Using Scanners to Capture Digital Images

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		Flatbed Scanner Flatbed scanners are economical and capable of quality scans. They also make use of OCR software that enables scanned text to be edited.
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		Drum Scanner Drum scanners bounce light over flat objects mounted to a cylinder, resulting in highest quality images. The scanner at the left uses oil to attach the images to the drum, diminishing imperfections during the scan.
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		Film Scanner Photographers prefer a dedicated film scanner for higher quality images that rival the best drum scanners.
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