How better is a photo scanner than an all-in-one's?

2020/07/02

Sorry, Zygomatic Color absolutely requires a flatbet photo scanner

All-in-one (AIO) printers are everywhere. Flatbet photo scanners are much rare. I do want to make compatible Zygomatic Color with AIO’s scanners. But it is hopeless. Today I’ll explain why.

Macbeth chart comparison

The image above is the comparison of:

Theoretically accurate colors
The scanned image by EPSON Perfection V600 photo scanner
The scanned image by an AIO’s scanner

It doesn’t appear very striking yet. But it is an illusion. A better way to compare is this:

Comparison patch

Now you can see a striking difference.

V600

AIO

Zygomatic Color can calibrate your scanner if you have a Macbeth chart (X-Rite ColorChecker Classic) or DataColor SpyderCHECKR 24. But a Macbeth chart with an AIO’s scanner is not a good idea. An AIO’s scanner doesn’t have a good illuminant. If you are ready to spend some money, rent a flatbed photo scanner.

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How better is a photo scanner than an all-in-one's?

2020/07/02

Sorry, Zygomatic Color absolutely requires a flatbet photo scanner

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