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HP ScanJet G4050

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User ratings:
42
4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
3.9 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
HP Scanjet G4050Read more
Home scanners have shown little technical innovation over the past few years. However, HP's Scanjet G4050 has broken the mould with the first so-called six-colour scanner, using two lamps to provide RGB feedback plus extra colour information.Read more
The HP Scanjet G4050 delivers better scan color by scanning with six colors instead of the usual three.Read more
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Pros

  • G4050's speed is best described as acceptable

Cons

  • the HP driver can be a bit confusing to use
  • random color registration problems on slide scans
  • side-by-side scanner comparison chart

Key specs

  • yes
  • 48 bit
  • Windows
  • yes
  • CCD
  • no
  • yes
  • no

HP ScanJet G4050 - Pros & Cons

HP ScanJet G4050

Pros

  • G4050's speed is best described as acceptable

Cons

  • the HP driver can be a bit confusing to use
  • random color registration problems on slide scans
  • side-by-side scanner comparison chart
  • Scan software is cumbersome in some ways and sometimes slow
  • fur color tends to come out as a bluish gray

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HP ScanJet G4050 - Full Specifications

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General
Sensor typeCCD
Duplex scanningno
Colour scanningyes
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Dimensions
Width20.0 in
Height4.25 in
Depth11.93 in
Weight11.6 lb
Scanning surface (depth)12.24 in
Scanning surface (width)8.5 in
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Technical details
Scan driversTWAIN
Light sourceCCFL
Film scanningyes
Multi feed detectionno
Internal memory2048.0 mB
Colour depth48.0 bit
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Connectivity
Standard interfacesUSB 2.0
USByes
USB version2.0
Firewireno
SCSIno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black,Grey
  • Grey
Built-in displayno
Document feederno
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Scan details
Maximum scan size216 x 311 mm
Maximum resolution4800 x 9600 dpi
Optical scanning resolution4800 x 9600 dpi
Flatbed scan speed (b/w, A4)10.0 ppm
Input colour depth96.0 bit
Greyscale levels256
Scan to
  • File
  • Image
  • OCR
Scanning media types supported
  • Dia
  • Film
  • Plain paper
Scan file formats
  • GIF
  • HTM
  • PCX
  • PDF
  • PNG
  • RTF
  • TIFF
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5
Letteryes
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Compatibility
Minimum RAM128.0 mB
PlatformWindows
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Power
AC input frequency50.0 Hz
Power supply typeAC
Power consumption (typical)25.0 W
EnergyStaryes
Operating temperature10 - 35

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