Scanner

Scanner: 

Scanner is used to enter information on hard copy into a computer. The most common type is the flat bed which is made up of a glass panel and lid. The hard copy document or photo is scanned by a light source and produces a computer readable image.

Figure: Scanner

Uses of Scanner:

1. Scanners are used to scan in document and convert them into a format for use in various software packages.
2. Old and valuable documents and books can be scanned for records. Also non-digital photographs need to be scanned if they are to be stored on computer.