Once again, I must point out that DocuScan only handles English. If you use any 
other language, this solution is not for you. Please remember that this list is 
international!

Cheers,

Anne


On 6 Sep 2011, at 06:21, David Tanner wrote:

> Your best and most accessible scanning choice for the price is DocuScan Plus. 
>  You can download a trial version from the App Store and register it for a 7 
> day trial period.  The price is $299 and gives you both the Apple version and 
> the QWindows version too, if you need it.  It works well with VoiceOver, is 
> simple to use, has lots of power features for all kinds of scanning, 
> recognizing PDF files, and converting scanned text to RTF, TXT, create MP3 
> file of the text, saving as a formated Braille file, and turn scaned text 
> into a Daisy book.
> 
> It can be used with a variety of scanners or you can purchase the HoverCam 
> digital camera that can be purchased along with the software from Sero Tech.
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Colman" 
> <mark.a.col...@googlemail.com>
> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Monday, September 05, 2011 6:07 AM
> Subject: Scanners and OCR
> 
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> Would like to get some advice on using scanners with a Mac (running Lion if 
> this is relevant). I occasionally need to scan printed documents to send by 
> email or for archival purposes. Does Mac OS have its own utility or app for 
> working with a scanner or are we reliant upon manufacturer's own 
> drivers/software (which, from past experience on Windows, is very hit and 
> miss as far as accessibility is concerned).
> 
> Also, what experience do people have of scanning a document and using OCR to 
> get VoiceOver (or whatever) to read out the contents of the document?
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Mark
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