Stylish new HP ScanJet 3570C budget scanner

27th June - 2002
By Ian Burley

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HP’s new ScanJet 3570C is a slide and negative compatible A4 flat bed scanner. Unlike its predecessors, the 3570C is compact and stylish and the illumination for the transparency media adapter (TMA) is built into the lid rather than being a relatively cumbersome separate unit.

A maximum optical resolution of 1200 pixels per inch means the 3570C has a relatively modest specification that places it at the low to mid range. However some interesting software is bundled, including OCR, scan to CD and scan Web utilities.

HP Memories Disc Creator software is also included. This can be used to compile a multimedia show that can be recorded onto CD and played back on a PC or a DVD player.

We’re expecting the ScanJet 3570C to be priced at around £125 inc.VAT.

HP has a solid, if perhaps uninspired reputation for its flat bed scanners but the 3570C is just a hint at some interesting new scanner models yet to be revealed by HP.

Below is HP’s official information release on the ScanJet 3570C:

HP Scanjet 3570c Scanner

All information regarding this product is under embargo until June 24, 2002.

Overview:

The easy-to-use HP Scanjet 3570c scanner, enables sharing and enhancement of photo-quality projects. Users can easily scan 35 mm negatives and slides, using the built-in lighted adapter; and the four, convenient, one-touch buttons make creating and sharing digital slide show projects, fun and simple. Scan photos, text, graphics and 3D objects; then print, e-mail and post to the Web.

Highlights:

Scan 35 mm negatives and slides using the lighted transparent material adapter (TMA), which is built into the lid
Get crisp, vibrant results with up to 1200 dpi and 48-bit colour for printing, e-mailing and posting images on the Web
Scan, copy, e-mail and create a photo slide show using four, simple, one-touch buttons
Scan it all – photos, graphics, text and 3D objects such as books, memorabilia, framed photos, special craft projects, jewellery and more
Preview scans in about ten seconds
Create digital photo slide shows and view them on a computer or TV via a DVD player. At the same time, organise and store digital photos on a CD and print the best photos
Use the easy-to-learn HP Photo and Imaging software, included with all HP digital imaging products
Get quick and easy installation with full-speed USB connection to PCs and Macs
Save time and paper – easily arrange a photo in many sizes on a single sheet
Post images to photo-sharing Websites with the share-to-Web feature
Archive information and preserve hard disk space using the scan-to-CD feature
Convert documents to electronic text with included OCR software