Scanner is a device that produces a digital image of objects, handwriting and printed texts. It eases the typing procedures and helps in formulating mirror images of texts etc. In the modern world of today when multi -media is so important scanners are used to transfer book text on the computer so that the teaching methodologies and the presentations etc are all made easy and attractive.
Types of scanners
Drum scanners: it captures images with photomultiplier tubes and it uses an acrylic cylinder, through which the images pass very quickly. Drum scanners scan reflective and transmissive work. Now a days however drum scanner are not used anymore as flat bed scanners have taken their place in the market. They however are still in demand due to the high resolution pictures they scan and thus the color and quality cannot be matched at all.
Scanner
Flat-bed scanners
These contain a plain and flat glass surface on which the text or the picture etc is placed. Beams of light scan the image and move vertically. The light it reflects produces the image on the computer reading the entire area.
Film scanners
Negative films can be scanned from this type and these are not very expensive and light weight. They are also known as slide scanners.
Hand scanners
They can be dragged along the surface of the paper or text, whatever needs to be scanned. They are available for documents separately and for 3D models separately.
Uses of scanners
Scanners image text image into digital image within seconds without any kind of typing or problems. Images can easily be created by hand and in order to transfer them on to the computer one only needs to scan it instead of actually creating it again on the computer. This is true for most of the texts and images. Cards can be transferred on scanners and necessary changes can be made there and then to create new cards in no time. It saves times and money.
Documents need not be posted. They can be scanned and sent quickly thus saving postage money and finalizing business deals on time. Photos can be quickly transferred to the computer and shared with people on Facebook and Twitter. This can be done immediately.
Projects for children are easily made if scanners are around
Typing takes a long time and this can easily be avoided by simply scanning your stuff. Mirror images are produced and thus reducing any chances of errors. Typing may result in errors and omissions.
High speed scanners read 200 pages per minute and work can easily be done in no time. Documents can be uploaded and printed, extra copies be made for meetings etc.
A scanner is a must in the modern world of today, whether for business, household purpose or for usage of children for their day to day home work assignments. It is now a world of high speed technology for which less time consuming products are much appreciated. In businesses we always say 'time is money!'
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