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2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated January 2025
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9.9

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9.9

ScanSnap iX1600 Wireless or USB High-Speed Cloud Enabled Document, Photo & Receipt Scanner with Large Touchscreen and Auto Docu...
Type: Sheet-fed, photo
Scan Speed: 40 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: Yes
Max Paper Size: 11" x 17"
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB
Document Feeder: 50-sheet auto
Scan To: Cloud, USB, file, network, or email
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Picked by 310 people today!
Picked by 310 people today!

9.9

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ScanSnap iX1600 Wireless or USB High-Speed Cloud Enabled Document, Photo & Receipt Scanner with Large Touchscreen and Auto Docu...
Type: Sheet-fed, photo
Scan Speed: 40 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: Yes
Max Paper Size: 11" x 17"
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB
Document Feeder: 50-sheet auto
Scan To: Cloud, USB, file, network, or email

9.8

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9.8

Canon imageFORMULA R40 Office Document Scanner For PC and Mac, Color Duplex Scanning, Easy Setup For Office Or Home Use, Includ...
Type: Sheet-fed
Scan Speed: 40 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: Yes
Max Paper Size: 8.5" x 118"
Connectivity: USB
Document Feeder: 60-sheet auto
Scan To: Cloud, USB, FTP, OCR, image, file, network, mobile device, or email

9.8

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Canon imageFORMULA R40 Office Document Scanner For PC and Mac, Color Duplex Scanning, Easy Setup For Office Or Home Use, Includ...
Type: Sheet-fed
Scan Speed: 40 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: Yes
Max Paper Size: 8.5" x 118"
Connectivity: USB
Document Feeder: 60-sheet auto
Scan To: Cloud, USB, FTP, OCR, image, file, network, mobile device, or email

9.5

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9.5

FUJITSU IX500 Scansnap Document Scanner (PA03656-B305-R) - (Renewed),Black
Type: Sheet-fed
Scan Speed: 25 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: Yes
Max Paper Size: 8.5" x 34"
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB
Document Feeder: 50-sheet auto
Scan To: Cloud, USB, file, network, or email
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9.5

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FUJITSU IX500 Scansnap Document Scanner (PA03656-B305-R) - (Renewed),Black
Type: Sheet-fed
Scan Speed: 25 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: Yes
Max Paper Size: 8.5" x 34"
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB
Document Feeder: 50-sheet auto
Scan To: Cloud, USB, file, network, or email
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9.4

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9.4

Canon imageFORMULA R10 Portable Document Scanner, 2-Sided Scanning with 20 Page Feeder, Easy Setup for Home or Office, Includes...
Type: Sheet-fed
Scan Speed: 12 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: Yes
Max Paper Size: 8.5" x 14"
Connectivity: USB
Document Feeder: 20-sheet auto
Scan To: USB

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Canon imageFORMULA R10 Portable Document Scanner, 2-Sided Scanning with 20 Page Feeder, Easy Setup for Home or Office, Includes...
Type: Sheet-fed
Scan Speed: 12 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: Yes
Max Paper Size: 8.5" x 14"
Connectivity: USB
Document Feeder: 20-sheet auto
Scan To: USB

9.2

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9.2

Plustek Photo Scanner ePhoto Z300, Scans 4x6 inch Photos in 2 Seconds, Auto crop and deskew with CCD Sensor, Supports Mac and P...
Type: Sheet-fed
Scan Speed: 30 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: No
Max Paper Size: 8" x 10"
Connectivity: USB
Document Feeder: 20-sheet auto
Scan To: Cloud, USB, FTP, OCR, image, file, network, or email
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Plustek Photo Scanner ePhoto Z300, Scans 4x6 inch Photos in 2 Seconds, Auto crop and deskew with CCD Sensor, Supports Mac and P...
Type: Sheet-fed
Scan Speed: 30 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: No
Max Paper Size: 8" x 10"
Connectivity: USB
Document Feeder: 20-sheet auto
Scan To: Cloud, USB, FTP, OCR, image, file, network, or email

9.0

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9.0

Brother DS-640 Compact Mobile Document Scanner, (Model: DS640) 1.5"x2"x11.9"
Type: Sheet-fed
Scan Speed: 16 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: No
Max Paper Size: 8.5" x 72"
Connectivity: Micro USB 3.0
Document Feeder: Manual
Scan To: Cloud, USB, FTP, OCR, image, file, network, mobile device, or email
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9.0

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Brother DS-640 Compact Mobile Document Scanner, (Model: DS640) 1.5"x2"x11.9"
Type: Sheet-fed
Scan Speed: 16 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: No
Max Paper Size: 8.5" x 72"
Connectivity: Micro USB 3.0
Document Feeder: Manual
Scan To: Cloud, USB, FTP, OCR, image, file, network, mobile device, or email

8.8

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8.8

ScanSnap iX1300 Compact Wireless or USB Double-Sided Color Document, Photo & Receipt Scanner with Auto Document Feeder and Manu...
Type: Portable
Scan Speed: 30 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: Yes
Max Paper Size: 8.27" x 11.67"
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB
Document Feeder: Manual
Scan To: Cloud, file, network, email, mobile device

8.8

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ScanSnap iX1300 Compact Wireless or USB Double-Sided Color Document, Photo & Receipt Scanner with Auto Document Feeder and Manu...
Type: Portable
Scan Speed: 30 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: Yes
Max Paper Size: 8.27" x 11.67"
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB
Document Feeder: Manual
Scan To: Cloud, file, network, email, mobile device

8.7

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8.7

Brother DCP-L2640DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer with Copy and Scan, Duplex, Mobile, Black & White ...
Type: Sheet-fed, flatbed
Scan Speed: 22.5 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: No
Max Paper Size: 8.5" x 14"
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB
Document Feeder: 250-sheet auto or manual
Scan To: Cloud, USB, file, network, email, PDF
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8.7

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Brother DCP-L2640DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer with Copy and Scan, Duplex, Mobile, Black & White ...
Type: Sheet-fed, flatbed
Scan Speed: 22.5 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: No
Max Paper Size: 8.5" x 14"
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB
Document Feeder: 250-sheet auto or manual
Scan To: Cloud, USB, file, network, email, PDF

8.6

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8.6

Fujitsu Fi-7160 Sheetfed Scanner - 600 Dpi Optical - 24-Bit Color - 8-Bit Grayscale - Usb inchesProduct Category: Scanning Devi...
Type: Sheet-fed
Scan Speed: 60 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: Yes
Max Paper Size: 8.5" x 14"
Connectivity: USB
Document Feeder: 80-sheet auto
Scan To: USB, file
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8.6

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Fujitsu Fi-7160 Sheetfed Scanner - 600 Dpi Optical - 24-Bit Color - 8-Bit Grayscale - Usb inchesProduct Category: Scanning Devi...
Type: Sheet-fed
Scan Speed: 60 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: Yes
Max Paper Size: 8.5" x 14"
Connectivity: USB
Document Feeder: 80-sheet auto
Scan To: USB, file

8.5

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8.5

Epson WorkForce ES-50 Portable Sheet-Fed Document Scanner for PC and Mac
Type: Sheet-fed
Scan Speed: 11 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: No
Max Paper Size: 8.5" x72"
Connectivity: USB
Document Feeder: Manual
Scan To: Cloud, USB, FTP, OCR, file, network, or email

8.5

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Epson WorkForce ES-50 Portable Sheet-Fed Document Scanner for PC and Mac
Type: Sheet-fed
Scan Speed: 11 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: No
Max Paper Size: 8.5" x72"
Connectivity: USB
Document Feeder: Manual
Scan To: Cloud, USB, FTP, OCR, file, network, or email

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9.9

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9.9

ScanSnap iX1600 Wireless or USB High-Speed Cloud Enabled Document, Photo & Receipt Scanner with Large Touchscreen and Auto Docu...
Type: Sheet-fed, photo
Scan Speed: 40 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: Yes
Max Paper Size: 11" x 17"
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB
Document Feeder: 50-sheet auto
Scan To: Cloud, USB, file, network, or email
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Picked by 310 people today!
Picked by 310 people today!

9.9

1
ScanSnap iX1600 Wireless or USB High-Speed Cloud Enabled Document, Photo & Receipt Scanner with Large Touchscreen and Auto Docu...
Type: Sheet-fed, photo
Scan Speed: 40 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning: Yes
Max Paper Size: 11" x 17"
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB
Document Feeder: 50-sheet auto
Scan To: Cloud, USB, file, network, or email

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Two-Sided Scanning
Best Scanner
1. Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 Scanner
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2. Canon ImageFORMULA R40 Scanner
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3. Fujitsu IX500 Scansnap Document Scanner (Renewed)
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4. Canon imageFORMULA R10 Portable Scanner
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5. Plustek ephoto Z300 Photo Scanner
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6. Brother DS-640 Portable Scanner
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7. ScanSnap iX1300 Compact Scanner
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8. Brother DCP-L2640DW Multi-Function Laser Printer
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9. Fujitsu Fi-7160 Sheetfed Scanner (Renewed)
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Best Value
10. Epson WorkForce ES-50 Portable Scanner
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Type
Sheet-fed, photo Sheet-fed Sheet-fed Sheet-fed Sheet-fed Sheet-fed Portable Sheet-fed, flatbed Sheet-fed Sheet-fed
Type
Sheet-fed, photo Sheet-fed Sheet-fed Sheet-fed Sheet-fed Sheet-fed Portable Sheet-fed, flatbed Sheet-fed Sheet-fed
Scan Speed
40 ppm 40 ppm 25 ppm 12 ppm 30 ppm 16 ppm 30 ppm 22.5 ppm 60 ppm 11 ppm
Scan Speed
40 ppm 40 ppm 25 ppm 12 ppm 30 ppm 16 ppm 30 ppm 22.5 ppm 60 ppm 11 ppm
Two-Sided Scanning
Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes No
Two-Sided Scanning
Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes No
Max Paper Size
11" x 17" 8.5" x 118" 8.5" x 34" 8.5" x 14" 8" x 10" 8.5" x 72" 8.27" x 11.67" 8.5" x 14" 8.5" x 14" 8.5" x72"
Max Paper Size
11" x 17" 8.5" x 118" 8.5" x 34" 8.5" x 14" 8" x 10" 8.5" x 72" 8.27" x 11.67" 8.5" x 14" 8.5" x 14" 8.5" x72"
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB USB Wi-Fi, USB USB USB Micro USB 3.0 Wi-Fi, USB Wi-Fi, USB USB USB
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB USB Wi-Fi, USB USB USB Micro USB 3.0 Wi-Fi, USB Wi-Fi, USB USB USB
Document Feeder
50-sheet auto 60-sheet auto 50-sheet auto 20-sheet auto 20-sheet auto Manual Manual 250-sheet auto or manual 80-sheet auto Manual
Document Feeder
50-sheet auto 60-sheet auto 50-sheet auto 20-sheet auto 20-sheet auto Manual Manual 250-sheet auto or manual 80-sheet auto Manual
Scan To
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Scan To
Cloud, USB, file, network, or email Cloud, USB, FTP, OCR, image, file, network, mobile device, or email Cloud, USB, file, network, or email USB Cloud, USB, FTP, OCR, image, file, network, or email Cloud, USB, FTP, OCR, image, file, network, mobile device, or email Cloud, file, network, email, mobile device Cloud, USB, file, network, email, PDF USB, file Cloud, USB, FTP, OCR, file, network, or email