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1/4/2014 8:03:34 PM EDT
What resolution are you guys scanning in your documents?  What is the file size you can upload?

And are you combining Schedule A in as one document, or uploading as a separate doc?

Thanks
1/4/2014 8:15:28 PM EDT
[#1]
I just use standard 300 x 300 because that's all I typically use with my scanner for text-heavy documents to be ultra clear.  

Max file size is 3mb.

I included schedule A with the rest of my trust as one attachment.  3 eForm approvals so far.
1/4/2014 8:19:15 PM EDT
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I just use standard 300 x 300 because that's all I typically use with my scanner for text-heavy documents to be ultra clear.  

Max file size is 3mb.

I included schedule A with the rest of my trust as one attachment.  3 eForm approvals so far.
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Whoa at 300 my scan came out a 27MB.  I don't know if I can compress it enough
1/4/2014 8:26:06 PM EDT
[#3]
I went from 300dpi color, to 200dpi B&W, and it took mine from ~10MB to 1.7MB, so make sure you're scanning in B&W. I believe I had 26 pages.

The max file size is 3MB, but it does allow you to upload 10 files if you need to, so you really have 30MB available.
1/4/2014 8:27:37 PM EDT
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I went from 300dpi color, to 200dpi B&W, and it took mine from ~10MB to 1.7MB, so make sure you're scanning in B&W. I believe I had 26 pages.

The max file size is 3MB, but it does allow you to upload 10 files if you need to, so you really have 30MB available.
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got ya.  Thanks
1/4/2014 8:29:42 PM EDT
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I just use standard 300 x 300 because that's all I typically use with my scanner for text-heavy documents to be ultra clear.  

Max file size is 3mb.

I included schedule A with the rest of my trust as one attachment.  3 eForm approvals so far.
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Whoa at 300 my scan came out a 27MB.  I don't know if I can compress it enough
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Sometimes that's the problem with some of the standard scanners you buy from places like Best Buy for $30 - $100.  Good price but they have to cut cost somewhere.  Sometimes that means the compression algorithm used to convert scans isn't that efficient and you end up with large file sizes.

I have a very low-end entry-level business class printer/copier/scanner/etc.  It was about $450 - $500 but the compression is alright.  My scanned trust (17 pgs) is 2.14mb

In my area Staples (edited) will convert your docs to pdf pretty cheaply.  You'll have a nice small file size.  You just have to supply a flash drive.
1/4/2014 8:33:01 PM EDT
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I went from 300dpi color, to 200dpi B&W, and it took mine from ~10MB to 1.7MB, so make sure you're scanning in B&W. I believe I had 26 pages.

The max file size is 3MB, but it does allow you to upload 10 files if you need to, so you really have 30MB available.
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Another good catch.  I didn't think to remind OP to only use B&W (which is what I used too).
1/4/2014 8:39:35 PM EDT
[#7]
Im scanning in as a PDF.  I'll have to see if I have some other setting in there.  At 200dpi its still over 10MB in B&W.  Is 100dpi enough you think?
1/4/2014 8:44:11 PM EDT
[#8]
If it's clear for you to read at 100x100, it should be clear on ATF's end too.

I don't have definitive proof but I didn't see any evidence that ATF's site further compresses or distorts your doc once it's uploaded.
1/4/2014 8:46:15 PM EDT
[#9]
cool, thanks you so much everyone.

one other quick question…what did you put for description (mine is SBR) above the area you put for what purpose (i.e. all lawful purposes)
1/4/2014 8:58:36 PM EDT
[#10]
I put my trust name and city-state address along with clarification on the caliber (i.e. "The caliber being used is 300 blk").

To be clear though, nothing is required to be written in there.  I traded emails with Gary Schaible on the subject when I submitted one of my first eForms because all I saw was 7.62 as a drop-down option.  I asked if I should specify 7.62x39.  His reply was: "For NFA purposes, we only want the ‘base’ caliber such as 7.62 or 5.56"

Additionally, the info which I did type in for 4h additional description never came back populated on any of my approved eForm form 1s.  I added it on all of them and not one of my approved stamps has it included yet.

ETA: For 4i state why you intend to make a firearm, I do use "For collection and all other purposes" and that did come back written in on all my approved forms.
1/4/2014 9:08:28 PM EDT
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I put my trust name and city-state address along with clarification on the caliber (i.e. "The caliber being used is 300 blk").

To be clear though, nothing is required to be written in there.  I traded emails with Gary Schaible on the subject when I submitted one of my first eForms because all I saw was 7.62 as a drop-down option.  I asked if I should specify 7.62x39.  His reply was: "For NFA purposes, we only want the ‘base’ caliber such as 7.62 or 5.56"

Additionally, the info which I did type in for 4h additional description never came back populated on any of my approved eForm form 1s.  I added it on all of them and not one of my approved stamps has it included yet.

ETA: For 4i state why you intend to make a firearm, I do use "For collection and all other purposes" and that did come back written in on all my approved forms.
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again, very helpful.  Thank you.  i'll just go blank
1/4/2014 9:17:35 PM EDT
[#12]
No problem, best of luck.

ETA: In case it turns out you need it, I just recalled that the store which does cheap scanning is Staples, not Office Depot.  Signing off...
1/5/2014 2:24:44 AM EDT
[#13]
I took mine to office depot and left  with a file size of 0.23 mb for 7bucks.
1/5/2014 7:38:44 AM EDT
[#14]
Good to know.  

To-date I had only used Staples to do it and honestly didn't know if Office Deport provided the service too.  Didn't want to send him on a wild goose chase.

Thanks for the clarification.
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