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== TL;DR tips for shopping for a new scanner == | == TL;DR tips for shopping for a new scanner == | ||
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| + | === 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. | ||
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| + | ; What resolution means and what should you get? | ||
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| + | == Flatbed Scanner Recommendations == | ||
Revision as of 12:13, 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.
- What resolution means and what should you get?
