Book Scanners

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Purchase a new book scanner specifically for your book-scanning requirements. You choose between flatbed scanners and overhead scanners, with image capture in colour and black and white.

Our book scanners are Perfect for archivists or graphic designers, with A4 and A3 scanning available. They are designed to capture high-quality images of each page in a book, which can then be converted into various digital formats such as PDFs, e-books, or searchable text files.

Their advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology broadens the scope of their ability, which is ideal for book writers or publishers. Our overhead scanners have a scanning mechanism positioned over the scanning surface, designed for larger or fragile books.

These are designed for portable use, perfect for travelling purposes. Powered by a click of a button and equipped with exceptional image quality, these are easy to use and a great value for money.

If you prefer a flatbed scanner, these are ideal for scanning individual book pages or smaller books. Their small design makes them ideal for offices or storage in the home, and they can also be used for photographs, magazines, and artwork. 

With user-friendly software and CCD sensors, our flatbed scanners are perfect for beginners and professionals. If you’re looking for a book scanner that can capture every fine detail and small print, browse our products below.

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ScanSnap SV600 A3 Book Scanner
  • Page SizeA3
  • Resolution285 x 218dpi
  • CompatibilityMac OS, Windows 10, Windows 11
  • Scanning Speed3 secs at 300dpi
  • Feeder CapacityN/A
£504.00 ex. VAT
IRIS Desk 5 Overhead Book & A4 Scanner
  • Page SizeA4
  • Resolution300 dpi
  • CompatibilityWindows 10, Windows 11
  • Scanning Speed3 secs at 300dpi
  • Feeder CapacityN/A
£129.00 ex. VAT
IRIS Desk 6 A4 Overhead Scanner
  • Page SizeA4
  • Resolution300 dpi
  • CompatibilityMac OS, Windows 10, Windows 11
  • Scanning Speed1 sec at 300dpi
  • Feeder CapacityN/A
£129.00 ex. VAT
IRIS Desk 5 PRO Overhead Book & A3 Scanner
  • Page SizeA3
  • Resolution300 dpi
  • CompatibilityWindows 10, Windows 11
  • Scanning Speed2 secs at 300dpi
  • Feeder CapacityN/A
£175.00 ex. VAT
Plustek OpticBook 3800L Book Scanner
  • Page SizeA4
  • Resolution1200 dpi
  • CompatibilityMac OS, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Scanning Speed7 secs at 300dpi
  • Feeder CapacityN/A
£235.00 ex. VAT
IRIS Desk 6 PRO A3 Overhead Scanner
  • Page SizeA3
  • Resolution300 dpi
  • CompatibilityMac OS, Windows 10, Windows 11
  • Scanning Speed1 sec at 300dpi
  • Feeder CapacityN/A
£205.00 ex. VATWas £279.00 ex. VAT
IRIS Desk 6 Business A3 Overhead Scanner
  • Page SizeA3
  • Resolution300 dpi
  • CompatibilityMac OS, Windows 10, Windows 11
  • Scanning Speed1 sec at 300dpi
  • Feeder CapacityN/A
£259.00 ex. VATWas £340.00 ex. VAT
Plustek OpticBook 4800 Book Scanner
  • Page SizeA4
  • Resolution1200 dpi
  • CompatibilityWindows 10
  • Scanning Speed3.6 secs at 300dpi
  • Feeder CapacityN/A
£375.00 ex. VAT
Plustek OpticPro A320E A3 Flatbed Scanner
  • Page SizeA3
  • Resolution800 dpi
  • CompatibilityMac OS, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8
  • Scanning Speed7.8 secs at 300dpi
  • Feeder CapacityN/A
£455.00 ex. VAT
Plustek OpticBook A300 Plus A3 Flatbed Scanner
  • Page SizeA3
  • Resolution600 dpi
  • CompatibilityWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Scanning Speed2.5 secs at 300dpi
  • Feeder CapacityN/A
£1376.00 ex. VAT
Contex IQ FLEX A2 Flatbed Scanner
  • Page SizeA2
  • Resolution1200 dpi
  • CompatibilityWindows 10, Windows 11
  • Scanning Speed 6 seconds at 200 dpi
  • Feeder CapacityN/A
£4560.00 ex. VATWas £5168.00 ex. VAT
Contex Apeiron 42 Contact Free Large Format Scanner
  • Page SizeA0
  • Resolution1200 dpi
  • CompatibilityWindows 11
  • Feeder TypeOverhead
£39995.00 ex. VAT
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Scanner Repair & Service
On site repair, service or replacement scanners, get a quote from our support help desk
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Scanner Consumables
Find consumables for your scanner. Roller kits, glass readers and flatbed accessories available for all brands
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thedmgroup.co.uk
The Document Management Group Ltd specialise in scanning software solutions and maintenance. Click to view site
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Bureau Service
We collect & scan your documents. Large or small volumes, organised to a very high quality standard.
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Book Scanners FAQs

How does a book scanner differ from a regular scanner?

Unlike regular scanners, book scanners are designed to digitise bound materials without damaging them. 

In order to preserve the book's spine and integrity, they frequently have features like overhead cameras and V-shaped book cradles that allow pages to be taken without damaging or crushing the book. 

What is the purpose of a V-shaped book cradle?

A V-shaped book cradle is designed to keep the book open, reducing strain on the spine and preventing damage to the binding.

This allows the scanner to scan the pages clearly without flattening the book. Models such as the Fujitsu ScanSnap SV600 include auto-detection of page curvature to ensure that text near the spine is accurately captured.

Can book scanners scan both sides of a page at once?

A lot of scanners come pre-installed with software that enables two-page scanning. 

These scanners recognise and separate the left and right pages during the scanning process, which is ideal for large books to reduce scanning time.

Are there portable options for book scanning?

Users can scan books while they're on the go with portable book scanners like the IRIScan Book 5.

Portable book scanners are compact and often battery-operated. They allow you to save files to an SD card or transfer them wirelessly to a computer.

What file formats can I save scans in?

Most book scanners provide multiple file-saving options, including PDF, JPEG, TIFF, and Word.