I understand what OCR software is scanning text to a text file.

I have a HP PSC500 really it is a nice machine. It came with readiris OCR software. No matter what settings I get symbols instead of texts.

I have to sit here on freaking night clicking learn while it looks at every mark on a page and even then it looks like crap. Some words but mostly symbols or junk any ideas?

Is it me or is this OCR software a piece of crap? It came on the install disc along with my HP drivers.

I have never used OCR software before so is this normal?