Information on Document Scanning Services
Document scanning projects can be expensive - know what to ask and how to get the best value out of your scanning project before you begin! You document scanning services provider should be able to answer many questions before and during your project, but you have to know what to ask. At the learning center, we provide you with the detailed information you need to get the most out of your document scanning and document management service.
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How to Buy Document Scanning Services
Document scanning can make offices more organized and productive across all kinds of industries. See our suggested industry page to see examples of how document scanning can help different businesses. However, there are a few things you should do before you go off and decide to start paying for a document scanning service. A good place to start is to evaluate the amount of paper you have in your office. With our paper estimation guide, you can determine the volume of paper in your office and use these numbers for pricing estimates.
What to Look For in a Document Scanning Service Provider
When choosing a document scanning or document imaging provider, it is important to take note of the features and options provided with your payment. Different security features, technologies, storage options, and formatting provided are all important considerations for choosing the best document scanning service. Read on to learn about the features that should be included with your document scanning purchase.
Security Features
Document scanning can't be effective unless you know your information is safe. See our security page for a full list of security features your document scanning services should provide.
Technologies Used in Document Imaging Projects
There is a lot of tech jargon involved with document scanning and document imaging. If you aren't sure what they all mean, it's easy to get lost. Check out our list of relevant technologies and get acquainted with the technology that makes document scanning such an effective service.
DPI (Dots Per Inch)
OCR (Optical Character Recognition aka text searchability)
File formats (PDF, TIFF, JPEG, and PNG)
Choosing a Storage Medium for your Document Scanning Project
Now that you have an idea of how much paper you have, have chosen a provider, and understand the the technology involved, it's time to decide where all of your scanned documents are going to be stored. It's not just about the quality of the scan; the right storage medium can make you more productive and can save you IT and labor. Accessing your documents have never been easier now that the Internet allows online backup of scanned images, but it's not right for everyone. Learn about the typical storage technologies used in most scanning projects and find out which one is the right one for your project.
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