

Compact models with CMOS sensors produce high-quality images with less power. CCD scanners feature a lens and fluorescent light that reduces blueprints, newspapers and other large formats, captures them in 16-bit grayscale and saves them at high resolutions.

Scanners use a charge-coupled device (CCD), a contact image sensor (CIS) or complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology for capturing full-color images of documents and graphics. Specialized Scanner Technology Provides High-Quality Images

Scanners that handle film, slides and other non-paper items facilitate information sharing and preservation. Fax machine copiers pair document transmission with copying functions for a space-saving, multi-use machine. Use specialized scanners and convert documents, cards and images to digital files to reduce paper usage and storage. Consider mobile models for scanning away from the office.
