HP Scanjet G4050 Photo Scanner

Specs
Scanning
Maximum scan size 216 x 311 mm
Optical scanning resolution 4800 x 9600 DPI
Colour scanning
Duplex scanning
Input colour depth 96 bit
Film scanning
Greyscale levels 256
Flatbed scan speed (b/w, A4) 10 sec/page
Design
Scanner type Flatbed scanner
Product colour Grey
Performance
Sensor type CCD
Scan file formats TIFF, PNG, PCX, PDF, RTF, HTM, GIF
Paper handling
Scanning media types supported Envelopes, Photo paper, Plain paper
Multi feed detection
Ports & interfaces
USB port
USB version 2.0
Standard interfaces USB 2.0
Power
Power supply type AC
Power consumption (typical) 25 W
AC input frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Input voltage 100-240 V

Power
Power supply 25 W
Weight & dimensions
Width 303 mm
Depth 508 mm
Height 108 mm
Weight 5.3 kg
Packaging data
Package dimensions (WxDxH) 596 x 184 x 439 mm
Package weight 6.89 kg
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates ENERGY STAR
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported
Mac operating systems supported
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) 10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T) -40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 0 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H) 0 - 90%
Other features
Network ready
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) 10 - 35 °C
Distributors
Country Distributor
1 distributor(s)
Reviews
Updated:
2011-09-27 09:05:32
Average rating:69
Uk has collected 20 expert reviews for HP Scanjet G4050 Photo Scanner and the average expert rating is 69 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
digitalversus.com
Updated:
2011-09-27 09:05:16
Average rating:60
The Scanjet G4050 is a more advanced version of the G3110, and, in theory, its main advantage is its increased colour depth, up from 48 bits to 96. As a result, it should be able to scan a wider range of negatives and slides than its less expensive li...
  • Based on tests, colours are accurate...
  • Software restarts after every page, Too slow, Poor quality negative scans, Photos look too orange in reallife tests...
itreviews.com
Updated:
2011-09-27 09:05:21
Average rating:0
mid-range flatbed scanner: Flatbed scanners range from about 40 to several thousand pounds, so how does the technology improve as the price increases? The maximum resolution and colour depth of scans increases, facilities like transparency scanning come i...
pcadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-27 09:05:25
Average rating:80
HPs ScanJet G4050 photo scanner offers a six-colour scanning process. The theory behind this aspect of the HP ScanJet G4050 is that the usual source of white light used for scanning doesnt offer full-spectrum illumination, so a separate pass with...
  • Good colour-quality but slow speeds make the HP ScanJet G4050 a more compelling proposition for those who occasionally need high-quality scans rather than for professional or semi-professional applications. At the price, there are alternatives that ma...
macworld.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-27 09:05:25
Average rating:60
The theory is that the usual source of white light used for scanning doesn’t offer full-spectrum illumination, so a separate pass with a separate light source and some extra sensors can fill in the gaps and produce a more accurate result. First impr...
  • Good colour quality, reasonable build quality, decent support at the price for a wide range of different slide formats...
  • Can be slow at higher resolutions, slight softening on both paper and slide scans, drivers and software need to be streamlined and simplified...
  • Good colour-quality but slow speeds make this a more compelling proposition for those who occasionally need high-quality scans rather than for professional or semi-professional applications. At the price, there are alternatives that may not quite touc...
computerarts.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-27 09:05:25
Average rating:40
Scanjet G4050 Are six colours better than four? HP’s new scanner finds out According to HP, the main problem with conventional scanners is that the white light leaves significant gaps in the colour gamut, creating significant colour distortions. The...
pcadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-27 09:05:28
Average rating:80
Hot on the heels of the Epson Perfection V700 and V750, which lured customers with the promise of not one but two lenses (reviewed by s sister website Digit here and here), comes this ambitious six-colour scanner from HP. Whereas scanners generally...
  • Considering the wealth of features on board, £202 seems a paltry sum to pay for the HP ScanJet G4050. Its about half the price of the Epson Perfection V700, yet the HP certainly isnt outclassed on general performance and results. If you have a signi...
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-27 09:05:29
Average rating:60
The ScanJet G4050 from HP is a desktop flatbed and transparency scanner aimed at the home photo market. Its claim to fame is that rather than use three channels for scanning from both reflective and transparent originals, it uses six channels for trans...
alphr.com
Updated:
2011-09-27 09:05:29
Average rating:67
Superlative quality is let down by slow scan times and unintuitive driver software. Home scanners have shown little technical innovation over the past few years. However, HPs Scanjet G4050 has broken the mould with the first so-called six-colour scan...
digitalartsonline.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-27 09:05:29
Average rating:80
Though the world and its mum have moved from film to digital photography, there’s been some innovative launches for creative pros in the scanner market in the last six months. Epson’s Perfection V700 and v750 included two lenses – one fo...
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