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Welcome to Large Format Scanners 

This information site that tells you everything you need to know about large format scanners.  

  1. large format copier wide format scannerDownload free!  Our Large Format Scanner Buyers' Guide new for 2010 the guide now includes multifunction scanner/printers and over 45 large format scanners from the main manufacturers. We compare, give hints, tell you what to look for and what to avoid.  How to get more scanner for less money. Even what the manufacturers won't tell you. Great info for all potential buyers, including GSA buyers and  purchase spec writers.


    Buyers' Guide Index:

    Planning and overview: page 4

    The scanning process: page 5

    Scanner optics page 5

    Speed comparisons page 6

    Data transfer page 7

    Light source  page 7

    Scanner maintenance page 8

    Warranties vs maintenance contracts page 8

    Monochrome or color page 9

    Feeding mechanism page 9

    Scanner purchase, buyer beware page 9

    How the manufacturers price their scanners: page 10

    New scanners to avoid page 11

    Used scanners to avoid page 11

    Writing bid specs and RFQs: page 12

    Rental: page 12

    Post processing, indexing/archiving, raster to vector page 13

    Multi-function & Scanner / Printer combinations: page 14

    Scanner FAQ's page 14

    Best value for price scanners and multifunction products page 15


    1.   Large format black and white Scanners  Money  saving hints and important considerations when buying monochrome / greyscale scanners.

    2. Large format color scanners Money  saving hints and important considerations when buying color scanners.

    3. 11.7" x 17" wide flatbed Color Scanners "B" Size Scanners. What to look for when buying these medium format scanners.

    4. Used Large format scanners & Rentals  Used scanners can often be a great buy if you know what to look for and what pitfalls to avoid.

    large format scanners Download Free!  Need a scanning tip? Hints on Scanning, Scanners, and Archiving Engineering Drawings! updated April 2010

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