BOOKS????? Does the C8600F scan books easily?
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I'm also interested in scanning bulky books. This scanner sounds good because it's fast. The film/slide capability would be a great bonus, but fast book scanning and OCR are my priorities. One big question is whether or not the lid can be removed. Another Canon model only accommodates media up to 1 inch thick. Meanwhile, I have found the Plustek Opticbook 3600, designed _specifically_ for book scanning. So other book scan fans should take a look at this one.
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I read reviews and virtually all of them are concerned on photo scanning. I want to buy the scanner because I want to scan multi-page documents and books. My main concern is how this scanner copes with shadows in the middle of the thick books. My HP scanner and Epson all-in-one machine leave big shadows when scanning thick documents. ave tried document scanning as well?
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This scanner will read a barcode and then click enter. I don't use BookCollectorCZ, but I know that if you have a blinking cursor in a data entry field, point this barcode reader at a barcode and pull the trigger, the code will be read off of the barcode, and entered as a string of numbers in the field, followed by "ENTER" or "RETURN" both of which mean the key that has a bent arrow and confirms. It works beautifully at this one thing. If you were looking books up in a database by the barcode then this item would probably work for you. I love it, its saved me probably a hundred hours this year, because I can rapidly scan all the barcodes in my inventory. Hope my review helped! This scanner will read a barcode and then click enter. I don't use BookCollectorCZ, but I know that if you have a blinking cursor in a data entry field, point this barcode reader at a barcode and pull the trigger, the code will be read off of the barcode, and entered as a string of numbers in the field, followed by "ENTER" or "RETURN" both of which mean the key that has a bent arrow and confirms. It works beautifully at this one thing. If you were looking books up in a database by the barcode then this item would probably work for you. I love it, its saved me probably a... » Read More This scanner will read a barcode and then click enter. I don't use BookCollectorCZ, but I know that if you have a blinking cursor in a data entry field, point this barcode reader at a barcode and pull the trigger, the code will be read off of the barcode, and entered as a string of numbers in the field, followed by "ENTER" or "RETURN" both of which mean the key that has a bent arrow and confirms. It works beautifully at this one thing. If you were looking books up in a database by the barcode then this item would probably work for you. I love it, its saved me probably a hundred hours this year, because I can rapidly scan all the barcodes in my inventory. Hope my review helped! « Show Less
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Not quite sure, never timed it, but it will take approx a few seconds to scan a page. I hope this helps. Happy Holidays
1948295
I have had no problems with scanning. You can preselect paper size on the computer driver before you select scan and it will scan the whole document.
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Yes -- you can scan from a book by opening the cover and laying the book on the glass. Like most book scans or copies, the binding makes one edge of the page a little distorted and blurry since the binding prevents the book page from laying flat on the glass. It will vary from book to book, but my experience has been that the pages are legible though not pretty. If you're willing to share your email, I'd be happy to send you a pdf sample of a book scan; I don't think I can attach it here.
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The scanning quality is good, depending on your setting. Scanning for "professional printing" is a little vague because you didn't mention size or the type of artwork. I have not been unhappy with any of the functions.
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It's entirely manual. You open the book and place it on the glass. The advantage of this scanner, for book scanning, is that the glass is very close to the front edge. This allows you to scan more of a page (usually the whole page) almost all the way up to the binding at the front edge of the scanner.
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I am sorry that I cannot help on this since I am not familiar with Linux operations. I use with windows operating systems. The scanner does work well for my purposes and the only complaint is that small pieces of paper are sometimes hard to get scanned due to only one small center drive roller.
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yes it is easy to use. The basic functions are very easy. For the more complex features once you read the book they are easy as well.
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I hve the scanner attached to a extra workstation in my office. The computer is a bare bones PowerSpec computer with Window 7; 64 bit. I hope that helps.
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It works just fine. You would place the scanner on the book, with the top taken off and move it around the book page. Depending on how big the old book is will determine how many times you have to move the scanner. One thing I learned the hard way was that I didn't overlap the scanned pieces enough at the beginning and the stitching software couldn't put it into a whole piece. Otherwise I have taken this with me on my genealogy quests with great satisfaction. Only problem, as I've mentioned before is the battery dependence. Bring extra memory cards or have the ability to download from the little card. Without a card or battery, it doesn't work. It works just fine. You would place the scanner on the book, with the top taken off and move it around the book page. Depending on how big the old book is will determine how many times you have to move the scanner. One thing I learned the hard way was that I didn't overlap the scanned pieces enough at the beginning and the stitching software couldn't put it into a whole piece. Otherwise I have taken this with me on my genealogy quests with great satisfaction. Only problem, as I've mentioned before is the battery dependence. Bring extra memory cards or have the ability to download from the... » Read More It works just fine. You would place the scanner on the book, with the top taken off and move it around the book page. Depending on how big the old book is will determine how many times you have to move the scanner. One thing I learned the hard way was that I didn't overlap the scanned pieces enough at the beginning and the stitching software couldn't put it into a whole piece. Otherwise I have taken this with me on my genealogy quests with great satisfaction. Only problem, as I've mentioned before is the battery dependence. Bring extra memory cards or have the ability to download from the little card. Without a card or battery, it doesn't work. « Show Less
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Yes, I used and need to be near device. You could have an excel spread sheet open and it will perfectly list out by upc and your quickly scan....a little dynamo. One suggestion, I put on a bungy spring (Lowe's in key dept) and keeps it nice and safe on your writst
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Although I use my new and very utilitarian, inexpensive scanner successfully to also sell (new) books, I find that the scanner will only be useful if one is scanning information to a program created and activated to accept the ISBN codes appearing on book jackets or covers. The facility to which one plans and attempts to sell must be set up to accomodate the information one wishes to transmit. My scanner works simply and completely satisfactorily (right out of the box) for such pre-planned purposes. I assume, therefore, that it will likewise function well if used to keep count and title infpormation for other purposes as well. Although I use my new and very utilitarian, inexpensive scanner successfully to also sell (new) books, I find that the scanner will only be useful if one is scanning information to a program created and activated to accept the ISBN codes appearing on book jackets or covers. The facility to which one plans and attempts to sell must be set up to accomodate the information one wishes to transmit. My scanner works simply and completely satisfactorily (right out of the box) for such pre-planned purposes. I assume, therefore, that it will likewise function well if used to keep count and title... » Read More Although I use my new and very utilitarian, inexpensive scanner successfully to also sell (new) books, I find that the scanner will only be useful if one is scanning information to a program created and activated to accept the ISBN codes appearing on book jackets or covers. The facility to which one plans and attempts to sell must be set up to accomodate the information one wishes to transmit. My scanner works simply and completely satisfactorily (right out of the box) for such pre-planned purposes. I assume, therefore, that it will likewise function well if used to keep count and title infpormation for other purposes as well. « Show Less
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It seems, from my use of the scanner, that this'd work just fine, though you'd have to attend the scan or else check the file to ensure that all pages were inclued (the scanner occasionally grabs more than one page at once). Not to state the obvious, but try it first with a book you can replace easily :-) Also, note the advice from the poster before me (don't get binding glue/debris in the scanner).
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Probably, but I would not recommend. This model is very demanding about paper and source settings, and multiple users would trip constantly over that problem. In addition., you could probably not scan to software effectively.
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Thank you for your quick reply. What about the MF4690? I posted a similar question regarding that one. It seems much newer. Does it happen to have a function that somehow supports duplex scanning, without having to *manually* re-order the pages?