I scanned my new Master's License into my computer using
my TravelScan pcmcia scanner set at 3,200 dpi and Photoshop
5 as the Twain compliant client. I saved the scan as a .psd
(photoshop document) at 168 megabytes and also as a high
quality .jpg at 15 megabytes.

I printed out a couple copies and they are indistinguishable
from the original except for the paper which is thinner. I
need to get some thicker paper and the copies will be perfect.

The only trouble is it takes about twenty minutes for the
computer to process and spool the image data for the printer.
The hard drive whirs and clicks like mad the whole time.

What a royal pain in the arse! I have a fast computer, too.
It's a Pentium M running at 1.3 gig and 512 meg of RAM.
The printer runs off USB.

S.Simon

It is impressive how something, as trival as a Master's license, can
consume more data storage than an entire novel. Why scan at 3,200 DPI
(sic) when the printer can't match it?

Cheers MC


Simple Simon wrote:
I scanned my new Master's License into my computer using
my TravelScan pcmcia scanner set at 3,200 dpi and Photoshop
5 as the Twain compliant client. I saved the scan as a .psd
(photoshop document) at 168 megabytes and also as a high
quality .jpg at 15 megabytes.

I printed out a couple copies and they are indistinguishable
from the original except for the paper which is thinner. I
need to get some thicker paper and the copies will be perfect.

The only trouble is it takes about twenty minutes for the
computer to process and spool the image data for the printer.
The hard drive whirs and clicks like mad the whole time.

What a royal pain in the arse! I have a fast computer, too.
It's a Pentium M running at 1.3 gig and 512 meg of RAM.
The printer runs off USB.

S.Simon

"The_navigator©" wrote in message ...
It is impressive how something, as trival as a Master's license, can
consume more data storage than an entire novel. Why scan at 3,200 DPI
(sic) when the printer can't match it?

It's got something to do with the document and
scanner. At the lower resolutions it comes out
looking all greenish. At 3,200 it has completely
normal colors identical to the original. Maybe
it's got something to do with all the very fine
filigree same as found on currency.

Hey, that gives me an idea. Maybe I'll try
scanning in some hundred dollar bills.

S.Simon

Simple Simon wrote:

"The_navigator©" wrote in message ...

It is impressive how something, as trival as a Master's license, can
consume more data storage than an entire novel. Why scan at 3,200 DPI
(sic) when the printer can't match it?


It's got something to do with the document and
scanner. At the lower resolutions it comes out
looking all greenish. At 3,200 it has completely
normal colors identical to the original. Maybe
it's got something to do with all the very fine
filigree same as found on currency.

Hey, that gives me an idea. Maybe I'll try
scanning in some hundred dollar bills.

Who will lend you some?

Cheers MC

"The_navigator©" wrote:


Simple Simon wrote:

Hey, that gives me an idea. Maybe I'll try
scanning in some hundred dollar bills.

Who will lend you some?

Obviously not you...since you are in the process of paying Doug off on that
ten thousand dollar (US) bet...

LP (even a nobody like me can see an arguement won)

'PS Kudos to you, Doug

"Simple Simon" wrote in message ...
"The_navigator©" wrote in message ...
It is impressive how something, as trival as a Master's license, can
consume more data storage than an entire novel. Why scan at 3,200 DPI
(sic) when the printer can't match it?

It's got something to do with the document and
scanner. At the lower resolutions it comes out
looking all greenish. At 3,200 it has completely
normal colors identical to the original. Maybe
it's got something to do with all the very fine
filigree same as found on currency.

Sounds like a nice copier.

What picture is on your ticket? I know the 100 tons have a 2 masted
schooner a oilfield crew boat and a fishing party boat with 15 people
on deck included the skipper on top the wheelhouse the coast in the
background and its partly cloudy, seas running 1-2 feet.

Now on a masters ticket you will see a 140 foot tug boat with the capt
on the wheel and a deck hand on the bow. It an old wood steam powered
tug looks to be an early 1900's model. Its heading from port to
starboard and will cross you bow. Then crossing port to starboard
behind them is a 500 foot tanker hauling ass. Then crossing from
starboard to port is the USS America a luxury liner. both ships are
flying the American flag on the stern. Seas are running 8-10 foot with
white caps. It's overcast and its has no referrence to land at all.


The picture tells the story. Can you post just the art on-line, I've
never seen a 25gt coastal.

And Congrats! Is this your 2-1 ?


Hey, that gives me an idea. Maybe I'll try
scanning in some hundred dollar bills.

I woulden't suggest doing that.

Joe
MSV RedCloud

S.Simon

The picture shows a tugboat, what looks like an old
ocean liner with two stacks belching black smoke, and
a long, skinny boat that may be a bulk carrier. All of
them look to be steam ships. Sounds like the same
thing you're describing on the Master's ticket.

I can crop the picture and lower the resolution and
post it on line. I'll get to work on it soon.

S.Simon


"Joe" wrote in message om...
"Simple Simon" wrote in message ...
"The_navigator©" wrote in message ...
It is impressive how something, as trival as a Master's license, can
consume more data storage than an entire novel. Why scan at 3,200 DPI
(sic) when the printer can't match it?

It's got something to do with the document and
scanner. At the lower resolutions it comes out
looking all greenish. At 3,200 it has completely
normal colors identical to the original. Maybe
it's got something to do with all the very fine
filigree same as found on currency.

Sounds like a nice copier.

What picture is on your ticket? I know the 100 tons have a 2 masted
schooner a oilfield crew boat and a fishing party boat with 15 people
on deck included the skipper on top the wheelhouse the coast in the
background and its partly cloudy, seas running 1-2 feet.

Now on a masters ticket you will see a 140 foot tug boat with the capt
on the wheel and a deck hand on the bow. It an old wood steam powered
tug looks to be an early 1900's model. Its heading from port to
starboard and will cross you bow. Then crossing port to starboard
behind them is a 500 foot tanker hauling ass. Then crossing from
starboard to port is the USS America a luxury liner. both ships are
flying the American flag on the stern. Seas are running 8-10 foot with
white caps. It's overcast and its has no referrence to land at all.


The picture tells the story. Can you post just the art on-line, I've
never seen a 25gt coastal.

And Congrats! Is this your 2-1 ?


Hey, that gives me an idea. Maybe I'll try
scanning in some hundred dollar bills.

I woulden't suggest doing that.

Joe
MSV RedCloud

S.Simon

"Simple Simon" wrote in message ...
The picture shows a tugboat, what looks like an old
ocean liner with two stacks belching black smoke, and
a long, skinny boat that may be a bulk carrier. All of
them look to be steam ships. Sounds like the same
thing you're describing on the Master's ticket.

Yep thats it. You got ripped off. Yours should have a picture that
repesent the tonnage that the licences is good for. Guess they are
cutting back at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

Myself I would go to the O.O.D. and demand a proper licences.

And if he will not comply cut the red tape and call Jeb, if Jeb gives
you any lip have him call GW. If GW has any questions ask him to call
JB.

I know a 100 ton ticket has pictures of 100 ton boats.

JB
Disappointed that the USCG Licences group New Orleans is full of
slackers!
What are you a coon ass or something Neil. You should of applied in
Houston.




I can crop the picture and lower the resolution and
post it on line. I'll get to work on it soon.

S.Simon


"Joe" wrote in message om...
"Simple Simon" wrote in message ...
"The_navigator©" wrote in message ...
It is impressive how something, as trival as a Master's license, can
consume more data storage than an entire novel. Why scan at 3,200 DPI
(sic) when the printer can't match it?

It's got something to do with the document and
scanner. At the lower resolutions it comes out
looking all greenish. At 3,200 it has completely
normal colors identical to the original. Maybe
it's got something to do with all the very fine
filigree same as found on currency.

Sounds like a nice copier.

What picture is on your ticket? I know the 100 tons have a 2 masted
schooner a oilfield crew boat and a fishing party boat with 15 people
on deck included the skipper on top the wheelhouse the coast in the
background and its partly cloudy, seas running 1-2 feet.

Now on a masters ticket you will see a 140 foot tug boat with the capt
on the wheel and a deck hand on the bow. It an old wood steam powered
tug looks to be an early 1900's model. Its heading from port to
starboard and will cross you bow. Then crossing port to starboard
behind them is a 500 foot tanker hauling ass. Then crossing from
starboard to port is the USS America a luxury liner. both ships are
flying the American flag on the stern. Seas are running 8-10 foot with
white caps. It's overcast and its has no referrence to land at all.


The picture tells the story. Can you post just the art on-line, I've
never seen a 25gt coastal.

And Congrats! Is this your 2-1 ?


Hey, that gives me an idea. Maybe I'll try
scanning in some hundred dollar bills.

I woulden't suggest doing that.

Joe
MSV RedCloud

S.Simon

Here is a link to the picture that appears on a
USCG 25GT Master's license.

http://captneal.homestead.com/25gtpicture.html

S.Simon


"Joe" wrote in message om...
"Simple Simon" wrote in message ...
"The_navigator©" wrote in message ...
It is impressive how something, as trival as a Master's license, can
consume more data storage than an entire novel. Why scan at 3,200 DPI
(sic) when the printer can't match it?

It's got something to do with the document and
scanner. At the lower resolutions it comes out
looking all greenish. At 3,200 it has completely
normal colors identical to the original. Maybe
it's got something to do with all the very fine
filigree same as found on currency.

Sounds like a nice copier.

What picture is on your ticket? I know the 100 tons have a 2 masted
schooner a oilfield crew boat and a fishing party boat with 15 people
on deck included the skipper on top the wheelhouse the coast in the
background and its partly cloudy, seas running 1-2 feet.

Now on a masters ticket you will see a 140 foot tug boat with the capt
on the wheel and a deck hand on the bow. It an old wood steam powered
tug looks to be an early 1900's model. Its heading from port to
starboard and will cross you bow. Then crossing port to starboard
behind them is a 500 foot tanker hauling ass. Then crossing from
starboard to port is the USS America a luxury liner. both ships are
flying the American flag on the stern. Seas are running 8-10 foot with
white caps. It's overcast and its has no referrence to land at all.


The picture tells the story. Can you post just the art on-line, I've
never seen a 25gt coastal.

And Congrats! Is this your 2-1 ?


Hey, that gives me an idea. Maybe I'll try
scanning in some hundred dollar bills.

I woulden't suggest doing that.

Joe
MSV RedCloud

S.Simon

"Simple Simon"wrote:
I printed out a couple copies and they are indistinguishable
from the original except for the paper which is thinner. I
need to get some thicker paper and the copies will be perfect.

Let me guess, you are going to make a real nice .jpg and send it to your
heart throb, Katysails?

You really need to quit groveling over her, especially after you took Capt.
Mooron to task for the same thing...

LP (Live by the sword, die by the sword)