Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 vs. Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300? Which of these models would you suggest for a home-user, who needs to de-clutter 20+ years of paperwork (for aging parents and self)? Thank you, Diane Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 vs. Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300? Which of these models would you suggest for a home-user, who needs to de-clutter 20+ years of paperwork (for aging parents and self)? Thank you, ... » Read More Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 vs. Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300? Which of these models would you suggest for a home-user, who needs to de-clutter 20+ years of paperwork (for aging parents and self)? Thank you, Diane « Show Less
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Hi. I have a Fujitsu S1500. I have started using it and I have noticed a black strip immediately above the large roller. I am not sure whether it is packaging and should therefore be removed. I have looked at the manual and that seems to indicate that yellow items should be removed. Can anyone advise please as I can't remember what packaging I have removed? The scanner is excellent but I am getting alot of jams which is quite annoying hence my question about the black strip. Thanks.
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I'm still debating for myself. My paper backlog isn't as big (maybe 5-7 years) and I have very limited space in my apartment (honestly not sure where I'd fit the S1500), so I'm leaning toward the S1300. BUT, if I had as much paper as it sounds like you do and the footprint wasn't an issue, I'd go for the S1500 primarily because of the speed difference, which is huge. Getting Adobe Acrobat (if you don't have it already) is also a big plus. Go to you __ tube and search for ScanSnap S1300 vs S1500. The speed difference will be really clear.
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I can't speak to the Canon, but I have been using the V500 for several months with an HP desktop on Vista Home Premium. I have scanned about 1000 35mm slides and all have scanned nicely. I have also scanned a few negatives and they scan better than the slides. Sadly, I still have about 6,000 slides to scan. . .
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I don't know the feature differences between the units, so I can't suggest a direction based on that. I usually fall towards buying the most up to date platform since this is an investment and you likely will have it for some time. An extra $100 is probably not significant given how you will spend even for the DS1512+. I can easily say that the DS1512+ will easily keep up with 2 users. I have 4 in my household, iTunes library, photo library, Movie and DVR library feeding 4 Rokus (streamers). Granted all is not active at once but never has the DS1512+ bogged down, except when I ask it to trans-code a movie on the fly. It does not have enough CPU for that, by design. I don't know the feature differences between the units, so I can't suggest a direction based on that. I usually fall towards buying the most up to date platform since this is an investment and you likely will have it for some time. An extra $100 is probably not significant given how you will spend even for the DS1512+. I can easily say that the DS1512+ will easily keep up with 2 users. I have 4 in my household, iTunes library, photo library, Movie and DVR library feeding 4 Rokus (streamers). Granted all is not active at once but never has the DS1512+ bogged down, except when I ask it to... » Read More I don't know the feature differences between the units, so I can't suggest a direction based on that. I usually fall towards buying the most up to date platform since this is an investment and you likely will have it for some time. An extra $100 is probably not significant given how you will spend even for the DS1512+. I can easily say that the DS1512+ will easily keep up with 2 users. I have 4 in my household, iTunes library, photo library, Movie and DVR library feeding 4 Rokus (streamers). Granted all is not active at once but never has the DS1512+ bogged down, except when I ask it to trans-code a movie on the fly. It does not have enough CPU for that, by design. « Show Less
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Sorry. I don't have an S1300i. The only suggestion I can make is to find a fairly recent ScanSnap version that uses carrier sheets and order one set to try out. They are probably all pretty much the same. I checked the Fujitsu site and the carrier sheets are not listed for that machine in their accessories list. My earlier model ScanSnap came with a carrier sheet so I ordered the same as replacements.
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Thanks Ronald. Do you know if any of the Scansnap units have a batch scanning facility?
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I really don't remember. But unless you have a special need for very long scans-forget about this scanner-it is junk. I returned mine. Get yourself a Fujitsu SnapScan 1500-really excellent scanner-I love it.
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I was having the same debate, limiting my choices to the Fujitsu 1100, 1300, and 1500 because Amazon's sales rankings are often if not usually more reliable than any single review or opinion. But then I saw a review in MacWorld (the most authoritative Mac magazine) that ranked the Canon Scantini Formula P-150 above both the Fujitsu 1100 and 1500. Unfortunately, they haven't gotten to reviewing the Fuj. 1300 as yet. But given Canon's stellar reputation and performance in printing and multifunctionals, I'm now leaning toward the Canon Fromula P150. It's $259, which can't be a whole lot more than the Fuj. 1300. Here's MacWorld's review: [[http://www.macworld.com/article/1159739/canonp150.html]] I was having the same debate, limiting my choices to the Fujitsu 1100, 1300, and 1500 because Amazon's sales rankings are often if not usually more reliable than any single review or opinion. But then I saw a review in MacWorld (the most authoritative Mac magazine) that ranked the Canon Scantini Formula P-150 above both the Fujitsu 1100 and 1500. Unfortunately, they haven't gotten to reviewing the Fuj. 1300 as yet. But given Canon's stellar reputation and performance in printing and multifunctionals, I'm now leaning toward the Canon Fromula P150. It's $259, which can't be a whole lot more... » Read More I was having the same debate, limiting my choices to the Fujitsu 1100, 1300, and 1500 because Amazon's sales rankings are often if not usually more reliable than any single review or opinion. But then I saw a review in MacWorld (the most authoritative Mac magazine) that ranked the Canon Scantini Formula P-150 above both the Fujitsu 1100 and 1500. Unfortunately, they haven't gotten to reviewing the Fuj. 1300 as yet. But given Canon's stellar reputation and performance in printing and multifunctionals, I'm now leaning toward the Canon Fromula P150. It's $259, which can't be a whole lot more than the Fuj. 1300. Here's MacWorld's review: [[http://www.macworld.com/article/1159739/canonp150.html]] « Show Less
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Fujitsu PA03360-0013 SCANSNAP CARRIER SHEET 5PK, These seem to work great, but you can pretty much use any that are clear and are carriers for scanning, whether they are for fujitsu, epson or other brands. You just have to be carefull, since there are carriers for laminating and also there are laminating sheets that look like carriers but are actual sheet to be laminated.
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Yes, I have an 6500. The scansnap is very quick and very easy to use. It quickly makers a PDF file ans scans the front and back of your sheet. I use one at work and have the larger scansnap at home. I can't say enough good things about this product
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I'm also interested in scanning bulky books. This scanner sounds good because it's fast. The film/slide capability would be a great bonus, but fast book scanning and OCR are my priorities. One big question is whether or not the lid can be removed. Another Canon model only accommodates media up to 1 inch thick. Meanwhile, I have found the Plustek Opticbook 3600, designed _specifically_ for book scanning. So other book scan fans should take a look at this one.
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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'm in the same boat. Been researching all morning and have narrowed down to the same 2. Best review I've found is on pcmag... with bottomline given as "If you need a scanner that scans both film and prints, but you are more concerned with the prints, the 8800F is an ideal choice. If your needs are more film-based than print-based, look at the V500 for excellent film scanning."
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It did not work good on any photos. I found that the ScanSnap 300 by Fujitsu works excellent on all... plus it is good for documents.
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Nice info G. Williams. Wonder if this is available here in the UK though? (Boots perhaps, anyone know?) BTW after re-reeading my comment above I forgot to say... Using the Fujitsu S1500/S1550M users can also use the included "Carrier Sheet" (a clear plastic folder thingy) to put photo's into to protect them whilst going through the scanner. You get one Carrier Sheet included with the machine and can buy packs of 5 (c.$25 per 5-pack, at last check) as well, if you need more of them for heavy jobs.
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Go with the 7160. It is a newer model of the 6130z and is a bit less in price. These Fujitsu scanners seem difficult to wear out. I have never had any problems with them.
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I just bought the scansnap S1500 and in less than 2 hrs I eliminated 2 feet (yes a two foot high pile) of paper files and billing statements. The interface still needs some work and the addition of a few functions but all in all a 4 out of 5. don't know what the deluxe is. Maybe it comes with lettuce, tomato and fries.
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I had the same question. The Fujitsu website says it does. See link below. Rick http://www.fujitsu.com/us/services/computing/peripherals/scanners/scansnap/s1300.html