Our Paper articles are designed to provide you with useful information for paper scanning and digitization projects.
California's AB-1466 requires the State’s County Recorders to find a way to remove “restrictive covenants” in their official records. Learn what this means and how to comply.
When you're figuring out which way you want to scan your paper records to an electronic format, consider the Digital Box method. You get a simple and effective way to digitize your files.
Paper scanning generally falls into two main categories: backfile and go-forward. Learn the similarities and differences between the two, and which you should do first.
Getting ready to start a paper scanning project? Learn 4.5 ways to lower your scanning price including boxing your own records and simplifying your indexing.
Having the right partner for your paper scanning project can determine the success of your project. However, the task of finding a partner can be daunting. Read our guide on things you should consider and questions you should ask when you're searching for a partner, such as "what kind of technology do they have?" and "what kind of experience do they have on similar projects?".
Choosing to scan your paper records is a big decision, but how long does a paper scanning project take? Learn some timeline factors that will affect your project, including the quantity and type of paper records, your indexing specifications, and the project's complexity. Three example projects are also illustrated to help you get a feel for what it takes!
Do you have questions about paper scanning? Here are our 5 most frequently asked questions that we answer for you, including "how much does paper scanning cost?" and "what does the paper scanning process look like?"
Should you have your records digitized on-site (at your office) or sent off-site (to a scanning company's facility)? Before jumping into a decision, consider the various factors including transportation, cost, speed of the project, and available resources.
Do you have an office relocation coming up but have too many documents to move? Digitize your documents so you lower moving costs, reduce risks, and still retain your important data.
Scanning large format documents (such as building plans, engineering drawings, oversized books, and newspapers) requires specific methods of capture that goes beyond "normal" paper scanning. We'll describe the different large format sheet sizes, scanning methods, and output options that you have available for your conversion project.
