Bobby,
 
Like I said, I finally "bit the bullet" and bought a good machine.  I had a
little Canon BJC 210 that worked great, except that it wasn't powerful (or
expensive?) enough to
handle scanned items.  It worked great with my EZ photo, though.
 
I learned a lot setting up, trying, cussing, taking down and returning
scanners.  The funniest fiasco was one salesman trying to sell me the
display model that came with NOTHING ELSE.  I said "You don't have the CD?"
 He said "No, but I can make you a REALLY good deal on this display model."
 Well, without even a cord or cd, I figured I'd likely have problems.
 
I have thought seriously about writing down my scanner experiences.  They
are a hoot NOW.  Let me know if you'd like to hear more.
 
My new Canon (bigger and a whole lot more expensive-but with a rebate) can
print, scan, copy, fax and everything but cook supper!  However, we don't
agree on envelopes.  It likes to print in the portrait mode, instead of
landscape, which means I have to hand feed the envelopes long way!
 
The first day I tried to scan something, I was prepared for a fight!  But I
put the paper to be scanned in, pushed the right buttons, and presto!  It
worked like a charm.  I like the copy feature too.
 
This isn't a commercial for Canon, but they do make good stuff-----so far.
 
Carol
 
I'll e-mail you privately about my other stories.