I have been buying, owning & operating tech gadgets since the late 70's and this scanner ranks up there with the best on that list.
Just look at these features:
a) USB or Wi-Fi option
b) compact size - easy to pull out when needed and then store for later - not a lot of desk space
c) duplex scans of standard paper document in about 2 seconds each
d) duplex scans photos at 600dpi in about 5 seconds each
e) auto top feeder (about 10 sheets) or manual front feed
We have another brand's multi-function color laser unit that we bought several years ago (for a good chunk of cash) which has served us well. However when the wife suggested we scan all our old photos (boxes & boxes of loose photos and shelves of photo albums) - I knew I was not going to spend years scanning two or three photos at a time with that thing's flatbed scanner.
I read the reviews and most suggest another brand's scanner that is almost twice the price of this one. I decided to take a chance and be a bit more thrifty and it has worked out more than I could have hoped for. Mostly that decision came down to this model's manual front feeder.
In one week I have spent about 4 hours with this scanner and have scanned almost 1k photos. The most time-consuming part is taking the photos out of the albums. I just pop them in the front manual feeder and then let the scanner spit it back out where the photo then drops into a bin underneath for disposal - each photo takes about 5 seconds scanning at 600dpi and the quality is good enough (note: the quality really depends on how good the original photo looks. those old 70's polaroid's are not going to scan and then be able to printed at 24"x36" size down the line - let's be realistic - but they look good enough to me on the computer reviewing them afterwards).
My only wish is that it could scan at 1200dpi but that would certainly jack up the price. There are a few pictures which we put aside to scan with the multi-function scanner for this reason because those pictures have more sentimental value.
I had two occasions this past week needing to scan a full-size paper bill and decided to use this instead of the multi-function. It scans a piece of paper both-sides so fast that it is done before you blink.
The software is very basic but it is completely functional. Since this is just a scanner I am glad the software just concerns itself with the simple scan settings and not image manipulation or PDF editing. I have purpose-made software to do that other stuff.
ScanSnap iX1300 Compact Wireless or USB Double-Sided Color Document, Photo & Receipt Scanner with Auto Document Feeder and Ma
4.4 | 1,284 ratings
Price: 279.99
Last update: 01-11-2025
About this item
Space saving operational design in the smallest of spaces for virtually any work or home office environment
Innovative and intelligent paper feeding enhancements to handle the widest variety of document types in the ScanSnap family of scanners
Lightning fast one touch paper-in, image-up performance with automatic deskew, color detection and blank page removal to streamline and enhance productivity
Scan anywhere you want whenever you want: Along with USB connectivity, Wi-Fi compatibility provides even more connectability to Mac, PC, mobile devices and to cloud services without a computer at all
Preserve Photo Memories: Scan 4" x 6" photos in under a second with intelligent features such as auto facial orientation and red-eye reduction
Innovative and intelligent paper feeding enhancements to handle the widest variety of document types in the ScanSnap family of scanners
Lightning fast one touch paper-in, image-up performance with automatic deskew, color detection and blank page removal to streamline and enhance productivity
Scan anywhere you want whenever you want: Along with USB connectivity, Wi-Fi compatibility provides even more connectability to Mac, PC, mobile devices and to cloud services without a computer at all
Preserve Photo Memories: Scan 4" x 6" photos in under a second with intelligent features such as auto facial orientation and red-eye reduction
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 11.7 x 3.3 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 4.4 pounds |
| ASIN | B09FX5SRQT |
| Item model number | PA03805-B105 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars
1,235 ratings
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,064 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #7 in Document Scanners |
| Date First Available | October 5, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | PFU Limited |
| Country of Origin | Indonesia |
Top reviews from the United States
S. Werley
This scanner is amazing...
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2023rgsmith
Works better than I thought
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023MARCUS
Compact and quick
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024V Hubbard
Works well, quick and easy overall, but avoid staples.
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024Daniel P.
Nice scanner
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024