;)

> Will your scanners scan transparencies up to 4"x5"?

Yes.  These are the old scanners which will do up to letter size and 
some (maybe all) will do A4 (8.26x11.7).

> This seems to be a rare breed. If it was readily available, I'd just 
> go buy one and forget the hassle of trying to fix it.

Understood.

Paul