>On Wed, 5 Feb 2003 norm-classiccmp_at_docnorm.com wrote:
>
>> So ... does anyone know of a fiche scanner that occasionally sits unused,
>> that we could use? Or, does anyone have any better ideas?
>
>Sadly, I don't have a helpful answer for you here.
>
>I know that getting microfiche scanned has come up on the list in the
>past. How much does a good quality microfiche scanner cost--either new
>or used? What are some makes and models of better scanners (or at least
>scanners that would be suitable for digitizing computer documentation?)
Last I looked, a Microfiche Scanner will run you between $1000-5000, that
takes you from some oddball kludge (or used equipment) up to some pretty
nice systems. Really good systems can cost a lot more I believe.
One solution I've heard, is to get a microfiche printer and get printouts,
then to scan them into electronic format. Please, not, I'm NOT
recommending this idea, and don't consider it a good one, but it would work
for very low volume, and a lot of Libraries at least used to have
Microfiche printers that you could take your fiche in and get printouts on.
Actually that $0.10 a page price that the Norm mentions sounds pretty darn
good to me! Any idea's what quantity you've got to get done to get those
sort of prices? I've got a LOT of doc's on Microfiche, and would sure like
to see some of it in an electronic format.
Zane
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