Ron, I'd recommend the CanoScan LiDE 60. This scanner has no power cable...its powered from the PC when plugged into the USB port. I've had mine for about six years now. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: r.sears1 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 3:45 PM Subject: [access-uk] scanners Hello Folks can anyone suggest a stand alone scanner. Asking for a friend. Cheers Ron