Scanning CD Covers and Importing them to a MAC Computer

[George]

I have a HP PSC 2175 all-in-one scanner/copier and a MAC Powerbook G4.

I need to figure out how to scan CD booklet covers and import them to the computer.

I have installed HP software on the computer, something called "HP Image Edit," etc, but when I scan the cover, choosing "Jpeg to HP Image Edit," it doesn't appear there. There are other options on the scanner, but this one seems to make the most sense.

Any ideas?   

[Gurn Blanston]

I have a HP PSC 2175 all-in-one scanner/copier and a MAC Powerbook G4.

I need to figure out how to scan CD booklet covers and import them to the computer.

I have installed HP software on the computer, something called "HP Image Edit," etc, but when I scan the cover, choosing "Jpeg to HP Image Edit," it doesn't appear there. There are other options on the scanner, but this one seems to make the most sense.

Any ideas?   

I use an HP Scanjet 3970 and the PC version of the same software. I make my scans (I usually do more than one at a time, but no matter), and then when I close the scanner interface software, it automatically opens up the HP Image Editor and the folder that it stored the scans in. I'm not exactly sure why yours would behave differently, MAC or not.



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[SonicMan46]

Below is a quoted post of mine from the 'listening thread' responding to George's need to scan in CD artwork - he's using an Apple computer, but the information below may be of use to those w/ Windows systems just getting into this area - 

George - well, plenty of 'scanning' options - not sure what type of scanner and software is available on her computer, but just scanning artwork and saving is usually quite easy; for myself, I use our Canon Pixma 'multi-function' printer - scans the CD covers at 'high' resolution and saves to the Canon folder - main choice now (unless 'cropping' is needed?) is to 'downsize' the image (I usually select 300 to 400 pixel height, maintaining the 'aspect ratio') which provides a good 'viewing' size when uploaded to the web.

Now, there is plenty of software to 'manipulate' these images, some coming w/ Windows, other w/ the scanner likely, and still others purchased - but a 'free' program that I've used for years is IrfanView; quite easy to use, and the two basic functions needed for this purpose, i.e. cropping & resizing images, are performed easily.  Once the image(s) is at the proper 'size' then a simple attachment is possible, but I prefer to 'upload' my images to an image-sharing website (I use Smugmug, but plenty other 'free' & paid options are available) - the advantage of the upload is that when a post is 'quoted' the uploaded image appears (not true w/ an attachment using the current forum software), plus the images are now available regardless of the computer used - I post on 3 different computers @ home & on my office computer, so like my images 'independent' of a machine.

Don't know if this will be of any use (and you probably already know most of this stuff, anyway!) -    Dave

[George]

I use an HP Scanjet 3970 and the PC version of the same software. I make my scans (I usually do more than one at a time, but no matter), and then when I close the scanner interface software, it automatically opens up the HP Image Editor and the folder that it stored the scans in.

Can you tell me where that folder is located?

[71 dB]

I need to figure out how to scan CD booklet covers and import them to the computer.

Wouldn't it be easier to search for the covers from the net? Amazon alone has tons on cover in 300x300 pixel size.

[George]

Wouldn't it be easier to search for the covers from the net? Amazon alone has tons on cover in 300x300 pixel size.

Yes, but not all artwork is available and I figure that once I know how to scan and import images, it's gotta be fairly easy.

[Gurn Blanston]

Can you tell me where that folder is located?

Well, in my PC there is a folder called "My Documents", and inside IT is one called "My Pictures". When you start a scan, HP creates a folder inside "My Pictures" called "Scans from March 16 2009", and in there will be files called "scan 01.jpg" etc.

[George]

Well, in my PC there is a folder called "My Documents", and inside IT is one called "My Pictures". When you start a scan, HP creates a folder inside "My Pictures" called "Scans from March 16 2009", and in there will be files called "scan 01.jpg" etc.

Very organized! I will look on my computer for something of that nature. 

[drogulus]

    I need to get a scanner because not all album art is available, particularly for OOP CDs, and even when it is it's often too small for anything larger than album art icons:

   

    The Phoenixa series is really tough. I managed to find a few of them, but I'm not satisfied with anything smaller than 300x300. Ideally I'd like oversized which I can resize to taste.

[SonicMan46]

Wouldn't it be easier to search for the covers from the net? Amazon alone has tons on cover in 300x300 pixel size.

Hi Poju - well, I've found Amazon USA (at least) to be 240 pixel size (which I've used and is fine); however, often a smaller size is offered only, so a problem - once below 200 pixels (and depending how the images were scanned in originally, just not satisfactory in showing a good quality pic); plus, good quality images of cover art is often just not available (i.e. the disc may be rare, not available, or OOP) - I use to try to find the CD covers on line but now will often just scan them into my computer & then upload them to a 'photo sharing' site - really easy after the sequence of events is learned - once on a 'photo sharing site' at a good resolution, the images are available to you from any computer.  Just my thoughts having done this for a while; finally, as a further recommendation, scan these images in at a high pixel resolution (e.g. 300-400 pixels per dimension), you can always 'downsize' the images on the forum - has been discussed before, but ask if still uncertain! 

[Coopmv]

I will be much more interested in a 12x12 scanner so I can scan my LP covers in one pass.  I have gotten to be quite good at scanning the CD artwork from many of my OOP CD's.

[SonicMan46]

I will be much more interested in a 12x12 scanner so I can scan my LP covers in one pass.  I have gotten to be quite good at scanning the CD artwork from many of my OOP CD's.

Stuart - LOL!    Please remember to 'downsize' the those LP images before uploading them to the forum!      Dave

[Coopmv]

Stuart - LOL!    Please remember to 'downsize' the those LP images before uploading them to the forum!      Dave

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