Can you scan/copy from books
1939945
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.
794975
If you can get the scanner flat on the surface of each picture you should be ok. If the picture is wedged close to the spine of the book you won't be able to get the scanner to see all of it.
2128184
No you cannot scan multiple pages into one file like a continuos scan like you have in most new model printers.
1537719
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
1257883
Yes, you can copy from an open book. The top cover lifts and you can place it in the proper corner.
35293
Yes. It's available online if you cannot use the disk that cones with the scanner. But it is a plug n play device. If you don't have the software installed it automatically scans it as a photo. The problem is that you can't change it to a pdf or manipulate it in any way.
1004475
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.
799371
I have had no problems scanning pages from top to bottom on larger books. Smaller books have to be scanned from the spine to the edge of the pages side ways. It may take some practice to scan the entire manuscript on pages and to get the best speed. I use a class 10 chip. I have had only a few pages have "warps" on the scans. I am very pleased with this product, it has met all of my needs and expectations as a genealogist.
1069646
I haven't figured out how to scan directly to the computer but I can download off the memory card through the scanner. I prefer using the memory card, very simple to use.
720309
I use mine in a book inventory program which scans the ISBN code and fills in all the stats about the book and even presents an image of the front cover. Since each book is individually entered into the inventory, I just click on 'next book' and move on. I haven't had any reason to use it like you are asking about. I wish I could have been of more help. I'm sure the manufacturer could tell you more about the use if you can contact them. I love my scanner for what I need it for. It's so quick and easy. I'm very pleased.
140088
You can do both if you want. There is a way to separate Fter you have scanned. I just scan those that are part of one document as I find it easier for me. It really is a nice machine.
1975243
Copy & scan yes but to print ya need something like a computer to feed data.
815442
Not as you might think. When you scan, you need to have your scanner software read the information (it would likely have to be printed by a machine, not by a person) and convert it to text. Then, you'd need to make sure it didn't make a mistake in the scan and change a number or a word. After correcting that, you could then cut/paste the text as a recipe.So, it isn't really designed to scan and save recipes. I've never done that or tried at all. I've just keyed in the recipe I wanted to enter, if it was on paper and couldn't be found on some website where it would be more easily pulled in. Not as you might think. When you scan, you need to have your scanner software read the information (it would likely have to be printed by a machine, not by a person) and convert it to text. Then, you'd need to make sure it didn't make a mistake in the scan and change a number or a word. After correcting that, you could then cut/paste the text as a recipe.So, it isn't really designed to scan and save recipes. I've never done that or tried at all. I've just keyed in the recipe I wanted to enter, if it was on paper and couldn't be found on some website where it would be more easily... » Read More Not as you might think. When you scan, you need to have your scanner software read the information (it would likely have to be printed by a machine, not by a person) and convert it to text. Then, you'd need to make sure it didn't make a mistake in the scan and change a number or a word. After correcting that, you could then cut/paste the text as a recipe.So, it isn't really designed to scan and save recipes. I've never done that or tried at all. I've just keyed in the recipe I wanted to enter, if it was on paper and couldn't be found on some website where it would be more easily pulled in. « Show Less
1032228
Sorry for the delayed answer, I haven't tried that, I normally scan then "ink" digitally.
1195184
What feature are you scanning them with? PDF? I use PDF. You can try to manually copy and paste onto your computer with the usb wire that they have. I usually do that and they come out as intended of an actual size paper.
525317
I have scanned books, but do not remove the cover. I would not advice removing the cover. You could use your digital camera and take a picture of the page, then open the jpeg picture in Paint and cut our the page and resize the image and save back into jpeg format. You can also call up FILE and then PRINT and then PAGE SETUP and make sure you are on letter size either with half inch borders or changing the border sizes. I have scanned several books and just found that move the book around on the scan if you need to cut off blank sections like the top or bottom and even the sides to make it fit works for me. But, I would not remove the cover. I have scanned books, but do not remove the cover. I would not advice removing the cover. You could use your digital camera and take a picture of the page, then open the jpeg picture in Paint and cut our the page and resize the image and save back into jpeg format. You can also call up FILE and then PRINT and then PAGE SETUP and make sure you are on letter size either with half inch borders or changing the border sizes. I have scanned several books and just found that move the book around on the scan if you need to cut off blank sections like the top or bottom and even the sides to make it... » Read More I have scanned books, but do not remove the cover. I would not advice removing the cover. You could use your digital camera and take a picture of the page, then open the jpeg picture in Paint and cut our the page and resize the image and save back into jpeg format. You can also call up FILE and then PRINT and then PAGE SETUP and make sure you are on letter size either with half inch borders or changing the border sizes. I have scanned several books and just found that move the book around on the scan if you need to cut off blank sections like the top or bottom and even the sides to make it fit works for me. But, I would not remove the cover. « Show Less
1512522
Yes. After scaning of the first page the program asks do you want to scan the second page, then you save all work into one file.