Well at least for me, ABBYY works perfectly with my HP all-in-one. The reason is ABBYY gets along with the twain driver of the HP software, which itself is quite accessible. Shhhh don't tell HP that, they may just screw things up. :) On May 21, 2011, at 3:11 AM, Christopher Peppel wrote:
> Hi Carolyn, > > I bought Abbyfinereader $99.00 figuring that it would be an inexpensive way > to scan. It would not work with my scanner which is a Canoscan lide 90. > When Docuscan came along, I deleted the other one and just considered it a > bad job. The problem is that we are given outdated scan engines so as I see > it, there is nothing really out there for us. I can understand people's > concerns about having personal stuff out on the internet and paying $299.00 > but I would rather do that then waste money on a program that doesn't work. > > Chris > On May 21, 2011, at 12:57 AM, carolyn Haas wrote: > >> If I remember correctly, people often used a different program to scan >> because Abbyy is not good at making friends with a lot of scanners. So, >> people find it easier to scan with iPhoto or Vuescan and use baby for it's >> superior OCR and multi-lingual capabilities. >> >> Carolyn >> >> On May 20, 2011, at 7:16 PM, Kimberly thurman wrote: >> >>> Honestly Jenny, I don't really remember what my issue was with ABBYY Fine >>> Reader. I was under the impression you needed to scan with Vuscan, and >>> then open the file in ABBYY Fine Reader to do the OCR on it. Is this >>> correct? >>> On May 20, 2011, at 9:07 PM, Jenny Wood wrote: >>> >>>> Yes, Abby Fine Reader is $99. Hmmm, what type of problem were you having >>>> with it? I am assuming you already have the correct driver and software >>>> installed for your scanner? And you're right, it would be ideal to have >>>> access to a program that would allow you to scan, recognize and read all >>>> in one. Unfortunately, other than Docuscan, I don't know of any such >>>> program just yet. I have been rather impressed with the scan quality of >>>> Abby so far though. :-) >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Jenny Wood >>>> Phone: (972) 989-3894 >>>> Email: kc5...@gmail.com >>>> Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On May 20, 2011, at 7:27 PM, Kimberly thurman wrote: >>>> >>>>> Actually, I didn't think it took terribly long to process, but I just >>>>> don't know if I want to drop $299 on it right now. I just wish there was >>>>> another solution on the Mac that didn't require using to applications to >>>>> get a scanned document, as is the case with needing to use Vuscan and >>>>> then ABBYY Fine Reader. >>>>> >>>>> Isn't ABBYY Fine Reader $99? I wasn't successful getting it to work >>>>> during the trial period, but I kind of put it asside and forgot about it. >>>>> Now, I'm loathe to put down $99 for it, and then find out I still can't >>>>> get it to work. >>>>> >>>>> My desktop PC I was using to scan with an old Dell all-in-one and ABBYY >>>>> Fine Reader version 5 has just died, and I don't have a scanning solution >>>>> at all at the moment. I do have a sighted husband, so it is not terribly >>>>> urgent. Guess I"m just biding my time here. Maybe Serotech will put >>>>> Docuscan on sale? :) >>>>> On May 19, 2011, at 10:58 PM, Jenny Wood wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> 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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