Changing how documents are managed

• One button scanning to searchable PDF
• Scan directly to Microsoft� applications
• 20% faster scanning speed
• Business card scanning
• Color Duplex 18 pages per minute

Scan 18 double-sided pages per minute
In one step, the ScanSnap� S500 digitizes both sides of a document in a single pass, in color, and at an amazing speed of up to 18 pages per minute.

Advanced features for the ultimate ease of use!
With a touch of the button the ScanSnap enhances the user experience with a host of automatic features, including:

• Auto paper size detection
  Scan mixed batches of documents containing paper ranging in size from business cards to legal sized documents
• Auto de-skew
  Automatically straightens and aligns text and images into their correct orientation
• Auto blank page deletion
  Save storage space and eliminate the need to edit scanned documents with the ScanSnap�s ability to recognize and delete blank pages

Instantly create searchable PDF files:
The included �ScanSnap Organizer� automatically converts scanned data into searchable PDF files, while the ScanSnap S500�s image enhancement technology increases character recognition for more precise OCR accuracy.

Scan directly to Microsoft Office Applications:
The bundled ABBYY FineReader enables the user to scan documents directly to applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Quickly organize business card information:
Scan business cards directly to your contacts database with the included CardMinder application. CardMinder captures information written in 7 languages from scanned business card images and stores this information in an easily accessible format.

Simple installation and operation in a compact design!
The ScanSnap easily installs via its USB 2.0 interface and its small footprint requires less space than a letter size piece of paper.

Advance Exchange maximizes uptime:
The ScanSnap S500 is covered by a one-year Limited Warranty. An upgrade to the Advance Exchange program (sold separately) is also available to eligible purchasers.

Scan 18 double-sided pages per minute
In one step, the ScanSnap� S500 digitizes both sides of a document in a single pass, in color, and at an amazing speed of up to 18 pages per minute.

Advanced features for the ultimate ease of use!
With a touch of the button the ScanSnap enhances the user experience with a host of automatic features, including:

• Auto paper size detection
  Scan mixed batches of documents containing paper ranging in size from business cards to legal sized documents
• Auto de-skew
  Automatically straightens and aligns text and images into their correct orientation
• Auto blank page deletion
  Save storage space and eliminate the need to edit scanned documents with the ScanSnap�s ability to recognize and delete blank pages

Instantly create searchable PDF files:
The included �ScanSnap Organizer� automatically converts scanned data into searchable PDF files, while the ScanSnap S500�s image enhancement technology increases character recognition for more precise OCR accuracy.

Scan directly to Microsoft Office Applications:
The bundled ABBYY FineReader enables the user to scan documents directly to applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Quickly organize business card information:
Scan business cards directly to your contacts database with the included CardMinder application. CardMinder captures information written in 7 languages from scanned business card images and stores this information in an easily accessible format.

Simple installation and operation in a compact design!
The ScanSnap easily installs via its USB 2.0 interface and its small footprint requires less space than a letter size piece of paper.

Advance Exchange maximizes uptime:
The ScanSnap S500 is covered by a one-year Limited Warranty. An upgrade to the Advance Exchange program (sold separately) is also available to eligible purchasers.

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TWAIN or ISIS applications cannot be used directly.

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Compatible with Windows� 2000 Professional (Service Pack 2 or higher) and Windows� XP Professional / Home Edition.

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Requires Microsoft� Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher.

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A memory capacity of 512MB or higher is recommended when scanning in �Excellent mode�.

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Scanning speeds may drop if recommended CPU, memory capacity and USB1.1 requirements are not met.

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Installing Adobe� Acrobat� 7.0 in addition to the other software included with this scanner will require additional 300MB in File Cache memory.

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Although ScanSnap Carrier Sheets have a listed lifespan of 500 scans, life spans may vary. ScanSnap Carrier Sheets are used to scan documents containing paper that weighs less than 127g/m2 as well as folded documents as large as 216mm x 297mm.