Sometimes, you may need to turn a physical document into a digital file, either to keep a copy on your computer or send it to someone via email. If you have an all-in-one or multi-function printer, ...
If you're like most people, you have a multi-function fax/print/scan device that you use for scanning, or you just use your smartphone. If you're a little more serious, maybe you also have a flatbed.
I've had fun scanning old photos with my scanner (Epson Perfection 2400). I'd like to now scan some primarily text-based documents (like old financial records and recipes). Something like PDF would be ...