Personally, I think Docuscan works rather well with a flatbed scanner. My only hangup with it is the "cloud-only issue and the time in which it takes to process a single page.
-- Jenny Wood Phone: (972) 989-3894 Email: kc5...@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni On May 19, 2011, at 8:50 PM, carolyn Haas wrote: > 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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