subject: How To Find a Quality Scanning Service [print this page] When looking for a high quality scanning service, there are a couple of things to consider before settling on one company. The quality of the service has a lot to do with customer service, equipment, turn-around time and much more. Here is how to pick a good service that will be worth your money:
Do They Use High-Technology?
Laser scanning is an important process. Many graphic artists use scanning to make art prints of their original work. Since many artists depend on making a living with their art, it is important that the service is able to provide top-notch visuals and print outs. This means the scanner should produce images that are crisp and clear cut. This can only be done by using some of the more advanced scanners on the market. Most scanners produce images that are in HD (also known as high definition). The higher the resolution on an image, the better the photo will appear online or in print. When a user of the service saves the images to their computer or hard drive, the image lose a little bit of resolution. This is why scanners must produce the highest resolution image as possible in order to make up for their resolution lost.
Do They Have Competitive Prices?
A laser scanning service can be very expensive, especially if the customer is asking for prints to be made. It can cost a fortune if the item being scanned is very large. This is why it is important to find quality laser scanning service that offer discounts and deals for first time clients. Laser scanning service companies will offer deals for returning clients as well or for clients who often have bulk objects that need to be scanned. It is also important to ask for references and images of scanned items from the service before deciding on a company.