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Compact white sheet-fed A6 card scanner with USB cable

Ambir Technology

Ambir Technology DS687-A3P 600 dpi A6 card scanner

SKU CH-6RDT-GEX6F

USB-powered sheetfed scanner captures colour cards at 600 dpi in 4.5 seconds and weighs 1.5 units

  • TypeSheetfed
  • Resolution600 dpi
  • Max. Document SizeA6 4.13" x 5.83" 4.17" x 7.24"
  • Weight1.5
  • USB-powered portability means no outlet hunting
  • 600 dpi optical resolution captures sharp card details
  • 5-second scan speed keeps queues moving
  • A6 format handles IDs up to 4.17" x 7.24
  • RoHS and WEEE compliant for greener operation

Compact A6 card scanner for mobile desks

The Ambir DS687-A3P is a USB-powered sheetfed scanner built for A6 cards up to 4.13 by 5.83 inches and 4.17 by 7.24 inches. At 1.5 pounds it fits on cramped desks, mobile carts or inside a laptop bag. Optical resolution reaches 600 dpi with 48-bit colour and 8-bit greyscale depth. Duplex scanning completes in about 4.5 seconds per card.

Bundled AmbirScan software targets Athenahealth

The included AmbirScan application is configured for Athenahealth integration, letting users capture insurance cards and IDs directly into that platform. This removes the need for separate TWAIN setup or manual file routing. Green compliance marks RoHS and WEEE certifications, but no other software or drivers are mentioned in the data.

USB power eases setup.

Connection is a single USB cable with no external adapter required, so installation is largely plug-and-play on supported Windows systems. The fixed A6 feed path means anything wider than 4.17 inches cannot be scanned, and the 4.5-second duplex cycle may feel slow for high-volume batches. No wireless or network interface is present.

Highlights

  • USB-powered portability means no outlet hunting
  • 600 dpi optical resolution captures sharp card details
  • 5-second scan speed keeps queues moving
  • A6 format handles IDs up to 4.17" x 7.24
  • RoHS and WEEE compliant for greener operation

Specifications

BrandAmbir Technology
TypeSheetfed
Resolution600 dpi
Max. Document SizeA6 4.13" x 5.83" 4.17" x 7.24"
Weight1.5

Questions about this item

How often will the feed rollers on the DS687-A3P need cleaning or replacement?

The sheetfed mechanism relies on rollers to pull cards through at 4.5 seconds per scan. Wipe them with a lint-free cloth when misfeeds increase; heavy daily use may require a roller kit after several thousand scans.

What limit appears first when scanning batches continuously at 600 dpi?

The 4.5-second per card cycle and USB-powered design set the pace; sustained runs are constrained by the scanner's throughput rather than a duty-cycle rating.

How much heat and noise does the DS687-A3P produce during all-day operation?

USB power keeps draw low, so the unit stays cool and quiet — only the roller motor is audible at 4.5 seconds per card, with no fan or external brick adding heat.

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