The Pennsylvania State University - Administrative Information Services, a unit of Information Technology Services

Scanner Recommendations

Before purchasing a scanner or multifunction printer for use with our Document Imaging service, consider the following:

  • The estimated daily volume of scanned documents
  • Functionality requirements, such as duplex, color, document feeder, flat bed, etc.
  • The number of work stations which will require access to the scanner
  • Your own budget constraints

Additionally, while multifunction printers (i.e., networked copier/scanners) can be used if they meet the above requirements, take into consideration whether the machine will be readily accessible when needed, whether using this machine will delay the copying/scanning of other projects, whether the machine is networked, and whether it has the ability to send scanned images to a desktop computer.

If you are currently ready to purchase a scanner for use with our Document Imaging service, then you may do so at the Penn State Computer Store. For reviews of various scanners, please visit Consumer Search.

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