Visioneer PaperPort 6100 B Flatbed Scanner

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  • This is supossed to do what?

    May 24 '00
    Pros: none
    Cons: scans bad, breaks easy

    Summary: Well, I waited and waited for my new scanner to be delivered by UPS. I remember that brown truck pulling up out front so vividly. I could hardly contain myself as I opened the box, thinking of all the great projects I would be doing with my new ... read more

  • Handled Big Project Okay

    Jun 02 '01
    Pros: Low cost, good quality scanner
    Cons: Had to adjust parallel port settings.

    Summary: I just completed a scan of 500 photos with the Paperport 6100B scanner, and I am quite happy with the results. This five-year-old scanner held up quite well during the operation, and still gives high quality results. The Visioneer software ... read more

  • Cheap and Good

    Mar 26 '01
    Pros: Simply to Use & Decent Software.
    Cons: Parallel port interface.

    Summary: This scanner was given to me as a gift. I have had great luck with it. It makes excellent scans and includes decent software. I do wish the images were scanned in a common format because you have to convert them later for practical use. It you use ... read more

  • Avoid at All Costs

    Mar 01 '01
    Pros: Easy to install, simple software
    Cons: Quit working after only two hours

    Summary: I waited a long time to buy a new home computer system and I wanted all the bells and gizmos. The price and some of the reviews here sold me on the Visioneer. It arrived on a Friday morning and was installed in no time at all. I started scanning ... read more

  • If you need a cheap scanner that you don't use a lot, this will work

    Feb 09 '01
    Pros: Inexpensive, easy to use, scans fairly well.
    Cons: jams up at times, picture quality isn't the best

    Summary: We bought this scanner over a year ago. We wanted one to scan pictures and graphics. When we loaded it and saw the features - copying, black and white photos, color photos, faxes, etc., we thought it would be great. When making regular black ... read more

  • Perfect if you just want a scanner to use

    Feb 02 '01
    Pros: Decent Resolution, easy to install and use
    Cons: OK, so there are better scanners out there, but not at this price

    Summary: Part of learning to design web pages is naturally the ability to put your own pictures on the site. I know, this is a really simple observation, but most people make computer related topics so difficult to understand that normal people who do not have a ... read more

  • It has been working great for over a year.

    Jan 30 '01
    Pros: Ease of use.
    Cons: None.

    Summary: I've had this scanner for over a year and never had a problem with it. I also got it with a rebate so I paid $70.00 for it. It has wonderful features. 1. I can change the size of pictures. 2. You can scan documents and ... read more

  • Easy to use...Great quality scans for the price

    Dec 19 '00
    Pros: Ease of use for software, reliability of hardware
    Cons: takes up a good bit of desk space

    Summary: I've had this scanner for about two years now. I bought it because of it's price, reputation (a friend had one) and a rebate of $30. The scanner has been wonderful. I've used it to scan and fax...scan photos to email...scan photos to ... read more

  • An Excellent addition to the family!

    Oct 29 '00
    Pros: Ease of use, quality imaging, solid rep.
    Cons: Can't put your dog on it, or 3D items in general.

    Summary: Paperport has a good name in the computer accessories business, and this scanner is another notch in their collective belt. I have had the scanner for around 11 months, (I got it for Christmas 99), and I have not had a single problem with it. ... read more

  • Visioneer Made A Lasting Impression On Me

    Jul 26 '00
    Pros: Easy to Use and Very Reliable
    Cons: None

    Summary: I'm really happy with my Visioneer purchase. This unit was very affordable and so easy to use that I have to move the kids out the way to just get a chance to use it. It is a versatile scanner and has a wide range of resolutions options. ... read more

  • My Vision is Perfect--I Can See This is a Great Scanner!

    Jul 01 '00
    Pros: Scans quickly and picture comes out perfect
    Cons: none

    Summary: I have had this scanner for about 5 months now and it hasn't given me one problem yet. The photos are always clear and the color is always sharp once the pictures are scanned. It is very quick and the picture is scanned in no time at all. I ... read more

  • Mediocrity at its best

    Jun 29 '00
    Pros: Great price
    Cons: Copier feature lacks substance

    Summary: I was looking for a scanner to scan baby pictures to my parents and also used it quite a bit for hobbies (scrapbooking, genealogy, etc). One of my friends had a Visioneer, so I thought I would give it a try. It is a very mediocre scanner at best. It ... read more

  • Easy to use workhorse

    Jun 06 '00
    Pros: inexpensive, easy to use
    Cons: none

    Summary: We have been using a Visioneer scanner at our store now for about 2 months. I am happy to say that there have been no conflicts or problems with it. I have previously used Umax scanners, and I am now converted to Visioneer! The scanner has the ... read more

  • «« If I Go Crazy Will You Still Call Me Superman? »»

    May 23 '00
    Pros: Simplicity, Dependability, Long-Lasting, Affordable
    Cons: Size, Though "Right Size" For Price

    Summary: I walk around Metropolis, searching for my body among the ruined. 'Mommy said I'm not human. Daddy smiled and then won the lottery.' "If I'm Superman," I sit on the ground, "Why can't I see through ... read more

  • Scanner-ific!

    May 19 '00
    Pros: great price, good quality pictures
    Cons: not as fast as I would like

    Summary: Over a year ago, I bought my first computer and scanner and have been extremely happy with both. This scanner not only was a good price, $99 with a $30 rebate, but scans excellent pictures. I'm an artist and beaded jewelry maker, so needed to be able ... read more

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