Hello again, Again, I stress this is only an alternative and for those who already use hardware & software suited to their individual needs that is great. Books in this case will need to be unbound because this not a flatbed scanner. I know this may be a detraction for some, but having this when scanning my graduate textbooks would have saved hours on the preparation side of things. Never-the-less, I graduated, so all is well with that.
On Sep 6, 6:27 am, Ray Foret Jr <rfore...@att.net> wrote: > Better to use the power adapter then rather than to pouer via USB; I should > think. Hmm, Not quite sure how I feel about that. I'd rather use a camera > to scan anyhow. Seems to me there ain't much difference between what you > describe and VU scan. > > Interesting though. > > How bout scanning books and such? > > Sincerely, > The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! > > Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!! > > Skype name: > barefootedray > > On Sep 6, 2012, at 2:47 AM, Emilio <emilio.s.hernan...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > Hello, > > > First, this may be somewhat lengthy because I want to be thorough in > > my explanation so as to minimize confusion. Furthermore, know this is > > my limited experience after using the Scan Snap software and scanner > > after only one day. With this said, my experience so far has been > > wonderful. This is not predicated on the excellent reviews I have > > investigated, nor is it hinged on the desire for efficiency; however, > > these factors are highly attractive incentives. > > > Upon opening the box, I was amazed at the compact size of the actual > > scanner. (Roughly estimated, the actual size is about 3 inches high > > and 9 inches long; enough to accomodate a standard length of paper). > > The box contains several cords and adaptors. One is a power cord that > > is optional, and two are a USB cables. One USB cable is used to power > > the scanner, while the second USB cable is necessary regardless of > > either power supply option because it is what the scaner uses to > > receive data. Once I read the manual (relevant portions only), I got > > started scanning. > > > Scanning would have taken less time, but the critical piece of the > > puzzle, is the software. Unbeknownst to the user, upon launching the > > software, it appears inaccessible, but have no fear. One is able to > > access the menu options by pressing VO-M, and interact with the > > settings, but on a minimal bases. Really once the software is > > installed, the scanner is plugged into the computer, one can just > > position their paper in the feed tray, insuring the top of the paper > > is face down, hit the scan button on the machine, and within 7 > > seconds, the paper shoots out from the bottom as it is being scanned, > > and a image appears on the screen, which is an exact copy of the paper > > scanned. (This was verified through sighted assistance). > > > This is where it took some time to figure-out the unlabled buttons > > because in order for the unlabled button options to appear I had to > > intitiate a new scan, so this took a while, but well worth the effort. > > After each new scan, I relabled the buttons, as follows, delete, file, > > mail, print, drop box, and EverNote. I only labled these because these > > are the only relevant buttons for me. Pressing VO-space on each button > > after a new scan opens a option window where you can interact with > > said option accordingly. E-mail is nice because if you just need to > > send a scanned image to a sighted person, you hit the e-mail button, > > and it automatically inserts the file as an attachment - leaving you > > with the (laborious task) of inserting the sender and subject > > information. Drop box will save the image into your drop box, and > > EverNote imports the file into the EverNote application if installed. > > > Once you have a scanned image saved in the folder of your choice, you > > need to launch ABBYY Fine Reader for Scan Snap. Internet posts > > recommend placing an icon in the doc, which is what I did. Once I > > select the file I want to convert, the AFR converts the file and > > places it into the designated folder assigned to the original scan. > > Please note this will have the same file name, but it will be followed > > with "processed by fine reader). This will also continue to be a PDF, > > but accessible when using Preview. > > > Furthermore, please know this has only been performed on simple > > documents, excluding forms. My particular scanner can scan ten pages > > consecutively, and are automatically loaded after reach page has > > finished scanning. This is because my scanner only holds ten pages at > > a time. I will scan completed forms by hand, and not convert these, as > > the images wil suffice for sending to sighted individuals. I will > > report back for those who are interested. > > > If anyone wants to walk through this on Skype to get a virtual feel > > for the way I use the scanner and software so far, please add me to > > Skype using this e-mail address as a point of reference. > > > Hope this has answered some questions for the curious. :) > > > On Sep 5, 7:31 pm, Marianne Denning <maria...@denningweb.com> wrote: > >> I am also very interested. I currently use Kurzweil. > > >> On 9/5/12, Joanna West <joanna.wes...@gmail.com> wrote: > > >>> Hi, I'm very interested in this scanning alternative. Does the text come > >>> out > >>> pretty clearly after it's scanned? Do you use a regular scanner? > > >>> Love endures all things. > > >>> On Sep 5, 2012, at 7:03 PM, Emilio Hernandez > >>> <emilio.s.hernan...@gmail.com> > >>> wrote: > > >>>> Hello everyone, > > >>>> I have recently found a compatible scanning alternative for the Mac. > >>>> Fujitsu manufactures the Scan Snap series, which is a scanner and > >>>> software > >>>> package. > >>>> Currently, I am using the S1300I model purchased on Amazon for $249. > >>>> Once the software is installed, the image scan appears neatly on the > >>>> screen. After the 7 second scan is complete, the file is saved. Abby Fine > >>>> Reader is the OCR conversion software that allows voiceover to read the > >>>> text. > >>>> Personally, I like this software because it is mainstream and another > >>>> great averagely-priced alternative to the conventional scanning packages > >>>> that exist. > >>>> The scanning software is somewhat accessible. Once the scan is complete, > >>>> and after some minimal button labeling, you are off to the races. > >>>> If anyone would like a demo of this or would like to learn more feel free > >>>> reply to this threat or respond off list. > > >>>> Thanks. > > >>>> -- > >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. > >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > >>>> For more options, visit this group at > >>>>http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > >>> -- > >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > >>> "MacVisionaries" group. > >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > >>> For more options, visit this group at > >>>http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "MacVisionaries" group. > > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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