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Flatbed Scanner

Ideal materials to scan and how to scan them.
a drawing of a yellow lightbulb The Freedman Center is being updated for the Fall 2025 semester. As the lab's location and layout is changing, these guides are in the process of being updated. If you need assistance with scanning and digitization during this transition period, stop by the lab during staffed lab hours for hands-on assistance or email FreedmanCenter@case.edu to make an appointment. 

The Scanner

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.