Hi again Carolyn, Unfortunately, it does seem that we as Mac users sometimes get short shrift. Maybe we can somehow get this situation resolved somehow. It appears that there are more and more blind people going to the Mac, so it would seem that there would be enough people out there who would need a non-internet scanning program. Just my thoughts.
Chris On May 21, 2011, at 11:59 AM, carolyn Haas wrote: > Hi Chris: > Somehow, we need to find enough of people who don't want to settle for the > less that is available for the Mac and scanning. I did approach Freedom > science fiction about the possibility of developing a Mac-friendly openbook. > The response was simply tha they weren't aware of any plans to do so. So, > then the dilemma for me is, I have to update another family members JAWS > screen-reader because of the inavailability of a reasonably quick and secure > means of scanning. FS wins another round.:) > > I'm really thinking that the scanning apps for iDevices should be capable of > being adapted to the Mac, though I surely don't know this. > Anyway, we'll keep hoping. > Carolyn > > On May 21, 2011, at 1:11 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 The problem is that we are given outdated scan engines so as I see 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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