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Canon CaptureOnTouch Software

CaptureOnTouch Software, from Canon is a professional-grade scanning application designed for use with Canon’s imageFORMULA scanners, built to simplify, speed up and streamline document workflows.

Kodak Info Input: Smart Document Capture & Intelligent Processing

KODAK Info Input Solution is an award-winning intelligent document processing (IDP) platform that could help seamlessly onboard documents of any complexity from any source and transform them into business-critical information.

Portable Large Format Scanners

Colortrac large format scanners are known for their quality and performance. The portable SmartLF! series scan up to A0 and can be operated on-site or in the office.

Scanning Resolution Explained

Whether you're scanning receipts, documents, photos or detailed graphics, understanding resolution is key. The Scanner Shop have provided a detailed breakdown to help you make the right choice.

ScanSnap iX1600 For Accountancy

Accountants widely use the ScanSnap iX1600 A4 document scanner to streamline document management, increase productivity, and improve workflow efficiency. The ScanSnap iX1600 offers several features that make it an ideal tool for accounting professionals who often need to deal with a high volume of financial documents, receipts and sensitive client information.

Transforming Healthcare With Kodak Alaris S3000 A3 Scanners

Digitisation is an efficient way to integrate technology into daily operations and Kodak Alaris S3000 A3 scanners are a great solution for healthcare organisations looking to streamline their workflow. Kodak’s A3 scanners help create efficient workflows that benefit both staff and patients, making it easier to manage paperwork and ultimately enhance patient care.

Epson A4 Scanner Cashback Promotion

Epson customers can claim up to £150 cash back on selected A4 scanners. With over 21 products to choose from, including A4 document scanners and A4 flatbed scanners there really is something for everyone.

How to scan a document into Microsoft Word

Physical documents can take up a lot of space! If you’re trying to organise a cluttered home or office, having piles of papers lying around can make tidying hard. So, how can you use your document scanner to make changing documents in Microsoft Word easier?

Best Paper Shredder

Shredding documents is a common practice for disposing of sensitive or confidential information to prevent unauthorised access or identity theft. From now until 31st December 2024 ScanSnap are offering a FREE Leitz IQ home office P4 business shredder with every ScanSnap iX1400 and iX1600 A4 document scanner purchase.

Everything You Need to Know About Flatbed Scanners

A flatbed scanner provides a flat, glass surface for scanning documents, photographs and other items, making it a great choice. This topical scanner operates similarly to a photocopier, yet it creates a digital copy instead of a paper document.

5 Great Benefits of Large Format Scanners

Large format scanners include advanced technology that allows them to capture and enhance details in high resolution. This makes them ideal for architectural blueprints, detailed maps, and intricate designs.

7 Best Portable Scanners of 2023

Portable scanners are lightweight, compact, and have just as many technical capabilities as full-size scanners. Select a manual or sheetfed model depending on your daily requirements.

Fujitsu - Ricoh Rebrand

From April 2023 all fi-series and SP series Fujitsu scanners will be re-branded, products will be the same, apart from the logo on the product changing to Ricoh.

How does a scanner work?

Scanners might be an integral part of your workplace, whether in the office or at home, but have you ever considered how a scanner works?

Finding a Scanner for Drawings: Top 5 Products for 2023

Today, The Scanner Shop will take you through the process of finding a scanner for drawings, paintings and various art forms. We’ll tell you exactly what artists should look for and how each of our top five picks could make your life easier.

How to Fax Using a Scanner

Optical Scanner Technology - CIS and CCD Sensors Explained

The image quality of scans produced by a document scanner can vary considerably. Here we explore the differences between CIS and CCD optical scanner technology.

BMI Solutions Has Now Ceased Trading

The Scanner Shop were saddened to hear of the recent demise of BMI Solutions. For cost-effective document scanner repair, service and support, contact us today.

Securing Data Capture in the Healthcare Sector

Data within the healthcare sector is vast. Medical professionals extract large amounts of sensitive data per day. On-site document scanning offers a secure solution.

The Shoebox Scanner

A shoebox scanner, or A4 photo scanner, is a compact desktop scanner that is capable of quickly processing large batches of photographs. In this blog post we compare the Canon imageFORMULA RS40 and the Epson FastFoto FF-680W.

Making Tax Digital 2: Which Document Scanners Can Help Your Small Office/Home Office

Explanation into which documents need to be kept digitally as part of the governments Making Tax Digital strategy and recommendations of document scanners that could help you make the transition, from paper to digital.

ScanSnap iX1600 Jabra Headset Promotion

With hybrid work styles becoming increasingly popular in 2022, it is important to optimise your workspace. Fujitsu’s fantastic new offer helps you to digitise your paperwork and collaborate in comfort. From 1st June until 30th September 2022 when you buy the super-efficient ScanSnap iX1600 document scanner you will receive a free* Jabra Evolve2 30 headset.

Canon Gold Partner Award 2022

The Document Management Group are proud to announce that we have been awarded the coveted Canon Gold Partner status for 2022. Our local knowledge and expertise, within document management solutions ensure that you, the customer, can rely and depend on us.

Creating Mesmeric Images With The Epson V850 Pro

Paul Kenny is a celebrated British photographer who’s been creating and developing critically acclaimed artworks for over half a century. Paul now uses the Epson V850 Pro flatbed scanner as a medium for his creativity.

Wi-Fi v Network Document Scanners

What are the differences between Wi-Fi and network document scanners? We have compared attributes, explained the technology and suggested product examples.

Epson LED Flatbed Scanner Technology

ReadyScan LED technology is a major advancement in Flatbed scanners. We have selected three scanners that incorporate LED lamps and explain the benefits.

11 Best Healthcare Scanner Solutions in 2022

Choose one of these excellent scanners to compliment your healthcare document management process

A3 Flatbed Scanners (film & artwork) - What You Need to Know

An explanation of some of the key factors to look for when selecting an A3 flatbed scanner, particularly for artwork or graphic design.

Buy a Refurbished Document Scanner in 2022 | Cost-Effective & Eco-Friendly

The 4 Best Receipt Scanners in the UK 2021 | The Scanner Shop

The Scanner Shop is seeing a rise in requests for receipt scanners and double-sided scanning (duplex scanning). Whilst nearly all modern-day document scanners are duplex ready as standard, some are better than others when handling receipts. Read our review of some of the best receipt scanners in 2021

Adobe Acrobat vs Adobe Acrobat PRO DC – What’s the difference?

Adobe Acrobat PRO DC is available as a free download online, although Fujitsu ScanSnap are currently offering a promotion with their iX1400 & iX1600 document scanners whereby customers can claim a free version of the upgrade Adobe Acrobat Pro DC license for 12 months.

What is Perfect Page Image Enhancement?

Perfect Page is a document scanner driver provided by Kodak Alaris. It not only connects the scanner to your computer, allowing it to be identified as a compatible device, but also acts as a piece of image enhancement software.

Best Document Scanners for Home Office in 2021

The Scanner Shop has rounded up some of the best document scanners for home office scanning and document management in 2021. These are compact desktop scanners, ideal for daily and routine paper scanning for those working from home.

The Best A3 Scanners in 2021

We are often asked, “which is the best A3 scanner?” Well, there is a lot of choice available and they can be purchased in both flatbed and sheet-fed forms. We’ll explain a few of our choices for the best A3 scanners in 2021 in this post.

How to choose a networkable scanner for office documents in 2021

Networkable scanners offer versatility and advanced push-scan features in comparison to USB-connected document scanners. They are connected via ethernet cable, once initially installed to a lead computer, and then are able to be placed anywhere in an office environment. Find out which networkable scanners to choose in 2021

Tachograph Scanner Alternatives in 2022: Panasonic Scanners Announce Withdrawal

Panasonic have announced that they will end their production of document scanners by 2023. So, we have taken a look at some great alternatives for existing Panasonic customers to consider, plus new customers looking to scan tachograph discs using Canon Document Scanners.

6 Best A4 Document & Photograph Scanners to Buy in 2021

If you are looking to digitise the documents which have been piling up whilst working from home in lockdown or want to streamline your business’s document retrieval process, then these are the best A4 document or photo scanners to do so in 2021.

Fujitsu Launch TWO New ScanSnap Document Scanners

Fujitsu ScanSnap launch two new products to compliment their exciting range! Both utilise ScanSnap Home, intelligent scanning software perfect for the work-from-home or small office user

Improved Security & Access for Scanfile Version 10

Scanfile version 10 is here and with it come a host of new upgrades and features, which will improve users’ workflow systems and ease administrators’ security queries.

Bureau Scanning: Returning to Work, Saving Space

Your office might be able to remap the layout of its desks in order to create more even space between stations. Though, to do this you will need to remove as many unnecessary objects as possible. Filing cabinets filled with paper are a heavy, clunky waste of space. Find out how Bureau Scanning can help your business

Fujitsu Launch New SP-N Range

Fujitsu have launched their latest editions in the SP range of document scanners. These three new scanners, the SP-1120N, SP-1125N and SP-1130N, continue in the same vain as their popular predecessors and add a range of new features to improve functionality. In this blog post, we will be looking at some of the key improvements and how they benefit their target audience.

Tachograph & Document Digitisation for Transport Industry*

The transport industry is one of the UK's most valuable business sectors. Learn how you can gain an edge on your competition, with document digitisation. Tachograph chart scanning, from Panasonic.

Fujitsu Launch Unique fi-800r Passport & ID Scanner

Fujitsu launch their innovative and unique product, the fi-800r. Designed for customer-facing members of staff, read more to find out about its potential benefits to your business

Image Enhancement: Vital Scanner Software

Image Enhancement is a critical step in document scanning. Essentially, it is a process in which a physical document is scanned, then digitally enhanced, so that it may be more clearly readable onscreen. Continue reading to find view options!

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500 Launches in UK

The Document Management Group attended the launch of Fujitsu’s exciting new ScanSnap model, the ScanSnap iX1500.