Actually, I didn't think it took terribly long to process, but I just don't know if I want to drop $299 on it right now. I just wish there was another solution on the Mac that didn't require using to applications to get a scanned document, as is the case with needing to use Vuscan and then ABBYY Fine Reader.
Isn't ABBYY Fine Reader $99? I wasn't successful getting it to work during the trial period, but I kind of put it asside and forgot about it. Now, I'm loathe to put down $99 for it, and then find out I still can't get it to work. My desktop PC I was using to scan with an old Dell all-in-one and ABBYY Fine Reader version 5 has just died, and I don't have a scanning solution at all at the moment. I do have a sighted husband, so it is not terribly urgent. Guess I"m just biding my time here. Maybe Serotech will put Docuscan on sale? :) On May 19, 2011, at 10:58 PM, Jenny Wood wrote: > Personally, I think Docuscan works rather well with a flatbed scanner. My > only hangup with it is the "cloud-only issue and the time in which it takes > to process a single page. > > -- > > Jenny Wood > Phone: (972) 989-3894 > Email: [email protected] > Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni > > > > > On May 19, 2011, at 8:50 PM, carolyn Haas wrote: > >> Ricardo: >> Thanks for the tip. I didn't realize it would work with a scanner. >> >> >> On May 19, 2011, at 7:16 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: >> >>> 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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