DeskPro Series
Fast & Compact Desktop Document Scanners
The most versatile mid-volume document scanner that fits into any scanning environment.
The interScan DeskPro series scanners offer production level throughput in a compact desk top scanner. The DeskPro series features two different sized models, which boast a wide variety of speeds to meet your daily throughput scanning goals. These document scanners have features typically only seen in high-volume production units like unlimited duty cycle, slow-down modus, and the optional full-speed sorting capabilities with the sorter, which can also be installed after market. This is truly the most versatile desktop scanner on the market today.
Compact, Mid-Volume Desktop Scanner
- Upgradeable 100ppm to 120ppm
- Dynamic Speed Selection
- Maintenance-Free Transport System
- Easy Access Transport Path
- Comprehensive Onboard Image Processing
- FADGI Compliant (Level 3)
- ISO 19264-1
- Scratch-Proof Glass (with 3 year warranty)
- Unlimited 24/7 Duty Cycle
- Optional Full Speed Sorting
Production-Level Scanner On Your Desktop
- Upgradeable Speeds of 120ppm, 150ppm, 180ppm, and 210ppm
- Straight Through Paper Path
- Maintenance-Free Transport System
- Easy Access Transport Path
- Real-Time Image Processing (w/Patch Code)
- FADGI Compliant (Level 3)
- ISO 19264-1
- Scratch-Proof Glass (with 3 year warranty)
- Unlimited 24/7 Duty Cycle
- Optional Full Speed Sorting
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The Maximum Throughput Document Scanner
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The Highest Sorting Capabilities In A Desktop Scanner
- Available for the DeskPro 3x, DeskPro 6x, and DeskPro MAX scanners
- Up to 5 trays on DeskPro 6x, 3 trays on the DeskPro 3x
- Maximum throughput of 210ppm on the DeskPro 6x, 120ppm on the DeskPro 3x
- Sorting events: Patchcode, Barcode 1D & 2D (2/5 interleaved, Code39, Code128, DataMatrix, QR-Code), Document length, Counter / Indexing, Document integrity detection, Database (CSV file)
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Desktop Document Scanner FAQ
What is a desktop scanner?
A desktop scanner is a compact scanning device designed to sit on a desk or workstation for everyday use in offices or businesses. Unlink large production or industrial scanners, desktop scanners are built for convenience, moderate volumes, and versatility.
How does it work? A desktop scanner transforms physical documents, images or objects into digital formats for storage, viewing, editing, and for use in business process workflows. How does it do this?
- The user puts pages into the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder), where each page is pulled into the scanner.
- Inside the scanner is a light source (usually LED) that shines onto the document. This light reflects the images and text into a set of optical components.
- The reflected light is captured by sensors, either CIS (Contact Image Sensor) or a CCD (Charge Couple Device) which is higher quality and captures more depth and accuracy. The sensors read the brightness and color of tiny pinpoints across the page, which are measured in DPI or dots per inch.
- The captured light information is converted into digital data, turning the physical page into a grid of pixels.
- The scanners internal processor (or connected software) cleans and enhances the image; deskew, despeckle, OCR, binarization.
- The digital image is then packaged into the output format of the users choice; PDF, PDF/A, TIFF, JPEG, PNG.
Key Characteristics
- Size & Form Factor: Small and lightweight, making them suitable for individual desks or shared office spaces.
- Capacity: Typically handles low to medium scanning volumes (from a few pages to hundreds per day).
- Speed: Slower than a production scanner, but adequate for most business documents.
- Connectivity: Most offer USB, network or wireless connections, allowing for easy integration with computers or office networks.
- Functionality: Often come with duplex scanning (both sides of the page in one pass), automatic feeder (ADF), and image enhancement tools.
Difference between a desktop document scanner and a production document scanner?
These two scanner types serve very different purposes, even though they perform the same core function: turning paper into digital files.
Desktop scanners are designed for low-to-mid-volume scanning needs in business environments. They are typically compact enough to fit on a desk with speeds averaging 20-80ppm. Most desktop scanners are limited to a few hundred to a few thousand pages per day duty cycle and have basic automatic document feeders (ADF's) tht handle standard paper and other non-challenging documents like receipts, photos or ID cards. These scanners are more affordable upfront than their production level counterparts and designed for light to moderate use.
Production scanners, on the other hand, are built for high-volume, enterprise-level scanning operations such as service bureaus, government agencies, and large cororpations. These high-volume, high-capacity production scanners are usually larger and free-standing, taking up considerably more space. Their speeds start at 100ppm and can go upwards of 600ppm with continuous feed capabilities, and unlimited duty cycle. They are engineered for non-stop operation with heavy duty motors and rollers which features like straight through paper paths, joggers, and ultrsonic multifeed detection. These scanners have a much higher upfront cost and are designed for long-term durability and ROI in high througput environments.
Who should use a desktop scanner?
Desktop scanners are perfect for small to medium-sized businesses and departments that support a distributed scanning model within larger companies. They are also great for high-volume, production environments as a backup unit, or when there is a need to scan exception documents not included in larger batches.
How many pages can a desktop scanner handle in a day?
Most desktop scanners are designed for hundreds or a few thousand pages per day, depending on the model. If your daily workload or demand regularly exceeds this range, a high-capacity production scanner may be more suitable.
What is the scanning speed of a desktop scanner?
Desktop scanners typically run between 20ppm to 80ppm (pages per minute). Some advanced models can achieve higher speeds, but for heavy duty or enterprise-level throughput, a production scanner is often required.
Cab desjtio scabbers handle double-sided (duplex) scanning?
Yes, many desktop scanners include duplex scanning capabilities, meaning they scan both sides of the page in one single pass, saving time and ensuring complete digitization of the document.
Are desktop scanners better than MFPs (multifunction printers)?
Yes! When it comes to scanning, a scanner is far better than an MFP. Desktop scanners are built specifically for efficient, reliable document capture.
What file formats can a desktop scanner create?
Most desktop scanners support multiple output formats, including PDF, PDF/A, TIFF, JPEG, and PNG. The better models also offer OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to create searchable PDFs.
Do desktop scanners come with software?
Yes. Most models include document capture software for batch scanning, file organization, OCR, and integration with cloud storage or document management systems. Advanced scanners also support direct integration with enterprise workflows.
How important is DPI?
Higher resolutions (DPI) generally means a more detailed scan, but results in a larger file size. 300dpi is sufficient for most standard black and white text documents, but 600dpi is often preferred and recommended when using the image downstream in your document management system, or enterprise content management system.