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| Makondo99
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|  "Scanning"
, posted Sun 8 Jun 07:28
Hello everyone. This may seem a little bit off-topic with all the SvC news going around, but I know some members are experts in this topic.
My question is simple. I bought a scanner (a Canon, model D646U ex, 42 bit input, 600X1200 dpi), and I would like to know how should I manage to keep it in mint condition. Should I use a dust cover when not in use?, Should I keep it unplugged when not in use? (it doesn't have a turn off switch), what are the best settings for performing a scan?, Is there out there a program that might be able to decode handwritting and turn it into a *doc file?, Any tip when scanning large books?, Any tip in general? Thanks, your input would be much appreciated.
...Silver!
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| Undead Fred 673th Post
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| "Re(1):Scanning" , posted Mon 9 Jun 21:25
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Hello everyone. This may seem a little bit off-topic with all the SvC news going around, but I know some members are experts in this topic.
My question is simple. I bought a scanner (a Canon, model D646U ex, 42 bit input, 600X1200 dpi), and I would like to know how should I manage to keep it in mint condition. Should I use a dust cover when not in use?, Should I keep it unplugged when not in use? (it doesn't have a turn off switch), what are the best settings for performing a scan?, Is there out there a program that might be able to decode handwritting and turn it into a *doc file?, Any tip when scanning large books?, Any tip in general? Thanks, your input would be much appreciated.
Well, since no one else is answering, I figured I'd try to help.
I've got a Canon "CanoScan" or something... very thin little silver scanner. The only thing I can think of to tell you is mine has a little switch to lock down the scanner lite... I'd recommend locking it when you unplug it and move it anywhere. The one I've got is USB, so it doesn't need a power source....
Ummmm... other than that, I've got no real good tips. I've had a scanner before this one for years and I didn't need to do anything out of the ordinary to keep it working. I got plenty of good use out of it, though. The only reason why I got a new one is because I installed Win2K and the old one was too old to work with it......
Whee! Summertime!
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| makondo99
191th Post
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| "Re(2):Scanning" , posted Sun 15 Jun 10:21
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Bueno, nuestro país posee una cantidad inusual the particulas de polvo en su atmósfera, por ende sugiero que cubras el scanner con un paño delgado o un plástico, algo que cubra el polvo -haz solo esto cuando este desenchufado, por que si no el calor no podrá salir-
.... Tener el scanner desenchufado cuando no se ocupe no lo creo necesario, pero más vale prevenir que curar.
Lo más importante; he visto dos escanners morrir por exceso de uso, por ende te recomiendo que des cierto período de descanso al aparato. Por exceso de uso me refiero a que los individuos escanearon unas 300 páginas de una vez y por descanso por lo general basta con 15 o 20 minutos cada 20 "escaneadas", por lo menos eso basta para el procesador de un equipo, que con 30 minutos puede expulsar todo el calor producido por 12 horas de trabajo.
Gracias por los datos. Lamento no haber contestado antes, pero estaba (y estoy) mas enfermo que la cresta. See ya around
Let's rock baby
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