11 best small office scanners

Product description

The Powerful Document Scanner for Quick and easy organization to reduce paper clutter, storage space and unmanaged paper work at home or the office.

Plustek PS186 is the scanner intuitively guides you though every step of scanning process. With compact design and price point attractive. PS186 is the perfect tool for home office and SOHO users.



PS186 have 50ipm scan speed and 50 sheets Auto Document Feeder, which allows you to breeze through stacks of document – from business card to photo, extra long papers, and more.



Advanced Scanning functionality

PS186 can scan up to 600 DPI resolution. With powerful scanning features such as image “Auto rotate” , “Auto Crop” , “Auto deskew” , “Blank page removal” and “Character enhancement”, which can make it great for SOHO who regularly scans and have the need of digitalization.



Intuitive Quick Menu (Doc Action 2)

User can create up to 23 scan profiles, each profile can set different format, resolution, advanced feature and destination. For example, scans a shipment label which will automatically OCR image and be name by barcode number. For regular use profile, user can drag profile to favourite button, and next time they can use scanner button for one touch scan.



Generate Editable and Searchable PDF and Barcode file.

Bundled with Searchable PDF creation and Barcode file reader software. User can scan simplex and duplex document in one touch to create it. After files become searchable PDF, user can search by keyword or sentence to find the associate file.

Barcode file reader is a system which helps you to finish documentation archiving within the shortest time. System can scan image and read the barcode data for the default file name.



Software available via download from Plustek website

• Up to 255 customize favorite scan file setting with "Single Touch" , Support Windows 7/8/10
• Turn paper documents into searchable, editable files - save scans as searchable PDF files; OCR function included
• Info Barcode function - automatic categorization of complicate documentation and data with 1D or 2D Barcode page.
• Intelligent color and image adjustments — Auto Rotate, Crop, Deskew and blank page remove with Plustek Image Processing Technology
• Easy send scanned files to FTP server or personal NAS (FTP) with PDFs , Jpeg , TIFF or Png format. User can download scanner driver from Plustek website

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it scan 11x
Answer:	No
Question:	Do you have to buy a year contract to use it, like neat
Answer:	We do not recommend using US models like the Brother ADS-1200 outside of the US, as they are manufactured for 120v use.
Question:	Can you scan a document larger than 50 pages or a document that includes check stubs or receipts, and keep it all as one pdf
Answer:	The Brother ADS-1200 document scanner has a curved document path, so it would not be good for scanning sports cards. When scanning media such as card stock, Brother recommends scanning with a straight document path scanner.
Question:	if i scan multiple pages can i send each individual page to different files and relabel each page differently
Answer:	It doesn't work - regardless of the thickness of the paper. The scanner is horrible. Pages are cut off and/or crooked. Do not waste your money.

Product features

The Powerful Document Scanner for Quick and easy organization to less paper clutter, storage space and unmanaged paper work at home or the office.

The Plustek PS186 is the scanner intuitively guides you though every step of scanning process. With compact design and price point attractive. PS186 is the perfect tool for home office and SOHO users. 

The PS186 have 25ppm scan speed and 50 sheets Auto Document Feeder (ADF), which allows you to breeze through stacks of document – from business card to photo, extra long papers , and more.



Generate Editable and Searchable PDF and Barcode file(3 ) 

The PS186 bundled with Searchable PDF creation and Barcode file reader software. User can scan simplex and duplex document in one touch to create it. After files become searchable PDF, user can search by keyword or sentence to find the associate file. 

Barcode file reader is a system which helps you to finish documentation archiving within the shortest time. System can scan image and read the barcode data for the default file name.

 

Advanced Scanning functionality

PS186 can scan up to 600x600 DPI resolution (optical). And have powerful scanning features such as image “Auto rotate” , “Auto Crop” , “Auto deskew” , “Blank page removal” and “Character enhancement”, which can make it great for SOHO (small office and home office) who regularly scans and have the need of digitalization.



Disclaimers

. B/W and Grayscale mode speed, letter size paper at 200dpi. See Plustek website for detail

. Single sheet, single-sided, 14-28lb bond.

. Software available via download from Plustek website











 

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Product description

Streamline workflows and increase productivity with the DS-1630 document scanner. Combining a flatbed scanner with the convenience of a 50-page ADF, this affordable solution is ideal for virtually any task. Quickly scan stacks of documents up to 8.5" x 14". Or, use the flatbed for IDs, passports, booklets, fragile items and more. Offering speeds up to 25 ppm, plus auto-duplexing, the DS-1630 also includes TWAIN and ISIS drivers for seamless integration with existing document management systems. Scan to a PC, Mac or online storage accounts with one touch. Plus, the included software suite features Epson Document Capture, and ABBYY FineReader.

• Versatile scanning: auto-duplex scanning through the Auto Document Feeder (ADF), plus a flatbed for photo IDs, passports, fragile items and more.
• Scan stacks of documents up to 25 ppm: features a 50-page ADF. Standard Connectivity : (RJ-45, 10BaseT/100BaseTX)
• 3-year limited warranty: includes Advance Exchange with free Next-Business-Day Replacement to minimize downtime .
• Seamless compatibility: includes TWAIN and ISIS drivers for easy integration with existing software.
• Scan to online storage accounts: intuitively scan to Dropbox, SharePoint, Evernote and Google Drive with Epson Document Capture software.
• Intelligent color and image adjustments — auto crop, skew correction, blank page and background removal with Epson Image Processing Technology
• Scan originals in a variety of sizes — up to 8.5" x 11.7" on the flatbed and up to 8.5" x 14" using the ADF

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the biggest size of the paper that I can scan
Answer:	I use this to scan postcards, which are similar in thickness to baseball cards. Its works great for this. You can also adjust the brightness and contrast to get a good result.
Question:	does this scan negative photo
Answer:	It is only a scanner. A good one at that. Not a printer
Question:	Does this work with Linux? (Obviously the Epson software won't but will the scanner
Answer:	Yes, the software CD included has drivers for OS X.
Question:	does it scan double sided pages? if so what is the speed (page per min
Answer:	It will scan pencil just fine. Make sure the twain settings are set appropriately, it's easy if you choose 'black and white' document format. It scans photographs somewhat well but its strong points are quick scans of documents (either color, b&w) and business cards and my grand kid's works of art! (except when the work of art involves pasting macaroni on the paper), it won't scan macaroni.

Product features

The Affordable, Versatile Flatbed Scanner with ADF for More Productivity

Streamline workflows and increase productivity with the DS-1630 document scanner. Combining a flatbed scanner with a 50-page ADF, this affordable solution is ideal for virtually any task. Quickly scan stacks of documents up to 8.5" x 14". Or, use the flatbed for IDs, passports, booklets, fragile items and more. Offering speeds up to 25 ppm, plus auto-duplexing, the DS-1630 also includes TWAIN and ISIS drivers for seamless integration with existing document management systems. Scan to a PC, Mac or online storage accounts with one touch. And, it comes with an industry-leading 3-year limited warranty.

* Based on U.S. and Canada NPD retail scanner databases for a 12-month period ending October 2017.

Operating Systems:

Windows 7, 8, 10.

Mac OS 10.6 – 10.12.

Next Business Day Replacement

We got your back while you are enjoying peace of mind with our unbeatable 3-year warranty.

1500 Sheets Daily Duty Cycle

Designed to manage high scan volume for increased productivity.

TWAIN and ISIS Drivers

Compatible with virtually any software. Seamlessly integrate into your existing applications.

Convenient, Network Scanning Capabilities

Use the optional Network Scan Module to turn the DS-1630 into a network workgroup scanner.

Generate Searchable and Editable Files

Scan to editable Word and Excel files or searchable PDF files; OCR software included.

Scan Directly to Online Storage Accounts

Intuitively scan to Dropbox, Evernote, FileBound, and Google Drive with Epson Document Capture software.

Scan Stacks of Documents up to 25ppm

Robust design with 50-page Auto Document Feeder (ADF).

Ideal for any Scanning Task

Scan letter and legal documents up to 8.5” x 14” through the ADF. Or, use the flatbed for IDs, passports, booklets, fragile items and more.

Product description

Document scanner features a user-friendly design for reliable, simple operation for workgroups and departments in any industry. Capable of scanning up to 60 pages per minute, this scanner can quickly capture and convert paper-based documents into useable digital information. Versatile design can reliably handle an assortment of document types, such as thick, thin, even oversized documents and plastic embossed cards. Onboard image processing CPU makes fast, high-quality scanning possible without depending on PC performance. To help prevent paper jams and damage to documents, the paper feeding and eject sensors are incorporated to minimize document mishaps. The scanner also incorporates left and right feeding rollers that revolve independently to help prevent skewed feeding when different size documents are scanned together. LCD panel lets you easily create up to 99 customizable, pre-programmed scan tasks that are perfect for frequently used scanning modes and output destinations.

• Versatile technology offers wide range of uses in any industry
• Easy-to-operate design ensures simple, convenient use
• Reliable feeding ensures unattended, seamless scanning
• Powerful performance scans 60 ppm in color, black/white and grayscale
• High-quality imaging improves character legibility

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it keep documents in order? It looks like the last page ends up on top. I see the other product c225 does.. Yet how would this one create that
Answer:	That would be a question best answered by the software developer.
Question:	What does the upside down triangle in a circle mean
Answer:	I don’t know it was not compatible for my MacBook Air!
Question:	AC power input
Answer:	Hi! The Canon imageFORMULA C230 Office Document scanner supports width: 2.0 - 8.5 x length: 2.1 - 14.0 document sizes. It does not support 11 x 17 documents. We hope this helps!
Question:	Does this scanner support 11x17 documents
Answer:	Hi! The Canon imageFORMULA DR-C230 can scan to folder. Hope this helps!

Product description

Go paperless anywhere work takes you with the Canon imageFORMULA R10 Portable Document Scanner. This easy to use scanner lets you digitize whatever documents, receipts, business cards, or family records you need saved and organized. Being both Windows and Mac compatible, the simple USB cable gives you connectivity at home, the office, while traveling, or working remotely. This small scanner is fast and effective with color or black-and-white duplex scanning, speeds of up to 12 pages-per-minute, and a 20 sheet automatic feeder. Built-in and powerful software saves you time as it comes programmed to update automatically. Edit and adjust on-the-go as this portable document scanner gives you access to high-resolution images of your scans that can be edited on the fly. Enjoy superior customer care on your energy-efficient scanner with a one-year warranty and access to a U.S.-based technical support team.

• STAY ORGANIZED – Easily convert your paper documents into digital formats like searchable PDF files, JPEGs, and more
• CONVENIENT AND PORTABLE –lightweight and small in size, you can take the scanner anywhere from home offices, classrooms, remote offices, and anywhere in between
• HANDLES VARIOUS MEDIA TYPES – Digitize receipts, business cards, plastic or embossed cards, reports, legal documents, and more
• FAST AND EFFICIENT – No technical hurdles or complicated setups here; easily scan both sides of a document at the same time, in color or black-and-white, at up to 12 pages-per-minute, and with a 20 sheet automatic feeder
• BROAD COMPATIBILITY – Works with both Windows and Mac devices, be it laptop or computer
• BUILT-IN SOFTWARE – Use your scanner with ease as the powerful scanning software is already built-in, requires no installation, and updates automatically
• PREVIEW YOUR SCANS – Adjust and organize your scanned files as you edit, straighten, and trim your files or create buttons with custom scanning settings and destinations

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it come with usb cord
Answer:	WhizRider is classified as a harness child restraint system and tested in accordance with FMVSS213 standards. That said it's a legal device in CT.
Question:	compatible with OS 10.15.6 or later on Mac
Answer:	First note: I own neither the RideSafer vest nor the WhizRider portable vest. However, in my research, this WhizRider does not have a harness that ties the vest down on the opposite side of the shoulder strap, whereas the Ride Safer vest at least provides for that, thus making it closer to a "5-point" harness safety system. Simply put, the WhizRider seems to be a vest-version of a seat-belt positioning device.
Question:	Do I need a laptop to scan documents
Answer:	It’s a vet with straps that fasten around the waist and between the legs. It also has metal clips for the seat belt to be threaded through to secure your child in the car with your booster seat in place.
Question:	Will this work on a chromebook
Answer:	Hi. The WhizRider vest is made of a water repellent material for easy cleaning. Wash with a wet cloth and mild soap. Do not use fabric softener and do not machine wash. Air dry. Do not tumble dry. Dani

Product description

The Canon MAXIFY MB5420 Wireless Small Office All-In-One Printer is designed to meet the needs of smaller businesses with up to nine users, by delivering high-quality, low-cost prints. It boasts a quick first printout time as fast as 6 seconds with fast print speeds up to 24 ipm (B&W)/15. 5 ipm (Color) getting your prints you need when you need them. Power through paperwork with single-pass duplex scanning which simultaneously scans both sides of two-sided documents, enabling fast multi-page copying and scanning. The MB5420 is built for big jobs with a 500 sheet paper tray capacity, and a high page yield of 2500 B&W/1500 color prints when using XL ink tanks. Always stay connected and informed with built-in standard Management Information Base (MIB) support, which allows you to easily manage the MAXIFY printers on your network. Built-in Wi-Fi networking makes it easy to connect and print from your computer and favorite mobile devices, and with the Canon PRINT app, you have the added features of being able to print from the cloud and scan directly to your mobile device. Best of all, the MB5420 printer is backed by 100% U. S. -based customer service & support.

• Save time with single pass duplex scanning and copying, by scanning both sides of 2-Sided documents simultaneously
• Be ready to print in as little as 6 seconds from power on with Quick First Print
• By using XL ink tanks MAXIFY printers feature a Low Cost per Print with a High Page Yield that can save you money by delivering a high volume of prints from one set of ink tanks
• With a 30, 000 page peak Monthly Duty Cycle, the MAXIFY MB5420 is built to last for all your business needs.
• Built to handle big jobs, this MAXIFY Printer features a 500 Sheet Paper Capacity with two 250 Sheet paper trays

User questions & answers

Question:	How long does the ink last
Answer:	Hi yes it comes with a small pamphlet of different exercises you can do.
Question:	Does this printer handle #6 size personal envelopes
Answer:	Up and down. Kind of like a seesaw.
Question:	does it print envelopes
Answer:	The machine is not for weight loss (per the literature). This machine will firm muscles. I am using it for muscle firming and bone strengthening. My spouse does research on bone health and he said that heel strikes, such as produced when one stands on the plate, will strengthen bones. I started using this about a month ago and noted that my muscles toned up and got firmer. I have lost no weight, but some fat was lost. I do different exercises using the machine, such as lifting free weights, doing squats, etc. I have used only level one and built up from 2 minutes to 15 minutes per day. I definite saw an improvement in muscle tone. I also noted that my sore knees are feeling better. When I get the next bone density test, I hope that the bones are stronger. I would buy this again.
Question:	Will it print in black & white if one of the color cartridges is empty
Answer:	I’ve kept it at a low setting. But I know it can be set higher. Sorry that I don’t know the exact amount.

Product features

Small Business Depends on Big Thinking

Designed with your small business in mind, the MAXIFY MB5420 is built to save you time and money while enhancing productivity for up to 9 users. Easily scan and copy both sides of 2-Sided documents simultaneously with the single pass duplex scanning and copying feature. The MAXIFY MB5420 boasts a quick first printout time as fast as 6 seconds and fast print speeds up to 24 ipm (B&W)/15.5 ipm (Color), getting you the prints you need when you need them. The MB5420 is built for the big jobs with a 500 sheet paper tray capacity with two 250 sheet paper trays. All MAXIFY printers feature a Low Cost per Print with a High Page Yield that can save you money by delivering a high volume of prints from one set of XL ink tanks.

Every Small Business is Unique

Duty Cycle: MAXIFY printers are built to last for all your small business needs, with a 30,000 page peak Monthly Duty Cycle.

DRHD Ink System: Dual-Resistant High Density (DRHD) Ink produces laser sharp text and professional colors that are highlighter and smudge resistant.

Setting Restrictions: Safeguard your printer with Setting Restrictions that allows you set a password on your network and device settings.

Records of Use: Keep track of what is printed to help reduce waste and keep costs down.

U.S. Service and Support: To help serve your business better, all MAXIFY printers feature 100% US-based Service and Support, with a dedicated MAXIFY phone number, email and extended service hours.

Great Looking Work Speaks Volumes

Auto Duplex Printing: Allow your business to stay cost-efficient with Auto Duplex Printing.

Auto Power On: The Auto Power On feature conveniently powers on when any print job is detected.

Power Schedule: With the Power Schedule feature, MAXIFY printers will automatically switch on and off at pre-set times, conserving energy and saving money.

Energy Star: All Canon MAXIFY printers are Energy Star Certified.

The Freedom to Work with Multiple Devices is a Game Changer

Wireless: Connect to all your favorite devices with built in Wi-Fi.

AirPrint: With AirPrint, simply print right from your iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Google Cloud Print: Print from your favorite devices to your MAXIFY printer with Google Cloud Print.

Canon Print App: The Canon PRINT app has great features so you can scan, copy and print right from your favorite mobile devices.

Communication Makes Things Easier

MIB: Efficiently manage all your MAXIFY printers with built in standard Management Information Base (MIB) support, also easily monitor ink and paper levels and printer notifications remotely.

Ethernet: Easily add this MAXIFY printer to your office network with built in Ethernet connectivity.

Hi-Speed USB: Easily Print from and Scan to USB flash drives, with the convenient front USB port.

Access Point Mode: You can wirelessly connect and print directly to your MAXIFY printer, even without a wireless router.

Send to Folder: When keeping a paper copy is not necessary, you can choose to scan your digital files to network folders.

Product description

ADS-1250W Wireless Compact Desktop Scanner. The Brother ADS-1250w wireless desktop scanner is ideally suited for small office/home office professionals with its compact design and portability. The ADS-1250w offers a single-pass, duplex, color and black/white scan speeds of up to 25ppm, a 20-page capacity auto document feeder, and wireless scanning to PC and mobile devices. Compact design and powering through a USB 3.0 connection to a laptop or PC makes it highly portable for mobile professionals. Easily scan documents up to 34" long, plastic cards, receipts and photos through the 20-page capacity auto document feeder. Supports multiple "Scan-to" destinations such as File, OCR, Email, Mobile Devices and USB flash memory drive to help optimize your business processes.

• COMPACT DESIGN AND FAST SCAN SPEEDS HANDLE A VARIETY OF DOCUMENTS Scan single and double sided, documents in a single pass at up to 25 ppm. Dedicated card slot to scan plastic cards, plus 20 page capacity auto document feeder for multi page scanning
• VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY AND PORTABILITY Use the Micro USB 3.0 connection to a laptop or PC for easy device portability . Wireless scanning to PC, cloud apps , and mobile destinations plus USB 3.0 interface for local connections
• QUICK AND EASY SCANNING WITHOUT INSTALLING SOFTWARE Start scanning immediately without installing software. Mass storage support via scan to USB allows scanning and retrieval of files simply by opening the drive on your connected PC
• COMPATIBLE WITH THE WAY YOU WORK ADS1250W supports multiple “Scan to” destinations: such as File, OCR, Email, Mobile Devices and USB flash memory drive to help optimize your business processes
• OPTIMIZE IMAGES AND TEXT Enhance scans with automatic color detection/adjustment, image rotation (PC only), bleed through prevention / background removal, text enhancement, color drop. Software suite includes document management and OCR software.Resolution:600

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it work with iPrint&Scan
Answer:	The ADS-1250W does use the iPrint&Scan application.
Question:	Does the software enable scanning business cards into a contacts app
Answer:	The ADS-1250W Scanner does not have any OCR Card Scanning Software in the box.
Question:	This one is $70 cheaper than the AD-1700 which seems the only difference is the screen on the front. Can anyone tell me a benefit of spending extra
Answer:	I wasn't able to get this model to connect to my wifi, maybe a bug with the software. Gave up after 1.5 hrs, sent it back and got the AD-1700. Connected to my wifi in 5 minutes using the LCD menus--way easier.
Question:	Would this be a good quality photo scanner, including older photos
Answer:	Generally, you're going to want a flatbed scanner for photos. If you only have a few heirloom photos to scan, I would personally take them to a place that specializes in photo scanning, and not bother with owning my own flatbed scanner. It's kind of like photo printing; you don't need to own your own dedicated photo-quality printer when the Staples up the street would do a better job for less price.

Product features

Brother Wireless Compact Desktop Scanner ADS-1250W with Fast Scan Speeds Ideal for Home, Home Office or On-the-Go Professionals

The Brother ADS-1250W Wireless Compact Desktop Scanner with 20-page capacity auto document feeder quickly scans single and double-sided, color and black and white materials up to 25ppm in a single pass over Wi-Fi or through a local USB connection. It can be powered through a Micro USB 3.0 connection to your laptop or PC, making it highly portable for the mobile professional. The ADS-1250W supports scanning to multiple destinations including File, Image, OCR, Email , Network , FTP , Cloud services, Mobile Devices and USB flash memory drive. Scan documents, receipts and photos through the 20 page ADF. Scan plastic cards and business cards through the front facing dedicated card slot.

Compact Design and Fast Scan Speeds

- Easily portable and fits into virtually any space

- Scan single and double-sided, documents in a single pass at up to 25 ppm

- 20-Page capacity auto document feeder lets you easily scan documents and receipts up to 34" long

Quick and Easy Scanning without Installing Software

- Start scanning immediately without installing software

- Mass storage support via scan to USB allows for retrieval of scanned files simply by opening the drive on your connected PC

Compatible with the Way You Work

- Optimize your business process with multiple scan-to destinations including File, Email , Mobile Devices, Cloud Apps, and more

- Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux and supports TWAIN, WIA, ICA and SANE drivers

Versatile Scanning and Connectivity

- Wireless scan to PC, cloud apps, mobile and network destinations

- Power through a Micro USB 3.0 connection to your laptop or PC for portability

- 20-Page capacity auto document feeder to help increase efficiency

- Dedicated card slot easily scans business and photo ID cards

Optimize Images and Text

Enhance scans with:

• Automatic color detection/adjustment
• Image rotation (PC only)
• Bleed through prevention /background removal
• Text enhancement
• Color drop

Software suite includes document management and OCR software.

Performance and Reliability

- At Your Side with free online, call, or live chat technical support for the life of your printer

Product description

Get organized fast with the WorkForce ES 400 duplex document scanner. Perfect for the home or office, this reliable, easy to use performer boasts speeds up to 35 ppm/70 ipm with Single Step Technology, which captures both sides in one pass. Its 50 page Auto Document Feeder allows you to breeze through stacks of documents — from business cards to receipts, extra long pages, and more. Scanning to cloud storage accounts like Dropbox and Google Drive, or to searchable PDFs and editable Word and Excel files, is simple. For added value, this compact scanner includes Epson ScanSmart Software, plus a TWAIN driver for compatibility with virtually all document management software.

1 Based on letter sized scans at 300 dpi in Black and White, Grayscale or Color Mode.

2 With Epson ScanSmart Software installed on the connected Windows PC or Mac. Internet connection required. ScanSmart supports Windows 10 (32 bit, 64 bit), Windows 8/8.1 (32 bit, 64 bit), Windows 7 (32 bit, 64 bit) SP1 and Mac OS X 10.11.x to macOS 10.13.x.

3 Job based network scanning requires a separate download of Document Capture software.

4 For convenient and reasonable recycling options, visit our official site

5 SmartWay is an innovative partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reduces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency.

• Get organized in a snap scan upto 35 ppm/70 ipm ; Single Step Technology captures both sides in one pass
• Easily scan stacks of paper robust 50 page Auto Document Feeder; Scan business/ID cards, receipts and more. Operating Systems Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10. Mac OS X 10.6.8 10.11.x
• Powerful software included easy scanning with intuitive Epson ScanSmart Software ; Preview, email, upload and more; Automatic file naming and object recognition save time
• Compatible with most software the included TWAIN driver allows for easy connection to most document management software; Standard Connectivity Super Speed USB 3.0, optional Network Interface Unit (RJ 45, 10BaseT/100BaseTX)
• Built in Nuance Optical Character Recognition (OCR) create searchable PDFs and editable Word and Excel files. Maximum Resolution: 1200 dpi interpolated
• Easy sharing and collaboration email or upload to popular cloud storage services such as Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive
• Intelligent color and image adjustments auto crop, blank page and background removal with Epson Image Processing Technology

User questions & answers

Question:	Has anyone used this scanner for more than two years (moderate use)? I'm replacing a Neat Scanner that began to fail after about a year
Answer:	This is more of a business grade scanner than the Neat from top to bottom. I have a true paperless setup, I scan 99% of all of my documents (bills, receipts, instruction manuals, etc) the first time I handle them then shred the originals. The only thing I don't shred are legal documens but I still scan them. I have a routine that every month I make an offsite backup copy and every year I make an additional archive copy. I've scanned thousands of documents (more than moderate use) and the scanner has performed flawlessly. BTW this is my third scanner of this style, my first Epson.
Question:	Can this be used to scan id cards
Answer:	Yes, you can feed plastic cards. - The Epson Team
Question:	Can i set this on my kitchen counter and scan incoming mail without having to sit at a pc? will the scanned files be ocred without any user input
Answer:	No, you will need to initiate the scan and save the scanned document from your computer. Although it is wireless, it is not a stand-alone scanning solution.
Question:	Can you continue scanning into one report after scanning the 50 pages in the auto document feeder? i.e. Will it scan > 50 pages into one report
Answer:	Yes, both the driver and bundled Document Capture application will let you add more pages to what you've already scanned. - The Epson Team

Product features

The Powerful Document Scanner for Quick and Easy Organization

Get organized fast with the WorkForce ES-400 duplex document scanner. Perfect for the home or office, this reliable, easy-to-use performer boasts speeds up to 35 ppm/70 ipm with Single-Step Technology, which captures both sides in one pass. Its 50-page Auto Document Feeder allows you to breeze through stacks of documents — from business cards to receipts, extra-long pages, and more. Scanning to cloud storage accounts like Dropbox and Google Drive, or to searchable PDFs and editable Word and Excel files, is simple. For added value, this compact scanner includes Epson ScanSmart Software , plus a TWAIN driver for compatibility with virtually all document management software.

Get Organized in a Snap

Scan up to 35 ppm/70 ipm ; Single-Step Technology captures both sides in one pass.

Easy Sharing and Collaboration

Email or upload to popular cloud storage services such as Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive.

Built-in Nuance Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

Create searchable PDFs and editable Word and Excel files.

Easily Scan Stacks of Paper

Robust 50-page Auto Document Feeder; scan business/ID cards, receipts and more.

Powerful Software Included

Easy scanning with intuitive Epson ScanSmart Software ; preview, email, upload and more; automatic file naming and object recognition save time.

Reliable Paper Feeding System

Ultrasonic Double Feed Detection prevents missing pages; also features Dynamic Skew Correction.

Compatible with Most Software

The included TWAIN driver allows for easy connection to most document management software.

Intelligent Color and Image Adjustments

Auto crop, blank page and background removal with Epson Image Processing Technology.