It is true that not all pages can be scanned with a hand-held scanner... some are too large, and some have too much black area that would fill the scanners memory too quickly (the black pages with white text from the old duplication process). However, I think that we could still save significantly on the costs, but cutting down the amount of "copies" we make.

As for the "reasons" that they are refusing to allow scanners, I have heard some real doosies!

1. The high intensity light damages the paper. (like the 110 watt copier doesn't!?)

2. Its not fair to the general public that comes in and has to pay $2.00/page for a copy of their deed. (they are making a couple, I make thousands! Its a lot different)

3.) The scanner could snag and therefor damage a page in the book. (not likely with the scanners we chose)

We all know that the real reason is the loss of revenue. The greedy government officials don't want to give the cash cow that makes them a 2000% profit!!

There is no "law" prohibiting it, but I would hate to be the first to try to establish one.

Robert

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