Top 10 Scanners

The scanner helps to digitize a family photo archive from paper photos, films and slides. Due to the photo scanning function, the device turned out to be weighty - twice as heavy as classmates, so it was placed in a rectangular case with bevelled corners. For convenience and quality of work, the photo scanner was equipped with many proprietary technologies. So, the Digital ICE function effectively removes traces of dust, scratches, wool from the image that can accumulate on the surface of the original, thereby significantly reducing post-processing. Another feature of the device is also interesting - the ability to scan old photographic films and restore color.The Epson Creativity Suite proprietary software allows you to do this.

A flatbed scanner specializing in digitizing images from film media, a great option for the home, where they are still preserved. The performance is amateur, the quality of the scans is significantly inferior to the files obtained from professional equipment, but the cost is appropriate. PC connection is not required, but there is a USB input for recharging. To copy pictures, you must first save them to SD. There is no need to cut the film into fragments, which is also a plus, but the holder does not straighten it completely, users have to come up with adapters from two glasses. The resolution can be considered acceptable - the graininess remains, but it shows that this is an old-school photograph.

The main difference between the OpticFilm 8200i Ai slide scanner and the previous 8200i SE version is the color calibration function, for which it was specially equipped with a SilverFast Auto IT8 calibration template. It provides the scanning device with a unique color profile for maximum color fidelity. The model comes with 8th generation SilverFast software from the German company LaserSoft Imaging. The interface, together with the virtual assistant, guides the user step by step in setting up the process in full accordance with the task. Such a device costs 15 thousand more than SE, but it is used not only by amateurs, but also by professionals - photographers, designers and everyone who is demanding on the quality of photo enlargement.

The accuracy, speed and performance of the device allow operation in medium complexity, and the built-in software products provide fast processing and archiving of text files. The text recognition and error detection function works quite accurately, however, filtering out colored backgrounds and other complex elements is sometimes buggy. Also, the device includes remote control, duplex scanning in 1 pass, work with business and plastic cards. At such a cost, the functionality is good, but due to the novelty of the model on the Russian market, user reviews are not enough to give it a higher rating.

The model, which in the reviews is called an indispensable assistant for its ability to create electronic versions of documents, dilapidated manuscripts, business cards and even receipts in a matter of minutes. The practical capabilities of the device are extremely wide: users especially like automatic functions such as page turning detection, image correction and ordering, multiple exposure support, etc. The quick menu offers various options for using scanned data: saving to Word, Excele or PowerPoint, transferring to a mobile device or to a cloud service, just scan as a jpeg file. The bundled ScanSnap Receipt software allows you to extract data from receipts in order to export them to accounting programs. In general, you can’t find fault with the functionality, but the price tag of the device discourages many who are impressed with it.

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500 is useful when scanning is infrequent, it is not recommended to load it like a professional one. Under its hinged lid, there is a feeding unit for sources of various formats - from business cards (50.8x50.8 mm) to contracts 3000 mm long. The scanner is also capable of working with A3, B4 and Tabloid (279x432 mm), but only under manual control. The device borrowed its name from the technology of the same name, capable of performing many tasks with scanned images. In reviews, it is called one of the simplest and most convenient. The only thing that upsets users is the lack of an Ethernet connector, and the price, which I would like to reduce by 100 dollars.

The ADS-1200 is very handy for digitizing documents and due to its small size it fits easily on a table. Power comes directly from the USB 3.0 connector, so the scanner does not need to be connected to the mains - just connect it to a laptop and you can work when and where the user needs. Reviews about the device are positive. They write that documents can be processed in one go, and at once in stacks of 20 sheets. The automatic feeder is nimble, multi-page contracts and plastic ID-cards do not care for him. The device can also upload files to Dropbox or other cloud storage, but you need to sit a bit with the settings to figure it out. Fortunately, the model is popular, and enough reviews have been created on it.

The portable device easily fits into a desk drawer, as well as a bag or backpack, making it indispensable for work trips. The kid copes with his tasks remarkably - he scans cleanly and quickly, a two-sided scan is done in one run as much in time as a one-sided one. Powered by USB, but if desired, the user can stock up on a power supply from the mains for a fee. Almost everyone in the reviews is satisfied with the ease of installation - all the necessary software is already in the model, so you can operate it even on your own computer, even on someone else's. But this scanner is not suitable for scanning photos due to the low resolution and color depth of 24 bits.

The tablet model is designed for home use. It has the lowest cost and compact size. A special stand allows you to position the device almost vertically. All this saves a lot of space in the workplace. Users are satisfied with the quality of scanned materials, especially when set to the maximum resolution of 4800x4800 dpi. But when using this mode, you will have to wait about 10 minutes. At 1200 dpi, digitizing takes about a minute. Color depth 48 bits. In general, you can even scan photos - a non-professional will not notice serious flaws. You can only find fault with proprietary software. According to some reviews, on Windows XP and the latest versions of Windows 10 (Creators Update), there are problems installing and using utilities.

Like all flatbed scanners, the device is compact and after the overall MFP on the desktop seems like a toy. The model is positioned as a premium class, appearance, build quality and materials are appropriate. Although the reviews still have complaints about the mechanism for attaching the lid, however, its design allows you to scan quite voluminous (up to 21 mm) documents. The device is controlled using 4 EZ buttons, a wider selection of settings is provided in the standard software. The scan quality is good, the colors are bright, but not everyone likes the color reproduction. You can try to customize it using the Auto Dust & Scratch Reduction and Fading Correction filters, but keep in mind that they are not available for macOS and Linux.