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National Teaching and Learning Change ProgrammeInformation and Communication Technology: Dictionary

scanner

A scanner is a device that can copy a printed image, using a beam of light, which then is stored in a computer in digital format.

Related terms
bar codehand-held scannerinput devicesmall computer systems interface (SCSI)universal serial bus (USB)scan
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