{"id":19260,"date":"2015-05-06T10:54:45","date_gmt":"2015-05-06T09:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.colortrac.com\/choose-scanner\/"},"modified":"2023-12-21T13:47:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T13:47:58","slug":"choose-scanner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.colortrac.com\/jp\/choose-scanner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose a wide format scanner"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>You need a scanner. But before you make any decisions or speak to someone, it&#8217;s often best to ask yourself some basic questions about how you want to use your scanner.<\/h4>\n<h4>Continue reading, or start the tour here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.colortrac.com\/jp\/choosing-a-scanner-photographs-artwork-or-line-drawings\/\">Choosing a scanner<\/a><\/h4>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16262 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.colortrac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SmartLF-SCi_angled_tablet_300w.png\" alt=\"wide format scanner\" width=\"300\" height=\"298\" \/><\/h3>\n<h4>What are you scanning?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Photographs, artwork or line drawings<\/li>\n<li>Paper versus thicker media or images mounted on board<\/li>\n<li>Width required<\/li>\n<li>Crisp new drawings or older originals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How do you work?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Scanning single documents, via batch runs or with the scanner in constant use<\/li>\n<li>Scan to file or scan to copy\/print<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">The technology matters too. There are two main types:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact Image Sensor (CIS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-18116 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.colortrac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SingleSensor-e1611676223353.png\" alt=\"Contact Image Sensor (CIS)\" width=\"300\" height=\"129\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Charged-coupled Device (CCD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-18115 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.colortrac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/typical-large-format_CCD-e1611676245488.jpg\" alt=\"Charged-coupled Device (CCD)\" width=\"300\" height=\"153\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Generally, CCD is considered better for photographs and art applications. CIS is designed for use with technical drawings.<br \/>\nCCD and CIS will both scan color, though if that is your primary focus and you need true color fidelity you may wish to consider CCD.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"Paper versus thicker media or images mounted on board\"><\/a>Paper versus thicker media or images mounted on board?<\/h4>\n<p>All scanners will work with standard paper thickness. You can also purchase carriers to hold very thin media as it is scanned.<br \/>\nSome scanners are also designed to take thicker media, frequently up to 15 mm or 0.6 inches. Only CCD scanners can maintain quality while scanning\u00a0thicker media.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"Width required\"><\/a>What scan width is required?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Scanners are available in both small and larger sizes. Colortrac large format scanners\u00a0 come in sizes up to 44 inches or 1118 mm.<br \/>\nThe most common large format scanner sizes are 24 inch, 36 inch and 42 inch. These accommodate standard US and European paper sizes.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"Crisp new drawings or older originals\"><\/a>Crisp new drawings or older originals?<\/h4>\n<p>All scanners will produce good scans of crisp new drawings, but if\u00a0you have older originals you may require a more specialist solution.<br \/>\nA higher end scanner and specialist software which work together to reduce marks in the image.<br \/>\nDelicate media may require a carrier to protect it as it travels through the scanner.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8197\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colortrac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scanned-image.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8197\" class=\"wp-image-8197 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.colortrac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scanned-image-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"Image after scanning on a Colortrac scanner and clean-up with SmartWorks Pro\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.colortrac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scanned-image-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.colortrac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scanned-image.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8197\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scan after clean-up with SmartWorks software<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8198\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colortrac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/original-scan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8198\" class=\"wp-image-8198 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.colortrac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/original-scan-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"original scan\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.colortrac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/original-scan-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.colortrac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/original-scan.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8198\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Original image with dark background<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>How do you work?\u00a0 Do you scan single documents mostly, large batch runs occasionally or will the scanner be in constant use?<\/h4>\n<p>Your scanner requirements will vary depending on whether you work in a production environment, or with a shared scanner used intermittently. For a production environment your scanner will be in constant use and a low energy model using LEDs will reduce your running costs. A high speed scanner will also allow you to create scans more quickly.<\/p>\n<p>For a scanner that needs to be shared in an office and walk-up scanning is a must you will need a scanner that turns on fast. This is no problem for a scanner twith LED lighting as these devices achieve maximum power virtually instantly.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"Scan to file or scan to copy\/print\"><\/a>Scan to file or scan to copy\/print?<\/h4>\n<p>Scanners are almost always quicker than printers. If you usually scan to print then the scanner speed will not impact the speed of your work.<br \/>\nNow you know your scanning requirements, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colortrac.com\/jp\/where-to-buy\/\">contact us<\/a> to find out how Colortrac can help you further!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Happy scanning!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You need a scanner. But before you make any decisions or speak to someone, it&#8217;s often best to ask yourself some basic questions about how you want to use your scanner. Continue reading, or start the tour here: Choosing a scanner What are you scanning? 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