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class="content-block-container" > <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Document scanners are an essential tool for bridging that gap between the physical and the digital. However, finding the right document scanner for your needs can be challenging. Some are built to be affordable generalists, while others are built specifically for heavy duty workloads. The first step is to determine what overall category fits your digitization needs, then account for key features that will serve you best.</p> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium">This guide will help you find the right document scanner for your home or business.</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="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{eb744d4f-9a14-4fb9-8627-d65ecc6fd05f}" data-datasource-id="{8AB2278E-DCAE-4446-ADFE-8417EFCA51D1}" 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="#home-document-scanners">Home document scanners: Digital imaging in comfort</a></li> <li><a href="#network-document-scanners">Network document scanners: Upgrade your cloud-centric office</a></li> <li><a href="#affordable-document-scanners">Affordable document scanners: Save on great performance</a></li> <li><a href="#high-volume-scanners">High volume scanners: Reliably tackle big workloads</a></li> <li><a href="#wireless-document-scanners">Wireless document scanners: Cut cords at home or in the office</a></li> <li><a href="#high-speed-document-scanners">High speed document scanners: Save time on demanding tasks</a></li> <li><a href="#best-scanner">The best scanner for any use case: Find the right fit</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-left mb-0 theme-primary" > <a name="home-document-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/document-scanner/hero_home-document-scanners_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=8651FE068D37C11A8D3EB5CCDD34B246" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/document-scanner/hero_home-document-scanners_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=13023E327C081CA7643E357F367B3220" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row content-row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Home document scanners: Digital imaging in comfort</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-scanners"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="content-block-text" > <div class="content-block-heading-wrapper"> <a name="home-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="content-block-heading-container"> <h2 class=""> Go with a home document 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're setting up a home office and need a desk scanner to digitize important files. </li> <li>You only occasionally scan documents.</li> <li>You typically scan standard, letter-sized sheets of paper.</li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">A home document scanner is a key part of any home office, and that's especially true as more and more workers report directly from their residences. Desk scanners are designed for home use rather than an office, and tend to be smaller than their enterprise counterparts. They're also meant to be easy to use, with a streamlined feature set that favors straightforwardness over the sophistication of an office document 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/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 alignment-center pb-0 benefits theme-primary" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="choosing-the-right-home-document-scanner" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Choosing the right home document scanner </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{55becb36-aa54-40b2-a048-7d752486db25}" data-datasource-id="{411D3862-EB29-476E-8619-F2808D2C9B25}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_know-your-needs.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=71C1C3928846A122C5689F6EF4D2335D" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Know your needs </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Desk scanners come in a variety of sizes and configurations, so consider ahead of time what sorts of materials you will be most likely to scan and which members of your household will be most likely to do so. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{b2a27eb1-d452-422b-926a-6f0e0002a77b}" data-datasource-id="{EACBAFE1-3D51-4993-AD16-C08E7804D465}" > <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"> Measure your space </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Use the info you gathered in the last step to pick out the ideal location for your new scanner, then measure its dimensions so you know what will (and won’t) fit in that space. Smaller desk scanners are designed to fit next to your workspace, while larger scanners may need a dedicated shelf or end table to accommodate them. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{66e7a396-ff26-4e98-9aa2-4eff873647e7}" data-datasource-id="{08200690-1EFB-4E8B-9F86-3198572BA1C4}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_peace-and-quiet.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=FF4C522B77FF8AFEA434FEA535A4073E" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Prioritize peace and quiet </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Hybrid work models are great, but having to wait until morning to digitize documents to avoid waking up half the family isn’t. A quiet home document scanner means a happier household. </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> The ScanSnap® line is built to connect your physical and digital worlds with a range of consumer-friendly options. <strong><a href="/scanners/scansnap"><strong>Learn More</strong>.</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">ScanSnap iX1600</h3> <div><p>The ScanSnap iX1600 is a cloud-enabled scanner built to fit in with your home, with exceptional versatility and reliability. It makes digitizing documents fast and easy so you can spend more time focusing on your work and your family, and its built-in cloud support means it will be easy to integrate with the rest of your home office.</p></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> <p><strong>Read more about finding the best scanner for your home with our guide: <a href="/blog/home-document-scanner">Home Document Scanners: How to Make the Right Choice For Your Household</a>.</strong></p> </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="#scanner-guide">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>Scanner Guide</h5> <p>Document scanners: Everything you need to go digital in 2025</p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#network-document-scanners">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>Network document scanners</h5> <p> Upgrade your cloud-centric office</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="network-document-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/document-scanner/hero_network-document-scanners_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=E3BDF72F314F9890AC24A4EF52FBE888" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/document-scanner/hero_network-document-scanners_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=4968A2E83262567C9E09BE03281513AA" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row content-row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Network document scanners: Upgrade your cloud-centric office</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="go-with-a-network-document-scanner-if"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="content-block-text" > <div class="content-block-heading-wrapper"> <a name="go-with-a-network-document-scanner-if" class="anchor"></a> <div class="content-block-heading-container"> <h2 class=""> Go with a network document 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>Multiple employees will regularly use the scanner.</li> <li>You want easy IT support over a distributed environment.</li> <li>You want PC-Less scanning in a small footprint.</li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4"><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #242424;">With increasing electronic workflows, modern offices need more ways to digitize their paper with less bottlenecks. </span>Network document scanners are built to increase productivity in offices by being a one-stop solution for digitizing documents and getting them right where they need to be, with no other devices required as a middleman. This can substantially streamline operations, though it also means you’ll need to ensure the scanner itself is compatible with your network and business software environments.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-image" > <div class="img-container"> <div class="captioned-image"> <figure> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/products/n7100e/r_n7100e_card.jpg?h=426&iar=0&mw=1200&w=528&hash=4C549C2153312A001C886CF11A23EF19" class="img-fluid" alt="" width="528" height="426" /> <h3>N7100E</h3> <figcaption>The N7100E is the perfect stand-alone shared scanner for PC-less scanning. Scan directly to email, folder, and SharePoint®, with a secure Active Directory Access.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white alignment-center mb-0 pb-0 benefits theme-primary" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="unique-selling-points-for-network-document-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Unique selling points for network document scanners </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{3134a5fb-f313-4c9d-b954-8d996213f83a}" data-datasource-id="{24EBDEE1-E927-4B32-96EA-8A7968174104}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_support-for-shared-access.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=86C235DD2C30A5E241F7931435895ABB" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Support for shared access </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Any network document scanner worth its space will be a standalone device that can support multiple users. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{49f5f3af-d31a-4f14-bf9a-ef27c1cdaecc}" data-datasource-id="{71981CD4-1DD8-40D9-8099-BFC01515520A}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_convenient-placement-options.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=765EA649B9E002152895186CFEA085E4" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Convenient placement options </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Since it isn’t directly tied to any other devices, you should be able to place the scanner wherever it fits best for your workforce — not just where USB allows. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{f08828fd-5e2b-4097-9f6d-90bd840d2831}" data-datasource-id="{7725A004-371C-400F-9DC3-1C3443CA9C96}" > <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"> Minimal IT overhead </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> The right network document scanner for your organization will work with minimal installation time and allow for remote management. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{4a34f2bb-654c-4445-9b21-993ed77550f5}" data-datasource-id="{AE0AFCF0-3D24-4CE0-9444-946DF56642F9}" > <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 and compliance </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <p>Since it’s interfacing directly with your network, the scanner itself must work well with your corporation’s internal protocols and guidelines, such as being <a href="/blog/what-is-fadgi">FADGI capable for archival purposes</a>. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{d481e776-b5ba-42da-839f-8c2f77186ffe}" data-datasource-id="{9343F403-BA86-4F21-91CC-828B845E12A6}" > <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"> Intuitive usability </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> The interface should be intuitive and simple to use without any training. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{d7f7581a-626b-4895-bdc7-62346325340b}" data-datasource-id="{415E657E-CCC9-4AAD-87C2-70E69E0A72F6}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_authentication-and-security.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=10418476FD3AFC65A047D16866EA64E9" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Authentication and security </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Like any device in a business network, a network document scanner should support multiple security layers and digital authentication. </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-7300NX</h3> <div><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #242424;">The fi-7300NX is a network document scanner built to let your workforce scan from anywhere to anywhere, without the need to connect to an expensive PC. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #242424;">Its </span><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #242424;">touch display makes it easy to use for infrequent operators, and the PaperStream NX Manager allows line of business managers and IT to add or change workflows in seconds.</span></span></div> <a class="cta" href="/scanners/fi/fi-7300nx">Learn More</a> </div> <div class="col-lg-6" > <figure> <span class="video-container"> <img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/DnDUidqs_jc/maxresdefault.jpg" alt="" data-video-id="DnDUidqs_jc" data-video-start="0" class="img-fluid trigger-video-modal" data-video-host="youtube" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#videoModal" id="videoModalTrigger-DnDUidqs_jc" 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> <p><strong>Make the most for your search for the perfect scanner with our blog post, <a href="/blog/network-document-scanners">Network Document Scanners: 7 Things to Look For in a Standalone Imaging Device</a>.</strong></p> </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="#home-document-scanners">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>Home document scanners</h5> <p> Digital imaging in comfort</p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#affordable-document-scanners">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>Affordable document scanners</h5> <p> Save on great performance</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="affordable-document-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/document-scanner/hero_affordable-document-scanners_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=FE5A273CD73AD2BB3E0AF600E3B9D511" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/document-scanner/hero_affordable-document-scanners_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=BB7B473968B05E21FF116B067DA962D6" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row content-row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Affordable document scanners: Save on great performance</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="go-with-an-affordable-document-scanner-if"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="content-block-text" > <div class="content-block-heading-wrapper"> <a name="go-with-an-affordable-document-scanner-if" class="anchor"></a> <div class="content-block-heading-container"> <h2 class=""> Go with an affordable document 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 need a flexible device on a budget.</li> <li>You're building out a home office or a startup office.</li> <li>You're uncertain if your digitization needs will change in the future.</li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Convenient and powerful document digitization doesn’t have to be cost prohibitive. Affordable document scanners open up a world of new possibilities for home and hybrid office use, with options for handling all kinds of different workloads. Affordable scanners are a perfect companion for digitizing everything from important financial documents to precious family memories.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-image" > <div class="img-container"> <div class="captioned-image"> <figure> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners-latam/products/fi-8040/fi-8040_card.jpg?h=462&iar=0&mw=1200&w=528&hash=5E74D2B76012F69EC9672BAD17EF1E20" class="img-fluid" alt="fi-8040 Scanner front facing" width="528" height="462" /> <h3>fi-8040</h3> <figcaption>Scanning made simple with budget-friendly, thoughtfully designed hardware and intuitive PaperStream® software. The fi-8040 is an excellent front office scanner for lighter duty cycles but flexible enough to scan IDs and cards.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white alignment-center mb-0 pb-0 benefits theme-primary" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="top-concerns-for-an-affordable-document-scanner" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Top concerns for an affordable document scanner </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{6af0c3b2-ca12-463f-b288-3aeb89ab19d9}" data-datasource-id="{8F203C11-D162-4A93-97A5-14D4C987EA3D}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_balance-icon.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=A053D0E774DAD34D0D9E2C165C0EFE9E" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Balance price and purpose </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Consider how you will use your scanner, paying special attention to document size and quantity of pages, then set your budget accordingly. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{1ad7da09-7f2d-4ba1-a610-1382452520ae}" data-datasource-id="{60A16C73-C96E-4D5A-90F6-13E553884BA5}" > <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"> Consider your space </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Measure ahead of time to be sure your scanner will fit where it needs to Note any moving pieces may need extra space during operation. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{4bae47cd-54b0-4699-930a-c14300339908}" data-datasource-id="{8EFC36D5-5001-414F-82E5-882F6BF4C5B9}" > <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"> Assess quality </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Factor in the level of image quality you’ll need from scans, as well as any additional features, such as automatic size detection and streak reduction, that will benefit you the most. </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><p>The ScanSnap iX1300 is a high-quality document scanner that’s both affordable and versatile. Its compact footprint — occupying the same space as a single sheet of paper — means it will be just as easy to fit into your home as it is to fit into your budget. It’s an ideal choice for a reliable, fast, and convenient scanning solution.</p></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> <p><strong>To find out more about scanners to fit your finances, read our blog post, <a href="/blog/cheap-document-scanner">Affordable Document Scanners: How To Choose The Right Model on a Budget</a>.</strong></p> </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="#network-document-scanners">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>Network document scanners</h5> <p> Upgrade your cloud-centric office</p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#high-volume-scanners">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>High volume scanners</h5> <p> Reliably tackle big workloads</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="high-volume-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/document-scanner/hero_high-volume-document-scanners_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=E76C49E7B516A449ED26DE594363796B" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/document-scanner/hero_high-volume-document-scanners_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=D3DB14AE834C27FF1F6EEA677C778D77" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row content-row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">High volume scanners: Reliably tackle big workloads</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="go-with-a-high-volume-scanner-if"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="content-block-text" > <div class="content-block-heading-wrapper"> <a name="go-with-a-high-volume-scanner-if" class="anchor"></a> <div class="content-block-heading-container"> <h2 class=""> Go with a high volume 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 need to scan thousands or tens of thousands of documents per day.</li> <li>You want to minimize the amount of time employees need to spend on digitizing documents.</li> <li>You have a range of different document sizes to digitize in a single batch.</li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">High-volume scanners are built for organizations that process a lot of physical information on a daily basis. They're capable of scanning pages en masse — tens of thousands in the space of a day — with minimal human intervention, freeing up employees to handle other tasks. These heavy duty document scanners minimize the chance for time-consuming paper jams and other errors while also supporting flexible workloads of various sizes.</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-8950/fi-8950_right_letter.jpg?h=612&iar=0&mw=1200&w=800&hash=8C2F22B1AD4FCF35D09F35A9E2EB8633" class="img-fluid" alt="" width="800" height="612" /> <h3>fi-8950</h3> <figcaption>The fi-8950 scans up to 150 pages per minute, has a 750-page hopper, and optimizes every document it digitizes.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white alignment-center pb-0 benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="key-concerns-for-a-high-volume-scanner" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Key concerns for a high volume scanner </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{7854a9dd-8553-424c-ad3a-a6e958157abf}" data-datasource-id="{323D39C1-B208-4B28-809A-DBFEB2AB2833}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_job-size-and-usage-rate.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=AA44B5BC1204D4F7BF01D7055CD6DEC6" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Estimate your average job size and usage rate </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Roughly calculate how many documents your business needs to digitize daily. Account for growth as well, since a high volume scanner should be a long-term investment. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{73e87c17-d6ef-4f29-a4e4-6cc36fe4614c}" data-datasource-id="{6D89B40B-9CD6-4F80-BA8A-44D5D595781A}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_self-correcting-features.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=1AC960511AC0180E4878FD6DAC157943" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> High-throughput </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> A high volume scanner is only as good as its ability to reliably work through large volumes of information. Look for scanners that use proven methods to prevent paper jams and mis-scans. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{3a9aa694-0092-4695-9011-a4875da571cc}" data-datasource-id="{5042FAB2-B080-4906-B6D2-002CC94A6C36}" > <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"> Make sure your compliance needs are met </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Industries that handle sensitive information often must meet specific government guidelines, which means certification from the relevant regulatory bodies is a must. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </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> The RICOH fi-8950 has a 750-sheet automatic document feeder and can perform double-sided scanning of up to 150 pages per minute. <strong><a href="/scanners/fi/fi-8950">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="">fi-8950</h3> <div><p>The <a href="/scanners/fi/fi-8950">RICOH fi-8950</a> features a 750-page automatic document feeder and compact design which allows it to work through the business world's most commonly used document sizes. Its Clear Image Capture technology and automatic skew correction offer reliability and stability, allowing the scanner to manage daily duty cycles of up to 130,000 pages.</p></div> <a class="btn btn-primary" href="/scanners/fi/fi-8950" target="_blank">Learn more</a> </div> <div class="col-lg-6" > <figure> <span class="video-container"> <img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/Il_sDhblJxI/maxresdefault.jpg" alt="" data-video-id="Il_sDhblJxI" data-video-start="0" class="img-fluid trigger-video-modal" data-video-host="youtube" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#videoModal" id="videoModalTrigger-Il_sDhblJxI" 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> <p><strong>Get more essential info digitized in less time with our dedicated article, <a href="/blog/high-volume-scanners">High Volume Scanners: How to Choose the Right Model for Big Jobs</a>.</strong></p> </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="#affordable-document-scanners">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>Affordable document scanners</h5> <p> Save on great performance</p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#wireless-document-scanners">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>Wireless document scanners</h5> <p> Cut cords at home or in the office</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="wireless-document-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/document-scanner/hero_wireless-document-scanners_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=EB87256397AB84D252693FEC746FD82A" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/document-scanner/hero_wireless-document-scanners_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=1C36B9A26542AA9E6E6E482BEEEF9F26" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row content-row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Wireless document scanners: Cut cords at home or in the office</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="go-with-a-wireless-document-scanner-if"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="content-block-text" > <div class="content-block-heading-wrapper"> <a name="go-with-a-wireless-document-scanner-if" class="anchor"></a> <div class="content-block-heading-container"> <h2 class=""> Go with a wireless document 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 want to be able to easily reposition the scanner to handle different tasks.</li> <li>You want multiple employees to be able to use the scanner via the cloud.</li> <li>You have a reliable wireless network connection where it will operate.</li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4"> Wireless document scanners complement every office as they can be placed wherever there is a Wi-Fi signal. Wireless devices can scan PC-Less to cloud, mobile device, or a plethora of useful destinations with the simple touch of a button.</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-ix1600/r_ix1600_card.jpg?h=462&iar=0&mw=1200&w=528&hash=3C00F52BA96DF870492941676618E58C" class="img-fluid" alt="" width="528" height="462" /> <h3>ScanSnap® iX1600</h3> <figcaption>The newest flagship in the ScanSnap® family is 33% faster*, giving you more time back in your day. Designed for everyday use, the ScanSnap® iX1600 gets documents digitized, organized and sent anywhere—anytime—with minimal effort. <p><small>*Compared to the ScanSnap iX1500</small></p></figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white alignment-center pb-0 benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="special-considerations-for-wireless-document-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Special considerations for wireless document scanners </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{91331f1c-7ecb-4d03-af73-aedb64528d75}" data-datasource-id="{FE98D874-DC87-410C-832D-7D41251FDC3E}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_built-in-cloud-support.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=93DF0FF87C99FFCCE10F6291EFDEB3DB" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Built-in cloud support </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Digitizing documents directly to cloud storage services such as Google Drive makes a big difference for efficiency. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{63e30474-9136-4295-816c-4b825f01b133}" data-datasource-id="{E1C55212-8B12-41CA-B85B-184727DAEB97}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_effective-user-interface.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=B3A6228DE4BF4F76939BFCCC5EA23B57" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Effective user interface </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> A powerful and easy-to-use local interface is important, as is the ability to use the scanner via networked computers and mobile devices. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{c50b6719-e68a-4bf8-9dd7-ef07234e7101}" data-datasource-id="{E89D27FB-8FBD-44E9-94E0-A8EFD843492A}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_fixed-location-vs-portability.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=FBDF778902FF84F9D4788B87871191FF" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Fixed locations versus portability </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Will the device be used on the go? If so, favor a smaller form factor. Otherwise, a larger and more fully featured device may fit the bill. </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> According to PCMag, the ScanSnap iX1600 is "easy to use, fast, accurate, well built, and quiet." <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/fujitsu-scansnap-ix1600" target="_blank">Click here to read the full review</a> and find out why it was awarded a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.</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® iX1600</h3> <div><p>The ScanSnap iX1600® comes with support for Wi-Fi and popular cloud services out of the box, and its capacity for 40 double-sided pages per minute and 4.3-inch touchscreen make it ready to handle a wide range of workspace needs. It’s the perfect tool for teams that need flexible digitization solutions.</p></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> <p><strong>Learn more in our guide to <a href="/blog/wireless-document-scanner">Choosing a Wireless Document Scanner: What to Know When Cutting the Cord</a>.</strong></p> </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-volume-scanners">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>High volume scanners</h5> <p> Reliably tackle big workloads</p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#high-speed-document-scanners">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>High speed document scanners</h5> <p> Save time on demanding tasks</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-document-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/document-scanner/hero_high-speed-document-scanners_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=ACB6350ADE5B229CBC4980A330D13975" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/document-scanner/hero_high-speed-document-scanners_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=DD3D23B3A7F6DAF080C0AE3AD18ACC70" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row content-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 document scanners: Save time on demanding tasks</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="go-with-a-high-speed-document-scanner-if"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="content-block-text" > <div class="content-block-heading-wrapper"> <a name="go-with-a-high-speed-document-scanner-if" class="anchor"></a> <div class="content-block-heading-container"> <h2 class=""> Go with a high speed document 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 have large workloads of documents to process.</li> <li>You want employees to spend as little time dealing with potential scanning issues as possible.</li> <li>You have some space to set aside, as they have a larger footprint.</li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">High speed document scanners help workspaces break through the bottlenecks presented by massive piles of documents. Scanners built specifically to work through large quantities of information in a small period of time are built with special considerations in mind, with everything from expanded hopper sizes to carefully controlled document stacking.</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-7700/r_fi-7700_card.jpg?h=462&iar=0&mw=1200&w=528&hash=DEC553C2C703D8457C8AD95C38F9B102" class="img-fluid" alt="" width="528" height="462" /> <h3>fi-7700</h3> <figcaption>With a large, 300-page hopper and advanced engineering, the fi-7700 is a popular mid-office scanner that can handle wide and normal-size documents at high speeds. The fast, double-letter size flatbed can capture large, delicate, and bound documents.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white alignment-center mb-0 pb-0 benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="essential-qualities-for-a-high-speed-document-scanner" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Essential qualities for a high speed document scanner </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{7d81b134-7ef4-47ac-ac25-31e68e0e4051}" data-datasource-id="{16FA6A96-A975-4C98-9ECB-C1272DBA6F57}" > <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"> High scanning throughput </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> High speed document scanners can work through anything from 24,000 sheets to a massive 130,000 sheets in a daily duty cycle. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{c7e3014e-b44a-499e-be61-7b678da75842}" data-datasource-id="{EE2B6E3E-ECE7-49ED-BF59-91030643D9C1}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_streamlined-paper-handling.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=4EC2E01EB48AE3717892AA09DB628007" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Streamlined paper handling </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> The process of feeding documents into the scanner must be as reliable as it is fast, with a large hopper and automated technologies to prevent skewing and jams. Papers must exit the machine in orderly stacks. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{8132ecc4-29da-4143-a8b9-e8ca937991cf}" data-datasource-id="{04049463-1820-4074-AC8C-848121EECD9A}" > <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"> Image enhancement for all documents </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Minimal manual adjustments should be necessary to get the optimal scans for all types of documents. Reduced file size and accurate reproduction are important for every scanned image. </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-7700</h3> <div><p>The fi-7700 is suited for nearly any high-performance scanning situation, with a feature set and capacity built for demanding applications. The device can scan up to 100 pages per minute with sustained and reliable performance, and it even features an integrated double-letter-sized flatbed ideal for exception documents.</p></div> <a class="cta" href="/scanners/fi/fi-7700">Learn More</a> </div> <div class="col-lg-6" > <figure> <span class="video-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/video-thumbs/fi-7700_vid_thumb.jpg?h=674&w=1112&hash=521CFF0F8EFEA8FA7D9ABEF347B03C9D" alt="" data-video-id="MNe3Zcayvf8" data-video-start="0" class="img-fluid trigger-video-modal" data-video-host="youtube" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#videoModal" id="videoModalTrigger-MNe3Zcayvf8" 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> <p><strong>Improve your office’s efficiency with our guide, <a href="/blog/high-speed-document-scanners">High Speed Document Scanners: How To Pick The Right Model When Time Is a Factor</a>.</strong></p> </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="#wireless-document-scanners">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>Wireless document scanners</h5> <p> Cut cords at home or in the office</p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#best-scanner">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>The best document scanner for any use case</h5> <p> Find the right fit</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left" > <a name="best-scanner" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/document-scanner/hero_find-the-right-fit_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=ACA97A0AADF6A350A463C4E86CB61225" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/document-scanner/hero_find-the-right-fit_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=A5F8397307555E34505A9C52635C9747" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row content-row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">The best document scanner for any use case: Find the right fit</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-center"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p>The ideal document scanner will vary greatly depending on needs and expected workloads. While many scanners offer unique features for completing specific tasks, there are several features no scanner should be without. Looking at a broad range of scanner capabilities will help you pinpoint the most important specifications for your use case, allowing you to hone in on the perfect scanner for your needs. Here are a few guidelines to consider as you search for the best document scanner. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white alignment-center pb-0 benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="general-use-case-considerations-to-find-the-best-document-scanner" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> General use-case considerations to find the best document scanner </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{e496138f-9c52-4c77-8394-2a469b0be74e}" data-datasource-id="{F69EED5C-448C-469D-BEB4-5C561601C825}" > <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 scanners </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> These devices allow for one-touch scanning, all-in-one software, and a small operating footprint to work for as many people in as many places as possible. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{dd434a43-8432-40bf-abdc-180f37b65867}" data-datasource-id="{0DAD8889-0ACA-423F-828A-8A4C39D2752B}" > <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"> Finding the best document scanner to fit the needs of your enterprise means allowing for high expected daily volumes, with automatic image enhancement to produce ideal results with minimal intervention. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{59C89435-13DD-4B0B-A480-E0E4840685DC}" data-rendering-id="{5d2a3bdc-c742-48b3-b61c-1ad73674f753}" data-datasource-id="{F06CAE7D-2ECE-4C27-84F0-FB8AC07AF7CC}" > <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"> Workloads that regularly include documents of non-standard sizes, such as bound books or pocket-sized IDs, require special solutions. 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