[IMGCAP(1)]Who doesn’t hate to scan? I know I do. But it’s a necessary evil, especially when the goal is to be completely paperless. Just think. What would we do during tax season without scanning?

Scanning business documents, such as contracts and proposals, and emailing them to clients can reduce your paper costs and long distance fax charges. Whether you own a stand-alone scanner or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Scanners normally come in three flavors: flatbed, film and ...