How well does the ADF (automatic document feeder) work? I want to lose the computer between the scanner and Evernote, but the ADF makes me nervous.
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Very, very well. The largest document I have scanned is approximately 20 pages. The scanner scans doublesided through the ADF which is a huge win for me as most of my work is double sided. This scanner is a workhorse and I am very pleased with it for the price.
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I have never had an incident where it did not work well. I think it works extremely well.
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We've scanned multiple pages of heavy stock paper with no issues. However, we have lab rx which are ultra light weight and got crumbled running through. We don't have a lot of those to scan, so we make a copy and scan the copy. We've only begun scanning over the part two weeks, so Our experience is limited at this point. I hope this helps.
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Hi, As much as I've used my scanner it has always only worked when connected to my computer. I have the portable model and I'm not sure how the desktop works.
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Yeah, I've been using a couple of ScanSnaps for over a year, with no problems til today. Like you, I have a 500g drive, so I was stumped. When rebooting brought no relief, I literally sat and stared at my file mgr, trying to figure out what, if anything, changed. That's when I realized that I'd been lazy/ sloppy the past few weeks- not bothering to organize the docs into assorted folders. Live & learn, eh?!
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yup. It has a one button copy function, you can use it as a copy machine without a computer. The sheet feeder works pretty well. I have mine for a few years under light load, no issue. It only scans one side at a time. I use Adobe Acrobat, and it allows me to scan the reverse side on a second pass via the sheet feeder.
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You do not have to use Evernote. Scans are saved as a jpeg file. However, you must use a full size SD card (or adapter) with this particular model.
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Expanding on what J. Chan wrote, to scan a legal document using the ADF you have to open up "Canon MP Navigator", click the Preferences button (top/right corner), click the Scanner Button Settings tab, & then change the settings for each scanner action as J. Chan described a few comments up. Otherwise the scan gets cut off by the letter-size PDF.It really is pretty ridiculous that the MX860's ADF can't detect the document length, but that's the only major flaw I've run across.
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I scan wireless with it and find it fast enough especially when creating pdf with 200 to 300 dpi (good results), and with the ADF it can manage double sided too. Yuo have to start the epson scanner software on the computer first, then operate from the computer, setting pdf or image format, resolution etc, document name and where to save.
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Yes, it has a document feeder. The feeder works very well and my work group is very satisfied with the scanner. I do not know if it works with Windows 8.1.
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I have also a Canon PIXMA MX340, and I have the "document in ADF" error, but not document is in the ADF. Does anyone have a solution to fix this error? Thanks!
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it takes two passes, but the printer will suck pull it back in and re-route the paper itself. It is automatic, and it can scan both sides, but it does require the printer to make two passes to do it, unlike some ADF printers which have a scan head on both sides which can scan both sides of the page in one pass. this printer is not like that, it takes two passes, but you don't have to touch it, flip it, or re-seat the paper.
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I got my S1300 a few weeks ago and really like it. It is just a step up compared to the All in One printer I used for scanning. It can scan documents (feeder only) so fast. The only draw backs is you can't get bigger than 8.5" wide, and I have not figured out how to get Quicken to recognize it as a scanner. But the software for saving to directories, to an E-mail, or to Evernote, are great.
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On the HP Officejet Pro 8610, the ADF does not automatically scan both sides. It only has a single side scanner. The operator must physically turn the sheets over to scan the other side.
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Don't know about the Neat Desk, but Scansnap has been completely flawless! I am getting pretty heavy into scanning all my paper docs, have not had even one little burp since day 1. No issues whatsoever!
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Epson WF-2530 Quick Guide page 8, "If you use the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), you can copy up to 30 sheets of letter or A4 size paper or 10 sheets of legal-size paper at a time."
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The automatic document feeder is single-side only. To do double-sided scanning requires flipping the documents over for a second pass. If you're scanning to a PDF document, there's a checkbox (in the Macintosh driver) which allows you append multiple pages (and/or multiple scan passes) into a single PDF document. Typically, this will result in all odd pages appearing in the first half of the PDF, and all even pages in the second half (or vice versa), however the page order is easily rearranged using the Mac's Preview application. This works well enough for small documents, but would become laborious for larger documents (unless it could be automated; i don't think Preview has a rich enough Applescript dictionary, however, to make this possible via either Applescript or Automator.) Duplex copying (i.e. 2 sided to 2 sided) is possible, but not utilizing the duplex printing capabilities of this printer. You'd do that same way you would in a non-duplex printer. It is capable, however, of 1-sided to 2-sided photocopies with duplex printing (using the ADF).
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It works just fine. You would place the scanner on the book, with the top taken off and move it around the book page. Depending on how big the old book is will determine how many times you have to move the scanner. One thing I learned the hard way was that I didn't overlap the scanned pieces enough at the beginning and the stitching software couldn't put it into a whole piece. Otherwise I have taken this with me on my genealogy quests with great satisfaction. Only problem, as I've mentioned before is the battery dependence. Bring extra memory cards or have the ability to download from the little card. Without a card or battery, it doesn't work.
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You are more than welcome. I am continuing to use (and be amazed by) this AIO on a daily basis. I honestly feel as if I use the wireless fax, scanner, printer, copier in equal parts... but still my favorite feature? The ADF wireless scanning.....sheer genius!