Re: Scanner software.

[James Devenish]

Hi Lloyd,

Mac OS X comes with built-in software for many scanners (not sure
about yours). If so, you can use the "Image Capture" application (in
your Applications folder) to do scanning. It can also share your
scanner with other Macs via your home network (if desired). I don't
know if it would be better or worse for you than Epson's software, but
at least it's another option and doesn't require any further
downloads.

Re: Scanner software.

[Michael Parker]

Hi Lloyd,

Usually with scanning, once you get the basic settings
right, then you shouldn't need to spend alot of time
enhancing each photo.

My guess is that you are scanning a high resolution
(perhaps in full color) and that is causing the delay
in scanning.  Typically, I scan at around 150 dpi or
300 dpi if I want something of high quality.  If I was
preserving one of a kind photo's in a digital format I
would probably stick with 300dpi.  If you go higher
then that, expect that it will take much longer.  The
other thing you should do is scan black and white
pictures in gray scale and not color (a common
mistake).  I'm not sure that software will help with
this problem, but more ram might.   You should perform
a test, to see if you can improve performance by
lowering the resolution and set it to scan in gray
scale.  I imagine that the problems are probably in
the scaner settings.  

I checked a piece of software that many mac users used
to rely on "silverfast ai" but it doesn't look like
they support your model.  

Mike



--- Lloyd White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Hi folks. Hope you had a great Christmas.
> 
> I am faced with a self-imposed task of scanning
> hundreds of old family
> photos. Black and white and colour.
> 
> I have a Epson CX3100 multi-function scanner/printer
> and the software that
> comes with it. A reasonable job but I am taking 10
> minutes to scan and
> "enhance" each photo.
> 
> I am scanning from the "import" function of
> Photoshop Elements 3.
> 
> I downloaded the Vuescan software and it does not do
> as good a job as the
> Epson. Probably my lack of advanced skill.
> 
> Can anyone recommend  a reasonably priced scanning
> software or is there
> something good that comes with a better (and faster)
> scanner?
> 
> Lloyd 
> 
> 
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Scanner software.

[Lloyd White]

Hi folks. Hope you had a great Christmas.

I am faced with a self-imposed task of scanning hundreds of old family
photos. Black and white and colour.

I have a Epson CX3100 multi-function scanner/printer and the software that
comes with it. A reasonable job but I am taking 10 minutes to scan and
"enhance" each photo.

I am scanning from the "import" function of Photoshop Elements 3.

I downloaded the Vuescan software and it does not do as good a job as the
Epson. Probably my lack of advanced skill.

Can anyone recommend  a reasonably priced scanning software or is there
something good that comes with a better (and faster) scanner?

Lloyd 

OSX Scanner software found includes OS 10.3

[Robert Howells]

Bob

Re: Fax and Scanner software for....OSX

[Peter Hinchliffe]

On 06/03/2004, at 2:02 PM, Robert Howells wrote:


Hi Everyone,

!.  A book says that OSX 10.3 comes with Fax software.
CAN somebody confirm this please ?


Yes. I use it regularly. It does have a couple problems, but hey! At 
least it works, which is more than I can say for other MacOS X fax 
soultions I have tried. The first problem I have with it is that the 
modem is silent, despite the modem settings in Network, so you have to 
rely on the Dock item to assess the connection. The second problem is 
that there is no log of faxes sent. Of course, this is just version 1 
of this, but I would have thought a log would have figured in even a 
preliminary list of features during the planning stages.


 But it does work.



2.  OK ! So I have a download of Vuescan which does work in OSX 10.2.8
( Works to my scanner through Classic )

Does anybody have any other choices please ?

Incidently I found a Canon scanner ( new usb scanner ) which will work 
through classic

but not OSX direct  
also there was an Epson download for specific Epson scanners.


You don't mention what brand or model of scanner you are using, so it's 
difficult to comment. I can say that I have all but given up 
recommending Canon scanners, mainly because of the software issues. I 
feel these days that Epson or HP are a better bet for MacOS X. Vuescan 
(and there is a MacOS X version) is an option, but it shouldn't be 
necessary.


--
Peter Hinchliffe
Apwin Computer ServicesFileMaker Pro Solutions Developer
Perth,  
Western Australia   Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913

   Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to.

Re: Fax and Scanner software for....OSX

[Peter Meyer]

On 06/03/2004, at 2:02 PM, Robert Howells wrote:



!.  A book says that OSX 10.3 comes with Fax software.
CAN somebody confirm this please ?


it's integrated with the  function - ie you can *print* to a 
printer/fax/or PDF

just hit P and see what it offers you

mouse   peter meyer
0408 902349
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Fax and Scanner software for....OSX

[Robert Howells]

Hi Everyone,

!.  A book says that OSX 10.3 comes with Fax software.
CAN somebody confirm this please ?

2.  OK ! So I have a download of Vuescan which does work in OSX 10.2.8
( Works to my scanner through Classic )

Does anybody have any other choices please ?

Incidently I found a Canon scanner ( new usb scanner ) which will work 
through classic

but not OSX direct  
also there was an Epson download for specific Epson scanners.


Thanks

Bob

[free] old copy of omniscan scanner software

[Nathalie Collins]

Hi:

Anyone who wants this can have it, I will post it at no charge to the
recipient. I would hate to throw it out.

How old is it? My guess is 10 years. Comes on floppy disks. (system 7?) With
manual, never been used, still wrapped in plastic.

Nathalie


-- 
Nathalie Collins
Phone/Fax: (08) 9796 0509
Mobile: 043 989 1997
Post Office Box A176
Australind WA 6233