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Flatbed scanners are available in various labs on campus including the Media Center and Language Center.
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What about OCR?
Adobe Acrobat performs fairly accurate Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and its OCR functionality has been integrated with all Canon multifunction machines on campus. We no longer support separate OCR tools. Whether you're starting with a new scan, or working from an image file or .pdf, Acrobat can perform the OCR for you. It
Working with OCR
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OCR doesn't handle some languages that well, particularly if they don't use the Latin alphabet. Please ask for help if you have questions.
Can I scan slides, film strips, and other transparencies here?
Yes, the large flatbed scanner attached to the Mac in the back right corner of the Media Center will scan slides, film strips, medium format negatives, and large transparencies. The scanner can be accessed directly through the Mac application called "Preview." Please ask for help.
How large a thing can I scan?
Our largest scanners will handle 12"x18" flat material. If you need something larger scanned, please consult with the Friends Historical Library for book material or Facilities for large maps or other flat content.
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