Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner

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in search feature, I can now find these articles and actually use them. (btw - yes, this works on my Vista machine).

The only down side is the size of the PDF files. They are not the normal small baby size you have come to expect from PDF documents. I suppose that's because these are really scanned images. Average sise is about 2 to 3 MB. Not so bad sinec storage is so cheap, but will add up over time.

The only other very small thing (which I have gotten used to already) is that the scanner has you isnert the pages into the feeder upside down and backward. There is a label on the scanner to remind you though. Not really an issue.

Scan quality is very good for what I want - I have set it on the second lowest quality and all scans are very readable, the pictures are good.

Overall, I am very happy and will continue to use this product. Although more than I wanted to spend, I would recommend this highly.

Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner

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in search feature, I can now find these articles and actually use them. (btw - yes, this works on my Vista machine).



The only down side is the size of the PDF files. They are not the normal small baby size you have come to expect from PDF documents. I suppose that's because these are really scanned images. Average sise is about 2 to 3 MB. Not so bad sinec storage is so cheap, but will add up over time.



The only other very small thing (which I have gotten used to already) is that the scanner has you isnert the pages into the feeder upside down and backward. There is a label on the scanner to remind you though. Not really an issue.



Scan quality is very good for what I want - I have set it on the second lowest quality and all scans are very readable, the pictures are good.



Overall, I am very happy and will continue to use this product. Although more than I wanted to spend, I would recommend this highly.

Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner

...

in search feature, I can now find these articles and actually use them. (btw - yes, this works on my Vista machine).





The only down side is the size of the PDF files. They are not the normal small baby size you have come to expect from PDF documents. I suppose that's because these are really scanned images. Average sise is about 2 to 3 MB. Not so bad sinec storage is so cheap, but will add up over time.





The only other very small thing (which I have gotten used to already) is that the scanner has you isnert the pages into the feeder upside down and backward. There is a label on the scanner to remind you though. Not really an issue.





Scan quality is very good for what I want - I have set it on the second lowest quality and all scans are very readable, the pictures are good.





Overall, I am very happy and will continue to use this product. Although more than I wanted to spend, I would recommend this highly.

Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner

...

in search feature, I can now find these articles and actually use them. (btw - yes, this works on my Vista machine).







The only down side is the size of the PDF files. They are not the normal small baby size you have come to expect from PDF documents. I suppose that's because these are really scanned images. Average sise is about 2 to 3 MB. Not so bad sinec storage is so cheap, but will add up over time.







The only other very small thing (which I have gotten used to already) is that the scanner has you isnert the pages into the feeder upside down and backward. There is a label on the scanner to remind you though. Not really an issue.







Scan quality is very good for what I want - I have set it on the second lowest quality and all scans are very readable, the pictures are good.







Overall, I am very happy and will continue to use this product. Although more than I wanted to spend, I would recommend this highly.

Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner

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scan using this system. That alone is worth the price of entry!

5) The duplex scanning is wondrous-- paper goes thru only once, with both sides captured simultaneously -- speedily. This still blows my mind (I have a duplex Canon MP830 multifunction-- for all practical purposes, its scanner has been blown away by this device.)

6) Let's face it-- sometimes, paper jams. This is the FIRST machine encountered-- since the late 80's when I started computing-- which makes it so easy to fix things. You just push the little square silver arrow atop the scanner, open, get the paper, and close it. Incredibly easy and no-fuss! And yes, the wrinkled paper then flows thru fine (I gently kept a finger on that one item as it scanned thru, just to be safe.) BTW, I had scanned upwards of 300 items before a jam occurred.

7) Lots of options, re speed, resolution, etc. All easy to get to, all quick to implement. These folks actually used this thing during the creation process, as it seems they didn't miss a trick in making this a genuinely consumer friendly device!

8) The consumables are comparatively cheap. The pad assembly (Part # PA03541-0002) needs replacement every 10,000 sheets or a year-- google the actual part # to see the $8 retailers); the pick roller (Part # PA03541-0001) lasts about 100,000 sheets-- about $12. I noticed a huge price variation among retailers while googling, so I placed my order today; they're not in stock at most places, but I have plenty of time so who cares. This is bound to be a profoundly popular scanner per word-of-mouth, and consumable prices may increase accordingly. BTW, right-click the ScanSnap Manager tray icon for "check consumable supplies" to get a tally on current sheet usage, which you can reset during the replacement process.

9) Small footprint-- lives in a bookcase shelf atop my desk.

10) One of the rare occasions where I've had absolutely no post-purchase regrets with an electronic item!

Long and short of it is this: I've finally lived long enough to see one hardware manufacturer get everything right. There's a pdf manual, but I read it only to investigate consumables (thought it would be a "gotcha!" but was pleasantly suprised at the reasonable cost). I assume you're reading these reviews carefully (as I did), trying to decide between the ScanSnap and a lower priced alternative. For once, I decided not to play cheapskate, and boy oh boy, am I glad!! (The price here has already escalated a bit, so do it now, my friend!)

Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner

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scan using this system. That alone is worth the price of entry!



5) The duplex scanning is wondrous-- paper goes thru only once, with both sides captured simultaneously -- speedily. This still blows my mind (I have a duplex Canon MP830 multifunction-- for all practical purposes, its scanner has been blown away by this device.)



6) Let's face it-- sometimes, paper jams. This is the FIRST machine encountered-- since the late 80's when I started computing-- which makes it so easy to fix things. You just push the little square silver arrow atop the scanner, open, get the paper, and close it. Incredibly easy and no-fuss! And yes, the wrinkled paper then flows thru fine (I gently kept a finger on that one item as it scanned thru, just to be safe.) BTW, I had scanned upwards of 300 items before a jam occurred.



7) Lots of options, re speed, resolution, etc. All easy to get to, all quick to implement. These folks actually used this thing during the creation process, as it seems they didn't miss a trick in making this a genuinely consumer friendly device!



8) The consumables are comparatively cheap. The pad assembly (Part # PA03541-0002) needs replacement every 10,000 sheets or a year-- google the actual part # to see the $8 retailers); the pick roller (Part # PA03541-0001) lasts about 100,000 sheets-- about $12. I noticed a huge price variation among retailers while googling, so I placed my order today; they're not in stock at most places, but I have plenty of time so who cares. This is bound to be a profoundly popular scanner per word-of-mouth, and consumable prices may increase accordingly. BTW, right-click the ScanSnap Manager tray icon for "check consumable supplies" to get a tally on current sheet usage, which you can reset during the replacement process.



9) Small footprint-- lives in a bookcase shelf atop my desk.



10) One of the rare occasions where I've had absolutely no post-purchase regrets with an electronic item!



Long and short of it is this: I've finally lived long enough to see one hardware manufacturer get everything right. There's a pdf manual, but I read it only to investigate consumables (thought it would be a "gotcha!" but was pleasantly suprised at the reasonable cost). I assume you're reading these reviews carefully (as I did), trying to decide between the ScanSnap and a lower priced alternative. For once, I decided not to play cheapskate, and boy oh boy, am I glad!! (The price here has already escalated a bit, so do it now, my friend!)

Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner

...

scan using this system. That alone is worth the price of entry!





5) The duplex scanning is wondrous-- paper goes thru only once, with both sides captured simultaneously -- speedily. This still blows my mind (I have a duplex Canon MP830 multifunction-- for all practical purposes, its scanner has been blown away by this device.)





6) Let's face it-- sometimes, paper jams. This is the FIRST machine encountered-- since the late 80's when I started computing-- which makes it so easy to fix things. You just push the little square silver arrow atop the scanner, open, get the paper, and close it. Incredibly easy and no-fuss! And yes, the wrinkled paper then flows thru fine (I gently kept a finger on that one item as it scanned thru, just to be safe.) BTW, I had scanned upwards of 300 items before a jam occurred.





7) Lots of options, re speed, resolution, etc. All easy to get to, all quick to implement. These folks actually used this thing during the creation process, as it seems they didn't miss a trick in making this a genuinely consumer friendly device!





8) The consumables are comparatively cheap. The pad assembly (Part # PA03541-0002) needs replacement every 10,000 sheets or a year-- google the actual part # to see the $8 retailers); the pick roller (Part # PA03541-0001) lasts about 100,000 sheets-- about $12. I noticed a huge price variation among retailers while googling, so I placed my order today; they're not in stock at most places, but I have plenty of time so who cares. This is bound to be a profoundly popular scanner per word-of-mouth, and consumable prices may increase accordingly. BTW, right-click the ScanSnap Manager tray icon for "check consumable supplies" to get a tally on current sheet usage, which you can reset during the replacement process.





9) Small footprint-- lives in a bookcase shelf atop my desk.





10) One of the rare occasions where I've had absolutely no post-purchase regrets with an electronic item!





Long and short of it is this: I've finally lived long enough to see one hardware manufacturer get everything right. There's a pdf manual, but I read it only to investigate consumables (thought it would be a "gotcha!" but was pleasantly suprised at the reasonable cost). I assume you're reading these reviews carefully (as I did), trying to decide between the ScanSnap and a lower priced alternative. For once, I decided not to play cheapskate, and boy oh boy, am I glad!! (The price here has already escalated a bit, so do it now, my friend!)

Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner

...

scan using this system. That alone is worth the price of entry!







5) The duplex scanning is wondrous-- paper goes thru only once, with both sides captured simultaneously -- speedily. This still blows my mind (I have a duplex Canon MP830 multifunction-- for all practical purposes, its scanner has been blown away by this device.)







6) Let's face it-- sometimes, paper jams. This is the FIRST machine encountered-- since the late 80's when I started computing-- which makes it so easy to fix things. You just push the little square silver arrow atop the scanner, open, get the paper, and close it. Incredibly easy and no-fuss! And yes, the wrinkled paper then flows thru fine (I gently kept a finger on that one item as it scanned thru, just to be safe.) BTW, I had scanned upwards of 300 items before a jam occurred.







7) Lots of options, re speed, resolution, etc. All easy to get to, all quick to implement. These folks actually used this thing during the creation process, as it seems they didn't miss a trick in making this a genuinely consumer friendly device!







8) The consumables are comparatively cheap. The pad assembly (Part # PA03541-0002) needs replacement every 10,000 sheets or a year-- google the actual part # to see the $8 retailers); the pick roller (Part # PA03541-0001) lasts about 100,000 sheets-- about $12. I noticed a huge price variation among retailers while googling, so I placed my order today; they're not in stock at most places, but I have plenty of time so who cares. This is bound to be a profoundly popular scanner per word-of-mouth, and consumable prices may increase accordingly. BTW, right-click the ScanSnap Manager tray icon for "check consumable supplies" to get a tally on current sheet usage, which you can reset during the replacement process.







9) Small footprint-- lives in a bookcase shelf atop my desk.







10) One of the rare occasions where I've had absolutely no post-purchase regrets with an electronic item!







Long and short of it is this: I've finally lived long enough to see one hardware manufacturer get everything right. There's a pdf manual, but I read it only to investigate consumables (thought it would be a "gotcha!" but was pleasantly suprised at the reasonable cost). I assume you're reading these reviews carefully (as I did), trying to decide between the ScanSnap and a lower priced alternative. For once, I decided not to play cheapskate, and boy oh boy, am I glad!! (The price here has already escalated a bit, so do it now, my friend!)

Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner

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One thing Fujitsu could work on: it would be nice if it did not require proprietary software and could be driven by programs such as Adobe Acrobat alone. But the proprietary software is actually pretty good. Everything should work as well as this product has for me.

Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner

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scan feature is also nice if you like putting all of your contacts in vCard format. Who wants all those biz cards floating around their office?

If you are looking at this scanner and hesitate because of the price, remember it is an investment and time is money. This will save you a lot of time and clear out your filing cabinets if you want to go paperless.

Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner

...

scan feature is also nice if you like putting all of your contacts in vCard format. Who wants all those biz cards floating around their office?



If you are looking at this scanner and hesitate because of the price, remember it is an investment and time is money. This will save you a lot of time and clear out your filing cabinets if you want to go paperless.