How to choose the right scanner for your computer

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</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="dynamic-ph container"> <div class="row no-gutters"> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="content-block generic mb-0" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{180137f2-e96c-4270-9a45-3661723c9d46}" data-datasource-id="{411434FA-4FD9-439A-9F37-4A741E58DE55}" data-target=""> <div class="content-block-container" > <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <p> </p> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">A scanner is an invaluable bridge between physical media and their digital representations stored on hard drives and cloud services. Dozens upon dozens of scanner models offer unique features suited for certain use cases, but how do you know which is the best kind for your specific needs?</p> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium">This guide will help you identify the right type of scanners for computers depending on what kinds of documents you need to digitize and where. It will suggest key features to consider within each category and will leave you with a recommended product to get you started in your search. Now let’s start narrowing down what kind of computer scanner you may need.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="content-block details background-color-off-white mb-0 theme-primary" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{eb744d4f-9a14-4fb9-8627-d65ecc6fd05f}" data-datasource-id="{EF11DD05-FE1E-45A6-BA49-D972E88506F7}" data-target=""> <div class="content-block-container" > <div class="content-block-heading-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-heading-container"> <h3 class=""> Jump to a section... </h3> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary"> <li><a href="#what-is">What is a scanner?</a></li> <li><a href="#business-scanners">Business scanners: Make the professional choice</a></li> <li><a href="#high-speed-scanners">High speed scanners: Digitization done quick</a></li> <li><a href="#photo-scanners">Photo scanners: Picture perfect digitization</a></li> <li><a href="#art-scanners">Art scanners: Preserving creativity</a></li> <li><a href="#small-scanners">Small scanners: Fit performance anywhere</a></li> <li><a href="#printer-scanners">Small printer scanners: Versatile performance, compact footprint</a></li> <li><a href="#home-office-scanners">Home office scanners: Empower your remote work</a></li> <li><a href="#scanners-windows-mac">Scanners for Windows 10 and Mac: Support your OS</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <section class="gradient-promo"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="content-container"> <a name="shop-scanners-now" class="anchor"></a> <h2>Shop Scanners Now</h2> <p>Digital imaging solutions built with your business in mind.</p> <a href="https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/8095496/9bba5702-9481-4707-b6c8-2c49834c81bf" DisableDescription="True" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="btn btn-primary" target="_blank">Shop Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-right" > <a name="what-is" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/best_scanner_by_use_case_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=4C12FD461E9E0A5D5D3041D719900334" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/best_scanner_by_use_case_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=095F9124A62044F8766481344CF3A305" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">What is a scanner?</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left"> <a name="find-the-scanner-for-you-by" class="anchor"></a> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <a name="find-the-scanner-for-you-by" class="anchor"></a><h2>Find the scanner for you by...</h2> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5" style="text-align: left;"> <li>Planning out how many pages you will need to scan in a typical day </li> <li>Deciding what image quality you require for your computer scanner</li> <li>Determining how large of a paper backlog you have and how quickly you want to digitze the records</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;"> Document scanners are devices used to digitize paper documents so their contents can be stored on a computer. They come in a variety of forms and sizes to meet your personal or business needs. Automatic document fed (ADF) scanners scan both sides of of documents quickly and single-purpose flatbeds capture delicate, odd sized and bound periodicals. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="key-features-for-scanners-by-use-case" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Key features for scanners by use case </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{c938dc37-feef-4be1-9612-8f67d4cb21e0}" data-datasource-id="{33B15DD5-B4E2-4E72-8DAD-0C3E7C3FD002}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_personal-scanner.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=C8BE463A928BA19C492769474396547F" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Personal and small business </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> What kind of scanner is best suited for personal life as well as small business? Look for a model that offers one-touch scanning. This will allow family members or employees to use the device with minimal need for training. Also, prioritize a small footprint and the versatility to handle a range of daily documents, such as ID cards and envelopes. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{f0e75214-02b2-4dee-8f63-9f35ca2093dd}" data-datasource-id="{684FD8C4-A166-497D-9435-16311BFA3DFE}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_production-scanner.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=3366B541830B18DAC48B784FDA85FAE2" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Enterprise scanners </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Scanners are the start of an effective automation workflow for many enterprises. To keep this process running smoothly, look for a computer scanner that can handle a high expected daily volume and ensure optimal legibility via automatic image clean up. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{37551087-c47f-4f80-8415-390856ee1e8c}" data-datasource-id="{94A90CD7-3B70-4C4F-965B-53C4DA8677B0}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_specialized-scanner.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=BEBF19FD35F7FC066BE80DCE29DBCF69" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Specialized scanners </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Some documents require special care when scanning due to their contents, size, shape, or fragility. For instance, if your business needs to scan books or other bound documents, you may wish to invest in an overhead or flatbed computer scanner. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Read more about choosing the best scanner for your purposes in <a href="/blog/best-scanner-for-documents">How to Find the Best Scanner for Documents By Use Case</a>.</strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="digitized-image-promo with-video"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-6 content-container" > <a name="our-recommendation" class="anchor"></a> <h2 class="">Our recommendation</h2> <h3 class="">ScanSnap and fi Series scanners</h3> <div><p>No two business’ document digitization needs are exactly the same. But if you want a scanner that will be precise, efficient, and reliable across applications, the full lines of RICOH <a href="/scanners/scansnap">ScanSnap</a> and <a href="/scanners/fi">fi Series</a> scanners are an excellent place to start your search.</p></div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6" > <figure> <span class="video-container"> <img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/I-rnQLl2efw/maxresdefault.jpg" alt="" data-video-id="I-rnQLl2efw" data-video-start="0" class="img-fluid trigger-video-modal" data-video-host="youtube" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#videoModal" id="videoModalTrigger-I-rnQLl2efw" role="button" title="Play Video: Our recommendation" /> </span> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0 theme-primary" > <a name="business-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/business_scanners_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=E86309BDC9BCF57935E28F5025678EC6" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/business_scanners_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=044F1F3470E4014C7F6E2040FE579D57" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Business scanners: Make the professional choice</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="content-block with-image details layout-three-quarter orientation-left mb-0 theme-primary" data-target="business-scanners"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="content-block-text" > <div class="content-block-heading-wrapper"> <a name="business-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="content-block-heading-container"> <h2 class=""> Business scanners are made to… </h2> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5"> <li>Scan high volumes of documents daily</li> <li>Tackle a variety of page formats</li> <li>Work reliably and efficiently with minimal employee intervention</li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">One of the most common types of scanner for computers is the business machine that digitizes dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of documents in a day. It is now easier than ever to find a scanner with a small footprint to fit into your environment.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-image" > <div class="img-container"> <div class="captioned-image"> <figure> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/products/fi-8270/r_fi-8270_card.jpg?h=426&iar=0&mw=1200&w=528&hash=3B4DB694563A0A0F6B6DD3D84E83EB58" class="img-fluid" alt="" width="528" height="426" /> <h3>fi-8270</h3> <figcaption>Made for demanding workflows, the fi-8270 employs innovative feeding and Clear Image Capture technology to deliver industry-leading reliability. The flatbed provides even more utility, making it possible to scan very thick documents and bound periodicals.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white pb-0 benefits theme-primary" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="key-features-for-the-best-business-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Key features for the best business scanners </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{55becb36-aa54-40b2-a048-7d752486db25}" data-datasource-id="{3843EBBD-A502-4B2E-B6D5-A428C834059F}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_versatile-scanning.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=72D5D4AB116B7A36870C4CE78EAD8E68" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Fast and versatile scanning </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> A business scanner should be equipped with an automated document feeder to quickly work through stacks of documents, and it should be able to tackle a variety of document sizes in a single batch. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{b2a27eb1-d452-422b-926a-6f0e0002a77b}" data-datasource-id="{13E4EEF8-6CA5-4D9C-BE0B-B23599050915}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_compatibility-and-compliance.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=BD76E229B5FBE7088EE6E4EFC1B4F512" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Network and software compatibility </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Changing your business’ data infrastructure can be inconvenient at best or impossible at worst, so be sure to prioritize your current network and software protocols. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{66e7a396-ff26-4e98-9aa2-4eff873647e7}" data-datasource-id="{AB0CF016-3C9A-434B-AC61-8CE210E5B9B8}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_intuitive-usability.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=F25CF844BF799340F9D23800B7C63CCE" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Easy to use controls </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> A business scanner should be easy to use for anyone in your business, not just the tech-savvy. A large, legible display and a sensible set of well-labeled controls will make a big difference. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-question"></i> <p><strong>Did You Know? </strong>Ricoh offers custom design and integration solutions to help meet your business’ computer scanner needs. <strong><a href="/scanners/custom-integrations">Click here to learn more</a>.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="digitized-image-promo with-video featured theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-6 content-container" > <a name="our-recommendation" class="anchor"></a> <h2 class="eyebrow-text">Our Recommendation</h2> <h3 class="mb-4">fi-8170</h3> <div>Office environments that demand utility, versatility, and efficiency in document digitization will be well-served by the <a href="/scanners/fi/fi-8170">fi-8170</a>. It can scan up to 70 pages per minute and is easy to use thanks to its intuitive LCD display, and its wide array of connectivity options makes it easy to fit into a range of office setups.</div> <a class="cta" href="/scanners/fi/fi-8170">Learn More</a> </div> <div class="col-lg-6" > <figure> <span class="video-container"> <img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/cTuSBUSRV7w/maxresdefault.jpg" alt="" data-video-id="cTuSBUSRV7w" data-video-start="0" class="img-fluid trigger-video-modal" data-video-host="youtube" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#videoModal" id="videoModalTrigger-cTuSBUSRV7w" role="button" title="Play Video: Our Recommendation" /> </span> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Read more about business scanners in <a href="/blog/business-scanners">Business Scanners: What Professionals Should Know Before Purchasing</a>.</strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#what-is">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>What is a scanner?</h5> <p></p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#high-speed-scanners">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>High speed scanners</h5> <p> Digitization done quickly</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="high-speed-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/high_speed_scanners_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=A85D867023E1E6F3A3C09E812320C00B" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/high_speed_scanners_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=ED8958E10E86CBCCD5DDB8AFA4EF7506" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">High speed scanners: Digitization done quickly</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="content-block with-image details layout-three-quarter orientation-left mb-0 theme-primary" data-target="high-speed-scanners-should"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="content-block-text" > <div class="content-block-heading-wrapper"> <a name="high-speed-scanners-should" class="anchor"></a> <div class="content-block-heading-container"> <h2 class=""> High speed scanners should… </h2> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5"> <li>Prioritize reliability as well as raw speed</li> <li>Be able to work through large batches with minimal intervention</li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Your document digitization device should accelerate your workflow, not cause a bottleneck. If you need to scan large quantities of documents on any given day and can’t afford to wait around for slow scans or to refill small automatic document feeder (ADF) chutes, you should prioritize a high speed scanner.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-image" > <div class="img-container"> <div class="captioned-image"> <figure> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/products/fi-7600/r_fi-7600_card.jpg?h=462&iar=0&mw=1200&w=528&hash=3535DED8B95A30E7E9652DD512CF2C15" class="img-fluid" alt="" width="528" height="462" /> <h3>fi-7600</h3> <figcaption>With a large, 300-page hopper and advanced engineering, the fi-7600 is a popular mid-office scanner can handle wide and normal-size documents at high speeds.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white items-per-row-4 mb-0 pb-0 benefits theme-primary" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="key-features-for-the-best-high-speed-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Key features for the best high speed scanners </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{3134a5fb-f313-4c9d-b954-8d996213f83a}" data-datasource-id="{41C88141-1EF7-42EA-9CC0-28BC8426698E}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_fast-scan-speed.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=63DF6AA05D92F75E1EFC6ED500AEE735" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Scan speed </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> The speed of scanners for computers is typically measured in pages per minute, with faster scanners easily eclipsing 100 PPM. A large ADF chute will allow for bigger batches, making the most of that speed. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{49f5f3af-d31a-4f14-bf9a-ef27c1cdaecc}" data-datasource-id="{4FA18E40-3012-4065-A0FC-F50CA49FE789}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_image-enhancement.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=4C0F9DBFA24B38CF52B4E9380095C9AD" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Scan quality </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> No matter how fast it was scanned, a digitized document is only useful if it’s legible. Even a high speed scanner must place a strong emphasis on getting clear, high-quality scans the first time. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{f08828fd-5e2b-4097-9f6d-90bd840d2831}" data-datasource-id="{7B540372-F6B4-4824-BC07-7CB7CDBC1D21}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_minimal-it-overhead.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=C459ABE70E094CF979BBE9B42C9A2881" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Trustworthy construction </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Scanners have numerous moving parts, and digitizing thousands of documents in a day means more potential for machine failure. Prioritize a device that’s built to last, with easy-to-replace consumable components. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{4a34f2bb-654c-4445-9b21-993ed77550f5}" data-datasource-id="{46EC7931-FB27-486E-B045-24C5951B9B12}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_software-bundle.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=227DF6D9E318858378DB8A9010611F49" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Management software </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Sorting and storing all those freshly digitized documents can be a massive undertaking, but specialized scanning software can use optical character recognition (OCR) and other intelligent functions to make it quick and easy. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="digitized-image-promo with-video featured theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-6 content-container" > <a name="our-recommendation" class="anchor"></a> <h2 class="eyebrow-text">Our Recommendation</h2> <h3 class="">fi-7900</h3> <div>The <a href="/scanners/fi/fi-7900">fi-7900</a> can digitize up to 140 pages per minute, and integrated features such as Skew Reducer and PaperStream Capture minimize mis-scans to maximize efficiency. Its low-profile design is easy to fit in any office, and its high-quality scans are ideal for any number of business settings.</div> <a class="cta" href="/scanners/fi/fi-7900">Learn More</a> </div> <div class="col-lg-6" > <figure> <span class="video-container"> <img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/whW1sl6934I/maxresdefault.jpg" alt="" data-video-id="whW1sl6934I" data-video-start="0" class="img-fluid trigger-video-modal" data-video-host="youtube" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#videoModal" id="videoModalTrigger-whW1sl6934I" role="button" title="Play Video: Our Recommendation" /> </span> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Read more about high speed scanners in <a href="/blog/high-speed-scanner">High Speed Scanners: What to Look For When Time is a Factor</a>.</strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#business-scanners">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>Business scanners</h5> <p> Make the professional choice</p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#photo-scanners">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>Photo scanners</h5> <p> Picture perfect digitization</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="photo-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/photo_scanners_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=A8F21EFDCEA9C3052F74EC3A4EA15203" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/photo_scanners_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=CE705C685D54407743E75CCEBFA4CA3B" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Photo scanners: Picture perfect digitization</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="content-block with-image details layout-three-quarter orientation-left mb-0 theme-primary" data-target="photo-scanner-benefits-include"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="content-block-text" > <div class="content-block-heading-wrapper"> <a name="photo-scanner-benefits-include" class="anchor"></a> <div class="content-block-heading-container"> <h2 class=""> Photo scanner benefits include… </h2> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5"> <li>Storing photographs that would otherwise decay</li> <li>Handling potentially fragile materials with care</li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Whether you’re a professional photographer or someone looking to preserve and share albums full of precious family moments, a photo scanner can be an invaluable tool. Scanning photos comes with some special considerations beyond standard printed documents, so here’s what to keep in mind.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-image" > <div class="img-container"> <div class="captioned-image"> <figure> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/products/scansnap-ix1400/r_ix1400_card.jpg?h=462&iar=0&mw=1200&w=528&hash=2C43F47F929509F4AE6C837786172526" class="img-fluid" alt="" width="528" height="462" /> <h3>ScanSnap® iX1400</h3> <figcaption>The ScanSnap iX1400 provides a hassle-free experience with one-touch scanning and fast, reliable performance day after day.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white items-per-row-4 mb-0 pb-0 benefits theme-primary" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="key-features-for-the-best-photo-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Key features for the best photo scanners </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{6af0c3b2-ca12-463f-b288-3aeb89ab19d9}" data-datasource-id="{98DB99D3-2560-4F34-9C00-743D36FE32B3}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_assess-quality-icon.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=D31AB9105A84A2F9B09FF4186329C6BF" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Image quality </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> If you plan on scanning photos for later reprinting, you will want to opt for a flatbed scanner option that supports very high resolutions such as 1200 to 4800 dot per inch (DPI). If you want to preserve large volumes of photos, an ADF computer scanner will work through them faster, though the image quality likely won’t be as high. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{1ad7da09-7f2d-4ba1-a610-1382452520ae}" data-datasource-id="{AF302368-1594-4D14-8D1C-D6C4AFB30007}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_compatibility-and-compliance.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=BD76E229B5FBE7088EE6E4EFC1B4F512" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Compatibility </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Picking out a scanner that works well with your entire setup will save you headaches down the line; make sure you choose a model that’s compatible with your OS, devices, and cloud storage services. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{4bae47cd-54b0-4699-930a-c14300339908}" data-datasource-id="{7CC18D70-1D6E-41F8-8CB0-71B70D25C289}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_versatile-scanning.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=72D5D4AB116B7A36870C4CE78EAD8E68" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Versatility </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Not all photos come in the same size, so your photo scanner should be able to easily tackle everything from automatic Polaroid prints to larger studio prints. Easily optimized settings should make the most of each scan. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{c09763a0-5b7f-4365-8883-c01cfd82128e}" data-datasource-id="{85346C6B-E29B-4E71-AB32-1E6EB7C919E9}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_measure-your-space.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=50D4758F66042A3881578F2D94B4B196" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Dimensions </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Your photo scanner should fit in conveniently wherever you scan your photos; measure your working space and compare it to each product’s official dimensions before you choose a model. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="digitized-image-promo with-video featured theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-6 content-container" > <a name="our-recommendation" class="anchor"></a> <h2 class="eyebrow-text">Our Recommendation</h2> <h3 class="">ScanSnap iX1600</h3> <div>We believe the <a href="/scanners/scansnap/ix1600">ScanSnap iX1600</a> is the best photo scanner to meet most people’s needs: built-in Wi-Fi support makes it easier to take your scanning setup to the stores of photos rather than vice versa, and automatic image correction capabilities ensure each photo is captured at its best.</div> <a class="cta" href="/scanners/scansnap/ix1600">Learn More</a> </div> <div class="col-lg-6" > <figure> <span class="video-container"> <img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/Snf5n1o06qs/maxresdefault.jpg" alt="" data-video-id="Snf5n1o06qs" data-video-start="0" class="img-fluid trigger-video-modal" data-video-host="youtube" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#videoModal" id="videoModalTrigger-Snf5n1o06qs" role="button" title="Play Video: Our Recommendation" /> </span> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Read more about photo scanners in <a href="/blog/photo-scanners">Photo Scanners: How to Choose the Picture Perfect Machine For Your Needs</a>.</strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#high-speed-scanners">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>High speed scanners</h5> <p> Digitization done quickly</p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#art-scanners">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>Art scanners</h5> <p> Preserving creativity</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="art-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/art_scanners_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=3A4EF49F37C9E98227CB7D98D278827A" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/art_scanners_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=B358CEBE4C3044157642B22F515EFEF1" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Art scanners: Preserving creativity</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="content-block with-image details layout-three-quarter orientation-left mb-0 theme-primary" data-target="reasons-to-invest-in-an-art-scanner"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="content-block-text" > <div class="content-block-heading-wrapper"> <a name="reasons-to-invest-in-an-art-scanner" class="anchor"></a> <div class="content-block-heading-container"> <h2 class=""> Reasons to invest in an art scanner... </h2> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5"> <li>Capture works of art while minimizing physical handling</li> <li>Take high-resolution images that convey every detail</li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Two-dimensional art comes in many different forms, but there’s at least one constant: it’s all worth preserving and sharing. You can’t fit a stretched canvas through a scanner’s ADF chute. Thankfully, specialized art scanners make preserving work digitally while leaving the original in excellent condition a reality.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-image" > <div class="img-container"> <div class="captioned-image"> <figure> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/products/scansnap-sv600/sv600_front_paper.jpg?h=850&iar=0&mw=1200&w=1112&hash=B7D3B08B53518AEB63401F1447979CFD" class="img-fluid" alt="" width="1112" height="850" /> <h3>ScanSnap SV600</h3> <figcaption>This innovative overhead-style, contactless scanner brings a new perspective to document scanning. The overhead LED makes it easy to scan artwork, photos, newspapers, magazines, books, and documents without cutting or damaging them.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white pb-0 benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="key-features-for-the-best-art-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Key features for the best art scanners </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{7854a9dd-8553-424c-ad3a-a6e958157abf}" data-datasource-id="{2396B801-F37A-4923-BF79-6ADE0164B872}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_compliance-needs.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=4023FD3175C7BD377C69E479B16D9792" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Contactless scanning </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> To avoid damaging art, it’s essential to handle it as little as possible. The ideal art scanner should be able to digitize without direct contact. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{73e87c17-d6ef-4f29-a4e4-6cc36fe4614c}" data-datasource-id="{E799E807-6B1F-4296-9550-FC49C2D664D8}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_compact-footprint.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=1922DC4043DB1A3D8112C95E57A6DF65" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Minimal footprint </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Though they are specialized pieces of equipment, art scanners needn’t dominate a space to be effective and reliable. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{3a9aa694-0092-4695-9011-a4875da571cc}" data-datasource-id="{1F236985-B2CD-44B8-A009-5756D5364CA9}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_software-bundle.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=227DF6D9E318858378DB8A9010611F49" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Powerful software </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> The scanning itself is just the first step; your scanner should also support software to help store and catalog your digitized images. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Read more about art scanners in <a href="/blog/art-scanner">Art Scanners: What To Look For When Digitizing Your Creativity</a>.</strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block mb-0 theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-question"></i> <p><strong>Did You Know?</strong> GeekDad reviewed the SV600 and said “this thing is pure and simple magic.” <strong><a href="https://geekdad.com/2013/10/review-fujitsu-scansnap-sv600-overhead-scanner/">Click here to learn more</a>.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="digitized-image-promo with-video featured theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-6 content-container" > <a name="our-recommendation" class="anchor"></a> <h2 class="eyebrow-text">Our Recommendation</h2> <h3 class="">ScanSnap SV600</h3> <div>The contactless scanning of the <a href="/scanners/scansnap/sv600">ScanSnap SV600</a> is ideal for digitizing artwork up to 1.8” thick without risk of damage, and it can scan up to 10 documents at once to cut down on the need to move works back and forth between batches. It’s also effective at automatically minimizing distortions.</div> <a class="cta" href="/scanners/scansnap/sv600">Learn More</a> </div> <div class="col-lg-6" > <figure> <span class="video-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/video-thumbs/sv600_scanning_art.jpg?h=740&w=1112&hash=53781ADAC21BB8035FE8A5587EA8A631" alt="" data-video-id="zei6xgwUWzk" data-video-start="0" class="img-fluid trigger-video-modal" data-video-host="youtube" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#videoModal" id="videoModalTrigger-zei6xgwUWzk" role="button" title="Play Video: Our Recommendation" /> </span> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </section><section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#photo-scanners">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>Photo scanners</h5> <p> Picture perfect digitization</p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#small-scanners">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>Small scanners</h5> <p> Fit performance anywhere</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="small-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/small_scanners_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=454558A0C8443C868917D27A900E4562" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/small_scanners_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=D4D563A2406F63C9BE76861F76079370" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Small scanners: Fit performance anywhere</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="content-block with-image details layout-three-quarter orientation-left mb-0 theme-primary" data-target="opt-for-a-small-scanner-if"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="content-block-text" > <div class="content-block-heading-wrapper"> <a name="opt-for-a-small-scanner-if" class="anchor"></a> <div class="content-block-heading-container"> <h2 class=""> Opt for a small scanner if… </h2> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5"> <li>You don’t have much space</li> <li>You prefer a clean, minimal working environment</li> <li>You’ll need to move the scanner frequently</li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Scanners don’t have to take up a whole countertop to be an effective and efficient part of your workflow — they don’t even need to dominate your desk. The eternal march of miniaturization means you can find features and quality in a scanner with a footprint that would have been impossible in years past.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-image" > <div class="img-container"> <div class="captioned-image"> <figure> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/products/scansnap-ix100/r_ix100_card.jpg?h=462&iar=0&mw=1200&w=528&hash=DC8188CDEBDB8EA01D6079664D00F9CF" class="img-fluid" alt="" width="528" height="462" /> <h3>ScanSnap® iX100</h3> <figcaption>Take scanning beyond your desktop and into the mobile world with this completely wireless, compact, battery-powered scanner.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white pb-0 benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="key-features-for-the-best-small-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Key features for the best small scanners </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{91331f1c-7ecb-4d03-af73-aedb64528d75}" data-datasource-id="{7032F49A-DAB8-46A1-BE71-71D112274D6C}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_sonic-paper-protection.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=86D3C88BE1F758F7583D43985349EC30" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Wireless connectivity </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Wi-Fi support will help make the most of a scanner’s smaller size by allowing it to be used in a much broader variety of settings. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{63e30474-9136-4295-816c-4b825f01b133}" data-datasource-id="{E322F165-7B31-4D34-92C0-DAF5D21E54A1}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_high-scanning-throughput.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=655BE54846636FED3E403BB70C1D4DB3" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Multi-document support </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Support for an ADF (automated document feeder) will let your little scanner be a huge productivity boon, working through dozens of documents all on its own. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{c50b6719-e68a-4bf8-9dd7-ef07234e7101}" data-datasource-id="{E33CB78D-546C-44D7-8B59-75ABC90BE213}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_consider-your-space-icon.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=32E8F83E6DF31A06CD1505625959D258" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> The right working space </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Though the device may not take up much space while inactive, keep in mind that parts such as the ADF chute and paper tray may need more room during operation. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="digitized-image-promo with-video featured theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-6 content-container" > <a name="our-recommendation" class="anchor"></a> <h2 class="eyebrow-text">Our Recommendation</h2> <h3 class="">ScanSnap iX1300</h3> <div>The <a href="/scanners/scansnap/ix1300">ScanSnap iX1300</a> packs a robust feature set into minimal space. It has both an ADF for working through stacks of documents and a dedicated front feeder for individual or unusually shaped materials, with both the ADF and paper tray folding away when you’re done.</div> <a class="cta" href="/scanners/scansnap/ix1300">Learn More</a> </div> <div class="col-lg-6" > <figure> <span class="video-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/video-thumbs/ix1300-video-image_2.jpg?h=848&w=1565&hash=EA29BC9B306D70097EB46E44173872C1" alt="" data-video-id="wZ-qa7-EOA4" data-video-start="0" class="img-fluid trigger-video-modal" data-video-host="youtube" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#videoModal" id="videoModalTrigger-wZ-qa7-EOA4" role="button" title="Play Video: Our Recommendation" /> </span> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Read more about small scanners in <a href="/blog/small-scanner">Small Scanners: What To Look For When Size is a Factor</a>.</strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#art-scanners">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>Art scanners</h5> <p> Preserving creativity</p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#printer-scanners">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>Small printer scanners</h5> <p> Versatile performance, compact footprint</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-right" > <a name="printer-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/compact_printer_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=CB726262B01BE93AD7B448E0C67993F6" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/compact_printer_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=CFF65C6D8BDC80875FAD368B2E646236" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Small printer scanners: Versatile performance, compact footprint</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left"> <a name="choose-a-small-printer-scanner-if" class="anchor"></a> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <a name="choose-a-small-printer-scanner-if" class="anchor"></a><h2>Choose a small printer scanner if...</h2> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5" style="text-align: left;"> <li>You want to save space over standalone models </li> <li>You want to establish a single convenient location</li> <li>Save money by purchasing one device </li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;"> Need a lot of document utility in not a lot of space? It may be time to look into small printer scanners. These devices combine the utility of a traditional scanner and printer, making them an ideal choice for optimizing space and simplifying workflows. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="key-features-for-the-best-small-printer-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Key features for the best small printer scanners </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{889ed48e-bd86-423d-999f-afb1c6e5e40b}" data-datasource-id="{66F45892-545D-46AB-8C6E-FE7F95973AE4}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_1.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=440149574E8E591B7615A77C8AF0B818" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Connectivity </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Since one device will handle both printing and digitizing documents, that device must be easily accessible. Look for small printer scanners that support ethernet and Wi-Fi connections so everyone in the office or household can benefit. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{dddd3bcf-0c70-4b3b-b8bf-924226f256c9}" data-datasource-id="{0D7B02D3-1A2A-4B26-8486-4DB863AD6A4A}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_2.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=F54DDD8919ACDBA92EB7C92F8535195B" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Ease of use </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> More functions sometimes means more complexity. Make sure your small printer scanner has a unified and easy-to-grasp user interface. This will allow users to navigate through its many capabilities to find what they need. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{5fa504bd-85ef-4dda-bcb0-0773ca1edd42}" data-datasource-id="{30CC563A-ABC3-4B8F-A682-AA94248D9392}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_3.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=20BF2D97C093FF4D22AFD48790B1EDA6" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Speed </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Look for a device that saves you time instead of creating bottlenecks. Keep an eye out for printing speeds of at least 20 pages per minute. Meanwhile, scanner tray capacities of 30 or more pages let you “set and forget” digitization for many types of documents. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Read more about small printer scanner options in <a href="/blog/compact-printer">How to Choose the Right Compact Printer for Your Office</a>.</strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="home-office-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/home_office_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=DB6E59B49C9DF83DD2FD6D09287C6FAF" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/home_office_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=B9FF600151E44A05680991E429E03D33" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Home office scanners: Empower your remote work</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="content-block with-image details layout-three-quarter orientation-left mb-0 theme-primary" data-target="home-office-scanners-should-be"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="content-block-text" > <div class="content-block-heading-wrapper"> <a name="home-office-scanners-should-be" class="anchor"></a> <div class="content-block-heading-container"> <h2 class=""> Home office scanners should be… </h2> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5"> <li>Easy to use</li> <li>Affordable</li> <li>Effective for numerous document types</li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">The explosion in remote and hybrid work in the last few years has expanded our concept of who can work from where, and home office scanners will help you handle more business without ever stepping outside your front door.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-image" > <div class="img-container"> <div class="captioned-image"> <figure> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/products/scansnap-ix1300/r_ix1300_card.jpg?h=462&iar=0&mw=1200&w=528&hash=5E4A88BA5C2A0DD64EFC2039C63D983F" class="img-fluid" alt="" width="528" height="462" /> <h3>ScanSnap® iX1300</h3> <figcaption>The ScanSnap iX1300 empowers users with faster, more convenient, Wi-Fi-enabled scanning in an incredibly compact operating footprint, enabling work in virtually any environment.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white items-per-row-4 mb-0 pb-0 benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="key-features-for-the-best-home-office-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Key features for the best home office scanners </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{7d81b134-7ef4-47ac-ac25-31e68e0e4051}" data-datasource-id="{95A0BAF4-5B35-4DCA-8507-FAE00F87117D}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_fast-scan-speed.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=63DF6AA05D92F75E1EFC6ED500AEE735" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Speed and reliability </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> The move to remote work has increased the demand for more intelligent working, and an effective scanner setups at home will be able to digitize stacks of documents with speed and minimal effort on your part. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{c7e3014e-b44a-499e-be61-7b678da75842}" data-datasource-id="{D90E22A8-AFCA-4BD1-BB98-D8D92902A492}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_software-bundle.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=227DF6D9E318858378DB8A9010611F49" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Comprehensive software </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Your home office scanner should help handle the heavy lifting of sorting and storing digitized documents via effective software, as well as supporting quick image editing where needed. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{8132ecc4-29da-4143-a8b9-e8ca937991cf}" data-datasource-id="{DE9C006E-9E65-4221-82D9-590CA4E39407}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_compatibility-and-compliance.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=BD76E229B5FBE7088EE6E4EFC1B4F512" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Connectivity </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Just because you’ve turned part of your home into an office doesn’t mean you should need to wire it up like one. Look for Wi-Fi support to make your life easier when scanning to your PC, mobile devices, or cloud services. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{fd6e3f7f-7d94-4616-bf1a-f0a095655db7}" data-datasource-id="{87D2B49A-ADA8-4C86-8E40-9B0FB3CD5E6C}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_measure-your-space.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=50D4758F66042A3881578F2D94B4B196" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Small size </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> You dedicate enough of your life to work — don’t let it take over a big chunk of your home on top of that. Thankfully, modern scanners don’t need to be large to be fully featured. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="digitized-image-promo with-video featured theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-6 content-container" > <a name="our-recommendation" class="anchor"></a> <h2 class="eyebrow-text">Our Recommendation</h2> <h3 class="">ScanSnap iX1600</h3> <div>The <a href="/scanners/scansnap/ix1600">ScanSnap iX1600</a> features a 50-page document feeder and a scanning page of 40 PPM, as well as an intuitive touchscreen to make operation as easy as possible. Built-in Wi-Fi support makes it easy to fit in just about any home office. <div> </div></div> <a class="cta" href="/scanners/scansnap/ix1600">Learn More</a> </div> <div class="col-lg-6" > <figure> <span class="video-container"> <img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/Snf5n1o06qs/maxresdefault.jpg" alt="" data-video-id="Snf5n1o06qs" data-video-start="0" class="img-fluid trigger-video-modal" data-video-host="youtube" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#videoModal" id="videoModalTrigger-Snf5n1o06qs" role="button" title="Play Video: Our Recommendation" /> </span> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Read more about home office scanners in <a href="/blog/home-office-scanner">Home Office Scanners: What To Look For When Scanning From Home in 2022</a>.</strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#printer-scanners">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>Small printer scanners</h5> <p> Versatile performance, compact footprint</p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#scanners-windows-mac">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>Scanners for Windows 10 and Mac</h5> <p> Support your OS</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-right" > <a name="scanners-windows-mac" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/windows_10_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=7DA8A6E0DA0ECBEB4463927ADCDC0CE0" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/choose-scanner/windows_10_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=A15F7B490953817244BC7DEFF7B8EBD3" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Scanners for Windows 10 and Mac: Support your OS</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="content-block with-image details layout-three-quarter orientation-left mb-0 theme-primary" data-target="pick-an-os-supported-scanner-to"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="content-block-text" > <div class="content-block-heading-wrapper"> <a name="pick-an-os-supported-scanner-to" class="anchor"></a> <div class="content-block-heading-container"> <h2 class=""> Pick an OS-supported scanner to… </h2> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5"> <li>Avoid searching for custom drivers or utilities</li> <li>Make sure your scanner is compliant with all your preferred devices</li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Whether you’re on a Mac or a PC, you want to make sure your scanner works out of the box with no need for special drivers or other technical headaches. Cross-platform support could be a nightmare in years past, but it's fortunately a more common feature now.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-image" > <div class="img-container"> <div class="captioned-image"> <figure> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/products/scansnap-ix1400/r_ix1400_card.jpg?h=462&iar=0&mw=1200&w=528&hash=2C43F47F929509F4AE6C837786172526" class="img-fluid" alt="" width="528" height="462" /> <h3>ScanSnap® iX1400</h3> <figcaption>The ScanSnap iX1400 provides a hassle-free experience with one-touch scanning and fast, reliable performance day after day.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white pb-0 benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="key-features-for-the-best-scanners-for-windows-10-and-mac" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Key features for the best scanners for Windows 10 and Mac </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{e496138f-9c52-4c77-8394-2a469b0be74e}" data-datasource-id="{AC9BF8C6-19FF-4749-A7CE-13F83C044C75}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_compatibility-and-compliance.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=BD76E229B5FBE7088EE6E4EFC1B4F512" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Compatibility </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Minimize installation time and potential headaches down the road by making sure your scanner comes pre-configured to support your OS of choice. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{dd434a43-8432-40bf-abdc-180f37b65867}" data-datasource-id="{ED05DA06-B08C-4D97-898C-A779DC95E3CD}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_personal-scanner.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=C8BE463A928BA19C492769474396547F" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Automated document feeding </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> If you plan on digitizing more than one document at a time, an automated document feeder will be a advantage for your workflow. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{5024D2E3-4502-48BA-9C55-6E51AB934F6F}" data-rendering-id="{5d2a3bdc-c742-48b3-b61c-1ad73674f753}" data-datasource-id="{4A406524-DC59-42FA-B446-766B5B4F535E}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_software-bundle.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=227DF6D9E318858378DB8A9010611F49" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Scanning software </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> The scanner should also come with software for sorting, editing, and storing your documents, all compatible with your OS of choice. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="digitized-image-promo with-video featured theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-6 content-container" > <a name="our-recommendation" class="anchor"></a> <h2 class="eyebrow-text">Our Recommendation</h2> <h3 class="mb-4">RICOH ScanSnap iX1600</h3> <div>The<a href="/scanners/scansnap/ix1600"> ScanSnap iX1600 </a>is the flagship of our ScanSnap line, and it’s fully compatible with both Windows 10 and Mac. Just download the software from <a href="https://scansnap.fujitsu.com/global/dl/">our official site</a>, follow the setup instructions, and you’ll be ready to start digitizing documents with quality, speed, and reliability.</div> <a class="cta" href="/scanners/scansnap/ix1600">Learn More</a> </div> <div class="col-lg-6" > <figure> <span class="video-container"> <img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/Snf5n1o06qs/maxresdefault.jpg" alt="" data-video-id="Snf5n1o06qs" data-video-start="0" class="img-fluid trigger-video-modal" data-video-host="youtube" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#videoModal" id="videoModalTrigger-Snf5n1o06qs" role="button" title="Play Video: Our Recommendation" /> </span> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Read more about Windows 10 scanners in <a href="/blog/scanners-for-windows-10">Scanners for Windows 10: 7 Great Options for Microsoft Users</a>, and Mac scanners in <a href="/blog/mac-scanner">Choosing a Mac Scanner: Everything Apple Fans Need to Know.</a></strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="gradient-promo"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="content-container"> <a name="shop-scanners-now" class="anchor"></a> <h2>Shop Scanners Now</h2> <p>Digital imaging solutions built with your business in mind.</p> <a href="https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/8095496/9bba5702-9481-4707-b6c8-2c49834c81bf" DisableDescription="True" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="btn btn-primary" target="_blank">Shop Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-center"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> With the right computer scanner in your home or office (or a combination of the two), you’ll be ready to bridge the gap between physical and digital work. 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