Cost-effective document scanner - a solution to support productivity in the office

Fujitsu is a manufacturer dedicated to creating solutions and processes that are even better suited to the needs of businesses and offices. Document scanners are an integral part of the digitization process, i.e. transferring the paper version of a document to a digital file form such as pdf. The digitization process itself has versatile applications and a lot of advantages, such as protecting our documents, organizing and cataloging our collections.
Fujitsu ScanSnap iX 1400 scanner is an indispensable helper in the office. Its inconspicuous dimensions and light gray color scheme conceal essential features at a reasonable price. The iX 1400 combines advanced technology with very easy operation. No great IT knowledge is needed, just press one blue button. If you are looking for an uncomplicated device for scanning, processing and organizing documents in your office, this solution is worth a closer look.
External features
ScanSnap family document scanners With very small dimensions. ScanSnap sizes iX 1400 Are similar to A4 paper risk. It is 292 mm wide, 161 mm deep and 152 mm high. The weight is 3.2 kg, which makes the scanner quite lightweight, and moving it to other places doesn't cause much trouble. The housing is made of plastic, as is the paper feeder ADF, which can accommodate up to 50 sheets of paper. The device fits perfectly into almost any desk space. A flatbed scanner, the least complicated solution for scanning documents, would take up more space on the desk at the same time without providing as much functionality as a slit scanner equipped with an automatic feeder - ADF
Getting up and running
The Fujitsu ix-1400 scanner does not require the user to have complex knowledge during setup. Practically right out of the box it is ready to work. Installation is very simple. Just set the scanner in a suitable place in the office, connect the usb cable and configure the device. After a while, we can already start scanning by pressing a single blue button located on the casing of the device. The scanner itself is activated by lifting the paper feeder cover and the device is ready for operation.
Reliability in scanning
The ultrasonic sensors used, as well as the tray's paper retrieval technology, can handle even very large documents. The scanner has the ability to notify the user that several sheets have been retrieved simultaneously. Such functionality ensures that no page is missed and damaged.
Features and solutions
The Fujitsu iX-1400 , thanks to its Quick Menu function, allows you to send scans instantly to the most popular locations - directories, folders, e-mail or even to a printer. The scanning speed provided by the device gives the ability to save 40 pages per minute (300 dpi). The optical resolution provided by the device is 600 dpi with the possibility to increase it to 1200 dpi. ScanSnap iX-1400 allows scanning in high quality, not only A4 documents, but also receipts and business cards. We can extract all data to CSV format. Scanning documents to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and also a text-searchable PDF file is also a great convenience.
ScanSnap Home Software
This is an interface specially prepared for use with ScanSnap series scanners. The possibilities it provides are management of scanned documents and their editing and use. Scanned documents can be automatically grouped by type, e.g. VAT invoices, receipts. The tagging function and the implementation of keywords allow you to easily organize and search files.
Summary
The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX-1400 is a compact scanning solution that will find its use not only in small businesses, but also in households. This scanner is a very practical device for digitizing large amounts of data. It is compact and made of high-quality materials, which is a guarantee of its reliability. Extensive functions in the software give a lot of possibilities, and the speed of scanning and high resolution from 600 dpi to 1200d dpi will ensure that the scanned documents will be of the best quality.
Fujitsu ScanSnap ix1400 document scanner technical parameters:
Scanner type: automatic document feeder, duplex scanning.
Image sensor: color CIS sensor (front and back).
Light source: 3 color LEDs (red, green, blue).
Optical resolution: 600 dpi.
Scanning speed (A4, portrait orientation) : 40 sheets/min (300 dpi).
Standard formats: A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, business card, postcard, letter.
Paper weight : 40-209 g/m² depending on the format.
Feeder capacity : 50 sheets in standard A4 (80 g/m²) depending on paper thickness.

Multi-sheet download detection: double download detection, document length verification.
Image processing functions: automatic: size recognition, color detection, cropping, straightening, rotating, blank page detection and removal. Image smoothing, image sharpening, error diffusion, edge repair, JPEG compression, vertical streak reduction.
Output file types: JPEG, PDF, searchable PDF, password protected PDF, PDF/A (Windows® only).
Software: ScanSnap Home, ScanSnap Manager, ABBYY® FineReader for ScanSnap™ devices.