Hi Scott,
I use it with Kurzweil 1000 and also with a stand-alone version of Abbyy Fine
Reader. Two other people on this list serv use this scanner also and like it --
Larry and Deborah.
When you get it you have to unlock the scanner head by sliding something on the
underside of it. I think this is common with scanners.
There is a legal size version of this scanner with a different model number and
a price of about $1300.
The 4800 does not accept a sheet-feeder. It's quick and excellent.
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Glad to have you weigh in on my questions. Do you use the scanner with Kurzweil
or another OCR program? Is there any specific feedback you would share on
that interaction?
Scott
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Hi Scot,
I like the Opticbook 4800 for its speed and high-quality scans. It
costs about $700 or perhaps less.
The Opticbook scanners work with Windows 10 and earlier versions. You
mount the book at the front of the scanner.
You can also successfully scan books where the ink goes deeply into
the binding.
The height of the scanner is exactly the height of a standard business
envelope.
I have a fast computer and can scan a page and have it recognized and
be ready for the next scan in about eight seconds.
Hope this helps.
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Hello to everyone on the list. I've just subscribed again after being
away from the volunteer side of Bookshare upwards of a dozen years. I
know much has changed, including the availability of many books, both
within the Bookshare collection, as well as via platforms like Kindle.
I'm hoping this community is still active, as I've been getting the
urge to rejoin the ranks of those scanning titles for Bookshare.
My first inquiry is on selecting an appropriate scanner. I don't
currently have a working machine, which presents an opportunity to
start anew with an ideal device for books. I've not kept up on the
scanner market, so I'm looking to this group for some ideas. A couple
considerations on my mind
include:
1. I presume the best approach will be to choose a stand-alone
scanner, but it happens that I'm in the market for a new printer as
well. If there is a
2-in-1 solution which is not too bulky, doesn't take up a ton of
space, and doesn't present an elevated scanner bed which is likely
ergonomically not ideal, I'd take input on those as well.
2. I really would like to find something with a thin/low profile if
possible. What are quality options in this space?
3. If scan time is still widely variable between devices of differing
quality, I'm happy to pay more for reduced wait time.
I'll be grateful to read any suggestions y'all can provide. And I'm
happy to be back amongst a community passionate about reading and
accessibility.
Good health to all,
Scott
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