The national average cost to scan a paper document ranges from $0.07 to $.0.12 per page. There are a number of other factors that can affect the price, including the condition of the documents and discounted rates applied for bulk scanning (large volumes = reduced price per page).
The chart below shows the average document scanning prices per page based on the type of material scanned.
| Document Category | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Paper Scanning | $0.07 to $.0.12 per page |
| Large Format Scanning | $1.25 – $1.75 per page |
| Microfiche Jacket(16mm and 35mm) | $0.75 to $1.25 per sheet |
| COM Microfiche | $1.25 to $3.00 per sheet |
| COM Fiche | $3.00 to $.5.00 per image scanned |