Features:

  • Organize your paperwork in a breeze - create searchable, multi-page PDFs with the click of a button ; Scan to editable Word and Excel files
  • Double sided color scanning with 10 page automatic document feeder (ADF). Scan receipts, business cards, extra long pages, and more
  • Intelligent scan correction performs a quick quality check on your scans - features include auto color detection, auto rotation for upside down documents, and blank page removal
  • Easy to use software with color, grayscale, and monochrome scan speeds of up to 12 double-sided pages per minute
  • Scan your documents directly into the cloud to access them from anywhere - compatible with Dropbox, Google Drive, Evernote, and more.Paper Chute Capacity:Maximum 10 sheets (A4 size at 20 lb. or 80 g/m2)
Love it totally worth it and don't forget their receipt software.

Amazing, took me months to decide which scanner to get, but I got this one with the software bundle because I wanted to have all the features. Document scanning = perfect if you want to scan home office to personal use. It is slow if you are doing masses of paper. I had a backlog of papers (medical, personal, legal) that all needed scanned, but I knew after I caught up I wouldn't be scanning but a few a day. This is perfect for this as it takes up little to no space and is more than capable of scanning a page after page, I even took stacks of 10 and kept adding to it as it went through them and did large quantities without issue. Card scanning = works great on thinner soft cards, full heavy plastic cards do scan but I tend to have to push them down a bit so it can grab onto them. My wife had about 200 business size cards she didn't want to part with, took me about 20 minutes to scan them in with this (It was fun, especially to get rid of them after) Receipt scanning = Okay, this is just a hard thing to do overall anyway, but it does it and does it well. I'm not saying its not the most annoying thing to scan, but I've found due to paper differences in thickness and length, it's best to hand feed them if they are not the same length, I set it to keep scanning so if I fall behind or something happens it prompts me if I want to keep scanning. I can do a month of personal receipts in 15 minutes which is pretty good. The do have software for receipts I think I had to email and request it or do a huge online request with serial/model/registration, but their software is really good, and you can import old receipts you scanned before having the software, if you keep up on scanning it really does a good job tracking your purchases and after helping it know what each item or store name looks like it works very well, at least for me I don't mind correcting small things because let's face it a receipt left in a purse sometimes is hard to work with.

Wow. The Ultimate Tax Receipt Solution and Document Scanner.

I'm a contractor in IT. I work on my own and needed a good solution for scanning and storing tax receipts as well as having a generalized document scanner for storing other documents I want to digitize. For the past year~, I have been using Neat Receipts, which was a quick, impulse buy when I needed a better way to store my receipts and track my deductions. Neat Receipts was driving me up the wall with numerous software-related issues; eventually I couldn't take it anymore and started searching for a new document scanning solution. I researched and investigated several document scanners out there, including models by Epson, Doxie, Brother and VuPoint. Some of them look great, but to my surprise, many were limited with tax-receipt solutions (they would scan documents, but didn't really have OCR-capable receipt software bundled in). I needed something that came bundled with some solid software for storing all of my tax receipts. One name kept coming up in my searches as the best all-in-on document scanner; Fujitsu. Albeit I work in IT and I am extremely competent in computer hardware, I was not very familiar with Fujitsu as a company and can't say I've ever owned nor worked with any of their products both in college or on the field (most likely because they are a Japanese company). I researched Fujitsu as a company as well as their line of products. I eventually came across the ScanSnap 1300i, which is similar to the 1500 model except it doesn't scan as many documents at one time not as fast a speed. $240~ is a big investment for me and was kind of out of my price range (I was really looking for something in the $150-200 range). But I learned the hard way with neat receipts; go cheap and you get what you pay for. Cheap junk that breaks in a year and comes with bloated, subscription-based software. I decided to bite the bullet and buy the ScanSnap 1300i. The scanner came packaged nicely and secure, and contained all the documents and cables needed to get me setup. Hooking it up to my Windows 10 workstation, I was quick to test it's receipt scanning capabilities. I have to say, I was instantly blown away; this thing blows through receipts, and albeit not as fast as the 1500 model, it absolutely smokes neat receipts. It's multi document capabilities are fantastic as well as it's ability to scan both sides of documents, also unlike Neat Receipts. This scanner is truly the "Cadillac" of document scanners. In regards to receipts, which is what I bought this for, the software comes with "ScanSnap Receipt", which I can't say enough good things about. It's simple, lightweight software with excellent OCR capabilities. When you scan receipts, they will load into an "inbox", where you can check over and verify the information on them; once finished, you can drag them to different folders you can create; I like to sort mine by year. Receipts can be quickly exported in CSV format and the software also comes with an "export to quickbooks" function if you are into that. The s1300i has some other, nice features built-in. For one, it powers down briefly after closing the lid. I like that it's eco-friendly (also energy star certified) and doesn't waste power when not in use. A nice touch; mine came with cable, so I can either power it via USB or with an AC power cord. Never a bad thing to have more than one means to power it, especially if an AC outlet isn't available. The closed lid can also help protect the insides from dust/dirt/debris. The scanner has adjustable plastic parts, to help fit to the side of the documents you're scanning and an extendable backside for scanning full-sized sheets of paper. It's not the most mobile-friendly device although it is a "mobile scanner"; it feels like it weights about 5~ pounds at least, although I like that it's sturdy. It does have it's limitations; very long, wrinkled, and/or thick receipts/documents may have problems. Sometimes scanning multiple receipts has issues, where it will try to feed two or three at a time. But the computer software always catches it when it does, and allows you to fix and re-scan, so it's not all bad. Also, common sense; don't stick thick plastic (like credit cards) inside of it or documents with staples/metal parts. Overall, I absolutely love this scanner; any of the negatives above are very small and overshadowed by how incredibly well it performs. I have tried it with different sized documents as well and it just absolutely blows through them all and scans them perfectly. My review is very eccentric towards receipt scanning so I'm going to leave it at that; if you need to track all you receipts throughout the year and are tired of sticking them all in a box or paying someone else to digitize them, buy this. This scanner is phenomenal, it absolutely blows away Neat Receipts, the price tag is so-worth it, this is a serious piece of hardware backed with very solid driver software; everything you will ever need in regards to tracking your receipts and expenses.

Fast and easy to use (once you get used to the software)

Gosh, this is a really great scanner. I say this as someone who is retired and is just using it to get rid of paper files in the house. It’s easy to set up and, once you get used to the software, it’s easy to use. The software took me a while to get used to it. First, I ended up having to download some of it from the Fujitsu (dot) com website. The download was an unusually long process. Then, I had to get used to where everything was in the software. I didn’t find it intuitive at all. For the life of me, I couldn’t figure out where the Settings button was (click the big round Application button in the upper left, then Scan Button Settings). I also couldn’t figure out how to edit my scans (right click the pdf, then select ScanSnap Organizer Viewer, then Edit); there is also a way to make this the default (big round Application button > Options > Popular >Mouse Operations). Occasionally, one page scans upside down; I don’t know why, but I now double-check every pdf to be sure it scanned correctly or else I edit whatever needs editing. I had one document of semi-transparent papers double in size because the scanner picked up the dark text on the back side of the pages; I had to go through and delete all those extra pages. Also, if the paper you are scanning is flimsy, it might be best to tape it to another page and scan it that way. My scanner tore up one of my flimsy pages. The software that comes with the device is called the ScanSnap Organizer; this is the base software. You can also install the CardMinder software for managing business cards and the Receipts software for managing receipts. There is also the Abbyy software for turning your pdf into an editable Word document (this works great!). I recently discovered there is a new software available for the 1300i (and other models). This software came out in late 2018. It’s called ScanSnap Home. I haven’t tried it yet. However, it can be downloaded from Fujitsu. It replaces some of the software in the above paragraph. You can’t have both on your PC. This new software offers a few new functions, but it also does not include certain functions that are available in the older software. So, it’s a trade-off depending on what functions you most need. Lastly, I find the pdf’s to be of decent (not the best) quality. I can also scan, though in a time-consuming page-by-page manner, on my HP printer, but the scans are better quality; side-by side, the HP scan is crisper and clearer. For what I want to scan, this isn’t a big issue. If you’re looking for top quality, maybe for photos, I’d suggest looking at other devices.

Nice portable scanner

I purchased this to scan documents in the field when I don't have the luxury of bringing 'em back to the office. I also wanted to be able to scan receipts. It augments a Kodak i40 workhorse. I use it with a Macbook Pro 17, primarily running Windows. The scanner comes with a couple of CDs that I installed first. I purchased this bundle with the Rack2File software because I've been looking for better document management software than my PaperPort. The CDs only took a few minutes to install. I had to reboot after plugging in the scanner to have it properly recognized, so I would recommend doing that as soon as the disks are installed. Once installed, you can either use a USB power cable or an AC adapter. Note that you cannot power the scanner from the USB data cable, The USB power cable goes from a USB type "A" (the rectangle on your computer) to a round coax power connector--not an easy one to find so don't lose it. When running with USB power, the scanner is slow and images are a wee bit distorted--stretched out in some places. This appears to be a known shortcoming, and my research determined that it's a shortcoming for all slow scanners. Running from the AC adapter yields much faster scans and the distortion vanishes. The distortion does not make the documents unusable nor does it affect the ability to OCR documents--it's purely aesthetic. The scanner button invokes Fujitsu's ScanSnap software and begins scanning. The software lets you feed images into various programs very intuitively. I really like the ScanSnap software. Similarly, I like the Rack2File software. It has the look and feel of manilla folders in Pendaflex hangers crossed with end-tab folders stuffed on a shelf. The small additional charge is substantially less than purchasing a license on its own. I purchased the case with the scanner and would recommend it to anybody who may tote the scanner around. The case has a false bottom that gives you room for the cables and AC adapter. Overall, this is a better-than-average scanner. I wouldn't use it to scan boxes full of documents every day, but for the small numbers one runs across in the field it's an excellent choice.

After 1 Year - the most well designed piece of equipment/software I've ever used My absolute favorite piece of equipment ever!

I've had my Scansnap s1300i for a year now. I treat it roughly but It never falters. I use it to save every single document related to my restaurant - grocery receipts, tractor-feed receipts, invoices, stapled items, business cards, payroll runs, employee documents, credit cards (not recommended), and more. I also use if for my personal documents and to manage my mother's estate. Mail goes directly to my purse and from there to my Scansnap and from there to recycle (sometimes by way of a shredder). Scansnap is like some little genie just waiting to help you - if you scan crookedly, it straightens, if you scan sideways or upside down - it's very easy to fix, if you want to add documents to something already scanned - its a snap, if you're scanning one-sided and suddenly want to switch to two-sided, it takes two clicks; if a paper jams (due to crumpling, missing parts, too many staples, etc.) - you just pull it out and re-feed; you can start and stop at will - it simply doesn't get confused. If a paper is faded and thin - it still turns out legible. I haven't found anything I can't scan. Really - the design is incredible - a sturdy little box with one push button. That's it. Coupled with the very very smart software - it's somehow, always one step ahead and keeping organized is effortless. I bought my scanner with the Rack1-filer software which I didn't like and threw away. I use the filing system that comes with the scanner - some sort of 'file cabinet' thing which I like very much. Since I've put all of my filing cabinets on the cloud, I can access my entire business from anywhere; and I do. It's so easy to look up pricing from last year, or check the expiration date on something, or check a manual, or find an address, or work on a quote. Also, I am no longer anxious about losing things - important paperwork - paperwork needed for an audit - leases - contracts - payroll computations - employee letters; things that I used to misplace routinely are now secure. As documents are filed with Scansnap, it easy to determine if something is missing - just sort by name - and in a second you'll notice - for instance - a missing 3rd quarter L&I report or January Sales. Lastly, viewing documents no longer as risky as it is in the physical world. The documents stay put. And, it's quick - I can browse through a month's worth of sales closeouts (filed in one document) in just seconds. If something is hard to read, I just blow it up! Some of the things I've learned from this endeavor are - 1. Figure out your file and document naming system before you start. First you have to decide what will go in each Cabinet, and then add and name the folders. I make use of one cabinet for each year of my business and one general cabinet for things that don't roll over at the end of the year - employee records, equipment, manuals, etc. As you move document files into a folder, the name of the folder will be appended to the file's current name. This is good since it means you don't have to type as much. If I expect to have many documents from one source, I make a folder for that source and just use the document's date as its name. If I have only a few documents from a source, I add the source name in front of the date and make a more general folder. Even though each of my Cabinets represents a specific year - I still use the year in each document's name. That way if I miss-file, or move a file, or whatever - I still know what year it belongs to. Figuring out your naming scheme is probably the most difficult part of moving to a paperless office. 2. When scanning crummy documents - (thermal paper, torn and crumpled, thick and thin and stained things) start feeding the document but hold on to it lightly until a little tension develops. This will prevent the document from rotating through the scan or performing some other undesirable gymnastic movement. 3. If you are scanning and a potential problem arises - paper doesn't quite feed all the way through - assume that the 'read' was incomplete and re-feed the offending paper. At worst, you'll get a duplicate page which can be easily removed. If it's too mangled to feed from the top, flip it and feed from the bottom or, try it sideways. Scansnap will probably rotate it for you, but if not, you can do it yourself the next time you view it. 4. When you setup your Scansnap Folder Default Settings, choose the settings you use most often. For instance, I use single sided, auto color detect, automatic resolution. When I need to override these, it takes just two 'right clicks' - it's no trouble to switch myriad times during the scan of one set of documents. And, you don't have to undo anything when you're finished. As soon as you start scanning another set of documents, you will revert to your default settings. 5. Although it might seem annoying, don't try to set a stack of paper on the scanner and expect it to feed itself. It will, if you have regular paper in good shape, but for the kind of scanning I do, it doesn't work well. I feed all sizes and weights and lengths of paper jumbled together and find I need to place them one by one in the 'hopper'. While the Scansnap can convert your documents to Word or Excel or searchable PDF, I find this is unnecessary for my application and it slows things down. Scansnap can also 'read' a highlighted area on a document and turn it into a search key. But again, I found this was overkill and wasted a lot of my time. I use this thing in it's simplest mode and it's truly great. I am continually amazed by how durable, smart, helpful, and well thought out it is. Buy one and your life will be better.

Solid Travel Scanner...even better with the case I found for it!

I have been using this scanner for about a month and I am glad I picked this one. It makes duplex scans quickly and accurately. I like that it automatically discards blank pages, so you don't have to go back and forth changing the settings if you're scanning both single sided and double sided originals. I've been using this to digitize my file cabinet. All those years of "important" papers are going to be accessible to me from the cloud, no more searching through folders, wondering where I put the car insurance policy: was it in "auto" or was it in "insurance"? I've even been taking it with me to work and doing the same thing there. I like that this thing will operate either with the wall wart power supply, or by a second USB cable, which is provided. I can leave the power supply at home and travel a little lighter with just the USB cables. The trouble was keeping everything all together and protecting the scanner while it was in my bag. But I found this perfectly sized case, Khanka Carrying Travel Case Bag For Jawbone BIG JAMBOX Wireless Bluetooth Speaker fits Power Adapter and now my traveling scanner is complete! The case, although it's made for a portable speaker, is the exact size you'd need to carry the ScanSnap S1300i. It's got decent padding inside, rugged shell, sturdy double zippered opening and a carrying handle on top. There's even a small velcro divider to separate the scanner from the accessories.

replacing old Fujitsu S300 - still awesome, very few changes, works with my Mac

Great scanner. Got it to replace an 8-yr old one, which is almost identical to this new one, lol. Very little has changed. The easy to use and learn interface is slightly updated from the old version but works the same, so no learning curve for me. This scanner makes it possible for me to have a paperless office. No files to store, no manuals to keep track of, etc. It's small, super fast and scans both sides of a page at the same time. Can't live without it.

The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300i Mobile Document Scanner – The good, the bad and the ugly The GOOD 1) Compact and lightweight – very portable 2) Works with both PC and Mac 3) Paper feed works with up to ten sheets at a time, but I found if you have more the ten pages, just put more pages on top of the last page right before it is ready to go thru the scanner 4) Scans up to 12 double sided pages per minute 5) Know need to adjust settings if your paper is double-sided, it recognizes that and automatically scans both sides 6) Scans automatically in black and white and in color – again, you do not have to adjust settings for this You can scan to editable word file and scan to searchable PDF files and you can also scan to email, Google Docs, mobile phone, PowerPoint, your documents/pictures, etc. The possibilities are endless. 7) USB and AC powered 8) For scanning large quantities, Normal mode does a fast a pretty decent job. If you want higher quality scan it still works great, just slower 9) Great value The BAD 1) Only holds ten sheets of paper at a time, as I stated in “the Good” section you can over-ride this, bt it means you have to sit in front of the scanner 2) Software that comes with it is decent, but not even close to great. I do not even use the file system that comes with the scanner as I found it to be quite cumbersome 3) When scanning receipts that are on printed are thermal paper they tend to jam so a carrier sheet is highly recommended. An extra step, but better then unjamming a crinkled up receipt 4) This scanner often does not properly insert paper through the scanner 5) Sometimes the feeder wants to pull in multiple sheets at a time The UGLY 1) Well the package does say powered by USB or AC. The issue I have is that if you are only using USB you still have two wires going from the scanner. You have to plug a line into the AC port of the scanner and then attach the other end to a USB port on your computer, THEN you have to run your micro USB from scanner to a USB port on computer. Totally illogical as to why Fujitsu could not figure out how to power up this scanner with only one line. I have a neat receipts portable scanner and am able to power that with one USB. Overall I am happy with this purchase even though having two wires makes it very cumbersome. But for a portable scanner that does multiple pages at once(Which my neat receipt portable does not, which is why I needed another portable) it is a definite keeper

My second Fujitsu scanner and no regrets

I have used a Fujitsu scanner since 1999. The previous model died only because the software wasn't compatible with Windows 7. This one is perfect. It is compact, portable, fast. I use it to scan and send documents via a hotspot on my I-phone and a 400w inverter in my vehicle from deep in the S Tx oil fields with never a glitch. I wouldn't have anything else. The first day I had it I used it to scan about 200 pages of legal documents... while sitting on the sofa watching sports.

This scanner is easy-to-use and really is plug and play after you install the software!

Load up the latest software for the scanner (I got the updated software online), pug the scanner into your computer and a power source, open up the scanner, put your paper to be scanned in, and press the blue button. Voila! A scanned document. You'll have a nice choice of places you can save your document including the scanning software's own filing system or your good old My Documents folder. You can save it to an online places like Dropbox, Evernote, or Google, too. It is so much easier and quieter to deal with than a multi function printer! The scanner has a very small footprint, too. I should have bought it years ago! The image I've attached is of the menu that pops up when I scan a document (the menu as of March, 2016, that is).

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