The Plustek SmartOffice PS281 Scanner is a compact, high-speed desktop scanner that converts documents into digital files. Despite its small size, the PS281 offers high-speed scanning of up to 25 pages-per-minute. With an optical resolution of 600dpi, the PS281 captures high quality images in black & white, grayscale or color.
The 50-sheet automatic document feeder accepts a wide variety of media from business cards to legal size papers and is specially designed to take plastic cards such as embossed insurance ID cards and driver licenses. With the industry standard TWAIN and Windows WIA drivers, you can be assured of compatibility with virtually any imaging software.
A programmable Single-Touch function button permits users to pre-set nine customized functions for different scanning needs, such as creating searchable PDFs, scanning to e-mail, or file documents by simply pressing the same button. The SmartOffice PS281 is bundled with a powerful suite of software applications to make this scanner efficient and productive.
| Technology | Color Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Hardware Resolution | 600 x 600dpi |
| Scan Speed | ADF: 20ppm |
| Color Depth |
Input 48-bit; Output 24-bit Grayscale: Input 16-bit; Output 8-bit |
| Scan Area - Reflective |
Maximum: 8.5 x 14" (216 x 356mm) Minimum: 0.52 x 0.52" (13.2 x 13.2mm) |
| Document Feeder | Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) |
| Paper Capacity | 50 sheets |
| Paper Size |
Business card, 8.5 x 11" (Letter), A4, B5, A5, B6, A6 Maximum: 8.66 x 14" (220 x 356mm) Minimum: 2 x 2" (50.8 x 50.8mm) |
| Duty Cycle | Daily: 1000 pages |
| Maximum Paper Thickness | 28 lb (105 gsm) |
| Operating Systems Supported | IBM Compatible PC, with Pentium III 1G or faster CPU |
| System Requirements |
IBM Compatible PC, with Pentium III 1G or faster CPU One available USB Port 256 MB RAM (512 MB or higher recommended) 800 MB free HDD space (1 GB or larger recommended) High Color graphic card (VGA or higher) Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (SP1), XP Professional (SP1), 2000 (SP4), Windows Vista |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Power Consumption | 18W, Idle: 7.2W |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 10.36 x 5.02 x 5.83" (263 x 127.5 x 148mm) without stacker |
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Comments about Plustek PS281 SmartOffice ADF Scanner:
does a good job for this price
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