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 > rwalker...@gmail.com > 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 >>> rwalker...@gmail.com >>> 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: kc5...@gmail.com >>>>> 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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