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Fujitsu

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 PA03656-B005 25 ppm 600 dpi USB Wi-Fi duplex document scanner

SKU CH-PJV9-445R1 MPN PA03656-B005

Scans duplex colour documents at 25 ppm and 600 dpi over USB 3.0 or Wi-Fi

  • TypeAutomatic Document Feeder (ADF), Duplex Scanning
  • Element TypeColor CIS (Contact Image Sensor) x 2 (front / back)
  • Light Source3 Color LED (Red / Green / Blue)
  • Scanning SpeedScanning Speed (A4 portrait) Auto mode: Simplex or Duplex, 2
  • Optical Resolution600 x 600 dpi
  • Max. Document SizeNormal Mode without Carrier Sheet: A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Busin
  • Scans 25 pages per minute in simplex or duplex
  • Captures 600 x 600 dpi colour detail with dual CIS sensors
  • Connects via USB 3.0 or Wi-Fi for flexible placement
  • Automatic document feeder handles duplex scanning unattended
  • Includes carrier sheet for small or fragile documents

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 document scanner

The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 is a desktop document scanner built for offices and home workspaces that need fast two-sided digitising. It feeds up to 25 pages per minute through its automatic document feeder and captures colour images at 600 x 600 dpi optical resolution. USB 3.0 and Wi-Fi interfaces give flexible placement without a dedicated PC connection. The unit ships with Adobe Acrobat and a carrier sheet for fragile originals.

Suited for small teams and solo professionals

This scanner suits users who regularly process mixed-size paperwork from business cards up to legal sheets and want searchable PDFs with minimal manual sorting. It does not suit buyers who need network authentication beyond basic infrastructure Wi-Fi, or those who require TWAIN or ISIS driver support for specialised capture software. High-volume departments needing duty-cycle ratings above the specified operating range should evaluate heavier-duty models.

25 ppm duplex scanning speed decides fit

The single specification that determines whether this is the right part is the 25 pages per minute duplex rate across all quality modes from Auto to Excellent. If your daily batch size and turnaround window match that throughput, the iX500 delivers consistent two-sided capture without slowing down for higher-resolution settings. If you need significantly faster or slower sustained speeds, look at a different class of device.

Highlights

  • Scans 25 pages per minute in simplex or duplex
  • Captures 600 x 600 dpi colour detail with dual CIS sensors
  • Connects via USB 3.0 or Wi-Fi for flexible placement
  • Automatic document feeder handles duplex scanning unattended
  • Includes carrier sheet for small or fragile documents

Specifications

BrandFujitsu
SeriesScanSnap
ModeliX500 (PA03656-B005)
TypeAutomatic Document Feeder (ADF), Duplex Scanning
Element TypeColor CIS (Contact Image Sensor) x 2 (front / back)
Light Source3 Color LED (Red / Green / Blue)
Scanning SpeedScanning Speed (A4 portrait)
Auto mode: Simplex or Duplex, 25 pages per minute (ppm)
Normal mode: Simplex / Duplex, 25 ppm
Better mode: Simplex / Duplex, 25 ppm
Best mode: Simplex / Duplex, 25 ppm
Excellent mode: Simplex / Duplex, 7 ppm
Optical Resolution600 x 600 dpi
Max. Document SizeNormal Mode without Carrier Sheet:
A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Business Card, Post Card, Letter, Legal and Custom Size
Max: 216.00 mm x 360.00 mm (8.50" x 14.17"), Min: 50.80 mm x 50.80 mm (2.00" x 2.00")
Automatically recognizes document size
Normal Mode with Carrier Sheet:
Use of a Carrier Sheet permits the scanning of A3, B4, 279.40 mm x 431.80 mm (11.00" x 17.00") and photographs as well as the document sizes listed above
Long Paper Scanning:
863.00 mm (34.00")
Paper Weight (thickness):
40.00 g/m2 to 209.00 g/m2 (11.00 lbs. to 56.00 lbs.)
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)Yes
USB PortsUSB 3.0 (USB 2.0 / 1.1 Compatible)
Other PortsWi-Fi Interface
Observed Standards: IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n
Communication Mode: Infrastructure Mode
Frequency: 2.41 GHz to 2.46 GHz / 2.41 GHz to 2.47 GHz
Communication Distance: Distance Indoors, 50.00 m (Recommended: indoors, within 25.00 m)
Security: WPA-PSK (TKIP / AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP / AES), WEP (64-bit / 128-bit)
Easy Installation: WPS 2.0 supported (button / PIN code)
Power RequirementsAC 100 - 240V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power ConsumptionUSB connected:
Operating Mode: 20 Watts or less
Sleep Mode: 1.6 Watts or less
Auto Standby (Off) Mode: Less than 0.4 Watt
Wi-Fi connected:
Operating Mode: 20 Watts or less
Sleep Mode: 2.5 Watts or less
Auto Standby (Off) Mode: Less than 0.4 Watt
Operating Systems SupportedWindows 10 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Windows 8.1 / 8 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Windows XP (32-bit) SP3 or later
Mac OS X v10.10, OS X v10.9, OS X v 10.8, OS X v10.7, OS X v10.6
Windows VistaWindows Vista (32-bit / 64-bit) SP2 or later
FeaturesOperation Environment:
Temperature: 5 to 35 Celsius degrees (41 to 95 Fahrenheit degrees)
Relative Humidity: 20 % to 80 % (non-condensing)
Driver:
Specific driver:
Windows: Does not support Twain / ISIS
Mac OS: Does not support Twain
Features:
Easily Transform Paper with the Touch of a Button
Wi-Fi or USB connectivity to a computer
Scan Directly to Mobile Devices
Fast Double-Sided Scanning
Built-in "GI" microprocessor
Advanced Paper Feeding System
Advanced Paper Detection
Accelerated Searchable PDF creation
ScanSnap Folder
More Ways to Scan to the cloud
Dimensions6.60" x 11.50" x 6.20"
Weight6.62 lbs.
Package ContentsScanSnap, AC cable, AC adapter, USB cable (USB 3.0 supported), Safety Precautions, Setup DVD-ROM, Adobe Acrobat DVD-ROM, ScanSnap Carrier Sheet
Software IncludedAdobe Acrobat Standard (PC)
CardMinder (Mac) (PC)
ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap (Mac) (PC)
Evernote (Mac) (PC)
ScanSnap Organizer (PC)
ScanSnap Manager (Mac) (PC)
Shipping weight4.47 kg
Package size396 × 267 × 249 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the ScanSnap iX500, and what step do people often miss?

Connect the AC adapter, link the USB 3.0 cable or join the 2.41 GHz Wi-Fi network in infrastructure mode, then run the Setup DVD-ROM to install the ScanSnap specific driver — the step often missed is selecting the correct driver because Windows does not support Twain or ISIS and Mac does not support ICA.

What maintenance or replacement will the iX500 need later?

Clean the two Color CIS sensors and the ADF rollers periodically; the pickup roller and brake roller are user-replaceable consumables that wear after high page volumes.

What limit appears first during sustained scanning on the iX500?

The ADF feeds at a fixed 25 ppm across all quality modes, so throughput tops out at 25 pages per minute regardless of resolution or duplex setting.

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