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Article #5Re: pdf query
From: ian field
Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:43
Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:43
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"thedarkman" <A_Baron@ABaron.Demon.Co.UK> wrote in message news:1186412232.070191.151540@d55g2000hsg.googlegroups.com... >I have two problems: > > I'm scanning an archive and have elected to use jpgs for documents; I > have a problem with A4 documents. I want them to read WYSIWYG but have > problems with the resolution, etc. I've asked in similar groups before > but have had no real help. > > Can someone recommend a) a scanner > b) software > c) resolution > > I'm currently using HPSolution Centre from PCWORLD re software but as > I said am having problems with this. I'd be happy to get this quality: > > http://www.geocities.com/satpalramisguilty/ram_coa_2.html > > the scans on this site were done in an Internet Cafe using Adobe > Photoshop but I have no specifications about the scanner. > > I have another query, re pdfs. I've just got NOVA pdf a free program. > I have a couple of books to scan but can't do them all in one session. > Does anyone know how I can create a 150 page pdf document preferable > in two or three sittings? > > Thanks > There's a conspiracy among scanner manufacturers to antagonise end users as much as possible! I thought the Medion scanner on my archive PC was a pile of crap until I bought a Canon MP150 for my internet PC - TBF the actual hardware would probably do what its supposed to if the supplied software wasn't complete shite.
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