Xerox Documate 4440

Duplex, single-pass scans ; Fast multi-page scanning ; Direct scan to Word and searchable PDF

Steep learning curve on software ; Only scans unbound documents ; Stiff paper guides

This is a very versatile, sheet-feed scanner for general office use. Although it appears expensive if you're more used to looking at flatbed devices, its key features are scan speed, its dual scan heads, which enable duplex scanning, and the excellent...