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Scan/OCR

  • 04-08-2010 2:30pm
    #1
    John2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,

    I need to scan an entire book (~200 pages) for a client. He then wants to use OCR software to get an editable copy of the text. Can anyone recommend a company who would do this type of thing? I'm in Limerick but it doesn't really matter where it gets done.

    Thanks in advance.

    John.


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  • #2
    mordeith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,278 ✭✭✭mordeith


    We've used this company quiet a bit. Can't imagine it'd be cheap when it's just one book though.


  • #3
    bette
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 496 ✭✭bette


    John2002 wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    I need to scan an entire book (~200 pages) for a client. He then wants to use OCR software to get an editable copy of the text. Can anyone recommend a company who would do this type of thing? I'm in Limerick but it doesn't really matter where it gets done.

    Thanks in advance.

    John.
    What sort of a time span do you have? I would suggest buying a halfway decent scanner and do it all yourself. There is usually a mini OCR program bundled with the scanner.

    I have an Epson 3200 which is pretty effective. There's an OCR program supplied which will do a very good job, at least it does for me!

    This is in that range and has a transparency adapter as well. Files can saved to Microsoft Word.


  • #4
    Nelbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,341 ✭✭✭Nelbert


    From experience you will need quite a high end scanner to make sure every word is editable.
    I work for a company in Dublin which does work like this and if you want to get into contact me just pm me your details and I'll give you a ring.
    Think it's against board rules to say my company name / advertise.


  • #5
    Kinky Slinky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 432 ✭✭Kinky Slinky


    I have ABBYYfine reader and its excellent software and I have an average scanner and it does the job.
    You should try the free trial and see if it would be more cost effective than getting a company to do it for you
    http://finereader.abbyy.com/trial/


  • #6
    John2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭John2002


    Thanks for the replies guys.

    I went with mordeith's recommended company, they weren't too expensive and my client was happy.

    I wasn't fussed with doing that myself due to the tedious nature of scanning 200 pages of a book!

    Cheers.


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  • #7
    mordeith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,278 ✭✭✭mordeith


    Glad to be of help. I might mention that I passed some business their way and they might give us a discount next time :D


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