The preferred choice among most vendors is the ubiquitous USB port. Function Buttons Scanners with function buttons let you press one button to get the job done. The down side is they tend to over-simplify scan jobs by masking the precise scanning parameters. But if you are scanning piles of text documents or greyscale photos in sheet form, you are better off with a multi-function device. The software bundle that comes with the scanner may save you money buying separate applications.
Most scanners come with a a scanning application and standard image editing suite.
Other vendors throw in Web publishers, OCR software, and document management applications for free. Shop around for the best bargains. Many scanner vendors are shipping their products in iMac colours. If you want a machine that looks as good as it scans, then head for Canon and HP shops to check out cool, eye-catching offerings. Tips for a great job Vendors like to say that the one-touch scanning button in their latest models is all you need for a good scan job.