TechnoLawyer: Copiers/Scanners/Printers

Coming August 3, 2006 to Answers to Questions: Tim Schober explains how he uses Word's built-in document assembly features, Peter Pike reviews his experience with Amicus Attorney's Outlook integration for e-mail, Cynthia Zook discusses how WordPerfect X3 handles metadata, Miriam Jacobson reviews RTG Software as an alternative to QuickBooks and Timeslips (plus we provide links to some very helpful articles on time-billing solutions), and Jed Berliner explains how to scan multiple documents into one PDF file with a ScanSnap. In addition, this issue features links to 5 additional Posts in the TechnoLawyer Archive. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming July 27, 2006 to Answers to Questions: Richard Hutchins compares the HP LaserJet 3015 multi-function printer and its recent replacement (3050) against the Xerox Documate 510, Sandip Sett reviews his fifteen years using QuickBooks (plus the importance of upgrading), Michael Cone reviews Dragon Naturally Speaking Standard for lawyers, Dan Marcum discusses outline numbering in Word and offers up several helpful resources for those who want to learn more, and Corey Rich reviews his HP LaserJet 1012s and shares his stance on used versus new printers. Don't miss this issue.

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Lamont Harris, Review: Canon DR-2580C Scanner

TechnoLawyer member Edward J. Quinlan asks:
"We are a small five lawyer firm which uses a Microsoft based network, Windows XP and is trying to make more effective use of technology. We have a single page document /photo  scanner from HP which reportedly causes more problems when we try to scan documents than its worth. We are looking for a reliable multi-page scanner which will scan documents and photos without the need to make formatting corrections and adjustments. In fact a major client is now requesting that we scan and electronically send documents in a format that cannot be changed so as to prevent tampering with the records. Also any recommendations concerning separate software (if any) which will make the process smoother would be welcome."

We recently purchased a Canon DR-2580C for our 4-lawyer office.  It comes with a 50-sheet automatic document feeder, and will scan up to 25 sheets per minute.  Duplex scanning is supported.  There is an optional flat-bed scanning attachment.  Without the flat-bed attachment the footprint is very small.  One of the best features is that it comes bundled with Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Standard.  So far we have been very satisfied.

J. Lamont Harris
Henthorn, Harris & Weliever
Crawfordsville, IN
www.henthornlaw.com

[Publisher's Note: Learn more about the Canon DR-2580C. — Sara Skiff]

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Coming July 21, 2006 to Fat Friday: Matthew Gould shares the details of his quest to find the perfect practice management solution, Kate Murphy discusses the best advice she ever received for her legal practice, and Josh Friedman reviews his new Brother HL-5250DN laser printer. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming July 20, 2006 to Answers to Questions: Lynda LaPan offers up an incredibly detailed Word v. WordPerfect Post rivaling D. Paul Dalton's from last week, Caren Schwartz reviews QuickBooks for law firm billing, Larry Lucht compares the Professional versus Legal editions of Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Robert Browning reviews his experience with several HP LaserJet printers, including his new 1320s, and Bryan Sims directs CaseMap users to a helpful online resource for templates and tips. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming July 13, 2006 to Answers to Questions: D. Paul Dalton contributes possibly the most comprehensive Post to date on the Word v. WordPerfect debate, Jo Ann Lovingood reviews her experience with ProLaw over the past nine years, Pam Rolph offers some advice for those considering the jump to a paperless office, Douglas Thomas shares his experience with laser printers while dispensing some purchasing wisdom, and Bonnie Sue Goodman discusses paying electronic filing fees with a trust account debit card. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming June 1, 2006 to Answers to Questions: Marilyn King explains how to override PCLaw defaults to accommodate unique retainer free accounting such as that which exists in New Jersey, Britt Knuttgen compares the Dragon NaturallySpeaking Pro and Legal editions to the Preferred and Standard editions, Caren Schwartz explains how to address Timeslips performance issues, Robert Blumberg offers up a solution for printing will backers (covers), and John Feeney discusses CD printing solutions. Don't miss this issue.

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Michael Proctor, Review: Fujitsu ScanSnap fi-5110EOX2

TechnoLawyer member Charles West ask:
"I'd like to hear opinions from users of the Fujitsu ScanSnap fi-5110EOX2 for its application in a solo law office. What is the impact of no TWAIN or WIA drivers and does the 600 pixels of the ScanSnap (versus 1200 pixels of its competitors) matter significantly?"

This shet-fed scanner has been effortless to use, and was, you'll pardon the pun, a "snap" to install and setup. The software allows easy organization of all images. As for the TWAIN problems — for those who need that (whatever it is), it is a simple matter to continue to use a flat bed (better resolution for SOME things) machine, just as I have elected to do. The little ScanSnap is no doubt the best tech/office purchase I have made in years. I have no complaints about the 600 resolution — and with a decent printer — the end result is very, very good quality. As always, it depends on what you are scanning and why. If you just want to move toward the "paperless" office, this is the way to go.

Mike Proctor

[Publisher's Note: Learn more about the Fujitsu ScanSnap fi-5110EOX2. — Sara Skiff]

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Coming May 19, 2006 to Fat Friday: Duy Thai adds his two cents to the software training debate, Alex Simpson responds to the online backup discussion fueled by a recent TechnoFeature, Alice B. Newman reviews her experience with the HP LaserJet 3330mfp (an oldie, but goodie) and the newer 2015mfp, Kevin Grierson reviews RainMaker for time and billing, and Jay Solomon has a little fun with the very serious topic of password security. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming May 11, 2006 to Answers to Questions: Jason Havens compares Windows Desktop Search to Google Desktop Search and reviews an Outlook archival utility, William Burt reviews Xerox Documate scanners in a law office, Alan Press reviews his Fujitsu ScanScap, Sandra Adams reviews QuickBooks for legal billing and accounts receivable, and Carol Bratt discusses her free document assembly system. Don't miss this issue.

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