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Home Supplies The 9 Best Flatbed Scanners of 2021

The 9 Best Flatbed Scanners of 2021

Last updated on January 26th, 2021

    4.9/5 - (8 votes)

    Save and share important paperwork, photos, and other data so that you always have access to it right on your computer. With the best flatbed scanner for photos and other documents, you will always have a record of what is important to you.

    After reading a variety of flatbed scanner reviews and exploring their features, we have discovered the 10 best flatbed scanners. This will make it much easier to narrow down your options so that you always pick the best one.

    Contents

    • 1 9 Best Flatbed Scanners on the Market:
      • 1.1 1. Epson Perfection Color Scanner
      • 1.2 2. Epson Perfect Color Scanner
      • 1.3 3. Epson FastFoto Scanning System
      • 1.4 4. Epson Perfection Pro Scanner
      • 1.5 5. Canon CanoScan Scanner
      • 1.6 6. HP ScanJet Scanner
      • 1.7 7. Canon Color Image Scanner
      • 1.8 8. Canon CanoScan Scanner
      • 1.9 9. Mustek High Speed Color Scanner
    • 2 Factors to Consider When Buying a Flatbed Scanner
    • 3 Flatbed Scanners FAQ
    • 4 Conclusion

    9 Best Flatbed Scanners on the Market:

    1. Epson Perfection Color Scanner

    Epson Perfection V600 Color Photo, Image, Film, Negative & Document Scanner

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    The Epson Perfection Color Scanner has a high resolution so that your photos come out intense and vibrant. You can scan in just about anything, including things like photo negatives and film slides without losing any clarity.

    The digital ICE feature lets you retouch and restore a variety of photos. You can do things like remove creases and tears so that your old photos look like new again. This feature also lets you do things like restore faded colors so that your pictures are just as vibrant as the day that you developed the film.

    Features
    • It has 6400 by 9600 DPI for extended depth
    • You can use this scanner to restore colors in your images that have faded

     

    What Consumers Are Saying

    Many people said that this is a high-end flatbed scanner. It has a variety of features that make it quick and easy to use. Other people said that the results are very professional. Everything comes out vibrant and clear.

    Things to Love
    • Works for colors and black and white photos
    • The results are very professional
    • You can restore old photos
    Things to Consider
    • N/A

    Summary

    This is the best professional flatbed scanner. It produces high-quality reproductions of any photo or document that you scan into it.

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    2. Epson Perfect Color Scanner

    Epson Perfection V39 Color Photo & Document Scanner with scan-to-cloud & 4800 optical resolution

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    The Epson Perfect Color Scanner is a very convenient scanner to use. There are simple buttons that let you tackle scanning jobs as quickly as possible. You can also place the scanner vertically by using the kickstand that is built into it.

    The items that you scan in can go right to a variety of cloud services. When you scan in items, they have a high level of detail and clarity so that they look like the original item.

    Features
    • The 4,800 DPI allows for high-resolution scans
    • There are easy buttons to use the different scanner features

     

    What Consumers Are Saying

    Several people mentioned how lightweight this scanner is. This makes it easy to take with you when you need to scan in documents. Other people mentioned its size. You can fit this scanner on just about any desk without a problem.

    Things to Love
    • You can get professional scans
    • It is a lightweight scanner
    • There is a USB port
    Things to Consider
    • The software could be better

    Summary

    This is the best cheap flatbed scanner. As a portable flatbed scanner, you can take it with you so that you can scan documents and photos when you are on-the-go.

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    3. Epson FastFoto Scanning System

    Epson FastFoto FF-680W Wireless High-Speed Photo and Document Scanning System

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    The Epson FastFoto Scanning System is ideal for a wide variety of documents and photos. You can scan them in fast, allowing you to get through a lot in a short period of time.

    This scanner connects wirelessly. Because of this, you can put the scanner just about anywhere and it will connect with the computers that are on your WiFi network.

    This scanner has backup and auto-upload features. This lets you send items directly to a cloud or other storage service.

    Features
    • It has WiFi capabilities so that you can connect it to the internet
    • With 1,200 DPI, your photos have strong clarity and vibrancy

     

    What Consumers Are Saying

    Some reviewers said that this scanner has a good black and white balance. This makes it a good choice for historians. Other people said that this scanner saves time. You can scan in items within seconds.

    Things to Love
    • It connects to the internet
    • You can scan photos very fast
    • The scanned images have professional quality
    Things to Consider
    • The TIFF file option could be higher quality

    Summary

    This home flatbed scanner is ideal for anyone needing a scanner. You can scan in a variety of items so that you always have a digital copy ready.

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    4. Epson Perfection Pro Scanner

    Epson Perfection V850 Pro scanner

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    The Epson Perfection Pro Scanner uses a dual-lens system. Because of this feature, you get the highest resolution possible from the items that you are scanning. It will automatically make the proper adjustments to ensure the right resolution.

    The software that comes with this scanner allows you to control shadows, highlights, and gradations. This ensures that you get the exact look that you are going for when you are using this scanner. A single click is all that it takes to scan something in.

    Features
    • The dual-lens system allows for the clearest images possible
    • Its high tonal range ensures that you can see the finest gradations and shadows

     

    What Consumers Are Saying

    It works with MAC and Windows, according to many consumers. This allows you to use it with a wide variety of computers. Several people talked about the wide tonal range. This ensures that the items that you scan in have fine shadow details.

    Things to Love
    • It has digital ICE capabilities
    • You can scan large and small formats
    • It is a good choice for black and white scanning
    Things to Consider
    • Larger films may not lie flat

    Summary

    This flatbed film scanner is simple to use despite its many features. This ensures that you can learn how to use it very quickly.

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    5. Canon CanoScan Scanner

    Canon CanoScan 9000F MKII Photo, Film and Negative Scanner, Flatbed (Renewed)

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    The Canon CanoScan Scanners has an auto document fix feature. This ensures that the end result is clear and sharp no matter what you are scanning in. It also has gutter shadow correction to removes the shadows that can develop from scanning.

    The EZ buttons let you use the scanner’s features quickly. Use the software for things like automatic layout suggestions and a variety of filters.

    Features
    • The software allows you to retouch and organize your items
    • For maximum flexibility, you can use this with MAC and Windows

     

    What Consumers Are Saying

    Many people talked about the automatic adjustments that this scanner makes. This allows you to scan in several items and get the exact look that you are going for. Other people talked about how quickly it works. It does not require any warm-up time.

    Things to Love
    • It is good for black and white images
    • The resolution is high
    • It is easy to use
    Things to Consider
    • The software could be higher quality

    Summary

    After exploring a variety of high-resolution flatbed scanner reviews, this one comes out as one of the best options. You can scan almost anything within seconds.

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    6. HP ScanJet Scanner

    HP ScanJet Pro 2500 f1 Flatbed OCR Scanner

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    The HP ScanJet Scanner works very fast and you can feed multiple pages at once. This lets you scan fast without needing to attend to the scanner.

    You can use the software for a variety of purposes, such as page size detection and automatic cropping. Send your scanned items to a variety of storage and cloud services for safekeeping.

    Features
    • For optimal productivity, it can scan as many as 20 pages in a minute
    • You can feed as many as 50 pages at once for increased scanning speed

     

    What Consumers Are Saying

    Multiple people talked about the versatility of this scanner. You can scan in documents of varying sizes. Other people mentioned the interface of the software. It is very quick and easy to use.

    Things to Love
    • It works with different cloud services
    • You can use different paper types
    • It supports multiple paper sizes
    Things to Consider
    • You cannot scan to a PDF

    Summary

    You can use this scanner almost right out of the box. Setup is fast and easy, allowing you to start scanning documents quickly.

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    7. Canon Color Image Scanner

    Canon LiDE110 Color Image Scanner (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

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    The Canon Color Image Scanner allows for three-way positioning. You can scan images in the following positions: portrait, upright and landscape. The USB cable lets you connect to the PC.

    When you scan in images, you can turn them into PDF files. This makes it easier to save files in the way that you prefer.

    Features
    • It has an auto-scan mode for cleaner scanning
    • You can scan a letter-sized document in about 18 seconds for optimal speed

     

    What Consumers Are Saying

    Several people said that this scanner is easy to use. Once you receive it, it does not take long to learn the features. Other people mentioned how fast it works. This allows you to scan in a lot of documents quickly.

    Things to Love
    • There is a single USB cable
    • You can scan bulky items
    • It works for color and black and white items
    Things to Consider
    • The interface could be cleaner

    Summary

    This is a budget flatbed scanner with plenty of excellent features. Get high-quality color and black and white scans within seconds with this device.

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    8. Canon CanoScan Scanner

    Canon 4508B002 CanoScan LiDE210 Scanner

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    The Canon CanoScan Scanner has a Z-lid. This allows you to extend it so that it fits over books and other bulky items that you want to scan. Use the three-way positioning feature to scan items in as upright, landscape or portrait.

    This scanner has EZ buttons to help you automate the scanning that you can do. These buttons make it easier to create PDF files and email attachments by simply pushing a single button.

    Features
    • You can scan in items in about 10 seconds
    • Scan bulky items thanks to the Z-lid expansion top

     

    What Consumers Are Saying

    Multiple people said that you can use this scanner quickly. Setup does not take long, allowing you to start using it almost right away.

    Other people mentioned the resolution. The items that you scan in look just like the original document, ensuring the highest level of quality.

    Things to Love
    • It has a high resolution
    • This is a plug and plays scanner
    • It is user-friendly
    Things to Consider
    • It may stop powering on prematurely

    Summary

    This is the best flatbed scanner for artists. This is due to the very high resolution that you get from the images that you scan.

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    9. Mustek High Speed Color Scanner

    Mustek A3 2400S - High speed A3 Large Format 11.7-Inch x 16.5-Inch Color Scanner

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    The Mustek High Speed Color Scanner has one of the highest resolutions available for this type of scanner. It has a 2400 DPI, allowing for the colors of your documents and photos to come through looking exactly like what you are scanning in.

    The software that you get with this scanner allows you to scan in a variety of documents. It also works for faxing, emailing, and creating text and PDF files.

    Features
    • It allows for large format scanning
    • This scanner works at a high speed so that you can scan more in less time

     

    What Consumers Are Saying

    Several people said that this scanner allows for professional results. All of the colors that you scan in arrive through with great intensity.

    Other people said that you can choose the scan size. This makes it possible to customize the size of the items that you scan in.

    Things to Love
    • It is compatible with MAC and Windows
    • This scanner accommodates large documents
    • It scans items quickly
    Things to Consider
    • There is no on/off switch

    Summary

    This scanner is easy to use. This makes it the ideal choice for those who are new to using scanners that want something that they can start using almost right away.

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    Factors to Consider When Buying a Flatbed Scanner

    When you are in the market for a flatbed scanner, there are several factors that you should consider. Having this information will make it a lot easier to evaluate the scanners that are available so that you can pick the best one.

    After reading a variety of flatbed scanner reviews, you have a clearer picture about which one will best meet your needs. The following information will provide further clarity so that you know which scanner will ensure that you are able to keep digital copies of your items.

    Scanning Space

    Scanners come in a wide variety of sizes. You have to consider how much space you have available on your desk so that your scanner will fit. You should also think about the items that you are going to scan to determine the surface space of the scanner that will accommodate them.

    Bit Depth

    This is another consideration. The average range is 24 to 36. This ensures that the items that you are scanning translate the colors to your computer in the most vibrant way possible. The more color intensity you need, the higher the bit depth you want to look for.

    Dots Per Inch

    If you want a scanner that has a high level of resolution, you want to ensure that the DPI is high. The average DPI is 600 to 1,200. If you do something like graphic design, you will want to get the highest DPI possible so that the colors of the items that you scan in come through as clearly as possible.

     

    Scanner Suite

    All scanners come with a software suite. The average person will not need more features than those that come with the suite. However, if you do graphic design or similar work, you might consider a suite that comes with things like extra data storage, photo manipulation features, and software.

    Flatbed Scanners FAQ

    As you are shopping for a flatbed scanner, there are some questions that you may have. Getting the answers to these questions will make it easier to choose the right scanner for your needs.

    What Can You Use a Flatbed Scanner For?

    These scanners have a flat surface that is made from glass. Their design makes them ideal for documents, photos, and other items that you want to scan into your computer.

    Most of these scanners have an adjustable lid, making it possible to scan in thicker items, such as books and magazines.

    You just have to decide which items you are going to use with your scanner. This will help you decide which scanner can best accommodate your needs.

    How Does This Type of Scanner Work?

    You place the document or photo on top of the glass facing down. You should make sure to line it up according to the lines on the top and sides of the scanner so that you get the full document scanned in.

    Then, you close the lid and push the button that initiates the scanner.

    All scanners have a variety of features that you can use too. This ensures that you get the exact representation of your document or photo on your computer screen.

    How Long Does It Take to Scan a Document or Photo?

    Once you get everything lined up, it only takes a few seconds to scan a document in. Most scanners are able to do it in about 30 seconds or less. Lining up the document or photo takes another five to 10 seconds. This means that you can scan most documents in under a minute. Then, you just restart the process for any other items that you need to scan into your computer.

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    Conclusion

    Now it is time to pick the best flatbed scanner for your needs. After reading these flatbed scanner reviews, you can better determine which one has the necessary features to support the items that you want to scan.

    The Epson Perfection Color Scanner is the best choice. You can scan numerous documents, films,s, and photos, making it one of the most versatile choices. This makes it possible to create digital copies of almost everything so that you always have a backup and a version that is quick and easy to share

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