Hi VaShaun,
Being able to print the labels as we need them and the size we want for
the cost of the label is a big advantage. However, it is true that doing this
the first time alone as a blind user is difficult. The nice thing is once it
is set up and you find the labels you like, you are good to go.
Some things I learned as a new user that have been helpful are:
Use Avery labels, others might work but it is another variable I'd rather not
introduce.
Use labels that start with a 6 like 6570. This way if you are having trouble
with your printer you can use another one say a friend or at work. By starting
with the number 6 it will not matter if you use a Laser or Ink jet.
As a new user it was easier to start with a label that is as close to square as
possible. this es easier to line up the camera. The 6570 are great for this.
If you do use the long narrow labels consider having a sited person use a paper
cutter and cut them into strips with the extra white part cut
away. Not only was this easier for me to scan but they fit nicely on smaller
objects such as tops of medicine bottles.
This app is working very nicely right now, and from comments from Nancy on this
list, it is clear it will not only be well supported but continue to develop.
I do enjoy reading how others are using this app and I learn from both your
successes and difficulties.
eRic Caron
On May 5, 2012, at 10:37 M, VaShaun Jones wrote:
> Yup, I love the option for the clothes but picking out proper labels from
> Avery and printing them is my new concern. I guess we do need some eyes
> around for something.
> On May 5, 2012, at 3:35 PM, Nancy M <nmira...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi VaShaun and Eric,
>>
>> I'm so happy you noticed the new update. It was released by Apple about 7
>> pm last evening. We are sorry there was the problem with the ticking noise
>> and happy that the fix is satisfactory.
>>
>> VaShaun, you may also want to use the Digit-Eyes website for making your
>> codes. Just create and account and log in. You'll find that the
>> label-making software is carefully designed to be accessible with Jaws,
>> WindowEyes and (of course!) VoiceOver if you have a mac. the direct link is
>> here:
>> http://www.digit-eyes.com/cgi-bin/digiteyes.fcgi?action=requestTextLabelForm
>>
>> To get to it, just go to www.digit-eyes.com, log in and select the option
>> 'Make Text Labels'. There is also an option for making the recordable
>> audio labels there.
>>
>> And label creation is all fre.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, May 5, 2012 2:23:29 PM UTC-5, VaShaun Jones wrote:
>> I know I'm even ordering the washable labels to label my clothes and I even
>> created my own QR codes from qrstuff.com and it worked beautifully.
>> On May 5, 2012, at 12:44 PM, Eric Caron <ecar...@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi listers,
>> >
>> > I'm a recent new user of Digit-Eyes. I noticed last night that
>> > there was a update in the app Store. I tried it out this morning and was
>> > very pleased with the results. I can now leave the app and return to it
>> > as often as needed and each time the scan button is working correctly and
>> > ready to go. In the earlier release I had to often quit the app in the
>> > App Switcher to get the scan button to work again.
>> > This app is rapidly becoming one of my most used appps. I'm very
>> > impressed with the quick response to technical and individual needs.
>> >
>> > This is the app that among other things lets you scan bar codes to hear
>> > what a product is, and also print your own labels to mark items with
>> > recorded or text information.
>> >
>> > I noticed there is a new podcast about Digit-Eyes at Applevis.com.
>> >
>> >
>> > I would recommend updating this App.
>> >
>> > eRic Caron
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