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What are the benefits of a document scanner for my business?

A document scanner has so many benefits for a business. Digitizing your paper documents can help with storage efficiency, document management, and searching for documents faster. It’s also an essential tool for HR tasks like making a copy of a new employee’s ID.

Should I choose a document scanner or all-in-one printer scanner copier?

Nowadays, many printers have a scanner included. An all-in-one printer scanner is a fine option if you’re only scanning documents occasionally. However, if you’re scanning documents regularly, a dedicated scanner will have features that will help you better sort, organize, and search the digital copies of your documents. Having a dedicated scanner will also streamline printing and scanning in your office so one task never gets in the way of the other.

What is a ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) scanner and what are the benefits?

An ADF scanner allows you to feed the scanner multiple sheets at once to scan, copy, and fax. Some can handle up to 50 sheets at a time. You can use these scanners for documents or photos. If you’re looking to scan multipage documents or large batches of photos, an ADF scanner can be a huge time saver. Fujitsu offers an ADF scanner with a touch screen and ethernet connectivity.

Can I use a document scanner for photos?

Technically, yes, you can use a document scanner for photos. This is fine for record keeping and if you don’t want to print the photos later. However, if you want better photo quality, you’ll want to get a photo scanner.