Cleaning the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner for PCI'm about to purchase a ScanSnap S1500 & wondered if I needed the purchase the Fujitsu cleaning solution, as well. Is anyone successfully cleaning their machine with something cheaper than $17.99 a pop? Just wondering... Cleaning the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner for PCI'm about to purchase a ScanSnap S1500 & wondered if I needed the purchase the... » Read More Cleaning the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner for PCI'm about to purchase a ScanSnap S1500 & wondered if I needed the purchase the Fujitsu cleaning solution, as well. Is anyone successfully cleaning their machine with something cheaper than $17.99 a pop? Just wondering... « Show Less
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Isopropyl cleans most things electrical really. But not recommended on rubber/plastic parts (or not for substance abuse like sniffing, obviously!). If you plan on scanning loads and loads of stuff, then better to spend the money getting the "Consumables" spare parts accessory pack instead, as parts can wear it's worth having around: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/peripheral/scanners/product/s1500m/#idconsumables
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"(1) Isopropyl alcohol can be used instead of Cleaner F1."http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/peripheral/scanners/product/consumables/
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I have had two scanners, both Mac the s510M and the newer S1500M. I called tech and described a line that had appeared on my scans. The tech said just clean wire and roller with cotton swab and isopropyl alcohol -- I did and it worked great!
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I agree. also heard that if you scan your pics face to the back, it doesn't not reflect the glare as much. Has anyone hear this one?
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It scans receipts easily, the thin ones did better on straight pass setting like a credit card.The Presto Page manager was fairly easy to use for my limited purposes.The card scanning software sent with my unit was not compatible with Mac Mountain Lion it required a $30 upgrade. Which was why I sent the unit back. But the unit is beautiful.I did not try Greeting cardsPhotographs were not "Great" but I thought acceptable.I now own a Fujitsu that I am very happy with. I would have kept the Canon if it did cards.
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Hey Wendy, I haven't used a ScanSnap scanner but my understanding is that it is simply a scanner that comes with some OCR software. I believe you can create searchable PDFs out of it. It sounds like you're wanting to create expense reports which is one of the niche features of Neat Receipts. I have one of their older refurbished scanners and the included software will scan receipts and grab the relevant data out them (date, payee, amount, etc.) I only used it a couple times and it seemed to work okay. Eventually, the Neat Receipts software frustrated me so much that I gave up on it and just used their scanner to create PDFs. Neat Receipts may be a better option for you though, but be sure to read the reviews first. NeatReceipts Mobile Scanner and Digital Filing System
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Yes I did. In the end I bought the v700. Its a great machine for microfiche or any transparent film for that manner. Its easy to make scans that are so high res that they are physically bigger than Photoshop can open. At the time I don't think I could find anything better without spending a few thousand more. Its been 3 years since we got it so they probably have a new model, but this one is perfect for our fine-art reproduction needs.If you have more questions shoot us an email to sales at HistoricMapWorks dot comVisit the website in the link if you want to see some scans of maps that were previously on microfiche.Best Yes I did. In the end I bought the v700. Its a great machine for microfiche or any transparent film for that manner. Its easy to make scans that are so high res that they are physically bigger than Photoshop can open. At the time I don't think I could find anything better without spending a few thousand more. Its been 3 years since we got it so they probably have a new model, but this one is perfect for our fine-art reproduction needs.If you have more questions shoot us an email to sales at HistoricMapWorks dot comVisit the website in the link if you want to see some... » Read More Yes I did. In the end I bought the v700. Its a great machine for microfiche or any transparent film for that manner. Its easy to make scans that are so high res that they are physically bigger than Photoshop can open. At the time I don't think I could find anything better without spending a few thousand more. Its been 3 years since we got it so they probably have a new model, but this one is perfect for our fine-art reproduction needs.If you have more questions shoot us an email to sales at HistoricMapWorks dot comVisit the website in the link if you want to see some scans of maps that were previously on microfiche.Best « Show Less
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Don't know if they work with scansnap s1100i (suspect they do) but they are reusable. I've scanned hundreds (maybe thousands) of pages with mine as I thinned out my physical file cabinet. Have a couple that are showing scuff marks from use, but scans are still clean, so continue to use them. I have several, so I can quickly scan multiple pages of small or folded pages into one document.
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I don't see why not. I have a ScanSnap S1500m, and before that a 5111oem, and these work fine. Essentially they are two sheets of clear plastic material joined at the top and you put the paper to be scanned in between the two pieces. Then you insert with the joined end first and start scanning. Essentially they are only as thick as a piece of construction paper, and as far as I can tell, provide a more secure passage through the scanner. The carrier is transparent to the finished scan. This doesn't show up as an accessory at Fujitsu's website for your model, but since the sheets are 8.5" wide and 14" long and not too thick, I don't see why they wouldn't fit.Chuck I don't see why not. I have a ScanSnap S1500m, and before that a 5111oem, and these work fine. Essentially they are two sheets of clear plastic material joined at the top and you put the paper to be scanned in between the two pieces. Then you insert with the joined end first and start scanning. Essentially they are only as thick as a piece of construction paper, and as far as I can tell, provide a more secure passage through the scanner. The carrier is transparent to the finished scan. This doesn't show up as an accessory at Fujitsu's website for your model, but since the sheets are... » Read More I don't see why not. I have a ScanSnap S1500m, and before that a 5111oem, and these work fine. Essentially they are two sheets of clear plastic material joined at the top and you put the paper to be scanned in between the two pieces. Then you insert with the joined end first and start scanning. Essentially they are only as thick as a piece of construction paper, and as far as I can tell, provide a more secure passage through the scanner. The carrier is transparent to the finished scan. This doesn't show up as an accessory at Fujitsu's website for your model, but since the sheets are 8.5" wide and 14" long and not too thick, I don't see why they wouldn't fit.Chuck « Show Less
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I had the same question. The Fujitsu website says it does. See link below.Rickhttp://www.fujitsu.com/us/services/computing/peripherals/scanners/scansnap/s1300.html
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Hi Kathryn (same spelling as my daughter). I previously tried to use a film scanner that I never got going - software clash or faulty - I don't know. What I liked about the SVP was that it is stand alone, scans to an SD card, jpg files. That way as long as your computer can read a sdcard (via a sdcard reader slot or a USB sdcard memory reader - about $10NZ) you can get your pictures. The other beauty is that last weekend I was asked to mind the gallery for a couple of hours so I took the SVP scanner, some negs (the SD card 32Gig) had lunch and and scanned 7 rolls of films. So YES it should be okay for a mac. Enjoy, regards Murray Hi Kathryn (same spelling as my daughter). I previously tried to use a film scanner that I never got going - software clash or faulty - I don't know. What I liked about the SVP was that it is stand alone, scans to an SD card, jpg files. That way as long as your computer can read a sdcard (via a sdcard reader slot or a USB sdcard memory reader - about $10NZ) you can get your pictures. The other beauty is that last weekend I was asked to mind the gallery for a couple of hours so I took the SVP scanner, some negs (the SD card 32Gig) had lunch and and scanned 7 rolls of... » Read More Hi Kathryn (same spelling as my daughter). I previously tried to use a film scanner that I never got going - software clash or faulty - I don't know. What I liked about the SVP was that it is stand alone, scans to an SD card, jpg files. That way as long as your computer can read a sdcard (via a sdcard reader slot or a USB sdcard memory reader - about $10NZ) you can get your pictures. The other beauty is that last weekend I was asked to mind the gallery for a couple of hours so I took the SVP scanner, some negs (the SD card 32Gig) had lunch and and scanned 7 rolls of films. So YES it should be okay for a mac. Enjoy, regards Murray « Show Less
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Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 Deluxe Bundle Sheet-Fed ScannerScanSnap tells me that you can append a scanned document with Adobe Acrobat (not just "Reader" but the regular program which comes with the ScanSnap.)
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Yes, I am using the same system and the card scan works fine. This was a great investment, which really saves me a lot of time.
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This is true. I thought I can make use of Rack2 better than the ScanSnap software but I was wrong. With Rack2, the documents are filed using a proprietary folders (directory) format so you will have to go to Rack2 to know what is within those folders unlike the standard ScanSnap software. The best scenario will be a Rack2 frontend with ScanSnap backend but, for some reasons, Fujitsu decided not to implement it that way.
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I would honestly say it's more of a document scanner but then I would also have to suggest you contact the Fujitsu people and ask what they have is best for images. I wouldn't by from any other they are the best. Hope this helps.
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This comes with everything I needed, including the scanning software, and with Adobe PDF OCR (character recognition). So I store all my scans as a PDF and organize them in my own directory structure (for example, 2013 receipts). I found this to be the best solution. I also own a Neat Receipts scanner, but their scanner only works with their software and their scanning software doesn't reduce the scanned file size very well, and is much slower than this scanner. So with Neat Receipts you can't incorporate multiple scanning devices, and utilize Dropbox if you scan some items with your cell phone, etc. I hope this helps with your decision. This comes with everything I needed, including the scanning software, and with Adobe PDF OCR (character recognition). So I store all my scans as a PDF and organize them in my own directory structure (for example, 2013 receipts). I found this to be the best solution. I also own a Neat Receipts scanner, but their scanner only works with their software and their scanning software doesn't reduce the scanned file size very well, and is much slower than this scanner. So with Neat Receipts you can't incorporate multiple scanning devices, and utilize Dropbox if you scan some items with your cell... » Read More This comes with everything I needed, including the scanning software, and with Adobe PDF OCR (character recognition). So I store all my scans as a PDF and organize them in my own directory structure (for example, 2013 receipts). I found this to be the best solution. I also own a Neat Receipts scanner, but their scanner only works with their software and their scanning software doesn't reduce the scanned file size very well, and is much slower than this scanner. So with Neat Receipts you can't incorporate multiple scanning devices, and utilize Dropbox if you scan some items with your cell phone, etc. I hope this helps with your decision. « Show Less
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I just used mine again last month. Mine works good. Power cord, SD and just push the scan button. It doesn't really sound like much is happening. Have you put the SD in the computer you see if anything is on it? Is there a number to call? I looked for years for something to transfer my slides to pictures. This really did the job. Quickly, quietly , easy!!
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When our office bought this scanner, everything came with it. I would recommend that you check into the Fujitu scanners, as they are a better quality and you will be much happier with your results in scanning. I bought one for home and use it more than I use the Kodak Scanmate at work.
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Most manufacturers will tell you not to use solvents but for the past 20 years, I've always used Windex (sprayed lightly on a paper towel, not the scanner) with no adverse affects. Of course that can leave some lint behind, depending on the quality of your paper towels but I've never found that to be a problem myself and you can always use "lint free" wipes if needed. If you have something worse than fingerprint smudges like the previous poster, you might try a tiny bit of alcohol or adhesive remover; just use it sparingly and only apply it to your paper towel or cloth, not the scanner. This is to prevent any liquid from dripping around the edges of the glass, onto the electronics inside. Re: software, you might try the Twain interface with Photoshop or whatever paint program you prefer. If you don't have Photoshop you can get a free trial version at http://adobe.com/downloads If you don't want to shell out the bucks for Photoshop (after the trial) and don't have any other paint programs - you'll find plenty of shareware or freeware programs by Googling "shareware paint programs". Just be careful to virus-scan anything you download and create a "Restore Point" (if using WinXP or later) before installing anything. Good luck and best wishes.
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it depends on the resolution you want to scan - if you chose 1 before the best, it would scan about 4 photos per minute. they don't have to be the same size; the tray only takes about 10 photos / pages at a time though - otherwise the fujitsu S1500 may be a better choice (double the price...)