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1. Remove photographs from albums and any sticky tabs if necessary. If older pictures are mounted on cardboard, they can be scanned separately on the flatbed. | 1. Remove photographs from albums and any sticky tabs if necessary. If older pictures are mounted on cardboard, they can be scanned separately on the flatbed. | ||
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2. Pictures should be sorted by size and direction. They must be fed into the scanner in groups of the same size | 2. Pictures should be sorted by size and direction. They must be fed into the scanner in groups of the same size to avoid jamming the scanner. The photos are inserted into the scanner face-up with the top of the photo at the bottom. After sorting by size, sort again by direction. In order to save time, it is best if portrait-oriented pictures are separated from landscape-oriented ones. | ||
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3. Scanners are capable of scanning both sides of a photo or document. It is suggested that photos or documents with content on both sides be separated out into their own group. | 3. Scanners are capable of scanning both sides of a photo or document. It is suggested that photos or documents with content on both sides be separated out into their own group. | ||
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4. '''A flash drive is needed for storing the digitized images created'''. It is recommended that a flash drive be dedicated just for scanning documents and photos. | 4. '''A flash drive is needed for storing the digitized images created'''. It is recommended that a flash drive be dedicated just for scanning documents and photos. A USB drive, 16 Gig or larger is suggested. | ||
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5. Trained staff are available | 5. Trained staff are available. | ||
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