fi-8170 Professional High Speed Color Duplex Document Scanner - Network Enabled

As a professional in the business world, I've had the opportunity to work with various scanners over the years, but the RICOH fi-8040 desktop scanner stands out as a top performer in its class. From its lightning-fast scanning capabilities to its user-friendly software and impeccable quality, this scanner has exceeded my expectations in every aspect. One of the standout features of the fi-8040 is its speed. Whether I'm scanning a single document or a stack of papers, this scanner handles the task with remarkable efficiency. The rapid scanning speed not only saves me valuable time but also ensures that I can quickly digitize important documents without any compromise on quality. Speaking of quality, the fi-8040 consistently delivers crisp, clear scans, capturing every detail with precision. Whether it's text documents, photos, or intricate graphics, the scanner produces sharp images with vibrant colors and accurate reproduction. This level of quality is crucial in my line of work, where document accuracy is paramount. Another highlight of the fi-8040 is its user-friendly software. The accompanying software is incredibly easy to load and navigate, making the scanning process a breeze. I appreciate the intuitive interface, which allows me to customize settings and optimize the scanning workflow to suit my specific needs. Furthermore, I've been so impressed with the fi-8040 that I've purchased several units for other business clients. The positive feedback I've received from them further validates my confidence in recommending this scanner. Its reliability, speed, and quality make it an indispensable tool for any business or professional setting. In conclusion, the RICOH fi-8040 desktop scanner is a standout performer that combines impressive speed, user-friendly software, and exceptional quality. Whether you're scanning documents for personal use or business applications, this scanner delivers consistent results that are sure to impress. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone in need of a reliable and versatile scanning solution.

It's been almost 3 years since we purchased this machine. I have nothing but good things to say. This is probably the best high speed scanner I've had. We use this on a daily basis, scanning 100 documents two-sided, drivers license.... for our business. No hiccups. You just put all of them in, the scanner recognizes the sizes, figures out whether it is single sided or two sided and scans come out clean. The software provded is also good. We don't use it because we have a different software more suited to our needs. I have not had a single maintenance issue with it. I would highly recommend this machine.

If you’re getting this to scan trading cards just don’t. At this point I can’t believe Ricoh is marketing this as a trading card scanner. For starters, after just running two stacks of cards through it no longer fed cards reliably. It jammed up about 75% of the time which then damaged the cards. It also created other damage on the cards like lines and creases from the feed mechanism. It was an immediate return for me, this is pretty unacceptable from such a pricey machine that the manufactures literally market towards scanning trading cards.

This is a higher quality version of the scansnaps (at a higher price of course). Mechanically, it seems to work much better than the scansnaps. Less paper jamming, faster, bigger paper tray, etc. My wish list: I would like to see them work on the workflow of their software a bit. It is a little awkward, during upgrades it loses some configuration, and would like to see more PDF/A options. Another thing I have always like about Fujitsu is they are pretty compatible with most things and they tend to keep their software up to date. In addition they make consumable kits pretty available and affordable which you will need if you use it extensively. Overall though I would definitely recommend this over a ScanSnap unless the budget will not allow it.

I've been keeping all my paper bills in sorted files for the last couple of decades, and it's reached a point of critical mass in the last year: My office is impossible to use with all of the files and papers! I did a bit of research and found that the older model of this scanner was highly recommended for fast, networked, full duplexed scanning with a large Automated Document Feeder (ADF). The price was a bit higher than I really felt that it should be for what it is, but after buying it and using it, I've found that it's worth the money, hands down. Pros: Small footprint, fast, networked, large ADF, full color Cons: Software is somewhat lacking, Network is wired only, not a good browser-based web UI for it Final thoughts: If you're like me and you are drowning in stacks of paper, consider this scanner. I will say that I didn't find any of the included software would be able to meet my needs/desires for digital organizing, and there are limited options relative to this in the general market. Being a software engineer myself, I have started to build a browser-based tagging and organizing system for this. But there may be other simpler options for you depending on your needs and desires.

Good for the Price. Very fast. Would buy it again.

Its a personal copier/scanner that's good for a small business. Albeit, fast enough for an executive in a large organisation

This was a gift and it’s very loved! Super easy to use and great quality scans. Especially love the auto document feeder!