Monday, January 24, 2011

It’s Easy to Manage ScanSnap Scans in the Cloud with M-Files Cloud Vault

ScanSnap is helping businesses of all sizes address the inefficiencies of handling paper documents, and in the process, helping them create a more productive and green environment.

But what happens after paper documents are scanned and captured as an image file or PDF? Frequently, scanned documents simply move from traditional file cabinets to disorganized Windows folders, jumping from the frying pan into the fire, so to speak. It can often be even harder to find a document once scanned and stored on a folder on a hard drive on your system or one on the network. ‘What was the scanned document named?’ and ‘Where was it saved?’ are questions asked every day, over and over again, with countless hours lost searching for files when “going paperless” should make things easier.

M-Files Cloud Vault is a new document management service that enables scanned documents to be tagged, organized and stored in the “cloud” for instant retrieval by just typing in a tag or any word in the document. There’s no need to purchase or configure a server. It’s easy because the M-Files interface is just Windows Explorer so you access the vault the same way you access My Documents or My Computer, it’s just faster and more secure.

Moreover, literally all Windows applications are supported using the standard File Open and Save commands you already know and use every day.

Using M-Files Cloud Vault in conjunction with the ScanSnap is an ideal way to organize and manage your scanned documents, as well as any other electronic document from applications like Word, Excel, Acrobat, QuickBooks, and so on.

M-Files can also be easily customized to support a variety of businesses and industries including accounting and legal firms, medical practices, real estate offices, retail businesses, and more. Just choose the document types your business uses and the tags to help efficiently organize them, and start scanning and saving to the vault. No more chaotic folders to search, just save to the vault and tag.

*article from http://scansnapcommunity.com

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

VRS (VirtualReScan) Bot Ad by Kofax Inc

VRS(VirtualReScan) is the ultimate document scanner productivity tool. VRS does improve the scanning process, reduces document preparation, enhances desktop productivity and produces perfect scans the first time, every time.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Fujitsu Introduces Next Generation Cross-Platform Portable Scanner to its ScanSnap Line



New "One-Button" Mobile Scanner Quickly Digitizes Documents Wherever You Go; Scan Directly To The Cloud for Easy Organizing and Sharing


Sunnyvale, CA, January 5, 2010 — Fujitsu, the market leader in document imaging scanners, today introduced one of the world’s smallest document scanners, the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1100, designed with many of the same advanced functionality and productivity features of its larger, award-winning ScanSnap predecessors. The new ultra-portable scanner, weighing just over 12 ounces and featuring a new sleek style, easily fits into a briefcase or purse and digitizes your documents anywhere, and at any time – whether at home, in the office, at a cafe or traveling around the world. Fujitsu will give live product demonstrations of its new ScanSnap S1100 at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (booth: 35861 South Hall Upper Level), January 6-9 in Las Vegas.

The ScanSnap S1100, designed for use with a PC or Mac, utilizes its innovative paper path system and fast front-side color scanning functionality to quickly scan anything from contracts and long receipts to business cards and plastic IDs. For complete flexibility and productivity at home or on the go, the ScanSnap S1100 is powered by a single USB cable, converts scanned data into searchable PDF files and even allows you to quickly transform your paperwork into editable Word and Excel files. Additionally, the ScanSnap S1100 enables you to scan documents directly to Evernote® and Google Docs™ cloud services, making your paperwork and photos easy to store, share and access from just about anywhere.

"Since the launch of the first ScanSnap in 2003 we have not only consistently expanded its features for both consumers and small office professionals, but have also broadened the product lineup to include desktop, personal and now a true mobile scanning solution," said Scott Francis, vice president of marketing, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. "Simply put, the ScanSnap S1100 takes many of the most popular and powerful features of its larger predecessors and gives users the flexibility and tools they need to be more efficient and paperless anywhere, and at anytime."

Advanced Features to Make Scanning On-the-Go Easy!The ScanSnap S1100 incorporates many of the powerful, advanced, easy-to-use features of its larger ScanSnap predecessors, such as the ScanSnap S1500(M) and the ScanSnap S1300, and packs them into a compact, mobile form factor, giving users even more flexibility to be productive, efficient and paperless wherever they go. Key features of the ScanSnap S1100 include:

The Smallest and Lightest ScanSnap in the World: With an ultra-compact footprint measuring a mere 10.74 x 1.87 x 1.33 inches and weighing only 12.3 ounces, the ScanSnap S1100 is the perfect solution for digitizing your paper world anywhere, and at anytime.

Fast Scanning Speeds: With the push of a button, ScanSnap S1100 can scan a letter-size sheet of paper in an astounding 7.5 seconds (300dpi, color).

Cloud Services Support: The ScanSnap S1100 enables you to scan documents directly to Evernote and Google Docs cloud services, making your paperwork and photos easy to store, share and access from just about anywhere.

Continuous Document Feeding (CDF): Utilizing the scanner’s Continuous Document Feeding (CDF) function, users are able to scan multiple-page documents into PDF by simply pushing the "Scan" button and inserting each page into the scanner. After scanning is complete, users simply push the "Scan" button again to end the scanning task and convert the data into a PDF.

Switchable Paper Paths: With an adjustable two way paper path, ScanSnap S1100 is able to support a wider range of documents such as plastic cards, IDs and thick stock (through the strait paper path), normal paper, as well as long forms up to 34 inches (through the “L-shaped” paper path).

Intelligent Document Processing: For convenient automated scanning, ScanSnap S1100 selects the page size and page orientation while adjusting the resolution accordingly, and will recognize a document as color, black & white or grayscale.

Mark Text Function: To quickly and easily search and find documents, users can utilize a standard highlighter pen on a black & white document to automatically create searchable keywords of the highlighted text, such as an invoice number or last name.

Powerful Software for the Paperless Lifestyle
ScanSnap S1100 comes with software for PC and software for Mac so consumers who use both can optimize their ScanSnap for either platform with ease, making the scanner even more mobile and efficient. In-box software includes:

Scan to Word and Excel: ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap™ allows users to be productive by quickly transforming their paperwork with machine print into editable Word and Excel files.

Efficient Business Card Scanning: PC users can capture a business card, extract the information automatically and export it to Outlook, Excel, Act! and other contact management software. While Mac users can conveniently scan their business cards and export the contact information directly to Address Book or Entourage.

Scan-to Functions: The ScanSnap S1100 offers users a flexible way to manage PDF, searchable PDF and JPEG files, providing users with an easy way to scan to a folder, a network folder, attach scans to an email, and send scans to a printer.
ScanSnap Manager: Provides PC and Mac users one button searchable PDF creation, access to intelligent features and custom scan settings (profiles) for simple operation with sophisticated results.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Fujitsu - fi-6110


The Fujitsu fi-6110 is one of the smallest document scanners in the market. As successor of the fi-5110C it is built on proven technology, with excellent performance and quality, combined with a small footprint. With the Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard software included, it offers unbeatable value for money, making it ideal as a personal scanner on every desk in the office.

The automatic feeder has a loading capacity of 50 pages. The scanner’s paper path is extremely straight, and thanks to its ultrasonic multi-feed detection, it is able to securely process mixed paper batches consisting of thick, thin or double-sided papers, and even folded A3 formats or creased and crinkled papers.

Top features
Ultra compact design and silent operation

Scans 20 pages per minute / 40 images per minute at up to 300dpi in black and white, greyscale or colour
Works with CCD technology which guarantees highest image quality
Ultrasonic Multi Feed detection sensor
A4 - A8 scanning, handles folded A3 documents when using the included carrier sheet
High speed USB 2.0 Interface
Working environment

The fi-6110 is an ideal entry choice for businesses which are looking for an efficient and productive way of handling between 400 and 1000 documents per day. The scanner is extremely compact and works quickly and silently, making it a good choice for busy offices.

Delivery includes

ISIS and TWAIN drivers
AC Adapter, AC cable and USB cable
Setup DVD ROM
ScandAll PRO
Adobe Acrobat® Standard
Carrier Sheet