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So, let's have a look at some easy ways to scan a physical document using any of the best scanners (or printer with a scanner) and a Windows PC – new and old, the process has mostly stayed the same.

The Epson GT-2500 is great if you need a combination of high-quality photo scans along with scans of regular text documents, but it may be overkill for normal business use.

While a scan-to-email printer and most All-in-One printers allow you to scan a document directly from the device using no extra software, specialized scanning software provides you with more ...

With the transparency adapter, the package is called the Perfection 1240U Photo Scanner. One caveat: Epson shipped the product with software that limited it to using Epson printers only.

If you've been staring at shoeboxes of old photos dreading how long it will take you to scan them, the Epson FF-680W is a great solution.