How can computers help me turn hundreds of 1980s photographs into an awesome present? [more inside]
posted 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 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 on Sep 14, 2008 - 9 answers

Help me find a good scanner for library research - good quality, fast, quiet, portable ... cheap? [more inside]
posted 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 on Jun 5, 2008 - 15 answers

Trying to go paperless, what cheap, second-hand scanner would you recommend? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 on Nov 10, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm working a project where I need to be able to physically inventory computer equipment. We have 4 Palm/Symbol barcode scanners, I'd like to be able to scan a barcode and produce a csv file. Everything that I find on google I need to pay for and configure extensively. I have neither approval to purchase anything, or time to figure out a program. Does anyone have any suggestions?
posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 9 answers

Looking for dead simple software to scan via my HP Scanjet 2200c's front button. [more inside]
posted on Nov 3, 2007 - 4 answers

Can you recommend any Windows software which will OCR photographed business cards, store them in a searchable database and work with Outlook? [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2007 - 5 answers

I need recommendations for a scanner that will scan documents into black-and-white PDF files in a quick, clear and crisp fashion. I am also interested in hearing of any brands to avoid. [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2007 - 8 answers

Is there anything worth mining/harvesting out of a random old desktop scanner? I was about to throw this heap away, when I decided to take it apart. [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2007 - 10 answers

Let's say I'm toying with the idea of making my own scanner for negative film. I've found a suitable sensor, and the rest of the mechanism looks manageable. Can I get a suitable light source that will compensate for the orange mask, at a reasonable price? [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2007 - 17 answers

What's the *fastest* scanner I can buy for under $100 (can stretch to $150 if necessary)? Looking to scan mostly sheet music at high resolution. A document feeder would be excellent but I realize that's asking a lot for the price. New is preferred, used/ebay is ok for the right piece. Speed is the most important (as long as quality isn't seriously diminished)
posted on Sep 5, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm on the hunt for a flatbed scanner in the good-image-quality-under-$600 range to scan negatives and photos/documents. I've found that scanner software is frequently awful or overly complex -- I really want a simple workflow. Help? [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2007 - 4 answers

My scanner fried my motherboard, was this to be expected? Can it be prevented? Do I assume the scanner is dead too? [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2007 - 5 answers

Need a simple document management system with a clean, easy interface that can index documents based on job #, who the document is to and from, and date. Tagging the documents would be a really cool feature (like del.icio.us tagging) but not required. [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2007 - 3 answers

Is there a way to Scan a Job application via scanner then fill out the application with word or other word processors? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2007 - 3 answers

Please help me find find software to use with an Epson Perfection 1260 scanner. [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2007 - 6 answers

Looking for a barcode scanner (>$100; usb, wireless or firewire) to import books into delicious library on mac 10.3.9. Must be plug and play (no cuecat).
posted on Jun 14, 2007 - 16 answers

Does anyone have any experience with Xerox Multifunction Printers? I would like to take one step toward a paper-less office by purchasing either a stand-alone network scanner or a Xerox MFP. The Xerox MFP look good because they are network-able and I need a laser printer anyways. Does anyone have any experience with the software and workflow with a network scanner? Any recommendations? I would like something that is both Mac and PC compatable.
posted on Jun 1, 2007 - 8 answers

Scanner recommendations with feeder for images & or photos? [more inside]
posted on May 31, 2007 - 2 answers

The unix program 'unpaper' was recently recommended for cleaning up artifacts on scanned images. Unfortunately it doesn't natively do pdfs, only "pnm family" -- pbm, pgm and ppm formats. [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2007 - 10 answers

Will the badge scanner at my work demagnitize my Bart pass? I've been carrying my Muni month pass with my badge in the little plastic case that clips onto my belt. To get onto my floor, I need to scan the badge. Yesterday, it occurred to me that I could be demagnitizing the pass. Will I still be able to go through the Bart turnstiles? (I usually take Muni, but not always.)
posted on May 12, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm looking for a thin tabletop scanner that costs a max of $200 (not too much more, at least), provides a good price/quality ratio and most importantly, works in Mac OS X without auxiliary scanning software or device drivers. Recommendations? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2007 - 12 answers

Anyone recommend PC tuneup software, installable to a portable drive or USB stick? Something for tuneups/cleanups, kind of like System Mechanic Portable Toolkit used to do. [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2007 - 8 answers

Michigan Scanner Law: Item originally sells for 29.99, but was stickered as 1.99. I think I deserve to be able to buy it for that price, but they say since it is due to human error, it doesn't qualify under the law. Who's right? They still charged me more than the sticker said, regardless of whether or not it was supposed to be that price. [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2007 - 43 answers

Looking for a scanner to process hundreds (or more) of 35mm slides as automatically as possible - at decent quality, for a decent price. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2007 - 10 answers

I am being thwarted in my drive to scan text documents into multipage TIFF or JPEG files. A vendor has required this without stating how we are to get there, and my scanner mocks my feeble attempts to make it comply. How can I accomplish this? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2007 - 9 answers

Looking for an inexpensive (under $200) scanner with a document feeder. This will be used for OCR, including MUSIC OCR using "Photoscore" software so greyscale resolution should be good. Speed and capacity are important -- I'd like to be able to put a stack of pages in and let it run while I'm out of the room. Duplex would be a plus.
posted on Mar 24, 2007 - 5 answers

How can I automate PDF creation with my automatic document feeder, ScanSoft PaperPort and OmniPage? I need to have PDFs that look like the original document and are searchable (not image only). [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2007 - 9 answers

Seeking best flatbed scanner >$300 suitable for portfolio scanning... [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2007 - 3 answers

USB2.0 PCMCIA card recommendations - I would like to run a USB powered CanoScan LiDE 60 scanner on an X22 Thinkpad. [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2006 - 3 answers

Anyone have good experiences to report with all-in-one (scanner, copier, printer) *laser* printers? For additional details... [more inside]
posted on Dec 2, 2006 - 13 answers

What software should I use to archive/organize scans of personal finance information? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2006 - 3 answers

I care enough about getting all my physical media into digital form that I'm ready to hand-scan my remaining books where necessary. Before I do this, what are all the ways I should search to be sure a given book doesn't exist as an ebook I could buy (or in any other digital form)? Also: any hints for efficiently doing the scanning & OCR?
posted on Sep 17, 2006 - 10 answers

Epson Perfection 4490 Scanner - Any good experiences with it? [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2006 - 1 answers

How do I properly scan a page out of a hardcover book on a flatbed scanner? [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2006 - 10 answers

My crappy, old scanner is on the way out and I'm looking for a superior replacement. Specifically I'm looking for something that will make scanning my oversized illustrations less irritating. [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2006 - 2 answers

Windows XP does not support (no drivers) an Agfa Snapscan 1212 Scanner because it is operates through the parallel port. Would the scanner work if I purchased a USB to parallel printer cable even though I would have to rely on the Win 98 drivers or is it a lost cause for this scanner.
posted on Sep 10, 2006 - 10 answers

Is there a way I can scan multiple photos without having to click through dialog box after dialog box? [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2006 - 10 answers

Document scanner options. I have a need to scan a few double sided letter and A4 size documents on a reasonably regular basis. I find using a flat bed scanner very tedious. Options? [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2006 - 5 answers

I was at a massive used booksale in Phoenix, Arizona today. I saw at least ten 20-something people with Treos and/or PocketPCs with barcode scanners scanning in tons of books.. it looked like they were doing real-time queries to some server getting book values and stuff like that. Who / what / where is going on? Is this a massive business or is this a new fad that young punks to now ... or what?
posted on Feb 11, 2006 - 13 answers

So I am looking for some entertainment while working (other than MEFI). Thought that getting a small scanner to listen to all the radio and walkie talkie traffic downtown would be good. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2006 - 3 answers