Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - ADF

What does ADF stand for?

• Automatic Data Flow

• Automated Data Feed

• Advanced Document Format

• Automatic Document Feeder

What is the main function of an ADF?

• Shred documents

• Automatically feed pages into a copier or scanner

• Print documents in color

• Fold documents

How does an ADF help when scanning a long document for OCR input?

• Allows scanning without user intervention

• Converts scanned text to images

• Creates physical copies of the document

• Deletes the scanned document

Where are automatic document feeders commonly found?

• Large multifunction printer/scanner/copier machines

• Microwaves

• Toasters

• Refrigerators

How many printed pages can most ADFs handle?

• Up to 20 pages

• Up to 100 pages

• Up to 10 pages

• Up to 50 pages

What is the main difference between ADF scanners and flatbed scanners?

• Flatbed scanners can only scan in black and white, while ADF scanners can scan in color

• ADF scanners automatically feed documents, while flatbed scanners require manual placement

• Flatbed scanners automatically feed documents, while ADF scanners require manual placement

• ADF scanners can only scan in black and white, while flatbed scanners can scan in color

What feature do some large multifunction devices include in addition to an ADF?

• Paper shredder

• Coffee maker

• Fax machine

• Flatbed scanner

What is the purpose of a flatbed scanner?

• Require each page to be placed manually on the scanning surface

• Fax documents

• Automatically feed pages into a copier or scanner

• Print documents wirelessly

Why are ADFs useful for office use?

• Allow scanning or copying of a stack of pages without user intervention

• Require constant user attention

• Are only suitable for home use

• Are not compatible with office printers

What type of document scanners often include an ADF?

• Document scanners with built-in printers

• Medium-sized standalone document scanners

• Small standalone document scanners

• Large standalone document scanners