What Are Desktop Scanners?

Desktop scanners can connect to a variety of compatible office computers. Newer models are lightweight and don’t take up too much desk space. Users can scan extra-long pages and can create PDF, JPG, Word, or Excel files. Desk scanners are great for an office’s day-to-day needs or can be used occasionally when needed. Quill’s selection of office document scanners has a host of features that make them high quality, functional, and versatile.

What Types of Office Scanners Are Available?

Quill carries multiple types of office scanners so you can find the one you need. Desktop, portable, mobile, and sheetfed scanners are available. Choose duplex scanners, which feature double-sided scanning capabilities, saving employees time from having to manually flip pages. This is especially useful when scanning long documents or uploading packets of paper. Some desktop scanners have USB or Ethernet ports in addition to wireless capabilities. Office document scanners are high quality and can upload documents with up to a 600 DPI optical resolution. Purchase office scanners that are most compatible with document, photo, card, or receipt use depending on your application.

What Are the Main Features of Desktop Document Scanners?

Many desktop scanners have paper protection to avoid damage from staples. Some desktop document scanners can efficiently scan a stack of 20 pages to 50 sheets with auto-loading features. Scanners tend to be black or white for a more modern look. Portable scanners take up very little space on office desks and can be transported easily from the office to home. Other office scanners have a portable touch screen that is easy to use. They also have multiple “scan-to” destinations such as files, email, network folders, FTP, mobile devices, and USB flash drives. Various options include autoloading, manual load, and both auto and manual load designs.

What Types of Documents Can Be Scanned With Desk Scanners?

Desk scanners can scan receipts, photos, business cards, IDs, plastic cards, long documents, and much more. Plus, many desktop document scanners can store and classify documents to optimize business practices. Certain desktop scanners have designated card slots, which makes scanning IDs and insurance cards a breeze. Scan documents in seconds with Quill’s selection of desk scanners!