The Computer Revolution/Peripherals/Types of Scanners

This is article will have information about the two most common scanners. The information will include; cost, and how its used The four common scanner types are: Flatbed, Sheet-fed, Handheld, and Drum scanners.

Flatbed

Flatbed scanners cost anywhere between $60 and $400. Most Personal computer users use this type of scanner. The image to be scanned lays on top of a flat top glass and the then it is scanning by a scan beam that goes from one end to other reading the image and transferring it into a digital image o nthe computer. It scan books or single sheets.

Sheet-Fed

Sheet-fed scanners cost between $300 and $800. This type of scanner works like a flatbed scanner except that the image is fed through the scanner and moves along the beam to be read rather than the beam moving. This type is not useful for books, but only single sheets.

The aforementioned scanner types are the most common types of scanners used in homes and small offices.

Another type of scanner is a portable scanner. Portable scanner are designed to capture text and other data while you are on the go. The scanner is powered by batteries and once you scan the text, the content is stored on the portable scanner. Once you get home, you can transfer the content to a computer. Transferring to your computer is done by using a cable or a wireless connection.