Scan into Excel

[Don Guillett]

I am seeking advice as to the least expensive scanner/ ocr software that
will be easy to scan tables, etc into Excel.
All comments appreciated.
Also posted G list

 

[David McRitchie]

Don't know if you already have the scanner or not.

The cheapest route might be to purchase a scanner on one of those
rebate deals where you buy a supposedly US$179 scanner for $29
(extreme range). Many of the scanners include TextBridge (by Xerox) that
will convert text in tables to an Excel sheet. The catch is that most
of the scanner boxes do not tell you what software is actually
included. I have two scanners and they both included TextBridge
and you can, of course, upgrade to a more complete version of TextBridge.

If you already have a scanner, then go over all of the software
included to see what was actually included.

 

[Dave Peterson]

You may want to consider getting one of those 3 in one or 4 in one
printers/faxes/scanners/copiers.

Jim Coates a columnist for the Chicago Tribune reviewed a couple Sunday:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/chi-0307200241jul20,1,3642412.column
(one line in your browser)

You'll have to register (free, I think) to view the article.

It's getting cheaper to buy a new printer than it is to replace the ink!