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Fujitsu's been making scanners for years now, and it's even figured how to bypass the PC altogether so that you can send files straight to an iOS or Android device. The last time it released a phone-friendly scanner, though, it was more of a portable device, one that was only capable of scanning so many pages per minute. Now, the company's coming out with the ScanSnap iX500, a very similar product except for the fact that it's meant to live on your desk, and has enough power to scan documents twice as quickly. Thanks largely to a new feeder system, it can scan up to 25 double-sided pages per minute, compared with 20 ppm on Fujitsu's last desktop model.
It also packs a new processor that will help the scanner auto-rotate images and make other corrections more quickly. Additionally, Fujitsu claims this does a faster job at making PDFs searchable, adding all the appropriate metadata your computer would need to find the file. Finally, the main Quick Menu is now customizable so that you can pick and choose which apps receive scanned files. For instance, Photoshop isn't an option by default, but you can make it one through a short setup process. The scanner is available today and priced at $495: expensive, yes, but about what you would've had to pay for the last-gen model too.
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Thinking about pulling the trigger on a new printer or scanner in the near future? You may want to sit tight for a bit. Canon has outed its newest grouping of the aforementioned peripherals with retooled frames and a smattering of other improvements. For those looking for an all-in-one solution, the PIXMA MG6320 and MG5420 carry the multi-function moniker and a snap-edge design that makes getting to those precious ink cartridges a breeze. The new exterior also relocates the paper handling to allow the unit to rest flush against a wall or the back of a shelf. What's the difference, you ask? Well, the MG6320 (pictured above) wields a 3.5-inch touch-screen LCD while the MG5420 houses a regular ol' 3-inch LCD. However, both feature a truckload wireless printing capabilities from both computers and mobile devices. No word on a ship date, but the pair will be priced at $200 and $150 when they make their debut in stores.
If a single-function unit is more your style, the PIXMA iP7220 might just do the trick. The wireless printer touts a Quiet Mode for less noisy operation and ramps up the output speeds to 15 images per minute (ipm) in black and white and ten in color. Details are scarce on an arrival here as well, but the peripheral will set you back $100 when it hits. Last but certainly not least, the CanoScan 9000F Mark II photo scanner is poised to handle that hefty cataloging project whether it consists of 35mm film, slides or other visual artifacts. The 9000F boasts a max DPI of 9,600 x 9,600 for film and 4,800 x 4,800 for other types of media alongside Auto Document Fix that insures scans are top-notch. Again, an exact sale date remains elusive, but the archival aid will ship for $200. All of the particulars on each of the four models awaits in the full PR just past the break.
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It’s a corded mouse, so it’s tempting to dismiss it as a useless trinket from 2005. But this mouse by King Jim Co. doubles as a document scanner. Just press a button on the side and it launches the related application. You’re then invited to move the mouse around over the document you want until it’s been entirely scanned. The document is scanned at up to 400dpi, which is pretty respectable, and then saved in one of several file formats. It doesn’t say however what kind of movements are required during the scanning process; whether you can just move it around the page randomly as we’d like to (and as the pictures suggest), or if you have to be more methodical. Regardless, it’s a useful feature to have in a mouse, and you’ll have to pay 11550 Yen ($114) for the privilege.
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The Epson Expression Photo XP-850 “small-in-one” printer is currently available in the U.S. market. It is a WiFi-enabled printer that adopts the company’s six-colour Claria Photo HD Ink Set (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan and light magenta). The Epson Expression Photo XP-850 provides a scanning resolution of 4800ppi, and a duplex ADF for double-sided scanning, copying as well as faxing. If you are interested, you can purchase the Epson Expression Photo XP-850 for $299.99. [PhotographyBLOG]
The Mustek DockingScan Mini is a portable scanner dock that provides 600dpi document scanning. The gadget works in conjunction with the iScan Mini app, allowing you to easily scan standard photo paper, store receipts, or business cards and display the result on your iPhone or iPod touch. The Mustek DockingScan Mini is equipped with a built-in 30-pin connector, allowing you to charge your iPhone or iPod touch. It holds your iPhone or iPod touch at eye level for comfortable hand-free viewing. This ultra-portable scanner scans at around 6 pages per minute and stores in JPEG format. [Mustek]
DENSO launched a new AT20-Q handheld scanner that offers high-speed scanning of both 2-D and 1-D barcodes. Featuring a high-speed shutter, the AT20Q also features an Anti-reflection technology for reliable scanning of barcodes on mobile-phone LCD screens.
The durable AT20Q comes with a rugged, shock-absorbing construction that allows you to drop it onto a concrete floor from a height of 2 meters (6.5 feet) and 100,000 times from 20 centimeters (7.9 inches), but you don’t need to do this. Featuring ergonomic design, this new handheld barcode scanner also boasts IP42 dust- and water-resistant protection, as well as a connector-cable locking mechanism that prevents damage to the connector or cable.
“At DENSO, our company philosophy is constant improvement,” said Fran Labun, vice president, Sales Groups. “With the AT20Q, we have incorporated all our latest features and benefits into an affordable handheld 2-D scanner that we are certain our customers will welcome.”
The Plustek OpticFilm 120 medium format scanner is currently available for pre-order in the UK via WEX Photographic. Designed for professional photographers, advanced amateurs, film photo enthusiasts, photography schools and clubs, the scanner supports 35mm film strips, slides, and 120/220 film from 6×4.5cm up to 6x12cm in sizes. The Plustek 120 OpticFilm is equipped with an 8-element glass lens with 5,300 dpi optical resolution, a high-sensitive color CCD sensor with 10,600 dpi resolution, an infra-red channel for dust and scratch detection, and a motorized film transport for automated batch scanning. The Plustek OpticFilm 120 medium format scanner retails for £1,999 ($3,172). [Product Page]
Brother is back with its latest product in the form of the MFC-J4510DW inkjet all-in-one printer. It can print 20 pages per minute in black-and-white and 18 pages per minute in color. In “Fast Mode,” the Brother MFC-J4510DW is able to print 35 pages per minute in black-and-white and 27 pages per minute in color. The Brother MFC-J4510DW features a 3.7-inch touchscreen display, a touch-sensitive number keypad, up to 150-sheet paper tray with a convenient up to 20-page automatic document feeder for faxing, copying or scanning, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Ethernet. The Brother MFC-J4510DW will be available in October 2012 with an estimated street price of $199. [Press Release]
The new Canon Pixma MG4250 all-in-one printer features a 6.2cm colour TFT display, allowing you to print documents or pictures easily without a PC. The MG4250 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing it to access Picasa online albums, Web Template Print and Google Cloud Print. The Canon Pixma MG4250 also offers fast print speeds of 9.9ipm for monochrome and 5.7ipm for colour prints. [Canon]
