Best Document Scanner Below $1000

Trying to find the best document scanner under $1,000 is a common question encountered by our sales team at ScannerGalaxy.com on a daily basis. We have prepared the following to help you make a decision not based on our commissions or incentives.

Based on what you get for under $1,000, this is what our sales team collectively feel is the best for your money.

	1. Panasonic KV-2026C The Panasonic KV-S2026C is our recommendation for scanners under $1,000 because of the ADF Size, the way the scanner feeds paper, and the price. With a 120-sheet ADF, it allows you to scan more documents at one time. The way the scanner feeds documents is through a slight tilt, rather than these other units that feed at almost a 90 degree angle. This way appears to present a more stable environment for scanning. Dual interfaces - USB 2.0 & SCSI
	2. Fujitsu Fi-4120C2 The Fujitsu FI-4120C2 is attractive when portability is required because of its size and weight. In addition to it being compact, you should also consider: Extended warranty options Kofax Software 3.5 and a full version of Adobe Acrobat Dual interfaces - USB 2.0 & SCSI
	3. Canon DR-2580C The Canon DR-2580C is great if you want a fast and cost effective way of scanning up to 11 x 17 inch documents. This is a product that has potential to become the best selling scanner under $1,000. Features include: 11 x 17 inch max scan area CapturePerfect 3.0 and Adobe Acrobat 7.0 included USB 2.0 interface
	4. Xerox Documate 262 The Xerox Documate 262 would have to be your choice if you want the best software with your scanner. This unit includes ScanSoft PaperPort Pro Office & Kofax VRS 3.5. It's also semi-portable. Features include: ScanSoft PaperPort Pro Office & Kofax VRS 3.5 included Fasted among this group at 33ppm single-sided and 66 double-sided (including the front & back) USB 2.0 interface
	5. Kodak i40 The Kodak i40 is the Kodak version that competes with the other four products above. Key features include: USB 2.0 controller included (if your computer doesn't have the newer USB 2.0 interface) USB 2.0 interface

Side-by-Side Comparision

Model	Speed	ADF Size	Interface	Max Scans	Key Selling Point
Panasonic KV-2026C	24ppm / 42ipm	120-sheet	USB 2.0 & SCSI	8.5 x 25 in	ADF size & Papersort software
Fujitsu Fi-4120C2	25ppm / 50ipm	50-sheet	USB 2.0 & SCSI	8.5 x 14 in	Portable & Kofax software
Canon DR-2580C	25ppm / 50ipm	50-sheet	USB 2.0	11 x 17 in	Price & Wide scan area
Xerox Documate 262	33ppm / 66ipm	50-sheet	USB 2.0	8.5 x 14 in	Speed & Kofax software
Kodak i40	25ppm / 50ipm	50-sheet	USB 2.0	8.5 x 14 in	USB2.0 controller included

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Last Updated: 21-Jul-05 1:49 PM PST

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