It's one of a small but growing number of scanners that we've reviewed that supports USB 3.0, although our testbeds are still limited to USB 2.0.Īs is true with many higher-end document scanners, the fi-7160 comes with minimal software, as most IT departments have deployed a preferred document management solution around the company. As is the case with most workgroup document scanners, the fi-7160 only works with Windows PCs. At the scanner's right-hand edge, a five-line monochrome LCD, coupled with up and down arrows, lets you control many functions from the scanner itself. Ultrasonic feed detection helps secure against multi-feeds. It can handle sticky notes, receipts, and labels taped to the pages, and scan hard and embossed credit and ID cards up to 1.4mm thick. It has an 80-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF) that holds letter- and legal-size documents and can scan documents up to 18.3 feet long. Its output tray curves upward to reduce noise and for easy paper capture. At 6.4 by 11.8 by 6.7 inches (HWD) and 9.3 pounds, and should be easy to find room for on a desk. The black and white fi-7160 is compact and light for a document scanner of its caliber. It fell bit short of the Editors' Choice Epson WorkForce DS-860 Color Document Scanner ($318.09 at Amazon UK) in terms of scanning to both image and searchable PDF formats, however, and its OCR performance on our tests wasn't as good either. It has a solid set of features for improving scan reliability and quality. Erratic optical-character-recognition performance.Īs a compact document scanner for small to midsize offices or workgroups, the Fujitsu fi-7160 ($1,195) provides very good scan speeds.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.

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