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Thread ID: 22903	2002-08-02 05:08:00	Which Scanner???	grandad w (510)	Press F1

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67512	2002-08-02 05:08:00	Should I use. I have been given a “Mustek” 600CP which needs to be hooked up in tandem with the printer. This causes some problems as I have a limited amount of space around my set up I have seen adverts for some Scanners that fit into a USB which could be more convenient as it could be unplugged and brought out when needed. But would this cause me some problems? It would be nice to have a scanner, but after 3years without one do I really need one? What advantages would accrue? I would appreciate some collective wisdom on this Grandad W.	grandad w (510)
67513	2002-08-02 05:12:00	> I have seen adverts for some Scanners that fit into a > USB which could be more convenient as it could be > unplugged and brought out when needed . But would this > cause me some problems? It shouldn't cause you any problems - that's how USB is supposed to work . > It would be nice to have a scanner, but after 3years > without one do I really need one? What advantages > would accrue? I never used to think I needed one until I got one . Now I don't think I could live without it :) > I would appreciate some collective wisdom on this Well I'll ask my other personalities to comment :D Mike .	Mike (15)
67514	2002-08-02 06:01:00	It is possible to get quite long printer cables. If you have a friendly corner computer shop have a poke through their junk box to see if you can find one, ie several metres long. This would enable you to try out the scanner more conveniently at low cost before deciding whether you would like a new one. Hope you were also given the appropriate drivers and some software. Cheers	Terry Porritt (14)
67515	2002-08-02 06:24:00	Parallel port scanners are more reliable than USB (IMOHO) but the caveat is that you cannot print and scan at the same time, which you can with USB. Also, you need to turn off your PC while connecting a PP scanner, but you can connect a USB scanner while the PC is running (with variable results) If physical space is a problem, you can now get scanners (Mustek Bearpaw for example) that stand vertically. Alternatively, you can get 'scanner draws' (not hard to make one if you have the resources) which is a slab of wood screwed to sliding rails that a bolted to the underside of your desk top. Do you need one? Ask yourself, have you ever seen an image that you wanted to get into your computer? Do you have photos that you'd like to send by e-mail? Got some text that you want made into a file on your computer (via OCR or Optical Character Recognition)... chances are somewhere along the line youmight say yes. Once you get a scanner, and figure what you can do with it, you will probably wonder why you never had one before!	Elwin Way (229)
67516	2002-08-03 05:12:00	Hello Grandad W, I have recently bought a scanner and have found it to be a very useful item complementing my setup. My only advice would be to make absolutely sure that the software supplied with the scanner you buy is completely compatible with your OS. If you buy "online" - and there are some good deals available, you will not be able to get such an assurance and may be left "holding the baby", I was. Having said that, the scanner I have does a good job, it has a photo and slide capability, an excellent option if, as I have, you have a lot of old photos and slides that you wish to share with your friends and family,- an email attachment is a convenient way of sending new or old photos. Good luck in your search. Bill.	Bill Lester (675)
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