Best Scanners
January, 2021
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Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Scanner for PC and Mac (PA03656-B005)

Pros: The Fujitsu iX500 scanner comes packed with features. It can generate editable PDFs, and deals with documents of all types, including newspaper clippings and magazine pages. With WiFi connectivity, it can connect to the Cloud for storage capacity, as well

Cons: Users say the directions are sparse and may be confusing, and website support is not necessarily helpful.

Summary: For those used to installing and using scanners, the iX500 is top of the line. Its installation difficulties aside, it's one of the best document scanners on the market.
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NeatDesk Desktop Scanner and Digital Filing System...

Pros: The NeatDesk Desktop scanner has onboard software for ease of filing documents and receipts. It scans quickly, at a rate of 24 pages per minute, and can be loaded with up to 50 pages at once. It will scan receipts, business cards or full size documents. I

Cons: Is not suitable for scanning photos. Users have reported problems with paper jamming and poor customer support.

Summary: Best for users who need to create a filing/bookkeeping system, and need a scanner that can automatically file documents. Not for those wanting to scan photos or make copies.
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Canon Office Products LiDE120 Color Image Scanner

Pros: The Canon LiDE120 scanner will scan images in color or black and white. It has a Send to Cloud feature so users can save their images in with programs like Dropbox. It also has an AutoScan feature that automatically detects the type of original and saves

Cons: Users have reported difficulties with set up and also with use for those who are not tech savvy.

Summary: Canon offers a good product at a great price, and those who are accustomed to using scanners and computers should have no problems with the device.
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Brother ImageCenter ADS-2000 High Speed Document S...

Pros: The Brother ImageCenter ADS-200 comes with a full suite of software for ease of use, and will even do two-sided scanning. The machine will scan to a USB drive, email, image file, or Android-platform phones and tablets.

Cons: The scanner may have trouble handing documents of varying sizes.

Summary: The Brother ImageCenter scanner is more expensive than some scanners, but also provides more features. The scan quality is not as good as the Fujitsu, but it's still a good scanner for the price.
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Epson Perfection V600 Color Photo, Image, Film, Ne...

Pros: The Epson Perfection V600 not only scans paper documents, but also film, including negatives and slides. Included software will also help users restore photos from negatives or prints. It is an excellent choice for those needing to scan or restore family

Cons: Users say the device scans paper readily, but using it to scan film or slides may be confusing.

Summary: For users who need to scan negatives or slides, the Epson is the best choice. Users should check system compatibility before buying, however.