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Neat Receipts: Manage Business Cards and Receipts
(Reviews) Here's a handy little scanner for business cards and receipts, plus some games for your brain.
(Reviews) Here's a handy little scanner for business cards and receipts, plus some games for your brain.
Plustek SmartOffice PL806 Scanner
(Reviews) Plustek's entry-level document scanner does both prints and multiple pages, but its pace is pedestrian.
(Reviews) Plustek's entry-level document scanner does both prints and multiple pages, but its pace is pedestrian.
Small Scanner Picks Out North Korean 'Super Dollar'
(News) A small counterfeit bill detector designed for retail use that can sniff out the "super dollar," a convincing yet bogus $100 bill allegedly produced in North Korea.
(News) A small counterfeit bill detector designed for retail use that can sniff out the "super dollar," a convincing yet bogus $100 bill allegedly produced in North Korea.
Epson Perfection V200 Photo
(Reviews) Epson's low-cost V200 scans photos and film into winning images on the quick.
(Reviews) Epson's low-cost V200 scans photos and film into winning images on the quick.
Managing Receipts on the Road
(Reviews) Compact NeatReceipts Scanalizer scans and manages receipts, business cards, and docs to simplify record keeping.
(Reviews) Compact NeatReceipts Scanalizer scans and manages receipts, business cards, and docs to simplify record keeping.
Visioneer RoadWarrior
(Reviews) Visioneer's RoadWarrior mobile scanner makes scanning documents on the road easy.
(Reviews) Visioneer's RoadWarrior mobile scanner makes scanning documents on the road easy.
Fast and Versatile Scanners for the Office
(Reviews) Page scanners can help any business process documents quickly. We review the latest models.
(Reviews) Page scanners can help any business process documents quickly. We review the latest models.
Kodak i1210
(Reviews) Kodak's pricey i1210 scanner turns out fine-quality images, but it's poky and it doesn't scan two-sided pages.
(Reviews) Kodak's pricey i1210 scanner turns out fine-quality images, but it's poky and it doesn't scan two-sided pages.
Canon DR-2050C
(Reviews) The DR-2050C's strong image quality is offset by its slow performance and premium price.
(Reviews) The DR-2050C's strong image quality is offset by its slow performance and premium price.
Epson GT-2500
(Reviews) Epson's flatbed scanner processes pages quickly, but its bundled software falls short--and at 22 pounds, it's no lightweight.
(Reviews) Epson's flatbed scanner processes pages quickly, but its bundled software falls short--and at 22 pounds, it's no lightweight.
Xerox DocuMate 152
(Reviews) This sheet-fed scanner speeds through color pages but hits the brakes on text documents.
(Reviews) This sheet-fed scanner speeds through color pages but hits the brakes on text documents.
Microtek ArtixScanDI 2020
(Reviews) This versatile flatbed scanner is fast and offers a high-capacity document feeder, but it doesn't create searchable PDF files.
(Reviews) This versatile flatbed scanner is fast and offers a high-capacity document feeder, but it doesn't create searchable PDF files.
HP Scanjet N6010
(Reviews) HP's uniquely designed scanner zips through text documents but drags on color pages.
(Reviews) HP's uniquely designed scanner zips through text documents but drags on color pages.
Plustek SmartOffice PS252
(Reviews) This ultracompact and low-priced scanner turns out good-looking images at a fast pace.
(Reviews) This ultracompact and low-priced scanner turns out good-looking images at a fast pace.
Fujitsu ScanSnap s500
(Reviews) Fujitsu's compact, easy-to-use ScanSnap s500 delivers sharp, colorful scans quickly.
(Reviews) Fujitsu's compact, easy-to-use ScanSnap s500 delivers sharp, colorful scans quickly.
Expense-Report Help
(reviews) NeatReceipts' Scanalizer is a dedicated scanner for digitizing receipts.
(reviews) NeatReceipts' Scanalizer is a dedicated scanner for digitizing receipts.
Umax Astra 6700
(reviews) This affordable scanner is fairly fast, but it's held back by flat image quality and other shortcomings.
(reviews) This affordable scanner is fairly fast, but it's held back by flat image quality and other shortcomings.
Canon CanoScan LiDE 25
(reviews) This svelte scanner's low price isn't enough to offset its pedestrian speed and lackluster images.
(reviews) This svelte scanner's low price isn't enough to offset its pedestrian speed and lackluster images.
Canon CanoScan LiDE 60
(reviews) This compact scanner is inexpensive and reasonably fast, but getting good image quality takes some tweaking of settings.
(reviews) This compact scanner is inexpensive and reasonably fast, but getting good image quality takes some tweaking of settings.
Epson Perfection 3490 Photo
(reviews) Attractive scans, easy automated features, and a nice price make the Epson Perfection 3490 Photo hard to beat.
(reviews) Attractive scans, easy automated features, and a nice price make the Epson Perfection 3490 Photo hard to beat.
Epson Perfection 4490 Photo
(reviews) This feature-rich flatbed delivers attractive photo and film scans, but at a premium price.
(reviews) This feature-rich flatbed delivers attractive photo and film scans, but at a premium price.
Microtek ScanMaker S400
(reviews) Pleasing images and a great software bundle make this versatile scanner a worthy contender.
(reviews) Pleasing images and a great software bundle make this versatile scanner a worthy contender.
HP Scanjet 4890 Photo Scanner
(reviews) This flatbed churns out photo and film scans in a flash, but getting good image quality requires some fiddling.
(reviews) This flatbed churns out photo and film scans in a flash, but getting good image quality requires some fiddling.
In the Charts: Film and Slide Scanning, Now Showing at an MFP Near You
(reviews) In the Charts: Film and Slide Scanning, Now Showing at an MFP Near You
(reviews) In the Charts: Film and Slide Scanning, Now Showing at an MFP Near You
Top 10 Scanners
(reviews) Two Epson scanners premiere in our small-office ranking. Plus, Canon's first 4800-dpi model leads the corporate group.
(reviews) Two Epson scanners premiere in our small-office ranking. Plus, Canon's first 4800-dpi model leads the corporate group.
Plustek OpticBook 3600
(reviews) This speedy scanner, designed especially to scan bound books, produced mediocre image quality.
(reviews) This speedy scanner, designed especially to scan bound books, produced mediocre image quality.
Microtek ScanMaker i700
(reviews) The i700 scanner is as slow as a swamp turtle, but it does offer superb photo repair features at a great price.
(reviews) The i700 scanner is as slow as a swamp turtle, but it does offer superb photo repair features at a great price.
Epson Perfection 4180 Photo
(reviews) This high-resolution scanner combines impressive image quality and features with a reasonable price.
(reviews) This high-resolution scanner combines impressive image quality and features with a reasonable price.
Epson Perfection 2580 Photo
(reviews) This fast, easy-to-use flatbed scanner has a film feeder built into its lid.
(reviews) This fast, easy-to-use flatbed scanner has a film feeder built into its lid.
Canon CanoScan 9950F
(reviews) Production-level tools and standout quality make this superhigh-resolution scanner a winner.
(reviews) Production-level tools and standout quality make this superhigh-resolution scanner a winner.
Canon's Photo-Friendly 8400F Scanner
(reviews) $150 CanoScan model is strong on color restoration, a bit weak on focus.
(reviews) $150 CanoScan model is strong on color restoration, a bit weak on focus.
Digital Focus: The ABCs of Scanning Old Photos
(howto) Flatbed scanners, film scanners, and specs you need to know.
(howto) Flatbed scanners, film scanners, and specs you need to know.
Epson's Hands-Free Scanner
(reviews) New flatbed is a great choice for home shutterbugs with an undigitized film archive.
(reviews) New flatbed is a great choice for home shutterbugs with an undigitized film archive.
Top Flatbed Scanners
(reviews) This month's chart focuses on flatbed scanners, both for home offices and for corporate users.
(reviews) This month's chart focuses on flatbed scanners, both for home offices and for corporate users.
Microtek ScanMaker 6100 Pro
(reviews) This high-resolution flatbed delivers pleasing scans from prints and film, but it's no speed demon at low resolution.
(reviews) This high-resolution flatbed delivers pleasing scans from prints and film, but it's no speed demon at low resolution.
Microtek ScanMaker i900
(reviews) This corporate-priced scanner offers excellent image quality and top-notch film-scanning features.
(reviews) This corporate-priced scanner offers excellent image quality and top-notch film-scanning features.
HP Scanjet 5590
(reviews) This pricey but proficient scanner includes an automatic document feeder that easily churns through stacks of documents.
(reviews) This pricey but proficient scanner includes an automatic document feeder that easily churns through stacks of documents.
Epson Perfection 2480 Photo
(reviews) This easy-to-use flatbed offers solid image quality and zippy performance at a great price.
(reviews) This easy-to-use flatbed offers solid image quality and zippy performance at a great price.
Document Scanners Tame Paper Chaos
(reviews) Models from Microtek and Fujitsu can turn piles of hard copy into convenient PDF files.
(reviews) Models from Microtek and Fujitsu can turn piles of hard copy into convenient PDF files.
Top 10 Scanners
(reviews) All four new scanners tested this month--three small-office models and one corporate--make the chart.
(reviews) All four new scanners tested this month--three small-office models and one corporate--make the chart.
Microtek ScanMaker i320
(reviews) Low-cost scanner automatically restores damaged or faded photos with one click.
(reviews) Low-cost scanner automatically restores damaged or faded photos with one click.
Scanners That Handle Transparencies
(reviews) Want to take your transparencies digital? We look at five scanners--three flatbeds with adapters and two slide-and-film units--to make Editor's Picks.
(reviews) Want to take your transparencies digital? We look at five scanners--three flatbeds with adapters and two slide-and-film units--to make Editor's Picks.
Top 100 Spotlight: Put Your Film Into Your PC
(reviews) Want to take your transparencies digital? We look at five scanners--three flatbeds with adapters and two slide-and-film units--to make Editor's Picks.
(reviews) Want to take your transparencies digital? We look at five scanners--three flatbeds with adapters and two slide-and-film units--to make Editor's Picks.
New DocuMate a Fast Read
(reviews) Small-biz scanner produces quick, accurate versions of a variety of document types.
(reviews) Small-biz scanner produces quick, accurate versions of a variety of document types.
Vertical Scanner Saves Space
(reviews) Thin, pricey standup scanner performs adequately and has a unique look.
(reviews) Thin, pricey standup scanner performs adequately and has a unique look.
Get Those Business Cards Into Your PC
(reviews) Three card scanners compete, with varying degrees of accuracy.
(reviews) Three card scanners compete, with varying degrees of accuracy.
HP Scanjet 8200
(reviews) A legal-size scan bed and optional (but expensive) document feeder make HP's Scanjet 8200 a suitable choice for business users.
(reviews) A legal-size scan bed and optional (but expensive) document feeder make HP's Scanjet 8200 a suitable choice for business users.
Epson Perfection 1670 Photo
(reviews) Quick scans, a convenient driver, and a nice price set the Epson Perfection 1670 Photo apart.
(reviews) Quick scans, a convenient driver, and a nice price set the Epson Perfection 1670 Photo apart.
Canon CanoScan Lide 50
(reviews) A slim profile and a low price help offset this scanner's mediocre speed.
(reviews) A slim profile and a low price help offset this scanner's mediocre speed.
Three Serious Scanners
(reviews) New models from Epson, HP, and Microtek provide nice images and extras.
(reviews) New models from Epson, HP, and Microtek provide nice images and extras.
Microtek ScanMaker 6800
(reviews) It's no speed demon, but this unique flatbed offers automatic photo restoration that works wonders.
(reviews) It's no speed demon, but this unique flatbed offers automatic photo restoration that works wonders.
Epson Perfection 3200 Photo
(reviews) Intended for photographers and other serious users, this scanner takes resolution to new heights.
(reviews) Intended for photographers and other serious users, this scanner takes resolution to new heights.
HP Scanjet 5550c
(reviews) This USB 2.0 scanner includes a snappy automatic document feeder, but its image quality isn't great.
(reviews) This USB 2.0 scanner includes a snappy automatic document feeder, but its image quality isn't great.
Canon CanoScan 5000F USB
(reviews) This USB 2.0 flatbed delivers great-looking scans from prints and film, but it's not a speed demon.
(reviews) This USB 2.0 flatbed delivers great-looking scans from prints and film, but it's not a speed demon.
HP Scanjet 5500c
(reviews) Newfangled photo feeder lets you breeze through stacks of snapshots, but the USB 2.0 scanner it's attached to is pricey.
(reviews) Newfangled photo feeder lets you breeze through stacks of snapshots, but the USB 2.0 scanner it's attached to is pricey.
Epson Perfection 1660 Photo
(reviews) USB 2.0 flatbed delivers attractive images fast, and includes a versatile transparency adapter.
(reviews) USB 2.0 flatbed delivers attractive images fast, and includes a versatile transparency adapter.
Visioneer OneTouch 9000 USB
(reviews) Speedy scans and five quick-start buttons are among this USB 2.0-compliant model's pluses.
(reviews) Speedy scans and five quick-start buttons are among this USB 2.0-compliant model's pluses.
Buyers' Guide to Scanners
(reviews) A scanner with at least 1200 dpi and 48-bit color depth gives demanding users the most image-editing flexibility.
(reviews) A scanner with at least 1200 dpi and 48-bit color depth gives demanding users the most image-editing flexibility.
Mustek BearPaw 2400TA Plus
(reviews) Inexpensive and fun to use, this 1200-dpi scanner is mainly kid stuff.
(reviews) Inexpensive and fun to use, this 1200-dpi scanner is mainly kid stuff.
Photo Scanners Unveiled at TechXNY
(news) Epson, Microtek display scanners with faster interfaces and new image management features.
(news) Epson, Microtek display scanners with faster interfaces and new image management features.
Microtek ScanMaker 6700
(reviews) Fast scans, outstanding images, and easy-to-use software--what more could you ask for?
(reviews) Fast scans, outstanding images, and easy-to-use software--what more could you ask for?
Microtek ScanMaker 4900
(reviews) Impressively fast USB 1.1 model also provides solid image quality and transparency scanning.
(reviews) Impressively fast USB 1.1 model also provides solid image quality and transparency scanning.
HP Scanjet 5400c
(reviews) Basic scanner lacks a transparency adapter and automatic document feeder, though quick-start buttons do everything but make toast.
(reviews) Basic scanner lacks a transparency adapter and automatic document feeder, though quick-start buttons do everything but make toast.
Canon CanoScan D1250U2F
(reviews) USB 2.0 flatbed has high resolution and makes fairly fast scans, but its color images aren't up to those of previous Canons.
(reviews) USB 2.0 flatbed has high resolution and makes fairly fast scans, but its color images aren't up to those of previous Canons.
Visioneer 9650 USB
(reviews) This scanner handles text documents with ease, but is not the best choice for graphics professionals.
(reviews) This scanner handles text documents with ease, but is not the best choice for graphics professionals.
Mustek BearPaw 2400TA
(reviews) Although it has nice features and a reasonably good software package, this scanner lags behind its competitors.
(reviews) Although it has nice features and a reasonably good software package, this scanner lags behind its competitors.
Umax Astra 4450
(reviews) Though not lightning fast, this scanner has a good price and admirable 48-bit color depth.
(reviews) Though not lightning fast, this scanner has a good price and admirable 48-bit color depth.
HP Scanjet 5490c
(reviews) Inexpensive office scanner comes with an automatic document feeder but isn't the fastest model available.
(reviews) Inexpensive office scanner comes with an automatic document feeder but isn't the fastest model available.
Visioneer OneTouch 8920 USB
(reviews) Affordable, easy-to-use USB scanner produces especially sharp line art.
(reviews) Affordable, easy-to-use USB scanner produces especially sharp line art.
A Petite Photo Scanner
(reviews) Hewlett-Packard's tiny Photo Scanner 1000 is about the size of a hardback book (and inexpensive too).
(reviews) Hewlett-Packard's tiny Photo Scanner 1000 is about the size of a hardback book (and inexpensive too).
Canon CanoScan N670U
(reviews) An easy-to-store scanner that produces accurate color tones at low resolutions, for a very affordable price.
(reviews) An easy-to-store scanner that produces accurate color tones at low resolutions, for a very affordable price.
Epson Perfection 1650 Photo
(reviews) This dual-format scanner produces attractive color images but doesn't come cheap.
(reviews) This dual-format scanner produces attractive color images but doesn't come cheap.
Microtek Leads Scanner Parade at Seybold
(news) Midrange Microtek 6700 and 9800XL large format scanners debut at publishing show.
(news) Midrange Microtek 6700 and 9800XL large format scanners debut at publishing show.
Umax Astra 4400
(reviews) Inexpensive, but other scanners offer better image quality for a similar price.
(reviews) Inexpensive, but other scanners offer better image quality for a similar price.
Epson Perfection 1250 Photo
(reviews) This scanner is a slow performer, but it's inexpensive and produces nice images.
(reviews) This scanner is a slow performer, but it's inexpensive and produces nice images.
Canon CanoScan N1240U
(reviews) A small-office/home-office scanner with attractive image quality at a reasonable price.
(reviews) A small-office/home-office scanner with attractive image quality at a reasonable price.
Scan Your Business Cards in Color
(reviews) Corex's CardScan 600c is faster and smaller than earlier models, and can scan your business-card collection in color.
(reviews) Corex's CardScan 600c is faster and smaller than earlier models, and can scan your business-card collection in color.
Visioneer PhotoPort 7700
(reviews) High-speed memory card readers make this Visioneer scanner a handy digital-camera accessory.
(reviews) High-speed memory card readers make this Visioneer scanner a handy digital-camera accessory.
Canon CanoScan D1230UF
(reviews) Canon's fast, versatile scanner delivers high-quality images, but comes with a high price tag.
(reviews) Canon's fast, versatile scanner delivers high-quality images, but comes with a high price tag.
CardScan 600c Pulls Business Cards Into Your PIM
(reviews) Dedicated business-card scanner and contact manager lets you deep-six that dog-eared stack of cards.
(reviews) Dedicated business-card scanner and contact manager lets you deep-six that dog-eared stack of cards.
Mustek BearPaw 2400
(reviews) This scanner may appeal to users looking for convenient and easy push-button operation.
(reviews) This scanner may appeal to users looking for convenient and easy push-button operation.
Hercules Scan@Home 48USB
(reviews) Though inexpensive and compact, this scanner is one of the slowest we've seen.
(reviews) Though inexpensive and compact, this scanner is one of the slowest we've seen.
Compaq S4 100
(reviews) A good match for casual users seeking a simple scanner that can deliver fine-quality images.
(reviews) A good match for casual users seeking a simple scanner that can deliver fine-quality images.
HP Scanjet 7450c
(reviews) This high-resolution scanner handles legal-size documents and transparencies at 48-bit color.
(reviews) This high-resolution scanner handles legal-size documents and transparencies at 48-bit color.
Epson Expression 1680 Professional
(reviews) This scanner is suitable for those who demand top-quality reflective and transparency scanning.
(reviews) This scanner is suitable for those who demand top-quality reflective and transparency scanning.
Microtek ScanMaker 3630
(reviews) Strictly for budget-minded home users who don't require high-end scanning.
(reviews) Strictly for budget-minded home users who don't require high-end scanning.
Canon CanoScan D2400UF
(reviews) This high-resolution model is designed mainly for photography buffs and film-scanning aficionados.
(reviews) This high-resolution model is designed mainly for photography buffs and film-scanning aficionados.
Microtek ScanMaker 5700
(reviews) A solidly built FireWire unit for offices that need to scan reflective or transparent media quickly and easily.
(reviews) A solidly built FireWire unit for offices that need to scan reflective or transparent media quickly and easily.
Visioneer OneTouch 8800 USB
(reviews) A wise choice for anyone who wants a fast scanner with ample software.
(reviews) A wise choice for anyone who wants a fast scanner with ample software.
Visioneer OneTouch 5600 USB
(reviews) Scanner will satisfy cost-conscious buyers more interested in speed than top-quality images.
(reviews) Scanner will satisfy cost-conscious buyers more interested in speed than top-quality images.
HP ScanJet 2200C
(reviews) The low-priced, entry-level ScanJet 2200C aims to attract budget-conscious home users.
(reviews) The low-priced, entry-level ScanJet 2200C aims to attract budget-conscious home users.
Canon CanoScan N656U
(news) This is one flatbed scanner that really IS flat. And its use of USB makes it a true plug-and-play device.
(news) This is one flatbed scanner that really IS flat. And its use of USB makes it a true plug-and-play device.
Take Your Scanner on the Road
(news) Abera's new handheld devices will transfer color scans back to your PC using infrared or USB.
(news) Abera's new handheld devices will transfer color scans back to your PC using infrared or USB.