Flatbed Scanner

Flatbed Scanner

This guide is a step-by-step tutorial for how to use the Flatbed Scanner in the Freedman Center Technology Lab. 

How to Use This Guide

• This home page has an image of the equipment, an overview of what materials it can digitize, and links to the operating manual
• Need to work quickly? The quick guide will help you do a short project
• Have a lot to scan or quality matters? Work through the step-by-step tutorial
• Frequently asked questions aid in troubleshooting and common concerns with this scanner

Need Help? Guides support self-service equipment use. If you need additional help, you can:

• Come by the lab during staffed hours
• Chat with us
• Book a consultation
• Email FreedmanCenter@case.edu

If something is not working as expected, report the problem to Freedman Center staff.

 Equipment Overview 

The Flatbed scanner scans high quality flat documents at maximum 800 Dots per Inch (DPI) 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. If you are scanning a book or codex, this is the better option.

User Manual: Epson Expression 11000XL

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