I know this might belong in another forum, but since most of you all are business owners, it might apply to everyone anyway. I know you guys and trust your opinions more too
I've been needing to get a document scanner so I can get rid of all the paper and clutter in my office and life. The fact that most now incorporate OCR and I can search the newly scanned documents and receipts is the reason why I'd like to go this route. I can also back up these documents easier on hard drives which is another bonus.
The tough choice now is I'm in limbo between using mac and PC, and haven't found one that incorporates both systems. The top choice is the Fujitsu ScanSnap S510; I hate the fact that there is a Windows and a Mac version, not cross compatible (which doesn't make sense, it should just be software that be different, not hardware).
So, I'm looking for any advice right now if anyone uses a nice document scanner for these purposes. Thanks,
Spence, any of the Epson flatbed series will make you a very happy man, particularly the 4490.
It isn't a dedicated "office" scanner, but can make very quick scans at lower resolutions (i.e. for documents) and still has the horsepower to scan photos (and even film, to some degree) should it be necessary.
I've got a canon multi function deal and it autofeeds for scanning. Wow, is that nice! And it is a copier and printer (laser), and it will duplex as well (won't duplex copy though)
It's a network printer but has to be hooked up via USB for scanning. It's an MF4270.
Thanks guys. Im needing a document scanner with an ADF, I have a flatbed and just the thought of trying to scan the file folders I have sounds like it would make me insane with just the amount of time!
I understand I can get OCR software, so the scanners bundled with the OCR software isn't necessary, but a high-speed scanner that works well is kind of what I'm looking for.
You need a photo copier with digital output. You won't find them on this forum. Most of the mid-high level copiers, today, which offer document feed, will have some form of digital output.
In theory, your idea is great. In practice, not so much. Most of the OCR software I've used is not 'overly' reliable. You'll end up needing to re-read all the document to make certain they are correct. Then, you'll spend some time correcting, then deciding which hard-copies to keep and which to toss.
I'd look to a outsourced service for this and consider it as part of your end of year clean up. It is a lot of time to allocate for anyone...unless you have a receptionist in the office.
Seriously though, there's nothing like it at this price point. Love mine, wouldn't consider anything else. I have both MAC and PC too, ended up getting the windows version since I do all my accounting on there anyways.
