Freedom Scientific Support: OpenBook Versions 5.x and Later Scanner Performance Page

This section describes the results and issues (if any), of all scanners tested with OpenBook. Although the information below specifically refers to OpenBook, this information is also valid for WYNN and TestTalker, our scanning products for individuals with reading challenges and writing difficulties. For more information about WYNN and TestTalker, please visit www.freedomscientific.com/lsg.

Acer 1240UT
	Driver Information:
This scanner was tested using drivers from the MiraScan 3.4 installation CD. MiraScan 4.03 are available, but they will cause an external dialog to display during every scan through OpenBook.
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? No. Using MiraScan 3.4 drivers, when this scanner has been idle for a while, an external dialog will display. However, the dialog unloads gracefully and returns focus back to OpenBook. Using the newer MiraSCan 4.03, an external Twain dialog will display during every single scan. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? No. Without an ADF and only an 11.7 inch scanning area, there is no way to scan legal-sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Yes. Contrast can be altered using OpenBook, except under Windows XP. This scanner works best under XP while using the WIA drivers. Using these drivers will not permit manual contrast adjustment. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes. Scanning can be canceled through OpenBook. In some cases, this scanner may require it's physical scanning process to completely finish before the scan is actually canceled. Can this scanner scan in the background? Yes. This scanner can 'scan in the background'. However, in cases where an external dialog is displayed, the user will need to return focus back to OpenBook and reinitiate the reading process. When no external dialog is displayed, then background scanning is uninterrupted. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner successfully scanned 500 consecutive pages. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? This scanner is a bit on the slow side. Its average scan time with OpenBook's default settings was about 40 seconds.
	Notes:
This scanner offers a USB interface. Acer states that this scanner is supported by Windows 98 and 2000. However, the stated results were also displayed in Windows ME and XP. Note the drivers data stated above. Under Windows XP, OpenBook may default to "No Scanner". Users will want to change this so that OpenBook uses the WIA drivers when scanning. It is recommended that users download the latest version of TwainScn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This will update OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.
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Canon DR-5020
	Driver Information:
Follow the directions in chapters 1 and 2 of the ISIS/TWAIN Driver Instructions booklet. These chapters explain how to install the software drivers required to run your Cannon DR-5020 scanner. For updated drivers (in case of problems), please visit the Canon Web site. Under Support, select Drivers and Downloads. Download and install the appropriate TWAIN driver.
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? Yes, this scanner is free of external dialogs. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? Yes, this scanner has a built-in automatic document feeder (ADF). Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? The contrast can be changed from within OpenBook if scanning one page at a time. The contrast cannot be changed from within OpenBook if scanning in batch mode. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes, scanning can be canceled from within OpenBook. Can this scanner scan in the background? Yes, this scanner can scan in the background. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes, this scanner was able to scan 500 consecutive pages. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? The Canon DR-5020 can scan one page in approximately 2.3 seconds (or 26 pages per minute) using OpenBook's default settings.
	Notes:
It is recommended that users download the latest version of TwainScn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This will update OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.
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Canon CanoScan 5000f
	Driver Information:
This scanner was tested using the CanoScan 5000/5000f v.1.04 drivers.
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? No. When the drivers are initialized, a “Lamp Warmup” dialog box displays. After initialization, the dialog box does not display again unless the drivers are re-initialized. However, regardless of whether the dialog box displays, focus is briefly taken away from OpenBook when each scan is initiated. In all cases, focus returns to OpenBook afterwards. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? No. Without an automatic document feeder (ADF) and only an 11.7 inch scanning area, there is no way to scan legal-sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Yes. Contrast can be changed manually from within OpenBook. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes, scanning can be canceled easily within OpenBook. Can this scanner scan in the background? Yes, this scanner can scan in the background. However, regardless of whether a dialog box displays, focus is briefly taken away from OpenBook when each scan is initiated. In all cases, focus returns to OpenBook afterwards, but reading is interrupted and will have to be restarted once focus returns. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes, this scanner was able to scan 500 consecutive pages. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? The Canon 5000f can scan one page in approximately 19 seconds using OpenBook's default settings.
	Notes:
It is recommended that users download the latest version of TwainScn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This will update OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.
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Canon CanoScan D646U
	Driver Information:
This scanner was tested using drivers from the ScanGear 6.01 installation program.
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? External dialogs are displayed in Windows 98, ME, or 2000. These are periodic calibration and lamp dialogs that may interrupt speech, but do not require any user intervention. In Windows XP, these dialogs do not display because of the WIA drivers that are installed when running Windows XP. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? No. Without an automatic document feeder (ADF) and only an 11.7 inch scanning area, there is no way to scan legal-sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Contrast can be altered through OpenBook in Windows 98, ME, and 2000, but not in Windows XP. This is due to the WIA drivers that are installed when running Windows XP. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes. However, in Windows 98, ME, or 2000, canceling a scan immediately after initiating a scan will cause the head to sit out of position. The next scan will result in a Canon error. In Windows XP, canceling a scan in the middle of scanning will stop the page from being recognized in OpenBook, but the scanner will continue to scan the the rest of the page. Can this scanner scan in the background? Yes. This scanner can scan in the background. However, the periodic dialogs discussed previously may interrupt reading while scanning in the background. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to scan 500 consecutive pages. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? The Canon D646U was very slow, taking up to 55 seconds to scan a page.
	Notes:
The Canon D646U is USB only and is supported in Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP. The Canon only scans the first 11” of the 11.7” flatbed. Any text beyond the first 11” will not be scanned. It is recommended that users download the latest version of TwainScn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This will update OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner .
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Canon CanoScan D1250U2F
	Driver Information:
This scanner was tested using drivers from the ScanGear 6.01 installation program. However, in Windows XP, this scanner was also tested with the Canon-supplied WIA 1.2.0 drivers. Unlike other Canon models, the WIA drivers are not installed automatically, so note the different results in the Test Results section below. This may assist you in determining which drivers are best suited for you needs if using this scanner with OpenBook in Windows XP.
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? If using the ScanGear 6.01 drivers, then a Lamp Adjustment dialog will display on every scan. This dialog takes focus away from OpenBook. However, in Windows XP, users may install the optional WIA drivers. When using the WIA drivers, the lamp adjustment dialog does not display. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? No. Without an automatic document feeder (ADF) and only an 11.7 inch scanning area, there is no way to scan legal-sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Contrast can be altered through OpenBook if using the ScanGear 6.01 drivers. However, in Windows XP, users can install the optional WIA drivers. When using the WIA drivers, manual contrast adjustments cannot be made. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes. If using the ScanGear 6.01 drivers, users should wait for the lamp adjustment dialog to close and then press the Cancel button on OpenBook's Scanning Status dialog. Canceling the Lamp dialog and then canceling OpenBook will cause OpenBook to hang for a long period, as will canceling OpenBook's scanning status dialog while the lamp dialog is still open. However, if using the WIA drivers, users can cancel a scan at any time, but the scanner will still physically complete the process before the user is able to scan again. Can this scanner scan in the background? If using the ScanGear 6.01 drivers, then previously mentioned lamp dialog will display on every scan, taking focus away from OpenBook and interrupting any reading. However, if using the WIA drivers (Windows XP only), then users will not receive the lamp dialog and will not be interrupted after successful background scanning. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to scan 500 consecutive pages. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? The Canon D12560U2F was very slow, taking up to 53 seconds to scan a page.
	Notes:
The Canon D12560U2F is USB only, and is supported under Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP. OpenBook behavior varies depending on which drivers you install. See Test Results listed above. It is recommended that users download the latest version of TwainScn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This will update OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.
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Canon CanoScan LiDE 30
	Driver Information:
This scanner was tested using drivers from the ScanGear 7.01 installation program.
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? No. Periodic calibration dialogs will display every 80-100 pages, except when you are running Windows XP. No interaction is required to close the dialog. However, in OpenBook 6, focus is taken away from OpenBook on every scan. Pressing ALT+TAB will not return the focus to OpenBook unless there is actually another application open to send the focus to, so you can toggle the focus back to OpenBook. This problem does not occur in OpenBook 5.x. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? No. Without an automatic document feeder (ADF) and only an 11.7 inch scanning area, there is no way to scan legal-sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Yes. The contrast can be altered through OpenBook. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? As stated above, in OpenBook 6, OpenBook loses focus every time this scanner starts to scan. This means that pressing the spacebar to activate the Cancel button will not work. Users need to set focus back to OpenBook so that the Cancel button can be pressed. This requires having another application running so that you can toggle to the second application using ALT+TAB. Press ALT+TAB again to return to OpenBook. Clicking with the mouse will also work. This is not a problem for OpenBook 5.x. Can this scanner scan in the background? The OpenBook 6 focus problem stated above will will interrupt speech while scanning in the background. Users will have to start scanning first, then reset the focus back to OpenBook using the method stated above, and then initialize reading. By that time, scanning has completed. This is not a problem in OpenBook 5. However, the calibration dialog can still display every 80-100 pages in both versions, interrupting reading. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to scan 500 consecutive pages. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? The Canon Canoscan LiDE 30 will scan a page using OpenBook's default settings in around 23 seconds.
	Notes:
The Canon Canoscan LiDE 30 is USB only, and is supported under Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP. USB powered as well. Only scans the first 11” of the 11.7” flatbed. Any text beyond the first 11” will be missed. It is recommended that users download the latest version of TwainScn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This will update OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.
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Canon CanoScan LiDE 35
	Driver Information:
This scanner was tested using drivers from the ScanGear 7.2 installation program.
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? No. Periodic calibration dialog boxes display every 80-100 pages, except when you are running Windows XP. No interaction is required by the user to close the dialog box. However, in OpenBook 6 and 7, the focus moves away from OpenBook on every scan. Pressing ALT+TAB does not return the focus to OpenBook unless there is actually another application open to move the focus to, so you can toggle the focus back to OpenBook. This problem does not occur in OpenBook 5.x. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? No. Without an automatic document feeder (ADF) and only an 11.7 inch scanning area, there is no way to scan legal-sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Yes. The contrast can be modified from within OpenBook. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? As stated above, focus is lost every time this scanner starts to scan. You need to return the focus to OpenBook so that the Cancel button can be activated. Can this scanner scan in the background? The focus issue stated above will interrupt speech while scanning in the background. You have to start scanning first, return the focus to OpenBook, and then begin reading. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to scan 500 consecutive pages after re-calibrating every 80-100 pages. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? The Canon Canoscan LiDE 35 will scan a page using OpenBook's default settings in around 20 seconds.
	Notes:
The Canon Canoscan LiDE 35 is USB only, and is supported under Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP. The scanner is USB powered as well. This scanner only scans the first 11” of the 11.7” flatbed. Any text beyond the first 11” will not be scanned. It is recommended that users download the latest version of Twainscn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This updates OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.
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Canon CanoScan LiDE 50
	Driver Information:
This scanner was tested using drivers from the CanoScan LiDE 50 v1.04 installation program.
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? In general, no external dialog boxes appear while scanning. However, when the scanner has been idle and needs to warm-up, an external dialog box indicating the warm-up period briefly displays. Focus is lost frequently, which requires you to switch back to OpenBook. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? No. Without an automatic document feeder (ADF) and only an 11.7 inch scanning area, there is no way to scan legal-sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Yes. You can change the contrast from within OpenBook. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Scanning can be canceled easily. However, due to frequent focus loss, you may have to manually change the focus back to OpenBook to access the Cancel button. Can this scanner scan in the background? The external, warm-up dialog box and the focus issue mentioned previously will interrupt speech while scanning in the background. You have to start scanning first, use ALT+TAB to switch back to OpenBook, and then begin reading. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to scan 500 consecutive pages. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? The Canon Canoscan LiDE 50 will scan a page using OpenBook's default settings in about 22 seconds.
	Notes:
The Canon Canoscan LiDE 50 is USB only, and is supported under Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP. The scanner is USB powered as well. Focus is lost frequently when you initiate scanning. It is recommended that users download the latest version of Twainscn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This updates OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.
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Canon CanoScan LiDE 60
	Driver Information:
This scanner was tested using drivers from the CanoScan LiDE 60 setup CD-ROM, v.1.02.
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? Yes. No external dialogs display during scanning, but OpenBook loses focus on each scan. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? No. Without an automatic document feeder (ADF) and only an 11.7 inch scanning area, there is no way to scan legal-sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Yes. The contrast can be modified from within OpenBook. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes, scanning can easily be canceled through OpenBook. Can this scanner scan in the background? The OpenBook 6 focus issue stated above will interrupt speech while scanning in the background, so users must press ALT+TAB to switch back to OpenBook to begin reading after scanning has started. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to scan 500 consecutive pages after re-calibrating every 80-100 pages. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? The Canon Canoscan LiDE 60 will scan a page using OpenBook's default settings in around 13 seconds.
	Notes:
The Canon Canoscan LiDE 60 is USB only, and is supported under Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP. The scanner is USB powered as well. This scanner only scans the first 11” of the 11.7” flatbed. Any text beyond the first 11” will not be scanned. It is recommended that users download the latest version of Twainscn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This updates OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.
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Canon CanoScan LiDE 80
	Driver Information:
This scanner was tested using drivers from the ScanGear 7.2 installation program.
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? No. Periodic calibration dialogs display every 80-100 pages, except when the user is running Windows XP. No interaction is required by the user to close the dialog. However, in OpenBook 6 and 7, focus is taken away from OpenBook on every scan. Pressing ALT+TAB will not return the focus to OpenBook unless there is actually another application open to send the focus to, so you can toggle the focus back to OpenBook. This problem does not occur in OpenBook 5.x. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? No. Without an automatic document feeder (ADF) and only an 11.7 inch scanning area, there is no way to scan legal-sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Yes. The contrast can be modified from within OpenBook. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? As stated above, in OpenBook 6 and 7, focus is lost every time this scanner starts to scan. This means that pressing SPACEBAR to activate the Cancel button will not cancel a scan. Users need to return the focus to OpenBook so that the Cancel button can be activated. This may require having another application running so that you can switch to the second application using ALT+TAB. Press ALT+TAB again to return to OpenBook. Clicking with the mouse will also work. This problem does not occur in OpenBook 5.x. Can this scanner scan in the background? The OpenBook 6 focus issue stated above will interrupt speech while scanning in the background. You will have to start scanning first, return the focus to OpenBook using the method stated above, and then begin reading. Usually the scan is complete by that time. This is not a problem in OpenBook 5. However, the calibration dialog may still display every 80-100 pages in both versions, interrupting reading. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to scan 500 consecutive pages after re-calibrating every 80-100 pages. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? The Canon Canoscan LiDE 80 will scan a page using OpenBook's default settings in around 20 seconds.
	Notes:
The Canon Canoscan LiDE 80 is USB only, and is supported under Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP. The scanner is USB powered as well. This scanner only scans the first 11” of the 11.7” flatbed. Any text beyond the first 11” will not be scanned. It is recommended that users download the latest version of Twainscn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This updates OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.
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Canon CanoScan N670U, N676U, or N1240U
	Driver Information:
This scanner was tested using drivers from the ScanGear 6.22 installation program.
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? No. Scanning was not entirely free of external dialogs. Every 70-100 pages scanned, a dialog would be displayed, recommending that the scanner be recalibrated. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? No. Without an ADF and only an 11.7 inch scanning area, there is no way to scan legal-sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Yes. Contrast can be altered using OpenBook. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes. Scanning can be canceled easily through OpenBook. Can this scanner scan in the background? Yes. This scanner can 'scan in the background'. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? No. During the 500 page stress test, this scanner would prompt the user for recalibration every 70-100 pages. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? These scanners should scan a page using OpenBook's default settings in around 22 seconds.
	Notes:
These scanners are USB powered, and are supported under Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP. Due to the these scanner's design, the 'depth field' is not as high as other scanners. For example, a book has pages on both sides that meet at the binding. When placed on the scanner's flatbed, the binding is somewhat raised up from the glass plate. In some cases, depending on the book and text margins, the scan may not pick up text that is written too close to the binding. These scanners connect with a single USB cable, and are small enough to fit in a briefcase. It is recommended that users download the latest version of TwainScn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This will update OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.
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Canon CanoScan LiDE 70
	Driver Information:
This scanner was tested using the CanoScan LiDE 70 v2.0 driver. This driver can be found on Canon CanoScan LiDE driver distribution CD.
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? Yes. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? No. Without an automatic document feeder (ADF) and only an 11.7 inch scanning area, there is no way to scan legal-sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Yes. Contrast can be altered using OpenBook. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes. Scanning can be canceled easily through OpenBook. Can this scanner scan in the background? Yes. This scanner can scan in the background. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to handle the stress of continuous scanning. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? When connected via USB, this scanner's average scan time with OpenBook's default settings was about 30 seconds.
	Notes:
The CanoScan LiDE 70 provides a USB interface. This scanner is supported under Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP. It is recommended that users download the latest version of TwainScn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This will update OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner. site.
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Canon CanoScan LiDE 600
	Driver Information:
This scanner was tested using the CanoScan LiDE 600 1.0 driver. This driver can be found on Canon CanoScan LiDE driver distribution CD.
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? Yes. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? No. Without an automatic document feeder (ADF) and only an 11.7 inch scanning area, there is no way to scan legal-sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Yes. Contrast can be altered using OpenBook. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes. Scanning can be canceled easily through OpenBook. Can this scanner scan in the background? Yes. This scanner can scan in the background. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to handle the stress of continuous scanning. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? When connected via USB, this scanner's average scan time with OpenBook's default settings was about 30 seconds.
	Notes:
The CanoScan LiDE 600 provides a USB interface. This scanner is supported under Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP. It is recommended that users download the latest version of TwainScn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This will update OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.
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Canon CanoScan 8600F
	Driver Information:
This scanner was tested using the Canon WIA driver. This driver can be found on Canon CanoScan 8600 v2.0 driver distribution CD.
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? Yes. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? No. Without an automatic document feeder (ADF), the Canon CanoScan 8600Fis not capable of scanning legal sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Yes. Contrast can be altered using OpenBook. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes. Scanning can be canceled easily through OpenBook. Can this scanner scan in the background? Yes. This scanner can scan in the background. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to handle the stress of continuous scanning. ow long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? When connected via USB, this scanner's average scan time with OpenBook's default settings was about 30 seconds.
	Notes:
The Canon CanoScan 8600F provides a USB interface. This scanner is supported under Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP. It is recommended that users download the latest version of TwainScn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This will update OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.
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Canon PIXMA MP830 All-In-One

Driver information:

This scanner was tested using Canon’s All-In-One TWAIN driver ver 11.2.0.0
The WIA-Canon MP830 driver is not supported.

Test Results:

Is scanning free of any external dialogs? Yes
Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? Yes. Legal-sized documents can be scanned by using the automatic document feeder (ADF).
Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? YES. Using the TWAIN driver, users can lighten and darken contrast manually.
Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes. Scanning can be canceled through OpenBook. However, this scanner must physically complete the scanning process before users can scan again. No pages will be recognized, but this will take a few extra seconds.
Can this scanner scan in the background? Yes. This scanner can 'scan in the background'
Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to handle the stress of continuous scanning.
How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? About 10 seconds.

Notes:

The CANON MP830 All-In-One offers a USB interface.
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Dell A920

Driver information:

This scanner was tested using Dell Photo AIO Printer 962 drivers, rev A01.

Test Results:

Is scanning free of any external dialogs? If using the TWAIN driver then an external dialog will display. However, there are no external dialogs that display while scanning if you are using the WIA driver.
Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? Yes. A built-in automatic document feeder (ADF) permits scanning legal-sized documents.
Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? No. The contrast cannot be altered in OpenBook.
Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes. The scanning head must complete the physical process but no scanning and/or recognition occurs.
Can this scanner scan in the background? If using the TWAIN drivers then the external dialog that displays will interrupt this process. Users will have to press ALT+TAB to switch back to OpenBook in order to continue to use the application. However, this scanner can scan in the background without any problems if using the WIA drivers.
Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to handle the stress of continuous scanning.
How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? This scanner's average scan time with OpenBook's default settings is about 20 seconds.

Notes:

The A920 has a USB interface and supports Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP.
It is recommended that you download the latest version of TwainScn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This updates OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.

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Dell AIO 962
	Driver information:
This scanner was tested using Dell Photo AIO Printer 962 drivers, rev A01.
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? If using the TWAIN driver, then an external dialog will display. However, there are no external dialogs that display while scanning if you are using the WIA driver. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? Yes. A built-in automatic document feeder (ADF) permits scanning legal-sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? No. The contrast cannot be altered in OpenBook. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes. The scanning head must complete the physical process but no scanning and/or recognition occurs. Can this scanner scan in the background? If using the TWAIN drivers then the external dialog that displays will interrupt this process. Users will have to press ALT+TAB to switch back to OpenBook in order to continue to use the application. However, this scanner can scan in the background without any problems if you are using the WIA drivers. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to handle the stress of continuous scanning. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? This scanner's average scan time with OpenBook's default settings is about 20 seconds.
	Notes:
The AIO 962 has a USB interface and supports Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP. It is recommended that you download the latest version of TwainScn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This updates OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.
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Epson Stylus CX5200
	Driver information:
This scanner was tested using Epson TWAIN 5 (v5.70).
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? Yes. There are no external dialogs that display while scanning. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? Yes. A built-in Automatic document feeder (ADF) permits scanning legal-sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Yes. Contrast can be altered through OpenBook. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes. The scanning head must complete the physical process but no scanning occurs. Can this scanner scan in the background? Yes. This scanner can scan in the background. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to handle the stress of continuous scanning. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? This scanner's average scan time with OpenBook's default settings is about 20 seconds.
	Notes:
The Stylus CX500 provides a USB interface and supports Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP. It is recommended that you download the latest version of TwainScn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This updates OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.
select another scanner Epson Stylus CX7000F All-In-One Driver information: This scanner was tested using Epson’s All-In-One driver ver 2.9.5.0 Test Results: Is scanning free of any external dialogs? Yes Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? No. This scanner does not have an ADF and only possesses an 11.7" flatbed. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Yes and no. Using the TWAIN driver, users can lighten and darken contrast. Using the WIA drivers, users cannot alter contrast at all. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes. Scanning can be canceled through OpenBook. However, this scanner must physically complete the scanning process before users can scan again. No pages will be recognized, but this will take a few extra seconds. Can this scanner scan in the background? Yes. This scanner can 'scan in the background' Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to handle the stress of continuous scanning. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? About 25 seconds. Notes: The EPSON CX7000F All-In-One offers a USB interface. It is recommended that users download the latest version of TwainScn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This will update OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner. select another scanner

Epson Perfection 3490
	Driver information:
This scanner was tested using Epson TWAIN 5 (v5.70).
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? Yes. There are no external dialog boxes that display while scanning. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? No. Without an automatic document feeder (ADF), and only an 11.7 inch scanning area, there is no way to scan legal-sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Yes. The contrast can be altered through OpenBook using the TWAIN driver. The WIA driver does not allow manual contrast adjustments. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes. When using the TWAIN driver, you can cancel scanning immediately. When using the WIA driver, the scanning head must complete it’s process before the scan is canceled. Either way, no pages are scanned. Can this scanner scan in the background? Yes. This scanner can scan in the background. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to handle the stress of continuous scanning. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? This scanner's average scan time with OpenBook's default settings is about 48 seconds.
	Notes:
The Epson 3490 provides a USB and Firewire interface and supports Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP. It is recommended that you download the latest version of TwainScn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This updates OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.
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Epson 3200
	Driver information:
This scanner was tested using Epson TWAIN 5 (v5.70).
	Test Results:
Is scanning free of any external dialogs? Yes. There are no external dialog boxes that display while scanning. Can this scanner scan a legal-sized document? No. Without an automatic document feeder (ADF), and only an 11.7 inch scanning area, there is no way to scan legal-sized documents. Using this scanner, can a user change the scanning contrast from within OpenBook? Yes. Contrast can be altered through OpenBook using the TWAIN driver. The WIA driver does not allow manual contrast adjustments. Using this scanner, can a user cancel scanning from within OpenBook? Yes. When using the TWAIN driver, you can cancel scanning immediately. When using the WIA driver, the scanning head must complete it’s process before the scan is canceled. Either way, no pages are scanned. Can this scanner scan in the background? Yes. This scanner can scan in the background. Did this scanner pass the 500 page stress test? Yes. This scanner was able to handle the stress of continuous scanning. How long does this scanner take to scan a page using OpenBook’s default settings? This scanner's average scan time with OpenBook's default settings is about 15 seconds.
	Notes:
The Epson 3200 provides a USB and Firewire interface and supports Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP. It is recommended that you download the latest version of TwainScn.ini and save it to OpenBook's installation directory. This updates OpenBook's list of known scanners, which includes this scanner.
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OpenBook Versions 5.x and Later