Well now, I don't feel so bad, thanks, Jill. I just don't think my hands are strong enough to hold down the book like that all the time. I have a flatbed scanner, not the legal size kind, those are hard to find it seems. However once I have to get a new scanner, I am seriously thinking about the Epson. THanks to everybody who responded to my questions and who continue to respond, you are very n ice to put up with my crazy questions! Patti Me and my guide dog; He does a good job, He keeps me safe So life is just great For me and my guide dog.