PROS
- Fast scanning and processing
- Accurate OCR
- Small and light
- Easy to use
- USB 3.0 connectivity
CONS
- Lacks ADF and support for single-pass, two-sided scanning
- No bundled app for business-card archiving
- No internal battery
- No
Review of Brother’s DSmobile DS-740D Portable Manual-Feed Document Scanner
PROS
- Small and light.
- Fast scanning and processing.
- Accurate OCR.
- Easy to use.
- USB 3.0 connectivity.
CONS
- Lacks ADF.
- Lacks business card archiving app.
- No battery.
- No wireless or mobile connectivity.
3.5 GOOD
THE BOTTOM
Review of Canon’s Midrange imageFormula R40 Office Document Scanner – Capable Software and Respectable Accuracy
PROS
- Accurate OCR.
- Comprehensive software bundle.
- Decent scanning and conversion speeds.
- Easy to use.
CONS
- Lacks network and mobile connectivity.
4.0 EXCELLENT
THE BOTTOM LINE
The Canon imageFormula R40 is an entry-level desktop document scanner
Reviewing Brother’s Speedy and Accurate DSmobile DS-940DW Portable Document Scanner
PROS
- Small and light.
- Fast scanning and processing.
- Accurate OCR.
- Solid software bundle.
- Easy to use.
- Autonomous scanning to microSD card.
- Wi-Fi and USB 3.0 connectivity.
CONS
- No automatic document feeder.
- MicroSD card not included.
Review of Epson WorkForce ES-865 Color Duplex Document Scanner – A Sheet-Fed Document Archiving Workhorse
PROS
- Fast scanning and text conversion.
- Large ADF and high daily duty cycle.
- Impressively accurate.
- Versatile scanning interface software.
CONS
- No wireless or mobile connectivity available.
- Networking is an add-on.
- No business card scanning and
Canon’s Accurate and Capable imageFormula DR-S150 Office Document Scanner
PROS
- Accurate OCR.
- Robust interface and conversion software.
- Respectable speeds.
- Saves up to 99 workflow profiles.
- Network or mobile connectivity.
CONS
- A bit pricey.
4.0 EXCELLENT
THE BOTTOM LINE
The Canon DR-S150 is a medium-volume
Canon’s Fast and Accurate imageFormula DR-M260 Office Document Scanner
PROS
- Comprehensive software bundle.
- Highly accurate OCR.
- Fast.
- High daily volume rating.
CONS
- Expensive.
- No network or mobile connectivity.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Though it’s limited to a single desktop or laptop connection, Canon’s imageFormula DR-M260
IRIScan’s Mouse Executive 2 Doubles as a Handheld Scanner Convenient for Road Warriors
PROS
- Light and compact.
- Highly accurate OCR.
- Strong software bundle with cloud and business card archiving.
CONS
- Lacks mobile connectivity.
- Uses USB cable instead of wireless connection.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The affordable IRIScan Mouse Executive
Fujitsu’s Image Scanner fi-800R is Ideal for Front Desk, Customer Service Applications
PROS
- Fast and compact.
- Accurate OCR.
- Robust software bundle.
- High daily volume rating.
- Well-suited to front-desk applications.
CONS
- Expensive.
- Connectivity limited to USB.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The Fujitsu fi-800R takes up very little space for
Xerox’s Excellent Entry-Level to Midrange B215 All-in-One (Print, Copy, Scan, Fax) Monochrome Laser Printer
- PROS
Good print quality. Fast. High maximum and recommended volume ratings. Low running costs.
- CONS
Lacks Wi-Fi Direct. ADF is manual-duplexing.
- BOTTOM LINE
The Xerox B215 is a fast monochrome laser all-in-one printer with good