Document Scanners
Choosing the right document scanner requires consideration of many criteria, size of paper source, output format, output file size, daily scan volume, device sharing…… Striving for balance among these criteria becomes tedious, and not getting the best-fit scanner not only is an excessive consumption of resources, but is also affecting productivity.
We group document scanners into four categories and maybe this can ease your selection process in some ways.
Desktop Scanners
Desktop scanners are usually smaller in size, faster in response, and connect easily to office systems. They are ideal for individual users where ad hoc scanning and document collaboration are part of the daily routine.
Scan Speed | : | 20 - 60 ppm |
Daily Volume | : | 1,000 - 10,000 pages |
Scan Mode | : | Simplex/Duplex, feeder and flatbed |
Network Scanners
Network scanners connect to the office network without a PC, and scan to multiple destinations including email, fax servers, network folders, and FTP sites. They can also be integrated with specific business processes or applications where documents are scanned directly to, and information captured are sent into the system quickly and easily.
Scan Speed | : | up to 70 ppm |
Daily Volume | : | up to 6,000 pages |
Scan Mode | : | Simplex/Duplex, feeder and flatbed |
Departmental Scanners
Departmental scanners are perfect for streamlining and automating document management processes. The advanced scanning technology enables users from paper-intensive offices to benefit from productivity gains and cost-savings.
Scan Speed | : | 50 - 100 ppm |
Daily Volume | : | 15,000 - 25,000 pages |
Scan Mode | : | Simplex/Duplex, feeder and flatbed |
Production Scanners
Production scanners are ready to tackle the most demanding high-volume requirements. These high-speed scanners are robust and affordable, and can operate virtually without limit, thus, enhancing productivity, versatility and reliability for any centralized operation.
Scan Speed | : | 110 - 210 ppm |
Daily Volume | : | 40,000 pages and up |
Scan Mode | : | Simplex/Duplex, feeder and flatbed |