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Document scanners are the primary way for paper documents to be input into digital form. As society continues to move towards a “paperless” model, document scanners are becoming more important and prevalent each day for individuals, businesses and institutions. Document scanners are versatile and can be used to scan important documents, receipts, photos and even recipes. Scanners vary in features, ease of use and pricing.
The document scanner you choose will depend largely on your purpose for using it, your connectivity and your budget. Paper handling The first thing that document scanners must do is handle the paper. Does the scanner automatically scan multiple sheets? Do you have to load each sheet individually?
Can the scanner handle front and backs of documents without help?. Automatic sheet feed: This lets you place a stack of paper into the scanner and the scanner will scan each sheet in turn. Duplex: Duplex means the scanner can turn the paper over on its own to scan both the front and back of the paper without your assistance. Paper size: Some scanners handle multiple paper sizes while others only handle small papers such as business cards.
Output type Where a scanner sends your documents and how it saves them is very important. A scanned document does no good if your computer can’t actually read the file. PDF: Adobe’s PDF file format is the gold standard or document file types. JPG: JPG is short for Jpeg and means that the scanner saves the scan as photo-like image. OCR: OCR isn’t an actual file type but instead stands for Optical Character Recognition and means the scanner can create a word processing document from the scanned paper. Specific programs: Some scanners export to specific file types such as Quicken or Excel. Resolution Resolution controls how much data the scanner picks up and stores.
The higher the resolution, the easier it generally is to read your scanned document. However, it also increases file size and decreases page-per-minute speeds. Adjustable DPI: Adjustable DPI, dots per inch, lets you set different resolutions for different types of documents. Color or black and white: While most documents are black and white, you may need to scan documents with splashes of color such as a logo. Contrast: Adjustable contrast is a big help in scanning faded documents and documents on patterned paper. Ease of use The most powerful scanner in the world won’t help if you can’t use it.
Controls should be simple and the interface should be mostly self-explanatory. Scan from scanner: Many scanners allow you to scan to any computer on that network from the scanner itself rather than having to load the document and then return to the computer to activate a scan. Guided export: Scanner software that integrates the exporting process to other programs helps ensure quick connections and better compatibility. Installation: Scanners can either require a separate software installation or work on a plug-and-play process where the computer recognizes the scanner as soon as it is connected. Speed Scanners vary drastically in speed of use.
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Some vary greatly depending on what you are scanning. Pages-per-minute: This rating tells you the maximum pages per minute you can scan and varies based on DPI and color. Processing time: Once a document is scanned, the scanner then has to convert the scan into something usable, which takes additional time. This is generally more a function of your computer than the scanner itself. Scanning large documents can require a lot of memory and use a lot of processing resources. Plustek has been around for several decades but they lack market share in the United States.
The SmartOffice line is very flexible and offers options for nearly every type of user. Ease of use: One button scan to most popular outputs, such as PDF and Excel, make the Plustek line great for novice users.
Price: Middle-of-the-road pricing puts the SmartOffice line from Plustek within reach of almost all users. Auto corrections: The SmartOffice line offers auto corrections such as page orientation and alignment. Reliability: Users report that Plustek models either work virtually forever or break very quickly.
Menu: The display on some models is a single line, making it rather user-unfriendly. Best for: Home office, Small office.
Fujitsu is nearly 100 years old and holds a good reputation, but it is better known in Japan than the United States. The ScanSnap scanner line offers models from mobile to heavy-duty options and is well received in the document security field. Flexibility: From mobile scanners to heavy-duty scanners and even no-touch scanners for bound or fragile materials, the ScanSnap line really has something for everyone. Paper compatibility: Nearly every model in the ScanSnap line can accommodate a wide variety of paper sizes. Warranty: The 1 year warranty includes shipping back to the user so you only have to pay for one way shipping. Availability: Finding a non-online supplier may be a bit of a challenge in some areas.
TWAIN: Some models do not use a standard TWAIN imaging driver so third party programs might be limited. Best for: Home office, Small office. At ConsumerAffairs we love to hear from both consumers and brands; please never hesitate to. We take privacy seriously, please refer to our to learn more about how we keep you protected. You’re responsible for yourself and please remember that your use of this site constitutes acceptance of our. Advertisements on this site are placed and controlled by outside advertising networks. ConsumerAffairs.com does not evaluate or endorse the products and services advertised.
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