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Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500

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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • OCR worked quite well in our testing
  • one can easily scan pictures and have a good resolution
  • affordable

Cons

  • the double feed detection will be turned off
  • it only connects through USB
  • the scanner not connecting over my wireless network

Key specs

  • yes
  • 50 sheets
  • yes
  • CIS
  • yes
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  • yes
  • 600, 600 px

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 - Pros & Cons

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500

Pros

  • OCR worked quite well in our testing
  • one can easily scan pictures and have a good resolution
  • affordable
  • reliable
  • and robust
  • the machine stands tall and is plenty robust enough to handle dozens of documents at once
  • capable and efficient scanner
  • utility is simple
  • friendly
  • and easy to use
  • quick

Cons

  • the double feed detection will be turned off
  • it only connects through USB
  • the scanner not connecting over my wireless network
  • no problem churning through page after page and image after image
  • The tech support team never got back to us
  • scanner doesn t have to be stored on my desk
  • s quite poor support
  • Scanning profiles are not supported by the mobile app
  • iCloud Drive is missing
  • sheet feeder accidentally sends two sheets through at a time
  • spots and worried the scanner introduced that noise

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Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 - Full Specifications

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General
Sensor typeCIS
Duplex scanningyes
Colour scanningyes
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Dimensions
Width11.5 in
Height6.61 in
Depth6.26 in
Weight6.61 lb
Scanning surface (depth)14.17 in
Scanning surface (width)8.5 in
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Technical details
Auto document feeder (ADF) media weight40 - 209
Scan driversScanSnap
Light sourceRGB LED
Film scanningno
RoHS complianceyes
Capacity50.0 sheets
Multi feed detectionyes
Standard input capacity50.0 sheets
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Connectivity
Standard interfaces
  • USB 1.1
  • USB 2.0
  • USB 3.2
  • Wireless LAN
USByes
USB version3.2
Wi-Fiyes
Firewireyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Built-in displayno
Button functions
  • Off
  • On
  • Scan
Document feederyes
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Scan details
Maximum scan size216 x 863 mm
Maximum resolution600 x 600 px
Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 dpi
ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)25.0 ppm
ADF scan speed (colour, A4)25.0 ppm
Duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)25.0 ppm
Duplex ADF scan speed (colour, A4)25.0 ppm
Scan to
  • File
  • Image
Scanning media types supportedPlain paper
Scan file formats
  • JPG
  • PDF
Minimum scan area (ADF)50.8 x 50.8 mm
Maximum scan area (ADF)216 x 360 mm
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
  • A4
  • A5
  • A6
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)
  • B5
  • B6
Letteryes
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Compatibility
Platform
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Power
AC input frequency50.0 Hz
Power supply typeAC
Power consumption (typical)20.0 W
Power consumption (standby)2.5 W
Power consumption (off)0.4 W
EnergyStaryes

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Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Fujitsu - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.6
Based on 8 reviews
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Published: 05.01.2021
Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500: 4 out of 5 stars from 8 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Desktop Scanner for PC and Mac – Review – MyMac.com
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PCMAG
Published: 05.09.2014
Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Review
4.0

The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 is a capable and reliable document scanner that is fast in scanning to searchable PDF and did well in both text recognition and business-card scanning.

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TechGearLab
Published: 31.10.2017
Fujitsu iX500 ScanSnap Review
4.8

As of March 2019 the Fujitsu iX500 ScanSnap has been replaced with an updated model. You can read more about the newest version in or always up-to-date...

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Review: The Road to Paper Liberation
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The ChannelPro Network
Published: 22.05.2015
Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Review: The Road to Paper Liberation

The earlier S1500 model has been the best-rated sheet fed scanner for the past 10 or so years, and the new ScanSnap iX500 builds on and improves that reputation.

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Lifewire
Published: 08.03.2021
Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 Review
4.6

The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 is an investment, but it should pay dividends once set up, whether it’s in your home office or a small business office. The onboard touchscreen makes it easy to create custom profiles and users if multiple people will be using the scanner.

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500 Review
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Published: 26.09.2020
Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500 Review
4.7

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500PerformanceDesignValueFujitsu ScanSnap iX1500 Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes09.3Expert RatingThe Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500 comes with everything you could want in a home desktop scanner. It may seem a bit overwhelming to newbies because of all the cloud-support services, but the learning curve isn’t actually that bad. Check out our best home scanner list for more great scanners you’ll want to use! Sale Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500 Check Price Why We Like It – […]

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Published: 09.07.2013
Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 review
5.0

Fujitsu's ScanSnap iX500 is as multitalented as desktop scanners come. It touts fast scan speeds, USB 3 connectivity, and wireless support for scanning directly to mobile devices. The iX500 feels sturdy, and its flip-up ADF has room for

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