Panasonic has added a new product to its portfolio of document scanners. The KV-S1046C scanner is designed for SMB office settings.
The device features a fast scanning speed of 45 ppm. It is also capable of scanning documents of various sizes and thicknesses, helping reduce the number of devices needed to digitize data.
The KV-S1046C document scanner is suited for health care environments. It can combine paper documents along with up to three hard, embossed cards, such as a driver’s license, in a single batch by using the mixed card batch guide. This is useful in reception areas with patient or visitor check-in. The scanner also features a mode for scanning long papers, such as electrocardiograms.
“One of the biggest challenges for SMBs is document management and digitizing existing paper materials,” says Joseph Odore, Panasonic’s product manager for document and imaging solutions. “With the introduction of the KV-S1046C document scanner, we are helping end-users provide fast, accurate customer service while lowering the cost of handling documents and reducing the space needed to store them.”
The KV-S1046C scanner is equipped with an ultrasonic sensor that prevents double-feeding problems. When scanning stops due to documents, such as envelopes or sticky notes, that trigger the sensor, users can simply press the ‘Skip’ key to resume scanning.
Also standard with the KV-S1046C comes Image Capture Plus software, an application that transfers image data scanned by a Panasonic high-speed document scanner to a PC in the form of an image file. Using thumbnails, the software enables users to edit scanned images, including switching and/or deleting pages. It also enables users to choose settings that facilitate complex scanning processes, and it serves as a powerful tool for efficiently processing routine business work, such as filing large amounts of paper found in tight office spaces.
In addition, Panasonic’s KV-S1046C-V document scanner is certified with Kofax VirtualReScan (VRS) Elite software that automatically applies proper scan settings and cleans scanned images. This is designed to improve the accuracy of optical character recognition (OCR) and handwriting recognition (ICR) software, reduces file sizes, and minimizes document preparation tasks and manual activities that can potentially cost organizations time and money.
The clamshell design of the KV-S1046C scanner enables full access to the entire paper path for simplified paper jam resolution, scan glass cleaning, and roller replacement. This innovative design minimizes the need for technician support. The scanning section of the device uses LEDs for its light source to lower power consumption during the scanning process. In addition, in order to conserve energy, the power consumption is suppressed to a 1-Watt maximum during sleep mode, and the power automatically turns off after a pre-selected duration of time to cut down on electricity use.
The KV-S1046C high-speed document scanner is available immediately through authorized Panasonic resellers with an MSRP starting at $1,295 MSRP (KV-S1046C-V starts at $1,425 MSRP) and comes with a 3-year Advance Exchange Warranty.
