Scanning Software

Training and Workshop Handouts
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Purpose

There are many different types of scanning software. Frequently, software is shipped with the scanner that was purchased for home or office use. The IDDS has purchased Epson Perfection 3170 Photo scanner for use with both Macintosh and Windows platforms.

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Strengths

1. Intuitive software that allows you to easily scan to a file or into software program such as Adobe Acrobat or Photoshop
2. Scan in OCR text to use in a word processing program

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Cost

The prices of scanners vary. If you are looking to purchase a scanner please go to CNET to compare pricing and scanner specifications.

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Training and Workshop Handouts (Workshop Schedule)

Modifying Digital Images for Web and Print / Using a Document Camera Format: One-to-One / Departmental / Workshop Prerequisite: Basic computer skills including the ability to use a mouse Objectives Workshop Handouts Modifying Digital Images for Web and Print Workshop Manual   *Email the IDDS department to schedule your one-to-one or departmental workshop session.

Mac Scanning Available in the IDDS lab:

HPScanJet 3010

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