Types of Scanners O Flatbed scanners are designed to scan flat objects one page at a time, and they are the most common type of scanner. O Portable scanners are designed to capture text and other data while on the go. O Task-specific scanners such as receipt scanners and business card scanners, are also available. O Integrated scanners incorporated into a growing number of products, such as ATM machines to scan the images of checks deposited into the machine.