Uses of Document Scanning
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Scanning Drawings
Archiving drawings of all sizes can be awkward to file, and if not stored in the proper way may also get damaged.
Scanning drawings and images easily solves this problem as not only does scanning make the filing, organizing and copying so much simpler, “defects” such as creases and stains can also be removed creating clean lines and a flawless white background. A single CD-ROM can store large amounts of drawings, typically over 5000.
Microfilm Scanning
These days, people are discovering that although microfilm offers a relatively small and compressed form of data storage, it has many more disadvantages when compared to digital storage. Microfilm require costly readers and printers which can only be used by one person at a time, and its lack of backup copies (which are disaster prone as well) can convince anyone to scan microfilm documents into digital form.
Data Capture
For businesses who utilize order and survey forms, standard response cards and the like, many document scanning companies now offer specialized software to extract data automatically, reading barcodes, handprint text, OMR codes, drastically cutting down the percentage of manual mistakes, and obviously, costs.