Scanning PDFs but not searchable - why? My scanner is here and working well - except when I scan to file, the PDF it creates is not searchable. This was a huge feature for me, can anybody give me a tip how to get that working? I have looked for the info in the materials that came with the scanner, on google, and on the fujitsu website but no luck. please advise. thanks! Scanning PDFs but not searchable - why? My scanner is here and working well - except when I scan to file, the PDF it creates is not searchable. This was a huge feature for me, can anybody give me... » Read More Scanning PDFs but not searchable - why? My scanner is here and working well - except when I scan to file, the PDF it creates is not searchable. This was a huge feature for me, can anybody give me a tip how to get that working? I have looked for the info in the materials that came with the scanner, on google, and on the fujitsu website but no luck. please advise. thanks! « Show Less
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Brooks -I am considering getting the 1300 deluxe bundle scanner, as I need to be able to search the files for "bits" of information (such as birth dates). Would this software make that search possible for all of the data I input (client files)? Thanks for your response.
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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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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.
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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 have not had that problem. I press scan button, scan, press scan button, and then press OK. Screen goes black and small window opens with options to save, print, etc. Once saved, I can repeat the process with another document. Have not noticed any difficulty.
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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.
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I'm not familiar with the neat scanner, I do not use quickbooks, and I also do not use Windows 8. If you can upload PDFs to quickbooks then you should be able to upload PDFs scanned by this scanner. I used this scanner with Windows XP. Regarding using it on Windows 8, I would go onto the Fujitsu website to see if they say if the drivers they have for this scanner work with WIndows 8.
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thats why i bought it. you can do it. it is not as fast as some other scanners. took me a while to figure out how to make a multiple page pdf.the quality of the scan is good. it is not as quick as it could be. also you have to perform all operations through the computer. it is not wireless. i would look for a scanner that has a single button to scan and s wireless. my next scanner will have that.
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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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I think it is a question of thickness. I have scanned a DVD with it which worked fine. That should give you an idea of how thick a document you can pass through it. I also was able to scan some old Poloroid photos that had a thick backing attached. Basically if you can get it to pass through the slot and have the motor driven roller pull it through it will scan.
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Yes and no. It isn't a true document scanner so you are manually scanning each and every page. The main point of interest is the optical character application (Adobe's ABBYY FineReader Version 9). This converts scanned text to either PDF or Word format. It's not a bad program for pamphlets and pure text documents. However I was hoping to scan a workshop manual for my car - that was a Fail for reasons that have more to do with Word than with FineReader. In short I am now looking for document scanning software because nothing included with the scanner was up to the task I was attempting.
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I am glade that it works on Mac now. I am thinking about buying one for my small office all-mac environment. You mentioned that the scanner only works with usb. Have you tried network to scan? Another thing I keep wondering, in general, that all the all-in-one should have an option to receive fax as a digital document instead of printing it out. If you find it, please do let me know.
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Ramon, may I suggest to check the WEB site: http://www.vupointsolutions.com/magic_wand_portable_scannerIndeed 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!!! Ramon, may I suggest to check the WEB site: http://www.vupointsolutions.com/magic_wand_portable_scannerIndeed 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... » Read More Ramon, may I suggest to check the WEB site: http://www.vupointsolutions.com/magic_wand_portable_scannerIndeed 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!!! « Show Less
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Using the Epson scan program, you can do this. This program is surprisingly good, at least compared to what I'm used to (I had a Canon scanner previously). There is an option when you first start a scan telling it to ask for a prompt for more pages. You continue to add pages until you're done, then click on save, and it saves to multi-page PDF. Pretty easy, in my opinion.
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I have experienced some of the same problems when I've attempted to scan copies of documents on my printer that are written in pencil and/or not of very good quality in their printing. The solution for me was to use the scan function via my computer, then save it to a folder, and print it from there. That way, the quality was better and easier to discern. I'm not sure why this works when simply scanning from the printer does not, but it worked for me.
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Yes. The only drawback to this is that if you have it scan to PDF, it doesn't make it text-searchable. You can manually do that though. We use it to scan to network folders for each user.
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I scan wireless with it and find it fast enough especially when creating pdf with 200 to 300 dpi (good results), and with the ADF it can manage double sided too. Yuo have to start the epson scanner software on the computer first, then operate from the computer, setting pdf or image format, resolution etc, document name and where to save.
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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.