My Imapro Flatbed has a moving Platen,and the Full sized A3 transparency
hood is hinged so that a thick book or even one side of a large box can
be scanned.
The extra space needed is a small price to pay for the high quality
results
It also has one each R G B tube as the light source for more accurate
colour.
it also weighs a great deal and has a steel chassis and body.
Don't associate the moving glass with older designs and equate them as
inferior.I suspect space saving rather than improved quality was a
prerequisite for current designs !
regards
Michael Wilkinson. 106 Holyhead Road,Ketley, Telford.Shropshire TF 15 DJ
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Arthur Entlich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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: I'm not sure what this means. All flatbed scanners I've used have a
: "moving head", under the glass. Do you mean that this one has a
moving
: top platform (or platen) and that the sensor remains fixed, while the
: top of the scanner/glass move, like older (or cheaper) photocopiers?
: That would mean you need a LOT more space to work with this unit! And
: yes, it would be a disaster making sure your oversized prints or negs
: don't get dragged or crushed while it is moving the scanning surface.
:
: Art
