Which scanner should I use?

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Scanning Station 1 Consider the UMAX if you are working with detailed, fragile, large, or non-standard sized items.
	Ideal for: Fragile documents High-resolution graphics and photos Detailed artwork Large items (maps) Scanning more than one item at once

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Scanning Stations 2 & 3 Users in a hurry should use the Fujitsu with its quick and easy feeder.
	Ideal for: Quick scans on the go Stacks of standard-size pages Digitizing personal photos Optical character recognition (OCR)

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Scanning Station 4 Design-savvy users and graphic arts types who need access to a Mac with a scanner should use the Epson E1680-Pro.
	Ideal for: Web graphics work Single-page graphics Artwork

The Mac is not recommended for quick scans, if you are not a frequent Mac user.

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Scanning Stations 5 through 9 Reserved for UNC patrons, these Fujitsu scanners have feeders and are just as quick and convenient as Stations 2 & 3.
	Ideal for: Quick scans on the go Stacks of standard-size pages Digitizing personal photos Optical character recognition (OCR)

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Reservations are no longer necessary to use the scanners, and scanning stations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-up sheets are available if you would like to reserve a time (2 hours/day/person, if others are waiting). You may also call the Reference Department, Davis Library, at 962-1151, to make a reservation.

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