Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 Color Mobile Scanner

This is a fantastic product. The setup was easy and it has a tiny footprint. The default is to scan standard documents to a pdf. The ScanSnap runs through the packet of docs surprisingly fast. The setup for scanning to jpg was a little trouble but once it is done, you can save the settings for later retrieval. The resulting jpg is a very high quality electronic image. This is one of the best technology purchases I have made in years.

I was very impressed with the Fujitsu scanner at work which is why I looked for one at home. This newer scanner is even better and was less than 1/2 the price. It is fast, the scanned documents are clear and concise and it is extremly quick. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend it to anyone wanting to run a paperless office/home.

I have owned a number of scanners in my lifetime and this scanner is by leaps and bounds the best one I ever used. This was surely a great investment.

The scanner works really well, but, as expected, its pretty heavy. I am glad I got it, though I bought it for work (and I travel a good bit). I wish it was a bit lighter, but the performance is so great, you dont have to babysit it as the pages go through, and I think if you really want one of these, plan on trading performance with weight of product in your decision-making.

I have been using the Visioneer scanners since the days when the scanner was incorporated into the keyboard. I have over 100,000 scanned documents from Visioneer on my computer. Suffice it to say, I am a document scanning expert. So when the old Visioneer gave up the ghost, I started looking for a replacement. The Scan Snap S300 got good reviews, and so it has been sitting on my desk for 575 scans - still a way to go to match the Visoneer series. Heres what I have noticed in the short time of using this scanner. Pro: Fast, easy set up. It was up and scanning in less than 5 minutes. My XP operating system finds it every time. There is no Off button, instead, it comes on and loads when you raise the lid to scan. Output is in .pdf format - universally accepted protocol. Scans in fastest and faster mode are fast and good. Color photos scanned in best quality take some time. I use Paperport 11 to manage the documents, but it will not scan directly into Paperport. I have to manually enter each document in the folder I want. Will scan both sides of a document in one pass (duplex). Helpful if you scan a lot of documents that have writing on the front and back. But honestly, how many business documents have writing on the front and back. Most business letters are single sided, most credit card statements are single sided. So this feature is used very rarely. Cons: The sheet feeder does not always load the paper in a straight path. A lot of times, it will skew the paper and run it through at an angle. However, the software can (and does a good job) of straightening out the scan on your screen. Scans do not start automatically. You place the paper in the guide, and press the scan button to start the process. Does not sound like a hassle, but its just an extra step in the process. I wish it had the instant scan feature of the Visioneers. Place the paper in the guide, and it should start automatically. Scans in the fastest mode look okay on the monitor, but if you enlarge them, they begin to show their degraded quality. Scan at a higher resolution if you need to enlarge your document. I use Paperport to manage my documents, and I can enhance the scan with Paperport after it is in the folder. OVERALL: Yes, its a good replacement, but has some shortcomings that stand out like a sore thumb to me. The lack of twain driver, not allowing me to use it directly with Paperport is one issue. Plus the fact that the scan does not start automatically. Would I buy it again????? Maybe, but I would buy another brand if I could scan directly into Paperport without having to manually drag the documents into their folders.

Weve been using these portable scanners at work for a couple years. They are very compact, scan quickly, and help us perform our jobs much more efficiently. The only draw backs...Ive not figured out how to scan pictures in jpeg format and they should sell the scanner with a carrying case.

Bought this scanner after reading all of the good reviews. Couldnt be happier with my purchase. Amazon had the best deal, no shipping, no tax and it was about $40 cheaper than anywhere else I looked (in store and online). Im a real estate agent and use this a couple of dozen times a day. Its efficient and very easy to use. It does jamb occasionally if I try to feed more than 10pages or so. Easy fix, you just lift up the cover and take the paper out. Very small, portable. Highly recommend this product. This has made my life so much easier!

I absolutely love it. It is very easy to use. The software is easy. It takes up very little space and has really helped me in my work.

I have been using this scanner for several years now and I am very impressed with this product. I travel all the time for work and find myself using this scanner all the time. The best thing about this is being able to load 10-12 pages and have them scanned as 1 PDF document in next to no time. So much better than a flatbed scanner.

I honestly recommend this scanner to person who want compact one. Save your space on the desk! You can use it after installation of the attached software easily.