| Type | Optical scanner, Barcode Scanner, 3D scanner, Drum scanner, Film scanner |
| Operation | Converts physical documents into digital form |
| Connectivity | USB, Wireless (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), Ethernet |
| Resolution | Measured in Dots Per Inch (DPI) – Higher DPI offers higher resolution and detail |
| Size & Format | Flatbed, Sheet-fed, Portable, Handheld, etc. Fits various paper sizes (A4, Letter, Legal, etc.) |
| Speed | Measured in Pages Per Minute (PPM) or Images Per Minute (IPM) |
| Software Integration | TWAIN & WIA support, OCR software for converting image text into editable text |
| Other Features | Duplex scanning (double-sided), Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), Color/Grayscale/Monochrome settings |
| Cost | Varies based on the specific model, brand, features, and quality |
| Applications | Document management, archival, image editing, data extraction, etc. |
