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06-30-2013, 11:36 PM | #17 |
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Modern computers allow for multiple Mice.
Just tape up the sensor/remove the ball and mount near the stand. Place pages, click(real mouse needs to be over the 'Capture' button) |
07-03-2013, 02:42 AM | #18 |
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Well, I'm attempting my first book scan. Wish me luck!
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07-03-2013, 03:53 AM | #19 |
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It isn't all that difficult. Just be patient and remember to save the scan file regularly so you don't lose all your hard work.
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07-03-2013, 05:16 AM | #20 |
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I'm realizing that. It's just tedious, but so far, seems pretty easy, unlike when I tried a few years ago.
When I tried it a few years ago, I was going for straight OCR, and wasn't completely satisfied. Now, I'm scanning into PDF's and later I'll change it over to OCR. I'm scanning the pages in color document so I can see all of the aging of the original 35 y/o book, which will look great on the tablet. The first time around I only had e-readers and many, if not most PDF's didn't translate well onto an 6" ereader. |
07-03-2013, 07:00 AM | #21 |
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If you use ABBYY Fine Reader there is an option to scan into e-book directly. I usually scan to PDF/A if it is non-fiction. By saving the scan file I can always go in and change the output later to something I need.
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07-03-2013, 03:24 PM | #24 |
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I didn't see that option, or the option to pause. I'm guessing that's in the Windows version only. I'm using the OSX version, which is FineReader Express.
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07-03-2013, 09:26 PM | #26 |
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07-04-2013, 01:48 AM | #27 |
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Seems there are some significant differences, I get automatic side breaks along the gutter seam. My only problem is that occasionally it misses the pagination number and I have to set that as a read zone manually.
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07-04-2013, 02:44 AM | #28 |
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So far it workout out pretty well. I may rescan the first batch, when I was learning, because the pages aren't straight, but over all, I'm pleased.
Now... to figure out how to turn it into an epub. |
07-04-2013, 03:22 AM | #29 |
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Usually there is an auto correct feature for skewed scans. The OCR works better on straight lines so the scanning feature can fix lines that aren't straight.
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07-04-2013, 04:54 AM | #30 |
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That's what I thought. I'll have to look into it. Thankfully, I kept my batches pretty small, so it won't take much to re-scan, if I need to.
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