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Post Scan Catalog Guide

Learn post scan catalog from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.

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Workflow

  1. Setup Flatbed Scanner

    1 hour

    600 dpi color TIFF front back separate files.

  2. Naming Convention

    planning

    State_town_topic_year_serial consistent filenames.

  3. Batch Scan Collection

    days

    Scan in album page batches break wrist hourly.

  4. Publish or Share Archive

    optional

    Club upload research gift local historical society.

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Planning

Preparation

Safety

Execution

Quality

Documentation

Reference Materials

Postcard Scanning StandardStandard

Industry best practices for postcard scanning.

Postcard Scanning FormulaFormula

600 dpi archival; front back separate; TIFF lossless master JPEG share.

Postcard Scanning Reference TableTable

Key benchmarks for postcard scanning.

FormatDPIUse
TIFF600Archive
JPEG300Web

  • Pro Tip

    TIFF master — JPEG derivative sell.

  • Time Saver

    Filename system — find later.

  • Warning

    Historical society — donate scan copies.

Safety Notes

  • RSI scan wrist — breaks hourly.
  • Glass clean — cotton cloth only.

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