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Scanners

A scanner is a device used to convert a physical copy, most often the content of a paper document, into a digital format for further use with the help of a computer. Nowadays, scanners are part of the multifunction devices (printer, scanner and copier in one device), which is the most common option. However, they can be still purchased as a separate computer accessory. Depending on the design and purpose of use, we can distinguish between several types of scanners.

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Types of scanners

Desktop scanners

Desktop scanners belong among the cheapest and most widely used types. They are mostly used at home or at the office. Typically, the paper size is an A4, and some models up to an A3. The principle of scanning is to place the original copy on the glass above the scanning mechanism that is in motion.

Film scanners

Film scanners are designed to capture a photographic film - a negative. They are mainly used in professional photography.

Barcode readers

We know this device, for example, from the supermarket or a warehouse. Instead of a scanning unit, barcode readers use a laser beam or laser diodes. They often scan the image in a one-dimensional manner (in one axis).

Portable

Portable scanners are designed to be frequently transferred. Most models are based on the principle of slipping the scanned document through the device, while the scanner does not move. A USB port or a built-in battery is normally sufficient as a power supply. They are suitable for scanning personal documents as well as regular document copies. Some models allow you to scan onto a memory card. The disadvantage of portable scanners is the small size of the scanned copy – which usually does not exceed an A4 format.

With a feeder

These models are equipped with a document storage tray. The main advantage of scanners with feeders is their high speed, making them suitable for large-scale scanning. They are mostly designed to slip the document through, therefore, they have smaller dimensions than desktop scanners. The most common maximum paper size is A4.

The parameters that need to be considered when choosing a scanner

Maximume template size

Most desktop scanners are designed for an A4 maximum paper size by default.
Scanners for A3 and larger formats are considerably more expensive and larger.

Resolution

The resolution is stated in DPI (Dots Per Inch), which is the density of pixels per inch. The higher the DPI, the finer the resulting image, however, the scanned file takes up more disk space.

The standard resolution is now about 1,200 × 2,400 DPI.
Some models allow you to set a lower DPI scanning or a black and white scanning only - it is suitable for common documents and saves disk space.
The value of 300 DPI is sufficient for scanning black and white text documents.

Colour depth

The colour depth represents the number of colour tones of each colour that the scanner can recognise. It is indicated in bits – the higher the value, the higher the number of colour tones the scanner can distinguish. The most common maximum colour depth for modern scanners is 48 bits.

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Rollei DF-S 240 SE

Scanner - table and films scanner, resolution: 1800 x 1800 DPI, scans diapositiv, portable, weight: 1,2kg, 5Mpx CMOS sensor, 2.4" LCD panel, SD/SDHC card support, USB connection

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Maxxo SL2DBS 1D&2D&QR

Barcode Reader with manual scanner, laser multi-line 1D, 2D and QR scanning, 200 scans/s, with stand, USB and Bluetooth connection

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Newland HR20 Panga III 1D,2D CMOS, USB, 2m cable, without stand

Barcode Reader with manual scanner, CMOS 1D, 2D, QR and GS1 DataBar scanning, USB and RS-232 connection

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Newland HR10 Sardina Handheld Scanners

Barcode Reader with manual scanner, CCD 1D and GS1 DataBar scanning, 300 scans/s, USB connection

30.90 €

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Honeywell Replacement AC Adapter for Voyager 1202g, Granite

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28.90 €

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Newland BS80 Piranha II 2D CMOS BT scanner, for 1D and 2D barcodes

Barcode Reader with manual scanner, CMOS 1D, 2D and QR scanning, USB-C and Bluetooth connection

198.90 €

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Newland HR23 Dorada 2D CMOS Wireless

Barcode Reader - handheld, wireless connection, CMOS imaging, for 1D, 2D, QR, and GS1 DataBar codes, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, programmable scanner, GS1 ready, 5-year warranty

163.90 €

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Virtuos CCD 2D industrial reader HW-857, wireless, USB, dark grey

Barcode Reader with manual scanner, CCD omnidirectional 1D and 2D scanning, 60 scans/s, wireless connection, USB connection

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Newland HR33 Marlin 2D CMOS Mega, USB

Barcode Reader - handheld, with stand, wired connection, CMOS scanning, for 1D, 2D, QR and GS1 DataBar codes, USB connection, programmable scanner, GS1 ready, reads DotCode and OCR (ID cards and passports), 5-year warranty

138.90 €

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Newland HR15 Wahoo 1D CCD Wireless BT

Barcode Reader with manual scanner, CCD 1D scanning, wireless connection, with stand, USB and Bluetooth connection

88.90 €

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Newland 1D/2D, 640x480 CMOS, LED, USB, 42°H/31.5°W

Barcode Reader with Flat scanner, CMOS 1D and 2D scanning, USB and RS-232 connection

79.90 €

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Virtuos CCD 2D industrial reader HT-857, USB, dark grey

Barcode Reader with manual scanner, CCD omnidirectional 1D and 2D scanning, 60 scans/s, wireless connection, USB connection

146.90 €

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Honeywell Granit 1990i Flex Range - USB Kit, Black

Barcode Reader with manual scanner, area image 1D and 2D scanning, USB, RS-232 and Keyboard Wedge connection

304.90 €

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Zebra DS3678-SR Kit

Barcode Reader with manual scanner 1D and 2D, wireless connection, with stand, USB and Bluetooth connection

790.90 € New 898.90 €

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Newland FR40 Koi, 2D Mega Pixel CMOS

Barcode Reader with table scanner, CMOS 1D, 2D and QR scanning, USB and RS-232 connection

145.90 € New 158.90 €

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Maxxo SL2DUS laser scanner, new edition

Barcode Reader with manual scanner, laser 1D, 2D and QR scanning, 200 scans/s, with stand, USB connection

79.90 €

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Maxxo SL2DWC laser scanner 1D&2D&QR

Barcode Reader with manual scanner, CMOS one-line 1D, 2D and QR scanning, with stand, USB and Bluetooth connection

111.90 €

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Zebra DS3678-SR Kit

Barcode Reader with manual scanner 1D and 2D, wireless connection, with stand, USB and Bluetooth connection

898.90 € 949.90 €

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Newland FM430 Barracuda, 2D CMOS Mega Pixel, Fixed Mounted Reader, USB (2m cable), LED Aimer, white

Barcode Reader with Flat scanner, laser 1D and 2D scanning, 60 scans/s, USB and RS-232 connection

164.90 €

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Newland HR33 Marlin 2D CMOS Mega, BT

Barcode Reader - handheld, wireless connection, CMOS scanning, for 1D, 2D, QR and GS1 DataBar codes, USB and Bluetooth connection, programmable scanner, GS1 ready, reads DotCode and OCR (ID cards and passports), 5-year warranty

229.90 €

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Newland FR27 Urchin 2D CMOS, USB (1.5m cable), black

Barcode Reader with table scanner 1D, 2D and QR, USB connection

127.90 €

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Newland HR32 Marlin BT, 2D CMOS

Barcode Reader with manual scanner, CMOS 1D, 2D, QR and GS1 DataBar scanning, wireless connection, USB and Bluetooth connection

211.90 €

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Newland 1D/2D, CMOS, IP42, USB

Barcode Reader with table scanner 1D, 2D and QR, USB connection

127.90 €

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Zebra DS3678 (DS3678-HP3U42A0SFW)

Barcode Reader with manual scanner, laser 1D, 2D and QR scanning, with stand, USB, Bluetooth and RS-232 connection

1,079 €

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Scanners - additional info

Scanners are devices used to scan original documents (paper with text or images, photographs, film or barcodes, etc.) and convert them to an electronic form to work with on a computer.

The most commonly used are the desktop scanners that can be connected to a computer via USB. The document is placed on a glass plate, while the scanning technology is moving below it. A similar principle applies to copiers. Modern scanners scan with a 48-bit colour depth (the older ones use 24 bits, even though a high number of bits indicates that the scanner can capture more colour tones). Choose a desktop scanner according to the paper size you want to scan and select the one that has a high resolution (in "dpi" units) for the best image quality.

Another type of scanner is the barcode reader. A laser or laser diodes are used to read the documents. Most commonly, these handheld readers and found at cash desks, in stores or warehouses.

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