hi
when using readiris though how do we get past the canon toolbox when
initiating a scan?
On 9 Sep 2007, at 03:09, John Lee wrote:
Thanks for the scanner and OCR suggestions Josh. I will definitely
check out the Canoscan Lide 70. Also the Read Iris software sounds
very promising and not too expensive.
John
From: Josh de Lioncourt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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To: General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac
OS X by theblind <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: scan and read system for Mac
Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2007 07:57:34 -0700
Well, it seems to me she may need to decide whether cost or ease
of use matters most. For scanning of bills, leters, and
magazine, I bought a CanoScan LiDE 70 which came with OCR
software for the Mac. The software is very usable, but she will
need sighted assistence to install it, as she is a computer
newby. Once it works, it works well if a little tricky at
first. One must use the VO command to click the mouse on the
buttons and such. If you are only doing a little scanning, like
I am, it is perfect. Scanned documents are saved as PDF files,
which are extremely easy to read with the Mac's built-in Preview
program.
For more robust scanning, I think Red Iris is the better bet,
based on discussions on this list previously. I haven't
personally used it, but plan to eventually upgrade to it. Others
will likely be able to give you more information on that
product. It sounds like OmniPage would be overkill for her, IMO.
Josh de Lioncourt
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On Sep 5, 2007, at 12:48 AM, John Lee wrote:
Hi,
I just joined the list and have found the input by everyone to
be very helpful. I work at an assistive technology center in
California and am currently working with a client who is
interested in getting a MacBook with VoiceOver. She has limited
computer experience and realizes that she has a lot to learn.
Ulitmately, she would like to use the computer for email,
Internet, and reading scanned materials, such as letters, bills,
magazines, etc. What are the best options for scan and read
software for Mac users these days? I realize that there is no
Open Book or Kurzweil 1000 for the Mac. Is OmniPage Pro X for
Mac the only viable OCR option out there? Keep in mind we are
talking about a very novice computer user here, so the simpler
the better. Also, which flatbed scanners are you finding most
effective? Canon LiDe? Ideally she'd like to get the whole
system, including laptop, scanner, and software, for under $2000
if at all possible.
Thanks,
John
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