Tony Geiger, Review: Xerox Documate 252 Scanner
TechnoLawyer member Michael W. Carroll asks:
"Can anyone recommend a good desktop-sized scanner? I expect to scan 10-100 pages daily, (occasionally more) and will need a reliable, easy to use machine, with an ADF. I am looking primarily at the Fujitsu ScanSnap FI-5110EOX (approximately $450), but also at the Xerox Documate 510 Flatbed Scanner (approximately $350). Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks."
We recently purchased a Xerox Documate 252 (about $730) based on the recommendation of a legal technology consultant and are very pleased with it. It has an ADF. We use it for approximately the same volume referenced in the question. It comes with OCR software and was easy to install. It has 9 programmable function keys which allow you to automate different scanning functions and results. It fits very comfortably on the secretary's work table. This is our first scanner and we are still learning the ins and outs of the PDF world, but the manual is pretty good. We looked at Fujitsu Scan Snap, but went with the Xerox based on the consultant's recommendation. You should do some research to understand the issue of TWAIN compliance, as that (apparently) affects the ability to do a word search of scanned documents, which may be important if you are going to archive a large amount of scanned documents. As the budget will allow, I hope to be able to get another one for my desk.
Anthony L. Geiger
Law Director
City of Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH
[Publisher's Note: Learn more about the Xerox Documate 252. — Sara Skiff]
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