Wow, this is a definite three steps up from the prior scanners I've had which were functions of an "all-in-one" printer/scanner: slow, clunky, page jams, babysitting the scanner. All those problems are in the past now that I have my new ScanSnap.
Scanner installation was easy: simply download the appropriate installation package from the Fujitsu (now Ricoh) web site, install the software and plug in the USB 3 cable to the scanner when instructed. The entire installation process including downloading the software took under 10 minutes.
Open the lid, the scanner connects and powers on in about 2 seconds and is ready for use.
Put your documents in face down and facing the rear, click the one big bright blue button (!) and zip zip zap your pages are ingested at a rate of about 40 pages per minute, EVEN double sided! Yep, scan a double-sided 40-page (80 impressions) document in 60 seconds! Natively saves to PDF so multi-page single files are no problem.
Software is a little clunky---it's kind of one of those "does it all" interfaces with a thousand options, but seems to miss some of the more obvious advanced settings that would be conducive to advanced users, like the ability to simply pop up a standard Windows system "Save As" box on completion (bypassing the ScanSnap Home interface), rather than the clunky software where I go in to type the new file name and then have to save it in there. It just adds a few unnecessary clicks, but isn't all that aggravating.
[EDIT: I've figured out how to scan to a folder with no pop-up interaction, which is great. Simply go into ScanSnap Home, and use the "Show with File Explorer" send-to option.]
This is NOT a TWAIN or WIA scanner so you can't just go into your existing generic scanner app and "pull" in a page--you must use ScanSnap BUT it provides all the basics (almost as defaults) for any document scanning any small office or business user would need and you can always edit the resultant PDF in Adobe or Word or whatever.
It's been an hour since I connected it. I've just scanned 15 years of personal and business tax returns, over 500 pages in total. I've literally digitized and removed a 3 inch thick stack of paper from a file drawer IN AN HOUR. And the ix1400 is just one of the more basic units in the ScanSnap line. They have units capable of scanning much faster and in larger volumes, but for the price this basic unit is likely all anyone but the most demanding users would need.
The only misfeeds are where the page was iffy to begin with--a curled lip, a tear, or the occasional staple I missed (gasp!). When those misfeeds happen, the software pauses, tells you what happened, allows you to remove the errant page and then KEEP SCANNING as if nothing happened! Amazing. I used to have to trash and restart the entire scan.
All this in compact desk unit that folds up to fit in what's barely 6x12" of desk space.
Staring at my 3-foot tall stack of papers, contracts, receipts, and photos to scan, I have realized that I should have bought a ScanSnap YEARS ago. Where have you been all my life, my precious scanner?!?!
The only reason I gave "accuracy" 4* instead of 5* was that on occasion, I've noticed the resulting scan is slightly skewed--the originals are fine, but a tax return scanned about 3-degrees off. Internal software de-skewing functionality would have resolved the issue but that's not a thing on the ix1400. So you may get an occasional skew, which is not significant for just scanning and storing old documents.
ScanSnap iX1400 High-Speed Simple One-Touch Button Color Document, Photo & Receipt Scanner with Auto Document Feeder for Mac
4.7 | 795 ratings
Price: 329.99
Last update: 01-11-2025
About this item
Reliable operation with USB connection: The ScanSnap iX1400 is designed for a simple, one-touch scanning experience; With the touch of one button, documents are scanned, images are cleaned up, and organized for fool-proof usability
Scan receipts and much more: Reduce paper preparation even before hitting the scan button; Scan oversized or difficult documents, including envelopes, receipts or business cards
Steady and versatile paper feeding: Inheriting the Ultrasonic Sensor and the Brake Roller from our business scanners, the iX1400 continues to provide superior reliability for various paper types; Each paper is fed individually to prevent feeding errors
Clean, improved images: Even if streaks do appear on scanned images, the Streak Reduction function removes them; Automatically removes blank pages, deskews and rotates, detects color, grayscale and black and white, detects document size
Preserve Photo Memories: Scan 4" x 6" photos in under a second with intelligent features such as auto facial orientation and red-eye reduction
Scan receipts and much more: Reduce paper preparation even before hitting the scan button; Scan oversized or difficult documents, including envelopes, receipts or business cards
Steady and versatile paper feeding: Inheriting the Ultrasonic Sensor and the Brake Roller from our business scanners, the iX1400 continues to provide superior reliability for various paper types; Each paper is fed individually to prevent feeding errors
Clean, improved images: Even if streaks do appear on scanned images, the Streak Reduction function removes them; Automatically removes blank pages, deskews and rotates, detects color, grayscale and black and white, detects document size
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 | 6.3 x 11.5 x 6 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 7.1 pounds |
| ASIN | B08PMPHKDV |
| Item model number | PA03820-B235 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars
736 ratings
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #35,351 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #37 in Document Scanners |
| Date First Available | January 19, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | PFU Limited |
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