Special Purpose Scanners
Large Format scanner
An A0 large format scanner is used for scanning really big documents think posters, architectural drawings, engineering blueprints, detailed maps, large artwork, and historical documents. Here’s a breakdown of common uses
- Architecture and Engineering
- Art and Design
- Cartography
- Libraries and Archives
- Advertising and Printing
- Manufacturing and Industrial Use
- Government and Legal Records
Scanning blueprints, site plans, CAD drawings, and construction layouts for digital storage, editing, or sharing.
Digitizing large original artworks, paintings, and designs without losing fine details.
Scanning maps and geographical charts for archival, reproduction, or GIS (Geographic Information System) applications.
Preserving old books, manuscripts, newspapers, and historical documents that are too large for regular scanners.
Scanning posters, banners, and promotional materials for reproduction or modification.
Scanning technical diagrams, machine schematics, and large parts drawings.
Digitizing land records, building permits, and court documents.
Passport scanner
A passport scanner is mainly used to quickly and accurately capture and verify the information from passports and other ID documents. Here are the main uses
- Hotels and Travel Agencies
- Banks and Financial Institutions
- Car Rentals and Transportation Services
- Government Services
- Airlines and Airports
Quickly collecting guest information during check-in for record-keeping and compliance with local laws.
Verifying customer identity when opening accounts or conducting transactions, especially for international clients.
Speeding up customer verification during rentals or ticketing processes.
Scanning passports for visa processing, national ID registration, and other public services.
Automating check-in and boarding processes to enhance security and passenger flow.
Visiting card scanner
A visiting card scanner (also called a business card scanner) is used to quickly capture and organize contact information from business cards. Here are its main uses:
- Digital Contact Management
- Networking
- Reducing Paper Clutter
- Updating Contacts Easily
- Sharing Information
Instantly saving names, phone numbers, emails, and addresses into your phone, computer, or CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system.
After events, meetings, or conferences, you can quickly scan all the business cards you collect instead of typing them manually.
No need to store hundreds of physical cards — everything is saved digitally and searchable.
Some scanners (especially apps) can even auto-update details if your contact changes their information later.
Quickly forward or share contact details with your team or clients.