[OPLINTECH] Scanners for public use

[Eric Maynard]

Thanks to all of you replying to this topic.  

I did want to mention that the unit I am researching (HP LaserJet 2840)
allows for emailing scans from the machine itself, but I think it
requires emails to be pre-configured using a web based control panel.

I see staff doing this per request and I don't see this as a problem if
demands for the service are light.  Too me it seems the most secure way
to allow for this type of service as it allows staff to erase email
addresses after a patron would use the scanner to email.

Any thoughts on this?

Eric


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elizabeth Barker [mailto:barkerel at oplin.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:02 PM
> To: Eric Maynard
> Subject: Re: [OPLINTECH] Scanners for public use
> 
> The Wornstaff Library in Ashley purchased a scanner a couple of years
> ago as
> a color copier option. Requests for its use are fairly rare. There is
a
> problem as the public use computer does not have an e-mail address
> associated with it  which would make it possible to e-mail the item to
> the
> patron's e-mail.  I think we can download it to the computer and
access
> it.
> Rarely used means rarely remembered even with notes.  Liz Barker-----
> Original Message -----
> From: "Eric Maynard" <emaynard at holmeslib.org>
> To: <oplintech at oplin.org>
> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:50 AM
> Subject: [OPLINTECH] Scanners for public use
> 
> 
> I was just curious if any libraries are currently providing or
> considering
> providing scanning capabilities to the public?  I am especially
> interested
> in knowing how you might have dealt with the scan to PDF/email that
> some
> units are capable of.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Eric Maynard
> Head of Information Technology,
> Holmes County District Public Library
> Millersburg, OH 44654
> 
> Email [emaynard at holmeslib.org]
> Phone [330.674.5972 x.224]
> Fax [330.674.1938]
> 
> 
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