I have a Fujitsu ix500 scanner attached to my desktop computer at home which is the finest scanner I've ever used. I needed a portable scanner, though, for use with my laptop computer while working out-of-state. I did not hesitate to order this Fujitsu ScanSnap ix100 wireless mobile scanner for that purpose.
The scanner arrives boxed securely and includes installation software and a USB cable. The scanner is surprisingly small and powered by a lithium ion battery that is recharged via USB. No AC adapter is provided, so you will either need to charge it on your computer or use a 3rd party AC adapter for USB charging (I simply use the one I use for my iPad and iPhone). The battery should be fully charged before using the scanner, so I just charged it up overnight and was ready to go.
The installation software gives you the option to install off the included disc or download the latest version. I opted to download the latest version, which is a very large download and takes quite a while to download and install even with fast broadband wi-fi. Additional software for OCR scanning and interface with various services like Dropbox and Evernote is also available to download for free from Fujitsu during installation. I had no difficulty downloading and installing all of the software on my HP Pavillion laptop running Windows 10, and the scanner was quickly ready to go.
To turn on the scanner you simply pull down the front cover and open the lid. A blue lighted button off to the right shows you the scanner is powered and ready to go. You simply put your document or receipt in the scanner slot and press the blue button. Scanning is very fast. A dialog box opens to give you the option to scan additional pages or to finish the scan. The software can be configured to automatically scan to a specified folder or to an application like Word or Excel. The scanner does not perform duplex scanning (you will have to flip and scan two-sided documents) but can scan two receipts side by side simultaneously. There is software provided to organize receipts, but I find it cumbersome and awkward to use and prefer to use the ScanSnap organizer instead. Unlike the Fujitsu ix500 scanner, there is no carrier sheet provided to scan photos or jagged documents (it can be purchased separately from Fujitsu if needed).
The coolest feature of this scanner, for me anyway, is the ability to wirelessly scan a document directly into an iPad or iPhone. Just download and install the ScanSnap app from the App Store. When you run the app it will detect the scanner and allow you to control the scanner with the app. The app is somewhat awkward to use and really needs to be improved (you have to go through several steps before scanning to assign a name for your file and change it every time you want to scan another document), but it is still enormously handy to scan something into a mobile device.
In summary, the Fujitsu ix100 is a great wireless mobile scanner that is very fast and versatile. Yes, it costs more than other similar wireless scanners, but it is worth the higher cost.
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Scan with one button simplicity
- Scan a full color page in just 5 seconds
- Continuous document feeding
- Optical resolution of up to 600 dpi
A portable scanner for all of your business needs
Weighing only 14 ounces, this completely wireless rechargeable scanner brings true mobility to busy professionals. It scans directly to your laptop, smartphone, or desktop devices over your wifi network and is perfect for capturing business documents, receipts, credit cards, and photographs. Simply hit the scan button to create a searchable PDF and save to your desktop or cloud drive.
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Create searchable PDFs and editable filesOCR technology allows you to create searchable PDFs and editable Microsoft Word and Excel files. |
Wireless scanning to all of your devicesScans wirelessly to your laptop, smartphone, or tablet devices. |
Rechargeable BatteryScan up to 260 documents on a full charge. Easily recharge with a USB charger. |
Intelligent Software
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Scan directly to your desktop or cloud driveIntuitive software allows you to quickly scan your documents to the appropriate folders. You can even scan directly into the cloud without hooking the scanner to a computer or mobile device. |
Intelligent scan correctionAutomated image processing functions including auto color detection, crop & deskew, and blank page removal. |
Automatic two page stitchingScan larger documents by folding the page in half and scanning both sides. The iX100 will automatically stitch the two pages together. |
Software designed for business
ScanSnap software is quick and powerful, allowing you to scan documents to your desktop or cloud drive in seconds. Designed for business use, the software even allows you to extract relevant information from your receipts and business cards that can be exported to Salesforce* or Excel to help you maximize your productivity.
*Requires Salesforce Unlimited or Enterprise Edition
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Doxie & Co. | Zone 3 | janson118 (Serial Number Recorded) |
| scanner type | Document, Receipt | Document, Receipt | Document, Receipt | Document | Receipt | Document |
| sheet capacity | 100 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 20 |
| paper size | 1 x 1, 5 x 7, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14.17, 11 x 17 | — | — | 8.5 x 11 | Letter | Legal |
| connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, USB | USB, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi | USB | USB | USB |
| optical sensor tech | CIS | CIS | CIS | CIS | — | — |
| media type | Paper, Business Card, Photo, Receipt, Post Card | Paper, Business Card, Receipt, ID Card, Pamphlet | Paper, Business Card, Receipt, ID Card, Pamphlet | Photo, Paper, Receipt, Business Card | Paper, Receipt | — |
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Excellent standalone scanner! Poor battery life!
From their fi-series to ScanSnap, Fujitsu image quality is one of the best. The ix100 is no exception. I've been involved in the document imaging industry for most of my career but never found a simple yet cost effective solution that fit me personally.I purchased the ix100 to help organize my family's receipts and documents. I wanted something very simple to not discourage everyone from using it. Using the ScanSnap Cloud App, the ix100 is a standalone WiFi enabled device. There is no computer or other device required except for during the initial setup. The ix100 sits on my counter and as everyone comes home, they scan their receipts and documents for the day.Here is our workflow...1. Once the scanner is opened, it powers on and takes about 3 seconds to connect to WiFi.2. Insert document/receipt and press the scan button.3. When the scan is done press the scan button again.4. Close the scanner to power off.That's it! The ScanSnap Cloud takes care of the rest.The scanned documents are sorted into 4 categories and sent to their designated folders in my DropBox. Unfortunately, there is no OCR service on ScanSnap Cloud. You can manually OCR with the included ABBYY Fine Reader for ScanSnap. Or, if you are willing to spend some extra $$$ on ABBYY FineReader Pro for Mac and can use automator on OSX, setup a folder watch and OCR the files as the come in.Pros...Image QualitySizeease of useCons...Battery lifeBattery lifeBattery life - This is a big one. Can you tell? I barely get through a weeks worth of receipts (approx 25-35) and a few documents and the battery is exhausted! Definitely much less than the 200+ letter pages that Fujitsu states.Understand, I don't know if this is a defective unit or maybe just an old one. The manufacture date on the bottom says 2014-6. It's 2016. How could this scanner have been sitting around for over 2 years?Update: I contacted Amazon and described my issue. Thankfully they were willing to send another unit. Hopefully it will have been manufactured within the last year.
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Justine
Easy to use, portable and quality scans!
Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2019
Justine
Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2019
Installation of the drivers and use of the programs from the online website was very easy to figure out.
Most of all, operating the scanner alone was straightforward - you just open the lid and hit the 'scan' button and you can choose to save anywhere you like (computer, cloud, phone, email, etc)
I was generally surprised by how great the quality of the scan is. The only downside is that you can only scan one sheet at a time. So, it's great for daily use of items you want to scan like receipts, financial statements, etc.
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Amazon Customer
Fast quality scans. Well built machine. Wireless and cloud functions not the easiest to figure out.
Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2020
