Today's issue of TechnoLawyer NewsWire covers a new desktop USB scanner (see article below), unique stands for the iPad and laptops respectively, an iPad flowchart creation app, and a private group messaging app. Don't miss the next issue.
Desktop Scanning Goes Vertical
Lawyers on the bleeding edge of technology admonish newbies to buy a scanner and go paperless. Ironic or just realistic? The latter it would seem. The need for a scanner in every law firm underscores the enduring role paper continues to play in law practice. Even if your firm manages to never print another document ever again, you can't control the outside world. Which means you'll continue to receive paper. Hence, the need for a scanner. That said, just because you need a scanner doesn't mean it should dominate valuable desktop space.
imageFORMULA DR-C125 … in One Sentence
Released two weeks ago, Canon's imageFORMULA DR-C125 is a USB desktop document scanner.
The Killer Feature
Making products smaller isn't merely a matter of shrinking components, but also industrial design. The DR-C125 uses a top-loading vertical design to minimize its footprint.
Weighing just 5.7 pounds, it consumes a little less space than a sheet of letter size paper — even when it's scanning your documents. That's because it not only has a vertical feeder but a vertical output tray as well. Canon refers to this unique design as a "U-turn paper path."
For non-standard items such as fragile documents or plastic ID cards, the DR-C125 also features a more traditional straight paper path.
Other Notable Features
The DR-C125 works with both Macs and Windows PCs. It scans duplex at speeds up to 25 pages (50 images) per minute. It can detect double feeds, and handles documents up to 118 inches long with it's Folio Scanning mode. The feeder holds 30 sheets of paper. Resolution settings range from 150 to 600 dpi.
Auto Resolution and Page Size Detection technologies enable you to scan multiple document types and sizes simultaneously. Shadow Cropping, Deskew, and other technologies improve image quality.
Canon's CaptureOnTouch software enables you to create Scan-to-Job buttons, including the ability to scan to Evernote (included) and Microsoft SharePoint. Windows users also receive Nuance's eCopy PDF ProOffice, PaperPort, and OmniPage as well as Presto BizCard. Mac users will find PageManager and BizCard. The DR-C125 supports both the ISIS and TWAIN scanning standards for integrating with legal-specific and other software.
What Else Should You Know?
The DR-C125 is rated at 1,500 scans per day. It has an MSRP of $495, but you can find it for less, including in Canon's online store. Learn more about the imageFORMULA DR-C125.
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