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Tips for Preparing Documents Before Scanning

Tips for Preparing Documents Before ScanningUSA Imaging Published on: 09/06/2025

If you're planning to digitize a large number of paper records, how you prepare your documents before scanning can significantly affect the timeline and cost of the project. The better organized your files are when they arrive at our facility, the faster we can scan and return them—accurately and efficiently.

Preserve, Organize, and Digitize – Unlock the Power of Scanning!

Chain of Custody in Document Scanning: How We Ensure Secure Handling from Pickup to Delivery

Chain of Custody in Document Scanning: How We Ensure Secure Handling from Pickup to DeliveryBy: USA Imaging Published on: 07/14/2025

By USA IMAGING, Inc. When it comes to digitizing sensitive documents, security is everything. Whether you're scanning legal files, patient records, financial documents, or government archives, your data must be protected at every step. At USA IMAGING, Inc., we follow a strict chain of custody process to guarantee that your information remains safe, confidential, and trackable—from the moment it leaves your office to final delivery in digital format.

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Chain of Custody in Document Scanning: How We Ensure Secure Handling from Pickup to Delivery

Do This, Not That: Large Engineering Drawing Scanning Best Practices

Do This, Not That: Large Engineering Drawing Scanning Best PracticesBy: USA Imaging Published on: 07/11/2025

Scanning large engineering drawings—whether architectural blueprints, civil plans, mechanical schematics, or electrical layouts—isn’t the same as scanning standard letter-size documents.

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Do This, Not That: Large Engineering Drawing Scanning Best Practices

What’s the Best DPI for Scanning Your Photos—300 or 600?

What’s the Best DPI for Scanning Your Photos—300 or 600?By: USA Imaging Published on: 07/10/2025

If you’re planning to digitize your photo collection, one of the most important decisions is choosing the right DPI (dots per inch) for scanning. The DPI setting determines the level of detail captured in each image, and it directly impacts both file size and image quality.

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What’s the Best DPI for Scanning Your Photos—300 or 600?

Should Scanned PDFs Be Compressed or Uncompressed? Pros, Cons, and What We Recommend

Should Scanned PDFs Be Compressed or Uncompressed? Pros, Cons, and What We RecommendBy: USA Imaging Published on: 07/10/2025

Should you scan PDFs as compressed or uncompressed files? This post breaks down the pros and cons of each method and explains why we scan uncompressed by default—preserving quality and clarity, with smart post-processing to reduce file size later.

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Should Scanned PDFs Be Compressed or Uncompressed? Pros, Cons, and What We Recommend