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Which twain compatible scanner for use with Jaws 2018/2019 OCR feature
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Mike Terry <miketerry1030@...>
Hello All,
I just learned today that, starting with version 2018, Jaws supports some limited OCR scanning. The Jaws tech support would not recommend a scanner. The only thing they said is that it had to be TWAIN compatible. I have started researching scanners and would like the list's opinions. Especially from those using the Jaws OCR feature. Right now I just want to OCR my mail. Eventually, I plan to purchase OpenBook. In the mean time, I can't decide if I should go with one of the lower end Brother's mobile scanners or if I should purchase a multi function printer/scanner/fax models. Looking on Amazon, there a a lot of scanners to choose from. I'd like to keep the cost under $250 unless this isn't reasonable. All opinions are welcome. Thanks Mike |
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Richard Turner <richardturner42@...>
I think you would just need to make sure that which ever one you got did not have to be run by some other software. If it can be run purely as a Twain scanner, then it should work fine.
I have an old Canon LIDE 110, I think is the model number and it works fine. It is probably a little slow, but was under $100 when I bought it probably 7 years ago.
HTH,
Richard
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Isaac <bigikemusic@...>
Well, at this time openbook hasen't been updated in a long time, and in my opinion hp is a great twain scanner, never had a problem out of most of the hp scanners I have used. Not saying open book is not a good option but version 9 has been the main meat and potatos for several years.
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From: "Mike Terry" <miketerry1030@...> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 8:00 PM Subject: Which twain compatible scanner for use with Jaws 2018/2019 OCR feature Hello All, |
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Gerald Levy
Try to find a dedicated, stand alone scanner, which is likely to be more accessible and easier to use than an all-in-one unit, which may have an LCD screen with inaccessible menuoptions. I would recommend Epson Perfection scanners. My Epson Perfection 4490 has been performing like a work horse with Open Book and JAWS convenient OCR for ten years.
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Gerald On 1/8/2019 9:00 PM, Mike Terry wrote:
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Don H
I have a Epson perfection scanner that only needs a USB port to work, no external power required. It is easy to use and works well.
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On 1/9/2019 6:40 AM, Gerald Levy wrote:
Try to find a dedicated, stand alone scanner, which is likely to be more accessible and easier to use than an all-in-one unit, which may have an LCD screen with inaccessible menuoptions. I would recommend Epson Perfection scanners. My Epson Perfection 4490 has been performing like a work horse with Open Book and JAWS convenient OCR for ten years. |
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Chris Hill
I've owned three all-in-one units with screens, and the screen hasn't effected scanning functionality on any of them. Right now I do most of my scanning with a giant Epson workforce all-in-one that has a 11x17 scanner. It works fine with Jaws, as long as you choose the right scanner for the ocr, there are choices that won't work at all.
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On 1/9/2019 06:40, Gerald Levy wrote:
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Tom Lange
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If you’re going to be scanning using a desktop PC, Epson scanners are always a good option. If you’re using a laptop and need portability, the Cannon Lide 220 only needs power from the USB port, will fit in your laptop bag and can be purchased from Amazon probably for under $80 or $100 tops. It’s slow and not designed for real heavy-duty scanning over the long haul but it works pretty well. I avoid all-in-one printer/scanner/fax devices like the plague. On Jan 9, 2019, at 6:20 AM, Don H <lmddh50@...> wrote: |
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Dan Longmore
Hi, I use an Epson Perfection 550 and on occasion I hve scanned using my Brother 4 in 1 printer /scanner. Both work fine but Epson a bit faster. Canon also makes some good units although , my experience, not as reliable or clear which then affects accuracy.
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Open Book is good however there are now competing products which are as competitive in price and quality. Open Book has not been updated in years. Whatever you choose just don't go for price alone. Dan -----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Mike Terry Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 9:00 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Which twain compatible scanner for use with Jaws 2018/2019 OCR feature Hello All, I just learned today that, starting with version 2018, Jaws supports some limited OCR scanning. The Jaws tech support would not recommend a scanner. The only thing they said is that it had to be TWAIN compatible. I have started researching scanners and would like the list's opinions. Especially from those using the Jaws OCR feature. Right now I just want to OCR my mail. Eventually, I plan to purchase OpenBook. In the mean time, I can't decide if I should go with one of the lower end Brother's mobile scanners or if I should purchase a multi function printer/scanner/fax models. Looking on Amazon, there a a lot of scanners to choose from. I'd like to keep the cost under $250 unless this isn't reasonable. All opinions are welcome. Thanks Mike |
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Sieghard Weitzel <sieghard@...>
And if you use Jaws OCR you can really use any scanner TWAIN compatible or not. We use a Fujitsu Scansnap IX500 document scanner which is a scanner which pulls the pages through instead of having to put them on a flatbed and it lets you very easily save the image file as a PDF, then you could just do the OCR on the PDF file.
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The Scansnap is amazing, I had a $1,200 HP Scanjet 8500 before which had a 14 inch flatbed and I bought the $300 document feeder attachment and besides being positively huge compared to the little Scansnap the document feeder had lots of issues and after 4 or 5 years quit working. I had the Scansnap now for probably 6 or 7 years and paid $500 for it and it just scans and scans and it's so incredibly fast. I can put in a stack of 10 double sided pages and it pulls them through in about 30 seconds scanning both sides at the same time. I have a retail store and we scan all our invoices and other paperwork and virtually keep no more paper files and if the Fujitsu ever quits I would never buy anything but the same scanner or whatever the follow-up model is. Regards, Sieghard -----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Dan Longmore Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 9:02 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Which twain compatible scanner for use with Jaws 2018/2019 OCR feature Hi, I use an Epson Perfection 550 and on occasion I hve scanned using my Brother 4 in 1 printer /scanner. Both work fine but Epson a bit faster. Canon also makes some good units although , my experience, not as reliable or clear which then affects accuracy. Open Book is good however there are now competing products which are as competitive in price and quality. Open Book has not been updated in years. Whatever you choose just don't go for price alone. Dan -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Mike Terry Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 9:00 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Which twain compatible scanner for use with Jaws 2018/2019 OCR feature Hello All, I just learned today that, starting with version 2018, Jaws supports some limited OCR scanning. The Jaws tech support would not recommend a scanner. The only thing they said is that it had to be TWAIN compatible. I have started researching scanners and would like the list's opinions. Especially from those using the Jaws OCR feature. Right now I just want to OCR my mail. Eventually, I plan to purchase OpenBook. In the mean time, I can't decide if I should go with one of the lower end Brother's mobile scanners or if I should purchase a multi function printer/scanner/fax models. Looking on Amazon, there a a lot of scanners to choose from. I'd like to keep the cost under $250 unless this isn't reasonable. All opinions are welcome. Thanks Mike |
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bob jutzi <jutzi@...>
I've had several Canons over the years most of which should work. I had
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a Lide 110, now a 120 which works. On 1/9/2019 7:37 AM, Isaac wrote:
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Christopher Zeigler
Hello I have a opticpro A320 is my scanner it works for John's and other programs there is also product line called the optic book series and they also have document scanners as well. Chris On Wed, Jan 9, 2019, 7:31 AM Richard Turner <richardturner42@... wrote:
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