HP scanner 5300C

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Characteristic Value
Resolution 1200 dpi optical resolution

1200 x 2400 hardware resolution

9600 dpi enhanced resolution
Bit depth 36 bit color
Scaling 12 to 1200% in 1% increments at 1200 dpi resolution (scaling range dependent upon resolution)
Maximum document size 216 mm x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 inches)

216 mm x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches), US legal size with optional automatic document feeder
Mean time between failures (MTBF) 10,000 scans
Interface Dual: parallel and USB

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published article [oct 2008 : ars technica]