Caveats first:  if you are going to scan EM negatives,
be sure that the density range of the scanner is at
least 3.4, higher if possible.  EM negatives have such
a wide range that I think that it is possible to lose
data this way.  Second--setting up to print out 8x10
prints so that you aren't tossing many poor prints, or
aren't spending a huge amount of time attempting to do
some contrast adjustments, etc is not trivial. 
Printing from digital originals is relatively straight
forward.  But my experience (somewhat limited and done
under pressure) was not good.  Not enough time to set
the system up first before having to produce results
for a study....  All in all, not a terribly good
experience.  Maybe others have had better experiences.

Roger Moretz
--- Tony Henwood  wrote:
> 
> Hope 2003 is good for you all!!
> 
> We are looking at purchasing a photo scanner
> (Probably an EPSON Perfection
> 2450 Photo). We will be using it to scan old 35mm
> slides for new Powerpoint
> presentations.
> 
> Since it will also scan negatives and produce
> positive immages, I was
> wondering whether it could scan Electron Microscope
> negatives as well. This
> would save a good deal of effort and money in
> enlarging and printing onto
> photographic paper.
> 
> Has anyone tried this?
> Any recommendations?
> 
> Thanks for your consideration,
> 
> Tony Henwood JP, BappSc, GradDipSysAnalys, CT(ASC)
> Laboratory Manager
> The Children's Hospital at  Westmead,
> Locked Bag 4001, Westmead, 2145, AUSTRALIA.
> Tel: (02) 9845 3306
> Fax: (02) 9845 3318
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