Easy to use scanner

[Twixxy]

I am looking to purchase an easy to use scanner for the office. Any suggestions?

[Train]

Better state what you want to use it to scan. Like multiple pages of a doc, just pictures, etc. It does make a difference.

[Twixxy]

I am sorry, multiple pages of documents mostly to email. It needs to be really easy to use. Thanks.

[jdc2000]

Do you need color capability? What about scanning both sides of a duplex printed page automatically? Price range?

The Canon DR-2050C might be a good candidate.

[Train]

I will suggest looking into this Epson.
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/c...s&oid=63056498


I am sure other folks will, or should post other makes of scanners in the next 24 hours. So do give them time to do so.

[Twixxy]

Thanks Train. I will check out all that is posted.

[jerryctx]

multiple pages of documents

If you're doing large documents frequently, consider a scanner with an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) such as the HP 5590 (or the 7650 if you're scanning legal size paper). This may double the price and the source document may jam if its not "clean" (no rips, dog ears, staples) but worth it if you need to scan 10 or more pages daily. I figure about 30 seconds per page when I have to manually load multiple pages. That gets old in a hurry.

As for ease of use, I don't know of any scanner that has a significant advantage. If you're only scanning standard size documents, in monochrome, it should be load source, push a button, and you are done, with nearly any scanner on the market. Most even have an email button which will attach the scan to an email document (although this will require some initial setup to specify your email program).

[Doc]

Since you are saying that you are looking for an office scanner with a ADF (Auto Document Feeder) how about the Panasonic KX-MB781 Multifunction Device.

I bought one for my mom who is "technically challenged" and she has had no problem.

Besides being a decent scanner that you can send to e-mail, the machine works as a laser printer, stand alone fax machine and copier. It also has Network Support so if you have more than one computer in your office the other person can work on it too.

Panasonic sells this device for $200 but a search should find you a cheaper price with free shipping.

Check out the user reviews that are on Amazon, Buy.com and other sites. This is a great machine for the price.

[jerryctx]

Doc makes a good suggestion. If you need the ADF, an All-In-One (AIO) may not cost much more than a stand alone scanner.

An AIO raises another issue; laser or ink jet. Lasers usually cost a bit more (for monochrome printers) but are less expensive per page and more reliable.

Color laser AIOs are available but are very expensive ($500 and up), very large and very heavy.

[Twixxy]

Thank you so much for all the suggestions. I am in the process of researching the suggestions now. We are also getting a couple of local businesses to bring by an All In One and a couple other for us to try out. The ease of operation will be the most important thing I believe. The Panasonic does indeed sound like the one we need.

I will post back later. Again, thanks fo much for the info.

[SpywareDr]

Kodak i40 / 600 dpi / 24-Bit / 25 ppm / Sheetfed Scanner with Value Pack
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...CODE=WEM1614BY

(Watch the video. Not bad for $499.99).