Fujitsu FI-8170 Translator

Professional document scanner

The Fujitsu FI-8170 is a high-speed colour duplex scanner designed for professional environments that demand reliable document capture. It handles mixed batches including thick items such as ID cards and passports. The unit connects via USB or Ethernet and integrates with ECM solutions using standard TWAIN and ISIS drivers. It arrives new with original accessories and a minimum 30-day warranty.

Replaces slower flatbed or simplex units

Moving from a single-sided or lower-throughput device is worthwhile when daily volumes require up to 70 double-sided pages per minute. The jump makes sense for offices digitising archives, processing identification documents, or feeding workflow systems that need consistent duplex scanning. Buyers who only scan occasional single pages will not benefit from the speed and paper-handling capacity.

Capacity and headroom

The automatic document feeder manages continuous batches and thick media without frequent reloading. Clear Image Capture technology maintains legibility across varied paper types and conditions. Throughput drops when documents exceed the feeder specifications or when network congestion limits Ethernet transfer rates. Users needing higher daily duty cycles or larger format scanning should consider production-class alternatives.