Plustek Opticbook 3600 Plus A4 Book Edge Pdf Ocr Scanner
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Manufacturer: PlustekAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: B64-BBM31-A
Product features:
- Manufacturer Part Number: B64-BBM31-A
- Product Line: OpticBook
- Product Series: 3600
- Product Type: Flatbed Scanner
- Product Model: OpticBook 3600 Plus
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Digital camera reviews of Plustek Opticbook 3600 Plus A4 Book Edge Pdf Ocr Scanner
Digital camera Review: Great book scanner
Summary: 5 Stars
I liked this scanner so much that I bought a second one. (Note: I did not buy the "Plus" version, which only adds the ability to save directly to PDF. I bought my scanners before the Plus version became available. The software that came with my scanners does create PDFs as well, but not "directly." I'm not sure if the direct-to-PDF feature is worth the extra $30 or $40; it may be if it generates higher quality PDFs with smaller file sizes.) I've had both for more than three years. I've installed them on both Windows XP and Windows 2000 (English and Japanese versions). I have never had a scanner install and work so flawlessly. Despite what some of the other reviews say, I have found the software to be stable and totally crash-free. Previously I have used Epson and HP scanners, and in my opinion the OpticBook 3600 offers comparable scan quality with software that is more innovative and less intrusive, if primitive looking in spots. The software does what it's supposed to. Most notably, it allows you to scan each page of a book with just a touch of a button on the scanner, automatically rotating every other scan if you so specify in the settings.
My scanners came with a light version of Abbyy's FineReader OCR software. I purchased an upgrade to the professional version for $100 or $150 (a free trial is available on Abbyy's web site), and I have found it to be excellent (well worth the price of the upgrade). I chose Abbyy over OmniPage because the latter doesn't provide a trial version (to my knowledge) and its activation policy struck me as too intrusive.
One issue that I've had is that occasionally the scanner lamp inexplicably fails to turn on after the warm-up. This usually happens when I haven't used the scanner in a while, and the lamp always comes on after a reboot (once it took a couple of reboots). Scary the first time it happened, just a minor annoyance thereafter.
Overall, a very well designed product. If you have any need to scan books, I think you will be impressed with the innovation that went into this scanner and its software. There's nothing comparable available that I've been able to find.
One word of warning. After I bought these scanners I bought an HP Photosmart all-in-one color printer/scanner/copier. When I installed the HP, I found that the OpticBook no longer worked. I eventually figured out that I could use the OpticBook again if I disabled the HP under Imaging Devices in Device Manager. However, even when enabled under Device Manager the HP will not work as a scanner with the OpticBook installed (it only works as a printer). I really only needed a printer anyway, and I've found the HP software to be so intrusive, bloated and annoying that I've vowed to avoid all-in-ones from now on. As soon as I get a chance, I'm going back to my trusty HP LaserJet, which has the added advantage of not prompting me to buy color ink cartridges every time I blink.
Summary of Plustek Opticbook 3600 Plus A4 Book Edge Pdf Ocr Scanner
Why OpticBook 3600 Plus? Does not require extra PDF software Scan to PDF through a simple process Generate all the scanned files to PDF, merge to a single file or separate sheet. Costs less than Adobe Acrobat Scan to email, copy and custom option Administrative control over PDF file path Customized options available on the interface 176 languages OCR support High quality image scan resultCameras and Photo
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