Otherwise, the ix500 is vastly superior for docs. The bed scanner is good for things like passports, which can't be scanned with the ix500. I also have a bed scanner built into my printer. It's blazing fast and perfect for what you're describing. In any case, the ix500 has served me well. I'm not sure when their next model could be expected. After I'm done with all my scanning (I'm usually going through about a week or two of mail), I'll retitle/tag/organize everything through Evernote. Once you scan a doc it'll prompt you on the computer, giving you a few options.

I'm using it with Evernote on a Mac and it integrates seamlessly. When I decided to go paperless, I made the leap to the expensive ix500, expecting to use it nearly every day. I've owned the ix500 for about two years now. But most importantly, should I get the ix500, should I wait, or should I get something else now. I'd love some advice, any flaws in my system. The Scanner would be set up to go to my HP Microserver which is on 24/7, which will host a shared google drive which I can just sort from on my phone at my convenience (like waiting in line, on public transport etc.) When the bin gets full I'll throw it out (Clean waste only). Receive a piece of mail, receipt etc, bring it inside the house, put it into the Scansnap and hit the button, stamp it then chuck it into the bin. Another copy backed up by Crashplan which backs up itself to two other geographical locations and an attached USB drive on my server.Īfter the bulk scanning has been done, I have a few friends who I can probably lend it to for a 6-pack/carton depending on the volume.įor future incoming scanning, I intend to place the scanner on my Entry hall table, with a bin next to it, and a scanned self inking stamp.

Just everything in the following folders: I also hope to take it to my mother's house over the easter holidays and do a bulk scan of probably 100 albums worth of generations of family photos, and a large filling cabinet of old accounting data. I don't have that much paper, but my girlfriend who I live with has about 20 archive boxes worth of highschool and university notes, assignments and handouts that she refuses to get rid of. The only thing holding me back is two things:ĭo you think I should wait for the next model to come out? insert image of skeletonĭo you think it is over kill for home use? I am almost ready to pull the trigger on buying a ScanSnap ix500 for about $570 AUD delivered.

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