[Electronics-talk] OCR Scanners

[Jane]

I have a SARA. I *think* it'll handle RTFs. I've only used it to scan one book--The Guns of the South--and it's already in Bookshare.  Besides, I screwed up and put in several duplicates, because I was getting sleepy.

Jane




On Jun 10, 2012, at 7:39 PM, Frida Aizenman wrote:

> Around 2009, I bought an HP Scanjet G3110 and it still works very well, but I don't know if that model is still being sold.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Nelson" <rsnelson at optushome.com.au>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 4:06 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] OCR Scanners
> 
> 
> The kind of scanning you are interested in does not require a resolution of
> more than 1200 dots per inch.  Excellent OCR results can be achieved with a
> resolution as low as 400 dots per inch.
> 
> You might consider the following scanner which is inexpensive, light and
> takes it power through the USB connection:
> 
> CanoScan LiDE110
> Estimated Retail Price $59.99
> 
> Specifications
> 
> Scanner TypeFlatbed
> Scanning ElementContact Image Sensor (CIS)
> Light SourceThree-color (RGB) LED
> 
> Features
> 
> EZ Buttons,
> Advanced Z-lid,
> Auto Dust & Scratch Reduction,
> Auto document Fix,
> Auto Scan Mode,
> Convenient Filing Function (PDF Function),
> Digital Filing,
> Fading Correction,
> Grain Correction,
> Gutter Shadow Correction,
> High-speed Scanning,
> Low Power Consumption,
> One Cable for Data and Power
> Scanner ButtonsCopy, Auto Scan, PDF, E-mail
> 
> Max. Resolution
> Optical Optical
> 2400 x 4800 dpi 19,200 x 19,200 dpi
> Interpolated Interpolated
> 
> Scanning ModeColor 48-bit internal/48 or 24-bit external
> 
> Grayscale 16-bit internal/8-bit external
> OS CompatibilityWindows® 7, Windows Vista® , Windows XP and Mac OS® X
> v10.4.11 to v10.63
> SoftwareSetup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM
> InterfaceHi-Speed USB
> Power RequirementsHi-Speed USB
> Max. Power Consumption2.5W (1.4 W Standby)
> Operating Temperature Operating temperature 41º - 95º F
> Operating Humidity Operating humidity 10% - 90% RH
> Warranty1-year limited warranty with InstantExchange Program.
> 1-year toll-free technical phone support
> Dimensions (W x D x H)9.9" (W) x 14.6" (D) x 1.6" (H)
> Weight3.4 lbs
> 
> More details at:
> http
> //www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/scanners/photo_scanners/canoscan_lide110?pageKeyCode=writeReviewPage
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Bloodsaw" <lbloodsaw2018 at gmail.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 8:00 AM
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] OCR Scanners
> 
> 
>> I need to buy a scanner in order to read my snail mail and other paper documents.  I am asking for recommendations.  Thanks.
>> 
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