When it comes to selecting a scanner, you should take into consideration the speed, the quality of the scanned document or image, the driver and the software for the scanner. It has been seen that even the low priced and mid priced scanners now have advanced features like transparency adapters and 4800 dpi resolution. However, on the whole, usually business and home scanners are not that expensive.

However, before buying a scanner, it is best to check the market out and find the best selling scanners. Then you can compare these scanners to figure out which one best suits your scanning needs. Here is a list of some of the best selling scanners in the market today.

• Epson Perfection 2580 Photo Flatbed Scanner: This scanner has a 2400 X 4800 dpi resolution. It has a USB 2.0 port, PhotoImpression, Abbyy Fine Reader Sprint OCR software, transparency adapter, ArcSoft, and a photo/ card reader, which is optional. It has a scanning area of 8.5 inches X 11.7 inches. It also has an auto film loader that allows the scanning of 35mm negative. It has a fast scanning speed, especially when it comes to scanning small color photographs. The scanner sells for around $149.
• Epson Perfection 4180 Flatbed Scanner: This scanner has a 4800 X 9600 dpi resolution. It works with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 and Abbyy Fine Reader Sprint OCR software. It has a transparency adapter, and it can be bought either with a document feeder or without one. It sells at $199. It is known for its speed and outstanding image quality.
• Epson Perfection 2480 scanner: It has a resolution of 2400 X 4800 dpi. It works with ArcSoft PhotoImpression and Abby Fine Reader Sprint OCR software. In addition, it has a transparency adapter, and it comes with an optional photo/card feeder. It is a fast scanner and scans good quality images. It also has the ability to clean up defects like scratches or dust. It retails for around $99.
• HP Scanjet 5550c scanner: The scanner has resolution of 2400 X 2400 dpi. It comes with HP Photo and Imaging software along with Iris OCR software, which is built into the HP driver. The document feeder is part of the scanner, but the transparency adapter is optional. It retails for around $299. This may be the only scanner available for a small office with an automatic document feeder.
• Microtek Scanmaker i320 scanner: It has a resolution of 3200 X 6400 dpi. It has a USB port and transparency adapter. It works with Adobe Photoshop Elements and Abbyy FineReader Sprint OCR software. The scans have a nice color. The only drawback is that the transparency adapter can hold just one slide of 35mm negative. This scanner costs around $130.

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