need the use of a scanner with sheet feeder (near Seattle if possible)

From: Derek Peschel <dpeschel_at_eskimo.com>
Date: Sun Apr 7 14:49:54 2002

On Sun, Apr 07, 2002 at 10:27:01AM -0400, Douglas H. Quebbeman wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have one? I have borrowed two large manuals.
> > I'd like to scan them, as opposed to photocopying, but
> > it would have to be quick and reliable (so I can get
> > good results the first time and return the manuals
> > in good shape).
>
> I don't know what Al does, but CDC manuals have "taint",
> a small piece of paper that forms the outside edge of
> that center, long-oval-shaped hole. The taint gets torn
> by sheet feeders... so if you want to return them in the
> same condition as you borrwed them, I'd have to recommend
> against the sheet feeder.

Hopefully Al will explain his methods soon.

I don't see any taint on mine -- all the holes look the same
shape to me. Can you give example titles? Perhaps they changed
their methods after a certain date.

-- Derek
Received on Sun Apr 07 2002 - 14:49:54 BST