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#* Cost is higher (it's portable), quality is lower. | #* Cost is higher (it's portable), quality is lower. | ||
# Less expensive, smaller flatbed document scanners. | # Less expensive, smaller flatbed document scanners. | ||
| − | #* Most often have an optical scan resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi. | + | #* Most often have an optical scan resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi. |
| + | #* Cost is lower, quality, and sharpness most often is lower. | ||
| + | #* These are primarily built for hobbyists scanning photo prints and document scanning. | ||
; What resolution means and what should you get? | ; What resolution means and what should you get? | ||
== Flatbed Scanner Recommendations == | == Flatbed Scanner Recommendations == | ||
Revision as of 12:16, 23 September 2020
TL;DR tips for shopping for a new scanner
What are the primary options/types of document/artwork scanners?
- Small and very portable scanners. Small flatbed, foldable document feeders or move with your hand.
- These usually max out at 300ppi optical scan.
- Cost is higher (it's portable), quality is lower.
- Less expensive, smaller flatbed document scanners.
- Most often have an optical scan resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi.
- Cost is lower, quality, and sharpness most often is lower.
- These are primarily built for hobbyists scanning photo prints and document scanning.
- What resolution means and what should you get?
