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I have a new Microtek 4800 scanner (had an HP prior). I want to scan various multi page illustrated articles to save and read/print later. The scanner came with A. Reader and I've been scanning things into PDF format. Only problem is each page ends up as a separate document. Is there a way to get an article into just one document or do I need Acrobat or more than just the Reader? 

Also, I thought I could scan text documents and/or articles into my word processor (Word 2000). How do I do this? When I do the Scan To it does not come up with the .doc file possibility. 

I HAVE ck'd out all the manuals and help info I could find so came here. I've also ck'd out the scanner help, etc. with no luck. Thanks for your help!