Expert Scanning Solutions
for Authors and Publishers
At Digital Scanning Inc. (DSI), we specialize in transforming printed books into high-quality, print-ready digital files. Our mission is simple: to preserve and extend the life of published works by creating professional digital editions that can be reprinted on demand.
Our process begins with 600 DPI bitonal scanning of dis-bound pages. This ensures maximum clarity and archival quality. We deliver output as industry-standard TIFF master files and production-ready PDFs that meet the requirements for print-on-demand platforms such as Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or Lightning Source.
Whether you are a publisher, library, historical society, or author looking to republish an out-of-print title, DSI provides a professional, reliable, and cost-effective solution to bring your books back to life.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
We believe pricing should be straightforward. Our pricing model reflects the preparation, scanning, and production work required to deliver professional, on-demand reprint files.
Book Dis-Binding & Preparation – $25 per book
Includes spine removal and page separation for clean scanning.Scanning (600 DPI Bitonal TIFF) – $0.25 per page
Each page scanned at archival resolution with image cleanup.PDF Production for Print-on-Demand – $50 per title
Includes pagination, file assembly, and PDF/X-1a compliance.Optional Add-Ons
OCR (Searchable Text Layer) – $0.05 per page
Metadata & Title Page Setup – $15 per title
Additional File Formats (EPUB, MOBI) – custom quote
Example Project:
A 200-page book with standard preparation and POD-ready PDF =
$25 (prep) + $50 (PDF) + $50 (scanning) = $125 total