What to Consider When Buying a Scanner?
Best conclusions are arrived at by asking the right
questions. Take a look at the questions below to better define
what scanner features matter to you most.
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Ask Yourself... |
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Feature to Consider |
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How important is image clarity to me? |
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Resolution |
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Will I be performing frequent high-volume scans? |
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Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) |
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What interface will I use to connect my scanner to the computer? |
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Scanner port |
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The scanning area needs to be great enough to fit the largest material I'll scan. What are my size needs? |
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Scan area size |
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What type of media do I plan to scan? Documents, pictures, transparencies? |
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Accessories |
Consult our 'What
Scanner is Best for You?' section for a breakdown of
scanner types, features, and price range.
