Flatbed Scsi Scanner
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 AGFA DuoScan SCSI Flatbed Document Scanner T1200  US $69.99
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 HP C7670A 6300C ScanJet SCSI USB Flatbed Color Scanner US $49.99
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Scanner Features and Review
A Scanner is machine which recognizes optical characters. It has a computer processor, a scan head and an output device. The scan head is used to read images which in turn is translated by the computer and produced in a usable form. For example, a scanner is used to read invoices that have been returned with the payment checks by a direct-mail marketer. The code on the invoice is picked up by the scanner that indicates how much was owed and which customer is paying.
It is a multipurpose tool that is used in the office. It reads the images as thousands of individual pixels or dots. The scanner does all this with the help of scanning software. The file which has the images then can be used to enlarge, reduce or store databases. It can also be transferred into an excel worksheet or a word document.
Scanners like digital cameras help the user convert slides and three-dimensional objects into files that can be posted on the internet, pasted into a brochure or inserted into a presentation. These images can be manipulated to fit in accordance to the space and size required.
A scanner can automatically convert information to digital files using optical character recognition software, so instead of giving money to someone to manually enter reams of data into the computer, we can use the scanner. A scanner can also help to create electronic filing cabinets for expense reports to invoice.
There are three main types of scanners which are used in the office. They are Flatbed Scanner which is particularly useful when required to scan more than one page of a document. Instead of copying each page individually pages from a book can easily be scanned. Sheet fed Scanner is very much like a fax machine. It can easily be adjusted between the keyboard and monitor as it is only a couple of inches deep. Lastly the Slide Scanner can only scan slides, though there are some new models in the market that can handle negative strips also.
There are scanners which are capable of reading preprinted specific fonts in alphanumeric characters, hand-printed letters or symbols or barcodes. Encoders are payment scanners. Document scanners are used to enter responses to direct-mail promotions that can read at speeds of 18,000 documents per hour. In order to read bar-coded information such as stock number and price, Wand scanners are used. As barcodes are used prices can be altered without doing any alteration with the price tags. This can be done merely by changing the instructions in the computer which interprets the barcodes.
Almost all the scanners can be connected by SCSI, USB, or ports that are parallel. The only difference amongst them is the speed at which they work. Common parallel ports are a little slower than the SCSI and USB ports. An automatic document feeder is of great importance for large data entry projects. All scanners come along with scanning software of different types.
The package usually has a color calibration software, driver program, and applications like image-editing programs or OCR. Cross checking the version of the software is also very important as sometimes we are forced to upgrade the software in order to use it to its utmost capacity. If it has the right software a scanner can also be used as a fax machine or a Xerox machine.
Buying a scanner does not hurt the pocket much, still people are going in for other equipments to keep in the office. A scanner can do much more than just scan a photograph, but is not being used to its full capability.
About the Author
This article can also be accessed in portuguese language from the Article section of page www.polomercantil.com.br/scanner.php
Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for www.PoloMercantil.com.br
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GT 30000 - flatbed scanner $3999 Epson GT 30000 - Flatbed scanner - A3 - 600 dpi x 1200 dpi - Fast SCSI |
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GT 20000 - flatbed scanner $1098.99 Epson GT 20000 - Flatbed scanner - 11.7 in x 17 in - 600 dpi x 1200 dpi - SCSI / Hi-Speed USB |
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HP ScanJet 8270 Document Flatbed Scanner 4800dpi 35ppm 48bit USB/SCSI L1975A#B1H $832.41 HP ScanJet 8270 Document Flatbed Scanner 4800dpi 35ppm 48bit USB/SCSI L1975A#B1H |
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Epson GT-20000 Flatbed Scanner - 48 bit Color - 16 bit Grayscale - 600 dpi Optical - USB, SCSI B11B195011 $1192.66 Epson GT-20000 Flatbed Scanner - 48 bit Color - 16 bit Grayscale - 600 dpi Optical - USB, SCSI B11B195011 |
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Epson GT-20000 Flatbed Scanner $2223.56 The affordable choice for large format scans and convenient workgroup document management capabilities. The GT-20000 offers the productivity benefits of advanced scanning technology in an affordable, large-format scanner. A versatile workgroup performer, this powerful product provides 600 x 1200 dpi resolution and 48-bit color for incredible detail on scans up to 11.7x 17. Manufacturer: Epson Corporation Manufacturer Part Number: B11B195011 Manufacturer Website Address: www.epson.com Brand Name: Epson Product Series: GT Product Model: GT-20000 Product Name: GT-20000 Flatbed Scanner Product Type: Flatbed Scanner Technical Information: Image Sensor: CCD Technical Information: Scan Color: Color Technical Information: Color Depth: 48-bit Technical Information: Grayscale Depth: 16-bit Technical Information: Media Type: Plain Paper Interfaces/Ports: SCSI: Yes Interfaces/Ports: USB: Yes Package Contents: GT-20000 Flatbed Scanner Scanner installation CD-ROM and Electronic Users Guide Start Here poster Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable Power cable Platform Supported: PC |
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Canon Scanner Flatbed Unit $467.99 0106B001 Canon Canon DR-2580C Scanner Canon, Inc Scanner Accessory Scanner Flatbed Unit www.usa.canon.com |
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fi-60F - flatbed scanner $266.99 Fujitsu fi-60F - Flatbed scanner - A6 - 600 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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Scanner dockable flatbed accessory $1289.99 Kodak - Scanner dockable flatbed accessory - for Kodak i1410 i1420 i1440 |
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ScanJet N9120 Document Flatbed Scanner - flatbed scanner $3669.99 HP ScanJet N9120 Document Flatbed Scanner - Flatbed scanner - 11.8 in x 34 in - 600 dpi x 600 dpi - ADF ( 200 sheets ) - up to 5000 scans per day - Hi-Speed USB |
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ScanJet N6310 Document Flatbed Scanner - flatbed scanner $399 HP ScanJet N6310 Document Flatbed Scanner - Flatbed scanner - 8.7 in x 14 in - 2400 dpi x 2400 dpi - ADF ( 50 sheets ) - Hi-Speed USB |
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Flatbed Scanner Unit 101 - flatbed scanner $399.99 Canon Flatbed Scanner Unit 101 - Flatbed scanner - Legal - 1200 dpi - Hi-Speed USB - for imageFORMULA DR-2010 2510 3010 4010 6010 6030 6050 7550 9050 |
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ScanJet 5590 Digital Flatbed Scanner - flatbed scanner $296.99 HP ScanJet 5590 Digital Flatbed Scanner - Flatbed scanner - Duplex - Legal - 2400 dpi x 2400 dpi - ADF ( 50 sheets ) - Hi-Speed USB |
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OpticBook A300 - flatbed scanner $1919.99 Plustek OpticBook A300 - Flatbed scanner - 12 in x 17 in - 600 dpi x 600 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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OpticPro A320 - flatbed scanner $545.99 Plustek OpticPro A320 - Flatbed scanner - 12 in x 17 in - 1600 dpi x 1600 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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GT 2500 - flatbed scanner $511.99 Epson GT 2500 - Flatbed scanner - Legal - 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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Perfection V30 - flatbed scanner $64.99 Epson Perfection V30 - Flatbed scanner - 8.5 in x 11.7 in - 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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Perfection V33 - flatbed scanner $74.99 Epson Perfection V33 - Flatbed scanner - 8.5 in x 11.7 in - 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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Canon / Canon CanoScan LiDE210 Flatbed Scanner / 4508B002 $102.72 Canon - Canon CanoScan LiDE210 Flatbed Scanner - 4508B002 |
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Canon / CanoScan LiDE110 Flatbed Scanner / 4507B002 $72.05 Canon - CanoScan LiDE110 Flatbed Scanner - 4507B002 |
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Ivina / BulletScan F600 Flatbed Scanner / F6002160 $1173.59 Ivina - BulletScan F600 Flatbed Scanner - F6002160 |
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Epson / Epson Perfection V33 Flatbed Scanner / B11B200201 $102.34 Epson - Epson Perfection V33 Flatbed Scanner - B11B200201 |
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Visioneer / Visioneer NetScan 4000 Flatbed Scanner / VNS-4000U $930.88 Visioneer - Visioneer NetScan 4000 Flatbed Scanner - VNS-4000U |
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Epson / Epson Perfection V330 Flatbed Scanner / B11B200211 $123.28 Epson - Epson Perfection V330 Flatbed Scanner - B11B200211 |
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WorkForce GT-1500 - flatbed scanner $229.99 Epson WorkForce GT-1500 - Flatbed scanner - Legal - 1200 dpi x 2400 dpi - ADF ( 40 sheets ) - Hi-Speed USB |
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ScanJet N6350 Networked Document Flatbed Scanner - flatbed scanner $835.99 HP ScanJet N6350 Networked Document Flatbed Scanner - Flatbed scanner - 8.7 in x 14 in - 2400 dpi x 2400 dpi - ADF ( 50 sheets ) - Hi-Speed USB / 10Base-T |
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Canon 4101B002 Scanner Flatbed Accessory $362.99 3.10" Height x 11.40" Width x 20.20" Depth 4101B002 4101B002 Flatbed Scanner Unit 101 7.70 lb Canon Canon DR-2010C Scanner Canon DR-2510C Scanner Canon DR-3010C Scanner Canon DR-4010C Scanner Canon DR-6010C Scanner Canon DR-6050C Scanner Canon DR-7550C Scanner Canon DR-9550C Scanner Canon, Inc Scanner Flatbed Accessory www.usa.canon.com |
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DOCUMATE 3220 FLATBED SCANNER $367.99 DocuMate 3220 is a next generation duplex scanner that combines an A4/US Letter sized flatbed and 50-sheet capacity ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) to create an entry level sc |
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Canon Scanner Half Letter-Sized Flatbed Unit $345.99 0106B003 Canon Canon DR-2580C Scanner Canon, Inc Scanner Accessory Scanner Half Letter-Sized Flatbed Unit www.usa.canon.com |
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ScanJet G4050 Photo Scanner - flatbed scanner $219 HP ScanJet G4050 Photo Scanner - Flatbed scanner - 8.50 in x 12.25 in - 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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ScanJet G3110 Photo Scanner - flatbed scanner $99.99 HP ScanJet G3110 Photo Scanner - Flatbed scanner - 8.6 in x 11.8 in - 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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ScanJet 8300 Professional Image Scanner - flatbed scanner $491.98 HP ScanJet 8300 Professional Image Scanner - Flatbed scanner - Legal - 4800 dpi x 4800 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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ScanJet G4010 Photo Scanner - flatbed scanner $149.99 HP ScanJet G4010 Photo Scanner - Flatbed scanner - 8.50 in x 12.25 in - 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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Book Reader V100 - flatbed scanner $539.99 Plustek Book Reader V100 - Flatbed scanner - 8.5 in x 11.7 in - 1200 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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CanoScan LiDE 110 - flatbed scanner $65.99 Canon CanoScan LiDE 110 - Flatbed scanner - 2400 dpi x 4800 dpi - Hi-Speed USB |
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GT 2500 Plus - flatbed scanner $802.99 Epson GT 2500 Plus - Flatbed scanner - Legal - 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi - Hi-Speed USB / 10Base-T/100Base-TX |
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BulletScan F600 Flatbed Scanner $1068.99 110 V AC 16-bit 2 Year 220 V AC 3.70" x 5.50" 30 48-bit 50 Sheets 60 600 dpi BulletScan Manager ABBYY FineReader OCR Technology NewSoft Presto PageManager NewSoft Presto BizCard Reader Scan-to-PC Utility S400 Flatbed Scanner USB Cable Power Supply Quick Install Guide CD including Software & User's Manual The BulletScan F600 is a duplex color flatbed departmental scanner rated at 30 ppm in simplex mode and 60 ipm in duplex mode at 200 dpi color. It has a 50-page capacity automatic document feeder which can scan documents up to legal-size, as well as an 8.5" x 11" flatbed for scanning documents, magazines, and other bound materials. AC Supply BulletScan CCD Color Energy Star F600 F600 Flatbed Scanner F6002160 Flatbed Scanner Legal Legal 8.50" x 14" Letter Letter 8.50" x 11" PC Plain Paper Yes iVina, Inc www.bulletscan.com |
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BulletScan F200 Flatbed Scanner $315.99 110 V AC 16-bit 2 Year 20 220 V AC 4.50" x 5.50" 48-bit 600 dpi BulletScan Manager ABBYY FineReader OCR Technology NewSoft Presto PageManager NewSoft Presto BizCard Reader Scan-to-PC Utility F200 Flatbed Scanner USB Cable Power Supply Quick Install Guide CD including Software & User's Manual The BulletScan F200 flatbed scanner with an integrated automatic document feeder (ADF) is the perfect solution for the small to medium-sized business office or for departmental use within a larger corporation. In today's digital world, businesses are finding the need to scan and send documents to email, intranet and web as well as becoming digitally compliant with state and federal regulations. The BulletScan F200 scans up to 20 pages per minute (20 ppm) and is the fastest scanner in its category. Moreover, the BulletScan F200 is bundled with BulletScan Manager software and powered by ABBYY FineReader Technology for unmatched accuracy. AC Supply BulletScan Business Card CCD Color Energy Star F200 F200 Flatbed Scanner F2002120 Flatbed Scanner Legal Legal 8.50" x 14" PC Photo Plain Paper Receipt Yes iVina, Inc www.bulletscan.com |
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Xerox 7600 Flatbed Scanner $95.99 1 Year 1.40" 10.13" 1200 dpi 1200 x 2400 dpi 14.85" 16-bit 3 lb 48-bit 7600 7600 Flatbed Scanner 7600 Flatbed Scanner Power Supply USB Cable Quick Install Card Technical Support Card User's Manual CD-ROM ArcSoft Scrapbook Suite Nuance PaperPort Visioneer OneTouch The Xerox 7600 changes the way people think of scanning. Five buttons powered by Visioneer OneTouch come pre-configured for common scanning tasks so you can scan to popular destinations such as email, folders and photo editing software. One Touch buttons can also be customized to unleash even more power for advanced users. CIS Color Flatbed Scanner PC Photo Plain Paper RoHS X76007D-WU Xerox Xerox Corporation Yes www.xerox.com |