#Portable photo scanner reviews 2017 full#
#Portable photo scanner reviews 2017 portable#

Bottom lineДЄlthough the lack of wireless scanning and mobile device support is a disappointment, the Epson DS-320 otherwise scores high marks for quality, speed, and convenience in a home or small office environment. The hardware is TWAIN and ISIS compliant, making it compatible with a wide range of software.

#Portable photo scanner reviews 2017 full#

Epson bundles a full complement of software with the DS-320, including the companyвЂ™s own quite capable Document Capture and the cumbersome Epson Scan. I was impressed with scans of artwork and graphic-rich documents, but the results were less fabulous with color photo prints. Scan quality is quite good, exceeding that of both all-in-one Epson models in my home office and on par with the ScanSnap iX500. In addition to the auto document feeder, a front-facing card input allows the DS-320 to scan a variety of paper or plastic cards as well. ThereвЂ™s also a card slot on the front, enabled by sliding the mode selector to the left and inserting cards face up, but in my tests, my scans frequently wound up crooked. When stored, they lie flat against the input tray, flipping into position when you press on the small tabs often they just get in the way.

The flimsy adjustable plastic edge guides are the only potential downside to the hardware. The latch on the front allows the top of the unit to open revealing the input tray, which extends upward into a V-shaped paper guide to comfortably support longer pages. It is small, compact, and weighs only 14 ounces, making it the perfect size to carry along with you to meetings and events.

#Portable photo scanner reviews 2017 portable#

The Fujitsu ScanSnap Wireless Scanner is a portable scanner that you can use to send documents to a laptop, smartphone, or tablet. For that, look to EpsonвЂ™s ES-300W ($299 MSRP $250 on Amazon), a slightly thicker model with nearly matching specs at the same retail price, along with the ability to scan wirelessly.ДЄlthough slightly larger, heavier, and more expensive than FujitsuвЂ™s popular wireless competitor, the DS-320 works more like a traditional desktop scanner. Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100 Fast Business Card Scanner. ThereвЂ™s also no internal battery, so this wonвЂ™t replace the likes of FujitsuвЂ™s ScanSnap iX100 ($229 MSRP available on Amazon) for those who prefer scanning to a smartphone or tablet. Unlike cheaper models in EpsonвЂ™s lineup, the DS-320 has no wireless connectivity of any kind. Unfortunately, Epson has somewhat hindered the portability of this model. The top of the Epson DS-320 flips open to reveal the input tray, complete with an optional V-shaped paper guide for longer pages. (A USB cable and AC adapter are included in the box.) Epson The latter is important, because it allows the DS-320 to be used without AC power from a single USB 3.0 connection to a MacBook or PC. The DS-320 also scans both sides of a page in a single pass (better known as duplex mode) while consuming a modest 8W of power while in use.