KODAK i220 scanner software: can any of you fine meta-types point me in the direction of the download for the operating software for this piece of hardware? I live in the UK and have Vista as an o/s. I have tried googling but could only find an upgrade, and an email to Kodak has gone unanswered. I have borrowed this scanner from a relative who is currently contracting in Australia, so I can't just pop round and collect the original disc.
posted by cameronfromedinburgh on Nov 25, 2009 - 5 answers

At some point in the future, I'd like to follow the recommendations of some various sites I've seen online and scan most of my paper archives to PDF. It looks like this would be the best solution (I'm a Mac user) – or, at least, that's the device I've seen recommended a few million times. However, I really can't see having the discretionary $417+ to purchase this device, not for a very, very long time. Does anyone offer this device for rental? (I live in Chicago.) Is there a RipDigital equivalent for this kind of thing (a very long time ago, they did the initial move of my music from CDs to MP3s)? Are there cheaper alternatives that are just as good?
posted by WCityMike on Nov 21, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm looking for some kind of scanner software that will automatically scan every X seconds/minutes so I can easily scan in notes for my class. Preferably free.
posted by gzimmer on Nov 16, 2009 - 5 answers

Moved to NY (NOT NYC) from Sweden, need information on PAYG cell phone, inflatable mattress, All-in-One scanner, fax, photocopier and printer. [more inside]
posted by zaxour on Nov 8, 2009 - 8 answers

What's the best free or open source software (for Windows XP) which will scan multiple pages in a row and output a PDF with zero fuss? [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo on Nov 3, 2009 - 3 answers

Can I safely use this step down voltage converter with this scanner? [more inside]
posted by quosimosaur on Oct 31, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I reduce the file size of a scanned document in Windows XP? [more inside]
posted by MrMulan on Oct 30, 2009 - 8 answers

iPhonefilter: What's a good iPhone app for document scanning? [more inside]
posted by applemeat on Oct 18, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm considering getting a police scanner, but I'm having a difficult time making sense of all of what I read. Can anyone break it down for me? [more inside]
posted by john m on Sep 27, 2009 - 14 answers

Looking for a scanner program that will allow me to set a custom size to scan and remember it for multiple scans. [more inside]
posted by tdreyer on Sep 20, 2009 - 4 answers

I just got a raging beast of a new laptop. Runs Left 4 Dead like a dream. Problem: I've been in Mac-world for 7 years. Now that I'm back in Windows Land, I gotta be careful. What's the best free/low-cost/open-source spyware/malware/virus protection around? [more inside]
posted by GilloD on Aug 19, 2009 - 24 answers

How do I clean my Fujitsu scansnap ? [more inside]
posted by Kevin S on Aug 13, 2009 - 5 answers

Recommendations for a compact laser printer + scanner? (Am not looking for an all-in-one with fax option.) [more inside]
posted by cranberryskies on Jul 27, 2009 - 6 answers

Where can I find recommendations for document scanner to handle what I'd consider "medium - large volume" scanning of our office files? [more inside]
posted by dukes909 on Jul 27, 2009 - 7 answers

I installed software that came with a Brother MFC-9840CDW all-in-one and now my dell computer is having multiple problems at startup. The application itself failed to start citing missing registry data. Then, on restarting I get "Services.exe - Application Error" and clicking either OK or cancel causes an automatic shutdown timer to start. [more inside]
posted by N2O1138 on Jun 23, 2009 - 1 answer

Recommend a large format scanner. [more inside]
posted by cmoj on Jun 19, 2009 - 19 answers

What's a good flatbed scanner for Mac OSX? Something other an Epson Perfection - mine is now dead after only a couple of years due to buggy driver software and/or hardware - tech support was unable to diagnose. [more inside]
posted by mark7570 on Jun 17, 2009 - 11 answers

Do any of the major virus-scan software sites permit sending in a questionable programs for possible addition to the ongoing alerts? [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Jun 16, 2009 - 3 answers

Scanning question: I have Epson Perfection v350 photo scanner. It can scan negatives. I would like to scan one long strip of negatives. Do I have to cut the film into 6 frames strips? Film is not mine and I would rather not have to. I have an option of Auto Film Loader and I can scan first 6 pictures, but I don't know how to tell the scanner to load the next six.
posted by leigh1 on May 30, 2009 - 4 answers

Should I buy epson or fujitsu document scanner ? [more inside]
posted by Kevin S on May 27, 2009 - 8 answers

Scanners, cameras, DVC conversion, oh my! Need your wisdom, Mefites! Budgets & descriptions inside! [more inside]
posted by cachondeo45 on May 5, 2009 - 4 answers

How should I keep up-to-date on hardware for graphic design? I'm not a graphic designer by trade, but I would like my personal (WinXP) computer to be suitable for hobby-work graphics. More details and criteria inside. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on May 5, 2009 - 10 answers

What Mac OS X software will let me scan things using my second hand Canon ImageRunner C5800 networked printer/scanner? There's PC software available, but I'd rather not have to run XP just to scan things. Note: if I sound clueless I am; if I'm missing something obvious then please tell me.
posted by Joe in Australia on Apr 29, 2009 - 7 answers

How can my friend use a Mobile Trunking Scanner to avoid a speeding ticket while traveling across the US? [more inside]
posted by schindyguy on Apr 23, 2009 - 31 answers

My dad has many thousands of photos in 35mm slide and print form (the output of 40 years as a photography hobbyist). He's looking for an archival-quality photo scanner that can handle both formats, as well as provide some degree of bulk-load automation. What should he get?
posted by killdevil on Apr 16, 2009 - 14 answers

My office is looking for a scanner that doesn't need to be connected to a computer [more inside]
posted by mjcon on Apr 8, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm looking to go paperless, and have been quite impressed by what I've read about the Neatdesk adf scanner. I'm looking for something similar to compare it to(so I don't buy the first thing I see), and I recall seeing some "X"-shaped scanner somewhere in some magazine(Wired is ringing a bell, but I really do not recall), but no amount of Google-fu can help me locate it again. Has anybody seen such a thing? [more inside]
posted by zweldon on Mar 26, 2009 - 8 answers

My current scanner is causing banding and discoloration, and I need recommendations on finding a new scanner that suits my needs or help getting my old one to work right again. [more inside]
posted by shirobara on Feb 20, 2009 - 4 answers

Just returned from fabulous 2 week holiday in New York. I Brought back Epson Artisan 800 All-in-One Printer from Staples costing $230. Unfortunately, I cannot use it in U.K., unless I plug voltage converter/transformer products. Has anyone else bought this set over there with more success? Any advice \ information appreciated. Please specify me What exact voltage converter product to buy & where to buy it from USA online store. Thanks. [more inside]
posted by omaralarifi on Jan 28, 2009 - 4 answers

Should I fear the fingerprint scanner on a new Dell XPS M1330 as a feature that is going to lock out the computer in the future, or embrace it as a neat piece of technology that will make the computer more secure? And if I should fear it, what steps do I need to take to disable it? [more inside]
posted by Dasein on Jan 8, 2009 - 12 answers

Where can I find an Epson RX620 all-in-one printer/scanner in South Wales? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 23, 2008 - 1 answer

Where can I find a control board and software for a wide format digital scanner? [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind on Dec 16, 2008 - 1 answer

My ancient scanner isn't playing well with my Macbook. This specific model (Microtek 4850) doesn't have drivers for Leopard yet (if it ever will), and the Tiger ones don't work. Do I have any options here, or do I need to shell out for a new scanner? [more inside]
posted by leesh on Dec 12, 2008 - 14 answers

Is there a print or copy shop in Chicago with a scanner with an automatic document feeder? [more inside]
posted by enn on Dec 8, 2008 - 7 answers

[PhotographyFilter] Recommendations for an affordable negative scanner? [more inside]
posted by Bobby Bittman on Nov 9, 2008 - 7 answers

Is there any way I can get relatively current Washington, DC police/fire/EMT dispatch information onlineor on my desktop? [more inside]
posted by Inspector.Gadget on Oct 19, 2008 - 3 answers

My wife just won a Canon PIXMA MP610 printer/scanner. (We have not received it yet.) Can this machine do the paper-digitizing magic of a Fujitsu ScanSnap s510 scanner? Perhaps with additional software? If not, exactly what is it we'd be missing?
posted by winston on Oct 14, 2008 - 7 answers

How can computers help me turn hundreds of 1980s photographs into an awesome present? [more inside]
posted by moxiedoll on Sep 29, 2008 - 13 answers

Need help getting Brother MFC-5460CN scanner to work with Ubuntu Hardy 64AMD. Oh, and I'm really tech challenged, so a step-by-step would help. [more inside]
posted by macadamiaranch on Sep 24, 2008 - 8 answers

I am looking for the best of the best OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software out in the market that can translate images ( through scanner) of handwritten, typewritten or printed text into editable text.
posted by omaralarifi on Sep 14, 2008 - 9 answers

Help me find a good scanner for library research - good quality, fast, quiet, portable ... cheap? [more inside]
posted by kristi on Jul 3, 2008 - 5 answers

my dad has 4000 4x6 photographs he wants to scan into the computer to archive on flickr. he doesn't want to feed them in by hand, but wants a decent resolution. any suggestions for scanners? [more inside]
posted by melodykramer on Jun 5, 2008 - 15 answers

Trying to go paperless, what cheap, second-hand scanner would you recommend? [more inside]
posted by V-Turn on May 28, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I get hold of a power supply for an old - pre-USB - Mustek 600 UC scanner? [more inside]
posted by Lionel d'Lion on May 10, 2008 - 10 answers

I would like to go completely paperless. In order to accomplish this, I'll need an excellent bulk-feed scanner to turn all of my received bills and other important pieces of paper into searchable PDFs. Which scanners should I consider? [more inside]
posted by killdevil on May 1, 2008 - 16 answers

Vista scanner problem. I've just got a new Vista setup. It detected my CanoScan N650U scanner, and loaded the drivers fine. It shows up in device manager as working properly (and I can run Vista's test from the properties dialogue and that says it's there and working), and it shows up in scanners and cameras, but when I click 'Scan profiles' it tells me no scanners are installed, and I can't scan from programmes. Any ideas?
posted by monkey closet on Feb 27, 2008 - 2 answers

My trusty UMAX Astra 3400 started scanning solid gray tonight. Any thoughts on what could be wrong, and how to resuscitate it? (if even possible) [more inside]
posted by potch on Feb 22, 2008 - 4 answers

I would like to be able to scan in the bar codes on all the comics of my collection into a software that will track and allow me to manage my collection. Scanning being the main requirement. [more inside]
posted by Jonsnews on Jan 31, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm looking for a good all-in-one color printer/scanner/copier/fax for OS X 10.5 (Leopard). [more inside]
posted by Armitage Shanks on Nov 12, 2007 - 5 answers

Where do I go to rent a ScanSnap scanner? (Specifically, in the upstate of South Carolina?) [more inside]
posted by JDHarper on Nov 10, 2007 - 9 answers