Scanning PDFs but not searchable - why? This was a huge feature for me, can anybody give me a tip how to get that working?
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In ScanSnap Manager, on the "File option" tab, check the box next to "Convert to Searchable PDF" and click on "All pages" in the OCR options box. If you've done that, it may be that you are creating searchable PDFs but your computer can't find them. If you are on 64 bit Windows 7, there is a problem with PDF indexing. Are you on Mac or Windows?
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Yes, I have scanned documents with it as well. It does not convert them to a PDF file though.
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You'll need to pull them into some kind of software. I've only used it to scan pictures. Then I load the images (jpgs) onto my computer and open them in Photoshop for editing. If you're scanning documents as pdfs you'll need pdf software, like Adobe Reader, to open and print them. I've never used it to scan as pdf, though.
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I saw the same thing and wondered. I bought mine and it was the best decision I made. So much easier on the eyes then reading on the computer or my ipad. It is very slow, I was surprised by that but once you get your pdf open, its pure gold.
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In response to the 7th post from Paladin Dude: The option to add a page is available with the software it comes with? Does it allow you to insert it anywhere or just to the end? Can it scan and save 300-400 pages to a pdf file? Also, after it is scanned, can it be locked so that if it's saved to a cd it can't be copied?Thanks for your help.
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Yeah, I've been using a couple of ScanSnaps for over a year, with no problems til today. Like you, I have a 500g drive, so I was stumped. When rebooting brought no relief, I literally sat and stared at my file mgr, trying to figure out what, if anything, changed. That's when I realized that I'd been lazy/ sloppy the past few weeks- not bothering to organize the docs into assorted folders. Live & learn, eh?!
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Hi Kim, you can scan legal sized documents through the feeder at the top. You just have to be sure to adjust the scan settings or it will try and force it all to standard letter size in the PDF.
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Ramon, may I suggest to check the WEB site: http://www.vupointsolutions.com/magic_wand_portable_scanner Indeed it does PDF natively, and as far as Letter or A4, you need to understand the concept. You are not locked into a size, as you manually scan a "surface", be it small or large. You will need an editor if they are png files, so as to make them fit your desired proportions. I would suggest you read the manual from the manufacturer's WEB page. This is not a tool for mass scanning, but occasional note taking on the road, e.g. Library, as it is a tad tedious to use. In real life, you cannot scan a whole book with it!!!
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Sorry, I have only been able to scan single pages. What I do is, open the files, copy paste in Word or Power Point and then save as PDF
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I suppose you installed the full package, which installs control panel 4. Open control panel 4, click configuration --&gt; button settings --&gt; scan --&gt; file --&gt; then use the following setting for black and white scanning that does not degrade the image, and at the same time gives a small size file. File type: pdf. Resolution: 200 x 200. Scan Type: Black and White. The rest of the settings are left the same as default. When done, click OK. Then click on the button "file" to begin scanning. See if the quality and file size are OK, further adjust the settings as necessary. If you have questions please let me know. Good Luck.
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PDFs suck on the Archos 5. I looked at the PDF Manual that came preloaded on it and it loads for like 30 seconds just to scroll down a page.
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It wants to download something from the internet, but can't. Seems to be some sort of file/information "ping". Mine does it too. However, I'm still able to use the application. I have the impression that Adobe is no longer committing resources to gathering data on this old software's use.
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I place multiple documents in the upper level tray and then hit scan. It should save them as a collective file within your computer.
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I havent figured out how to scan .. I assume there has to be some programming between it and my laptop ... So only use it for printing and copying. Any advice?
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It's been awhile, but I was able to select how the document would be saved. I chose a TXT file, and could edit it and save in in a DOCX format for MSWord. I never used the pdf setting.
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the palm rejection worked great for me.no problem there. as for the PDF files, i didn't even really get into that. the buttons on the pen were simply undo and redo shortcuts in the app i used. i used the pen for about 10 minutes and didn't like it simply because the lines would not come out straight. not good for tedious work. hope this helps