Amber, A remainder mark, in my experience, is just a mark made across the bottom edge of the pages of a book. It's generally made with the book closed, so that it is only visible on the bottom outside edges of the pages when the book is closed. When you open the book, the marks shouldn't even be visible to your scanner as you go page by page. I'm sure someone else will comment on this if there are situations where remainder marks take a different and/or more interfering form. Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: Amber Wallenstein To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 8:17 AM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] question I am thinking of ordering from http://www.bookcloseout.com but someone told me that these books often have remainder marks. What are these, and will they affect my scanning? Anyone used this site before? Amber Book blog: http://community.livejournal.com/book_cuddler/ I have accepted a seat in the House of Representatives, and thereby have consented to my own ruin, to your ruin, and to the ruin of our children. I give you this warning that you may prepare your mind for your fate. John Adams E-Mail: amber.wallens@xxxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.11/838 - Release Date: 6/7/2007 2:21 PM