Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 document scanner

Scanner for paperwork digitising

The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 is a colour duplex document scanner built for students, office workers and hobbyists who need to turn paper into searchable files. It handles A4 sheets at 600 x 600 dpi with 48-bit depth and connects through USB 3.0, USB 2.0 or wirelessly.

Fits a desk with USB or Wi-Fi

The unit measures 292 x 159 x 168 mm and weighs 6.61 lb, so it sits on a desktop without a dedicated stand. It draws power from the host over USB 3.0 or USB 2.0, while the wireless option lets you scan directly to a PC or Mac without a cable. No separate power brick is required.

Runs cool and quiet on USB power

Because the scanner is powered entirely through the USB bus, its power draw stays low and it produces minimal heat during normal batch scanning. The contact image sensor operates without a warm-up period, keeping noise to a gentle transport sound. No external adapter means one less cable and no extra heat source.