Thanks for the info, I have read over the site for scanners that FS recommends, but my model isn't listed... I did back in 2006 install new drivers for the scanner since I purchased a new computer and had been using it on a win/98 system.
Patricia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 7:36 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Open Book 8 & Scanners? > Hi Patricia, > I would check the HP website for updated drivers for the scanner, and see > if > there are any firmware revisions as well. > As far as Openbook 8, I would check the FS website scanner page for > compatibility. > Hold on to that scanner for long as you can, legal size scanners are not > cheap these days. > You might also consider anMFD, multi-function device, or scanner with a > document feeder. > I am currently useing an MFD with a document feeder, and it will handle > longer sheets of paper, although, I am not sure of the exact width. > HTH, > Richard Justice-website ownner > www.blind-computing.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Patricia Dunbar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "BC" <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 8:26 PM > Subject: [Blind-Computing] Open Book 8 & Scanners? > > >> Hi list, >> >> Was reading over the new info on Open Book 8 and since I use the last >> version 7.20 with an HP/6300P legal size scanner, I was wondering if >> anyone >> on the list uses this particular scanner or could suggest a better one? >> It still works, but lately it is making some funny sounds. I also from >> time >> to time have to reinitialize the scanner for some reason this happens and >> when I go to use OB a message pops stating no scanner is detected... >> Also, I have to make sure the Prefetch folder is emptied out from time to >> time as another message pops up stating, not enough disk space available. >> >> Can anyone offer any help on these matters? I am using xp pro, jaws 8. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Patricia >> >> >> Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: >> http://www.blind-computing.com >> Address for the list archives: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> To post to this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject >> or body of a blank message to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Use the following form in order to contact the management team >> http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php >> If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the >> following address: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: > http://www.blind-computing.com > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject > or body of a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Use the following form in order to contact the management team > http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php > If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the > following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
