Oh, ok. From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sandra Ryan Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 6:46 PM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Opticbook 3800 Question That isn't how I position it. It sits on my desk with the lid toward the back of the desk and the top of the scanner to my right. I was not telling Kim to position it that way, just letting her know what's the top. Sorry-I must not have made that clear. Sandi From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Larry Lumpkin Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 6:40 PM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Opticbook 3800 Question May I ask why you position your lid opening to the left? That puts the book-edge side of the glass to the right which would seem very awkward to me. From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sandra Ryan Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 6:11 PM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Opticbook 3800 Question Hi Kim, The sound is absolutely right-and it takes some getting used to. Partially it's because this is a much faster scanner than the others you have had. Mine also, every once in a while, makes a really disconcerting sound that makes me think of a contented guide dog's little growl. All these sounds are resets of various kinds. Sometimes the unit will make all but the last little sound of it's usual scan, then pause and make that sound. You need to hear the last sound before you scan another page. Otherwise the scan fails. That just means you have to rescan the page, but it's annoying when you're moving along quickly. I am scanning with Kurzweil 12.04, and find it gives excellent scans. Upgrading is kind of your choice, but I think you'll be fine with Version 12. I use FineReader, because it is most accurate, and I set it for 98.7 accuracy. You can let a page or two go below that and probably still be getting an excellent scan, but if you set it that high and it doesn't say the accuracy is lower than your standard, you know it's really, really good! I've had my 3800 since November of 2012, and it's still by far my best technology purchase! Oh, on the 3800, the buttons are at the top of the scanner. It's lid opens to the left. I have found, though, that you can pretty much scan a page however it's most comfortable and it turns out. To do a book edge scan, I place the book so that even pages face the top of the scanner and odd pages face the back of the scanner. As a check, since in the middle of the book it can be hard to remember which side I was just scanning, I find a mark on the book that lets me know which is the front and which is the back of the book, so I don't scan to the middle and then accidentally scan back to the beginning. This scanner takes a little getting used to-but it's well worth it. Please feel free to e-mail me off-list with questions. Sandi From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kim Loftis Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 4:04 PM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Opticbook 3800 Question Hi All, I'm the proud new owner of an Opticbook 3800. Took me long enough, didn't it? I've been eying them since I joined this list and received the recommendation! LOL Oh well... I'll be using it with Kurzweil 12 under Windows 7 64 bit. I have a couple quick questions, please. First of all, when scanning, it makes a rather strange sound at the end of each scan that I haven't heard with either my ancient Epson or my Cannon three-in-one. I've thrown a file in Dropbox so you can hear it. You should be able to right click this link and open this tiny MP3 file, or just press enter on it and listen: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5837974/2014_05_13_145805.mp3 Is this sound normal? Also, can someone tell me the proper alignment for a page, please? I know the lid opens front to back, and assume the spine of a book or magazine, for instance, sits on the edge, but do I align the page to the left or right of the scanning surface? I intend to read the manual, as well, FYI. Finally, for those using Kurzweil, would it benefit me to upgrade to version 13? I happily will if there are noticeable improvements in scan quality. Many thanks in advance! I look forward to becoming a much more active volunteer now, and beginning to scan for the collection. *gulp* A little nervous, I must admit. I hope everyone is well and having a happy spring! And if per chance this appeared earlier today, my apologies for the repeat; I had to re-subscribe to the list for some reason. LOL An enigma! Warm Wishes, Kim "The one who waits the fine day, will get the fine day." ~ Irish Proverb "The one who waits the fine day, will get the fine day." ~ Irish Proverb _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4570 / Virus Database: 3931/7484 - Release Date: 05/12/14 _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4570 / Virus Database: 3931/7484 - Release Date: 05/12/14