{"id":473,"date":"2025-03-28T11:18:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T11:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nowe.an2di.pl\/?p=473"},"modified":"2025-09-25T10:58:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T10:58:46","slug":"poradnik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/an2di.pl\/en\/poradnik\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide - Choosing a Scanner"},"content":{"rendered":"
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1. How to choose the right scanner for your company or institution? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Choosing the right scanner is a key issue for both the customer and\u00a0companies from the private sector or public institutions that must manage financial resources rationally.<\/strong> In this guide, we will guide you through every step of the decision-making process \u2013 from defining your needs and expectations to selecting the right solution and discussing financing your purchase.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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2. Confronting expectations with reality <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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First, it is worth specifying your needs and expectations regarding the scanner. It is worth considering what devices you have seen at trade fairs, what was recommended to you in terms of digitization, and what functionalities seem necessary. Defining these issues will allow us to choose the equipment that best meets your requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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To select the right model, it is necessary to determine in what environment it will be used and who will operate it. Will the device be intended for outsiders, such as library readers, or for trained employees of institutions dealing with digitization? This information is crucial, as it influences the selection of scanner functionality and parameters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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4. Kiosk scanner \u2013 a self-service solution <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Self-service scanners are designed for libraries, museums and archives, where they will be used by people who have no experience in digitization. The set includes an AiO computer with a touch screen and intuitive software, which allows easy operation even for users unfamiliar with the technology. Thanks to this, the scanner can be an ecological and safe alternative to traditional photocopiers, eliminating the risk of damaging documents and the need to collect stacks of paper. Users can send scanned files directly to an email inbox or save them on a USB drive, as well as choose the file format and resolution.<\/p>

To facilitate use, we also provide a clear instruction in the form of an information board, which clearly explains the subsequent steps of scanning.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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5. Scanner for mass digitization \u2013 production solution <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Scanners of this type are intended for companies and public institutions that deal with large-scale document archiving. In addition to the device itself, we can also offer professional workstations equipped with high-capacity disks and graphic monitors that ensure comfortable work with large TIFF files. For institutions where digitization takes place on a production scale, we can also design and implement dedicated server rooms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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6. Mass digitization scanner with \u201ckiosk\u201d option <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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We offer our clients the option of combining the scanner's mass digitization functionality with a kiosk option if necessary. Should a hardware migration be necessary, \u2013 just let us know and we will adapt your scanner for use in the reading room or restore its configuration for production digitization.<\/strong><\/p>

We offer on-the-job training for employees responsible for operating the scanner and provide technical support via telephone and email. In the event of service issues, we provide remote diagnostics, which allows for quick resolution of any faults without having to wait for a technician to visit. If necessary, we also operate outside Poland.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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7. What will be scanned? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Another key aspect is to determine the type and format of documents that will be digitized. It is important to pay attention to the maximum dimensions of the scanned materials and their percentage share in the entire digitization process. If scanning very large documents will take place sporadically, it is worth considering outsourcing this service, which will reduce the costs of purchasing a scanner with a format that is too large.<\/p>\n

The width of the book spine is also an important factor \u2013 our book scanners<\/a> They enable scanning of volumes with spines up to 15 cm wide. For delicate documents, scanning can be performed without using a glass pressure plate or using a V-cradle if the book cannot be laid flat.<\/p>\n

A very important aspect of selecting a scanner is the condition of the originals. Protection of such documents is carried out by scanning without the glass pressure - but maintaining the depth of field. Or using a V-cradle if the book or stapled documents cannot be laid flat and scanned fully open.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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When digitizing cultural heritage, it is extremely important to faithfully reproduce the original. It is worth familiarizing yourself with the applicable digitization standards - these can be national guidelines of the National Library, State Archives, National Institute of Museums and Collections Protection or international standards such as FADGI, Metamorfoze or ISO.<\/p>

Our scanners allow scanning at 400 dpi resolution, which meets FADGI requirements for special collections. We also offer models with 600 dpi resolution, and the quality of reproduction is influenced by precise color reproduction (Delta E), geometry and linearity of the image. We also help in selecting the right equipment for data storage, which is important considering that a single scan in A2 format and 400 dpi resolution can take up over 200 MB.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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In addition to image quality, the time it takes to perform a scan is also important for\nthe user. In our devices, the time from triggering the scan to its display on the screen\nis just a few seconds. Thanks to this, the number of scans performed during the day\ndepends only on the operator's efficiency.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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It is worth including service costs in the total cost of purchasing a scanner. We\nprovide a standard manufacturer's warranty for our devices for a period of 12 months.\nDuring this time, we offer both remote and on-site service, at the Customer's. We\nalso provide telephone and e-mail support. Additionally, it is possible to extend the\nwarranty to 24, 36 or 48 months. We recommend careful consideration and\ncalculation of the costs associated with the service and maintenance of the device.\nWe discuss all the details during a free consultation.<\/p>

Remember that our warranty and post-warranty service does not depend on the\nnumber of scans performed! The number of scans is only an indicator for carrying out\ndevice maintenance, which will significantly extend its failure-free operation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t