Plustek PL806 Expert Reviews

If you want a low-cost flatbed scanner and and document management system that can digitise both photos and stacks of paper, then the reasonably priced £170 Plustek SmartOffice PL806 may be all you need.

For undemanding small or home office (SOHO) users who want a low-priced scanner that's also versatile enough to scan both photos and documents, the Plustek SmartOffice PL806 is a worthwhile candidate. But if performance is vital, you'd be better off payin...

A blisteringly fast scanner for high-volume users

Although aimed more at business users, the Plustek PL806 ADF (automatic document feed) scanner is equally adept in a home environment and can handle large volumes at high speeds.

Review: Plustek PL806 ADF document scannerA blisteringly fast scanner for high-volume users

Extremely fast; auto document feeder; good software support; very easy to use

Results of photo scanning not as impressive

For its intended purpose the PL806 performs extremely well, but as an all-round scanning solution it may not appeal to all.

fast flatbed scanner with ADF tray

The PL806 performs admirably as an office-based document scanner. It's not so great at handling photographs, but regardless of content it's fast and the ADF tray and range of applications make it very efficient at handling high volumes with ease.