When one finds themselves in need of a scanner, very rarely are they prepared for the vast world of scanners that exists. What begins as a seemingly simple mission to digitize your documents and/or photos can soon turn into an exercise in frustration and confusion. You can avoid this headache by learning about the...
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Buying Guides
Types of Scanners
Guide to Scanner Specifications
The first step in making a good purchasing decision on anything is to understand the specifications of the product and what they mean. Reading that a scanner has a 4800 dpi is basically meaningless to you if you have no idea what dpi is. You don’t have to be a total technological guru to...
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Buying a Photo Scanner
Buying a photo scanner can be a bit more involved than just buying a flatbed scanner or document scanner because there are a few extra features that need to be evaluated. But it doesn’t have to be complicated, it is just a matter of understanding what all the features are and why they are...
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Scanning Slides and Film
While most people today have digital cameras, film hasn’t become totally obsolete. Many photographers still use film for certain purposes and almost everyone still has negatives or slides laying around from the pre-digital camera age. The problem is, even if you have your old film stored away neatly it is always at a risk...
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Scanner vs All-in-One Printer
If you are looking to buy a scanner you have two main options to consider first. Do you want a dedicated, standalone scanner or do you want a multifunctional printer than prints, scans and copies? The answer to that question basically depends on what you need to scan and what quality of scans you...
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