I would like to get one to speed up the process of listing and selling many used books that I have. Do I need some software to import the scanned info to a web store or auction site?
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Hi, No you don't need anything just a USB port. Be sure that you click on the "search" field prior to using the scanner. Also, teh book might not show all the numbers but the bar code will read it. Finally, if listing books be aware that the UPC bar code is not the ISBN bar code for books prior to 2010. You might need to look inside or next to the barcode for the ISBN barcode.
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the scanner just replaces the data entry portion of using a keyboard to input a part number. this is an excellent scanner and works well with scanning various barcodes and upc codes. i even use it to scan UPS packages to put the tracking number on an invoice instead of copy and paste. the scanner would work good for inventorying what you have in stock. you could use excel or setup an access database, scan the barcode or UPC code of the item to look up the item data instead of typing the 12 digit upc code
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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 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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I have this scanner. It only scans on one side. I never installed the software that came with it because it was immediately recognized by my mac. It may have software that assists with the page ordering but I'm sure you'd have to run the document through twice. I'd google it to see if you can get the manual online. Either that or see if there is some freeware to assist with the page ordering.
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Yes, you certainly can. It is not a direct nor intuitive process. In fact, you have to save the scanned item, export it to a file in PDF or Image format, then use your email software to pick up the item and send it along. This is a big shortcoming. Having developed software for quite some time, this is a rather easy function to create within the application and it surprised me that it doesn't offer the feature.There is another optional service NeatCloud which allows you to use the cloud to share the document with a number of other services (e.g. Dropbox, EverNote, etc.) This service ranges in price for the type of services desired. Yes, you certainly can. It is not a direct nor intuitive process. In fact, you have to save the scanned item, export it to a file in PDF or Image format, then use your email software to pick up the item and send it along. This is a big shortcoming. Having developed software for quite some time, this is a rather easy function to create within the application and it surprised me that it doesn't offer the feature.There is another optional service NeatCloud which allows you to use the cloud to share the document with a number of other services (e.g. Dropbox, EverNote, etc.) This... » Read More Yes, you certainly can. It is not a direct nor intuitive process. In fact, you have to save the scanned item, export it to a file in PDF or Image format, then use your email software to pick up the item and send it along. This is a big shortcoming. Having developed software for quite some time, this is a rather easy function to create within the application and it surprised me that it doesn't offer the feature.There is another optional service NeatCloud which allows you to use the cloud to share the document with a number of other services (e.g. Dropbox, EverNote, etc.) This service ranges in price for the type of services desired. « Show Less
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It could be done, but there are far better scanners for scanning books. It's great for small things like business cards or a small image on a page, but not whole pages. As l said it could be done, but you would go insane.
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I have that software on my computer so when I scan and import it works. Are you wanting to use the printer as a stand alone unit that would scan something, process by ocr, and print it out without going through a computer? I don't think it would do that.....
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Eh, yes and no. It's not like the Kindle where you purchase the book right there and its on the device - to get a book from Amazon, you would have to download it to your PC, use a program such as Calibre to convert it to another format (not sure if Calibre will strip DRM or not), and transfer it to the device. Kobo has their own bookstore built into the device and into the Kobo desktop software. It works pretty well and has pretty much every book I have ever searched for. However, I should warn you that I have had issues with DRM on the device - not just with the Kobo store, but with Adobe DRM which is supposed to work with the device This device is really ideal, in my opinion, for someone who is a bit more technically minded. It is easily mountable on a PC as a USB storage device, Calibre works flawlessly with it, it has SD card expansion slot, and it supports all the major eBook formats. If you like a device with a bit of flexibility (but requiring a bit of tech knowledge), this device is a great money saver. If you want something that is going to work flawlessly with the Amazon Kindle store and not give you any fits, I recommend actually getting a Kindle. Its like asking what the difference between an Android and an iPhone is. One is easy to use, but is limited (Kindle). The other is much more powerful and cheaper, but requires a bit more tinkering (Kobo). The question really comes down to what you want in an ebook reader, and - probably far more importantly - do you plan to get your books from Amazon, or from other sources?
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Sven Golly, does it not do scan to PDF anymore? My old one (I'm looking for a replacement) used to go directly to PDF and after copy-paste, you could edit the text.
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You'll have to convert the .mobi (Used by Amazon) to .epub (Used by Slick) format. I use Calibre software to manage my books, the software is free!
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Yes, you can scan using a regular SD card, and just insert the card into your computer. The scanned documents should be there.
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Its comparable after you do all the updates. You go to their website and connect the scanner to your computer and install the updates. Its not worth it. There's better out there that's ready out of the box to use plus it shows a CD disc but that doesn't come with the scanner. Hard to update it without the disc. W
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There was no software with the 2 I bought. But at one time (I am not sure if its still true now) you could go to their web site where you can create your index file for your CD's. Rather than to that I just created my own index on a spread sheet and maintain it that way. For me it's just easier than going to their web site each time I add a new CD.
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Yes, I use it to scan ISBN#s from books and other items that I want to list on Amazon. There is no major set up, I just plugged it into my computer USB and my computer read that it was hooked up and it started to work. It will scan a barcode number right into an excel document . This was a very inexpensive item but can make a job go so much faster. Hope this helped. "Fly'n Betty"
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There is software of course -- such as www.sdrsharp.com. The core software does not offer scanning; however others made that option available (use Google to find these). I tried the scanner version and didn't like it; but didn't spend any time looking past the first offering that the search engine produced.
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Yes you can scan anything....book, magazine, object, receipt etc. Check out the solo8 Hovercam model. It is brand new and much better, but higher in price of course.
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yes.... you and use a USB thumb drive and it will scan images to the drive for later use on your PC. Each page is saved as a jpg image which can be converted on your PC if necessary.
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Download and run Calibre. This is a free program for both Windows and Linux. it has both a converter to/from mobi and most formats, as well as an uploader to your device. Calibre is a great program that really works both to organise your books and make them work with your device!r00t