Fujitsu ScanSnap S500

Fujitsu ScanSnap S500
alaScore 80

167 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 4 expert reviews and 163 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 82/100 and users rate it 89/100. The average review date is Feb 1, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 55174 reviews from other Scanners. The alaScore™ for this product is 80/100 = Very good. Last update: May 22, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 167 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

User Reviews  

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Fujitsu ScanSnap s500

 

Fujitsu's compact, easy-to-use ScanSnap s500 delivers sharp, colorful scans quickly.

Very high image quality, Includes document management application

OCR software is basic

Expert review by:

Fujitsu Scansnap S500

 

Measuring 6.2 by 11.2 by 9.2 inches (HWD) including the output tray, the S500 offers a 50-page automatic document feeder (ADF) and optical resolution of 600 pixels per inch. Installation is straightforward. Basically, you install the software, plug in...

Document and business-card scanner. Rated at 18 pages per minute, or 36 images per minute for scanning both sides

No standard drivers, so you can't scan from within most programs

Like earlier ScanSnaps, the Fujitsu ScanSnap S500 is a top-quality personal document and business-card scanner.

Consumer review by:

Great scanner -- works with XP 64-bit

 

Great scanner -- works with XP 64-bit

This is a great scanner, I've been using it heavily for the past 2 years at work, scanned over 20,000 pages, and it's still going strong. Quick, easy and reliable. \n \nMy main reason for writing this review is to help people out who switched to...

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Fujitsu ScanSnap S500

 

Fujitsu ScanSnap S500

This is a great machine. It does everything the manual claims and does it well. The only drawback it the software that comes with it attaches itself to all of your applications. You have to fight to get it off MS Outlook, Work, etc.

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The most perfect, fantastic scanner I have ever seen!

 

The most perfect, fantastic scanner I have ever seen!

The Fujitsu snap scan is flawless! I am a Realtor in Chicago and I am always scanning documents, condo papers, contracts and customer paperwork. I scan about 500 to 1000 pages a week and this incredible machine eats them up! I am also in the process of...

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Does what it is supposed to, without hassles.

 

Does what it is supposed to, without hassles.

These days, when you buy anything more complex than a pocketknife, you can expect a certain amount of frustration. A certain amount of wishing just a little more thought had been put into the design, manufacture, documentation, or support of the...

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No Twain is absoluetly unacceptable

 

No Twain is absoluetly unacceptable

Our office bought one to test and will not buy any more simply due to the inability to append a pdf document. This is a very important feature so I think it gives the other scanners a HUGE advantage.

Consumer review by:

Worth every cent I paid for it

 

Worth every cent I paid for it

Minor installation problems. Very easy to use. Very fast. Very intuitive and user friendly software. I can truly go digital with all my documents. Highly recommended overall. Slightly pricey but worth every cent. Update: Have used this scanner for a...

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Worth every cent I paid for it

 

Worth every cent I paid for it

Minor installation problems. Very easy to use. Very fast. Very intuitive and user friendly software. I can truly go digital with all my documents. Highly recommended overall. Slightly pricey but worth every cent.

Consumer review by:

Just Wow

 

Before I begin, I'll start with the fact that I'm a bigger geek than you ever will be.

The first page in a stack will occasionally double feed, solved by holding the rest of the pages till the first one feeds in a bit.

Product Specifications

Operated via a unique device driver the ScanSnap S500 is a professional PDF scanner enabling on-demand scanning without any additional work. The ScanSnap S500 can convert up to 18 pages per minute into a PDF file at the click of a button. It provides the user with two unique methods of optionally creating searchable PDF files - on-the-fly per document, or by setting the included ScanSnap Organizer to initiate an OCR process when the PC is not in use. The Organizer can display PDF content and let the user zoom in and scroll through the document without having to launch the file, and key word searches can be initiated on any PDF files containing text. ScanSnap S500 can transform paper into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint 2003 presentations or business card contacts for Outlook, Act! and Goldmine. Making use of the ScanSnap S500's high compression settings will allow for efficient email transmission of "paper" documents.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:6.2in
Height:6.2in
Weight:6lbs
Width:11.2in

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

Header

Compatibility:PC
Manufacturer:FUJITSU
Model:S500
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Fujitsu ScanSnap

Miscellaneous

Refurbished:Refurbished

Scanner

Automatic Duplexing: Yes
Document Feeder Type:Autoload
Form Factor:Desktop
Input Type:Color
Interface Type:Hi-Speed USB
Max H-Optical Resolution:600dpi
Max Supported Document Size:8.5 in x 14.17 in/Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Max Supported Media Size:8.5 in x 14.17 in/Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Max V-Optical Resolution:600dpi
Media Feeder Type:Autoload
Supported Document Type:Plain paper
Supported Media Type:Plain paper
Type:Document scanner

Service & Support

Type:90 days warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition/Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
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