Jonathan,
If you only want to enlarge scanned material you do not need an
OCR package. With most scanners you will get a copy facility
which will permit you to enlarge the copy. You only need OCR if
you want to manipulate the output or transfer it to another
application.
Steve.
On 26 Feb 2002, at 11:19, Jonathan White wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a PC-based OCR (Optical Character Recognition) &
> scanner combination?
>
> The OCR & scanner will be used to convert printed course
> notes/relevant text book pages into electronic (large print) text, for
> visually impaired students.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Jonathan White
>
> Assistive Technology Co-ordinator
> South Cheshire College
> Dane Bank Avenue
> Crewe
> Cheshire
> CW2 8AB
> Tel. (01270) 654654 Ext. 215
> Fax. (01270) 651515
Steve Metcalfe
Head of Disability Access Resources and Technology
Director National Association of Disability Officers
University of Lincoln
Tel: 01522 886400
Fax: 01522 886489
Minicom: 01482 463571
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