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Flatbed Scanner

Ideal materials to scan and how to scan them.

The Scanner

Located in the Freedman Center Lab at Stations # 3 & 4 on the 1st floor, the Flatbed Scanner requires the checkout of a Freedman Center USB key at the Service Center Desk.

Our Flatbed scanner scans high quality flat documents at maximum 800 DPI dots per inch) or illustrations between 1,200 to 2,400 DPI. Scanning time is dependent on resolution settings chosen.  

Alternatives: The Book Scanner has a bookedge designed to take flat, clear scans of book pages and easy buttons along the side provide quick scanning.

Lending Policies

Available for checkout at Service Center to:

→ CWRU, CIA & CIM students, faculty, and staff.

→ CWRU Alumni, Public or Visiting patrons must complete the "Public Patron Use Form" before receiving equipment key. 

3 hour lending period.

Key MUST be returned to the Service Center.

NO bookdrop returns permitted.

→ Key MAY NOT leave the library for any reason.

NO holds on equipment.