If your home has dozens of boxes or albums full of old photos that you’d like to preserve more carefully, or if you own a small business that is becoming overrun by invoices, receipts, and other important documents, it’s time to enter the world of digitization. Storing photos and important documents on computers or on the cloud is an excellent and safe way to ensure you always have a copy of what you need. Even better, it’s easy to do when you use a ScanSnap Document Scanner. They provide a wide variety of features to make digitization easy for you.
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Compact Desktop Scanners
Home offices and small businesses are often limited on space, so ScanSnap created a variety of document scanners that fit into even some of the smallest of spaces on your desk. One popular one, the iX1600, fits comfortably next to or behind a computer or on a shelf out of the way. Despite its size, it’s still quite powerful, scanning up to 40 double-sided pages per minute, providing WiFi and USB connectivity, and being able to read everything from photos to folded A3 documents. Even the SV600, an overhead-style scanner meant for large format scanning, can be folded up and easily stored out of the way when it’s not in use.
One-Button Scanning
When you’re juggling multiple documents, not to mention the other aspects of running a small business, you need a scanner that is as easy to handle as it is compact. Many of the ScanSnap models, including the iX1400, provide fast and easy one-touch scanning. All you need to do is press one button. The scanner uses technological advances such as advanced paper-separation technology, a 50-page automatic document feeder, and the ability to read a variety of file types to handle all the rest. After everything is scanned, you can use an all-in-one software to view, edit, and use your scanned documents.
Cloud-Enabled Technology
When you need to share documents with someone and need to do it quickly, the easiest way to do it is to upload it to the cloud. ScanSnap’s iX1600 cuts out the middleman by providing you with direct scan-to-cloud functionality. All you need is WiFi connectivity and your ScanSnap Cloud account. The scanner will then automatically upload your documents to the most popular cloud services without you needing to use a computer or mobile device. The model also features an easy-to-use touchscreen, the ability to recognize and organize receipts in ScanSnap Home, and can scan 4″x6″ photos in less than a second.
Functionality With Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
You need products that can provide as many features as possible to cut down on your workload. Many people use Adobe Acrobat Pro to create, fill in, and sign PDFs, build searchable PDFs, and send forms. The ScanSnap iX1600 Deluxe includes a complimentary 1-year subscription to the software to make handling your PDF needs as quick and painless as possible. It also includes flexible connectivity with PCs, Macs, iOS, Android, and Chrome devices.
With so many options to choose from, you’re sure to find something that meets your home and business needs. And if you don’t? Don’t worry. A range of other brands, including the FI-8170, provide robust features as well. Don’t be afraid to shop around!
