Hello,
The Kurzweil 1000 and the 3000 both have a list of recommended scanners. It
can be found here.
http://www.kurzweiledu.com/downloads_scanners.asp
I have used the Epson Perfection 1660 PhotoU for the past year. It's
excellent, and it scans a Black and white page for approximately 7 seconds.
The latest Fugitsu scanner, I can't remember the model number, with a SCSI
interface is also excellent and give a 4 to 6 second scan time depending on
which type of data is needed, Gray scale, Black and White, or color. It's
excellent. The only drawback, as many newer mother boards do not come with
ISA slots for SCSI cards.
Pratik
If you have any questions about these, please contact me.
Pratik Patel
Managing Director
CUNY Assistive Technology Services
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kelly Pierce" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 7:48 PM
Subject: Re: Scanner Question
> This is so true. Before buying my scanner, I checked with the Open Book
> folks who provided me with a list of recommended scanners compatible with
> Open book. some of these were discontinued, but I chose a model that was
> the next release of one on the list. The model I purchased was being
> successfully used by a couple of end users with the product that I met on
> the Open Book mailing list. Kurzweil may also have such a list of
> scanners. They do have a mailing list for the k1000.
>
> Kelly
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stu Turk" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 7:19 AM
> Subject: Re: Scanner Question
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kelly Pierce" <[log in to unmask]>
>
>
> [....]
> > it is difficult to recommend a specific model, as
> > manufacturers discontinue products and introduce new ones, which is why
> > doing research is so important. This way you can be assured of current
> [....]
>
> Just to add to Kelly's comments on scanners - I bought a new model
> Hewitt-Packard scanner before deciding to get Open Book software. While
> H-P
> has long been standard for use by the blind the newest models do not work
> with Open Book (or, I have been told, with Kurtzwell.) I've switched to
> an
> Epson scanner. It might be a good idea to check with the software
> company
> to make sure the software you plan to use will work with the scanner you
> select before making the purchase.
>
>
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