What Is Flatbed Artwork Scanning?
Flatbed scanning can be an excellent solution for suitable flat originals where the material can safely be placed on the scanner bed.
Flatbed systems are useful for photographs, prints, small drawings, certificates, documents and other flat originals where contact scanning is safe and appropriate.
Flatbed artwork scanning
The capture method should be selected around the original object, its condition and the purpose of the digital master. Suitable material may be captured with a WideTEK 36 ART, reprographic camera system or flatbed solution, while delicate, oversized or surface-sensitive work may require a non-contact approach.
Materials and considerations
Photographic prints
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Small artwork
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Prints
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Certificates
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Documents
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Flat paper originals
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Key considerations
- Photographic prints
- Small artwork
- Prints
- Certificates
- Documents
- Flat paper originals
Need an artwork scanning specification?
We can assess the size, material, condition and intended use of your artwork or visual collection and recommend an appropriate capture method and digital output.