- Oct 15, 1999
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Initially was undecided to purchase a scanner. Main uses obviously is to scan and digitize documents along with some photo capabilities. Film is of no concern as by the time I do get a digital camera or camera period, the benefits of film yada yada would be of insignificance. That and I can always get old negatives and positives developed later.
Anyways on to the scanner.
The scanner came in a cute box with a handle. I guess Canon planned on the fact if someone were to use it as a mobile scanner, it would be prepared with some packaging for protection. The software that came with it installed in a relatively short time.
OCR software works like a charm. Yet to test it out in human handwriting but it is good enough for document conversion from hard copy to soft copy format.
Speaking of soft copy, I like how they bundle the capability to convert anything you scan into a PDF. And I do mean ANYTHING you scan. The software also wont finalize the PDF unless you are finished scanning the necessary amount of pages either.
For the buttons, I think they are programmable. Havent played with them extensively. Did change the regular scan button to open Paint Shop Pro instead of the bundled photo editing software (yeah I know Photoshop is beter... but I like PSP because I am use to it). Didnt mess with the email button yet but supposedly it makes what you scan as an attachment in your email program.
TWAIN recognization works fine (in XP that is). Havent tried it on another OS yet (though dont have means to).
Instant plug and play recognization after drivers are installed. Speaking of which, follow instructions for install.
Scan quality is good. I am no photo guru but the resolution scanned in for a normal print picture (non-photo) with it's default scanning takes about 6000x6000ish pixels? Details are hard to describe but it is decent.
Since it uses an LED light, it does not need a hefty power adapter either. (Another plus and compliments its ability to be a mobile scanner)
So if you want a scanner to instantly digitize your documents anywhere, the LiDE60 is an ok choice so far. Battery life on lappy may vary so you may want to use your lappy power bricks in conjunction to the scanner if possible.
Anyways on to the scanner.
The scanner came in a cute box with a handle. I guess Canon planned on the fact if someone were to use it as a mobile scanner, it would be prepared with some packaging for protection. The software that came with it installed in a relatively short time.
OCR software works like a charm. Yet to test it out in human handwriting but it is good enough for document conversion from hard copy to soft copy format.
Speaking of soft copy, I like how they bundle the capability to convert anything you scan into a PDF. And I do mean ANYTHING you scan. The software also wont finalize the PDF unless you are finished scanning the necessary amount of pages either.
For the buttons, I think they are programmable. Havent played with them extensively. Did change the regular scan button to open Paint Shop Pro instead of the bundled photo editing software (yeah I know Photoshop is beter... but I like PSP because I am use to it). Didnt mess with the email button yet but supposedly it makes what you scan as an attachment in your email program.
TWAIN recognization works fine (in XP that is). Havent tried it on another OS yet (though dont have means to).
Instant plug and play recognization after drivers are installed. Speaking of which, follow instructions for install.
Scan quality is good. I am no photo guru but the resolution scanned in for a normal print picture (non-photo) with it's default scanning takes about 6000x6000ish pixels? Details are hard to describe but it is decent.
Since it uses an LED light, it does not need a hefty power adapter either. (Another plus and compliments its ability to be a mobile scanner)
So if you want a scanner to instantly digitize your documents anywhere, the LiDE60 is an ok choice so far. Battery life on lappy may vary so you may want to use your lappy power bricks in conjunction to the scanner if possible.
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