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Tips On How To Choose The Best High Quality Flatbed Scanners

By Sam Simms

There are many options for those in the market for high quality flatbed scanners. Consider how the machine will be used then consider the following.

Determine the price range suitable to the budget. Once a price range is established, similar models with comparable features will group together making comparison shopping easier.

Photographs, slides, negatives and documents are most commonly scanned for high quality output. Other items, such as three-dimensional objects can be scanned, but adaptors may be needed. The size of the scan bed will also be a factor in what can be used as an input source. Large scanner beds are available for those who will scan posters or other large format media.

Several factors contribute to the overall success of high quality output. All of them depend on the amount of information captured by the scanner. Dynamic range, which is a numeric expression of the difference in the white portion of the image and the darkest portion. The higher the number, the more shades represented in that range. Color depth is also dependent on what the scanner can detect about the subtle shades present in each pixel. The more pixels per inch, the better. High-end input is now around 4800 dpi.

Productivity is important in professional settings. Scanner speed greatly influences productivity. Compare scanners in terms of imp (images per minute) or ppm (pages per minute). These standards allow for head-to-head comparisons.

Software is typically bundled with the scanner. The package included can often add value for the price. Drivers, color calibration and in some cases image editing software can be included. Another factor that may affect the value of the scanner in a particular setting is compatibility with the operating platform. When making final decisions regarding purchase, make sure that the unit will operate with existing platforms and also determine if the physical connection type will be compatible.

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