This is not really on-topic, but I've Googled it with no success, so I'm
hoping the collective wisdom can either come up with a response or tell
me where to look for one.
I'm currently converting my paper book collection to eBooks by chopping
them up and running them through a scanner with an automatic document
feeder. Up till now I have been using a cheap multifunction printer
which does the job reasonably well. But either the printer feed
mechanism is getting worn out, or I'm getting on to books with a
different quality of paper in, because lately the proportion of pages
that need rescanning has risen from under 5% to about 25%.
My question is this: given that my printer cost $79, and a dedicated
sheet-feed scanner costs $400 and up, am I going to get a better success
rate if I purchase one of those rather than just buying a new cheap
printer? The price difference leads me to believe I will, but I can't
find any comparisons on the web between scanning success rates for
multifunction printers and dedicated scanners. Is there any difference
in the actual mechanics, and if so what?
It's a long time since I worked in an office. Is there anyone out there
familiar enough with these devices to provide an answer, or tell me
where to find one? For the record, the printer has already scanned well
over 8000 pages.
Thanks in advance,
Jon.
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