The cloud issue is valid but, you don't need a camera. My photo smart all in one worked just fine.
hth Ricardo Walker [email protected] Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 www.mobileaccess.org On May 19, 2011, at 7:34 PM, carolyn Haas wrote: > I haven't yet. I'm a lousy shot with a camera, and I thought that one needed > to use one.:) > > And then there's the issue of the cloud for doing the interpreting. I think > it's easy enough for my stuff to get compromised without sending mail to the > cloud for perusal.:) > > Carolyn > > On May 19, 2011, at 1:39 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> Have you tried docuscan? >> >> Ricardo Walker >> [email protected] >> Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 >> www.mobileaccess.org >> >> >> >> On May 19, 2011, at 12:20 AM, carolyn Haas wrote: >> >>> Hi Jenny: >>> I have a canon mp160, and an hp photosmart d10. My canon scans far faster >>> than the HP, which surprised me. That was using Openbook. Working with >>> Vuescan was very slow with both scanners I used up my trial of Abbyy before >>> I could do much with it. But, I hear it's pretty persnickety about which >>> scanners it will work with. I'm looking for scan times under 30 seconds, >>> and I sure didn't have that with vuescan.'It's been disappointing to have >>> to go back to that other OS for serious bouts of scanning.:) >>> But, so far, that's the most efficient way to get things done. >>> Take care >>> >>> Carolyn >>> >>> >>> On May 18, 2011, at 1:32 PM, Jenny Wood wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Carolyn, >>>> >>>> Just out of curiosity, what type of scanner do you have? I think you may >>>> have told me before, but I think I need a refresher. :-) I will say that >>>> as a follow-up to our docuscan discussion, I really started digging >>>> further into scanning possibilities for my mac. I tried a program called >>>> Exactscan Pro, which was sort of okay, but I was disappointed with the >>>> quality of the recognition. However, I also downloaded a trial version of >>>> Abby Fine Reader, and I actually wound up purchasing it within the first >>>> couple of days. I am very impressed with the recognition, and it works >>>> very well with my scanner and scanner software. My only complaint at all >>>> about this program, is simply the fact I have to launch the scanner >>>> software separately to begin the scanning process, and that Abby asks you >>>> to save the file before reviewing it. Having said that, it really comes >>>> down to an extra button push or two difference from what I might get out >>>> of K1000. I have used it intensely since having bought it. I intend to >>>> continue using it even once I get Fusion up and running. I will use K1000 >>>> primarily for larger scanning projects, since it will allow me to scan >>>> repeatedly without necessarily having to save anything. As far as going >>>> through the daily mail or random papers around the house, Abby does the >>>> job perfectly. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Jenny Wood >>>> Phone: (972) 989-3894 >>>> Email: [email protected] >>>> Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On May 18, 2011, at 1:52 PM, carolyn Haas wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi John: >>>>> That's one reason I haven't made that little investment. If I'm going to >>>>> buy that app, I don't want to have to jump through lots of hoops to use >>>>> it. I have to say this is one area where accessibility really could use >>>>> a proberveal kick in the pants--Ok, upgrade.:) >>>>> >>>>> I absolutely hate having to tell people I need to use the PC to scan most >>>>> conveniently. >>>>> >>>>> Thank you for your input. >>>>> Carolyn >>>>> >>>>> On May 18, 2011, at 12:43 PM, Jon Cohn wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I have done this with TIFF and PostScript files. >>>>>> >>>>>> Even though I got a copy of Abby (old version) with my scanner, the new >>>>>> Abby does not recognise my Epson Perfection scanner. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On May 18, 2011, at 1:21 PM, carolyn Haas wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi: >>>>>>> I'm debating about purchasing Abbyy for my Mac to access it's ocr >>>>>>> capabilities. I am wondering from someone who uses it whether I can >>>>>>> upload an image to it from, for example, an email attachment and have >>>>>>> it convert to text. 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