Can anybody comment on how well the ADF works? I'm looking for something that has good duplex scanning and pulls sheets in smoothly and well-aligned.
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Yes, pulls sheets in smoothly and well-aligned, scans both sides in one pass. We have this model in multiple offices (5~8 users per), been running ithem for past year and a half; so far so good.
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I never heard of one - its a scanner with a built in program/app designed to co-ordinate your receipt/expense categories...it took me too much time to wait to scan - still use my 'shoebox' approach and 'organize' on my own spreadsheet every dozen weeks or so when I have a chunk of 'down time'. Just haven't made time to adapt.
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That was the easy part for me. The scan worked well, but the retrieval of it for filing is slow slow slow. Honestly, I have gone back to my Epson GT-S50 - its fast and I scan to my gmail drive so it puts it in the cloud. I do have the small NeatConnect scanner and I like that for travel, but the NeatConnect - I would save your money
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Hello Hally, Yes, you can scan, fax, and copy using the document feeder on top. The Dell B1165nfw specs is indicating the following: ++++++++++++ Hands-free convenience: Fax, scan or copy up to 40 sheets at once, hands-free, with an automatic document feeder (ADF). ++++++++++++ Regards, RRI 04/08/2014 +++++++++
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As I thought, EPSON provides software that will assist with this. I pulled this from the online manual: "You can scan a 2-sided document using the ADF. First you scan the odd-numbered pages, then you turn the document over and scan the even-numbered pages. Then you can use the Editing Page window to automatically sort the pages." Great scanner. About 10 times faster than one of those "all in one" units that I've tried.
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I think its only double sided on printing and not scanning. You would need to either glass scan or adf the item in and turn it over if your using paperport. Paper port if you use the wizard has a "button to scan other side" so is not auto double side scanning. You gotta add a couple hundred on bother MFC's for auto dual scanning.
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I scan wireless with it and find it fast enough especially when creating pdf with 200 to 300 dpi (good results), and with the ADF it can manage double sided too. Yuo have to start the epson scanner software on the computer first, then operate from the computer, setting pdf or image format, resolution etc, document name and where to save.
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Ian, Overall, yes. I'm a Mac shop and did not encounter the many problems reported here by Windoz users (mostly). I found a significant defect in the ethernet hardware interface. It probably won't bother you, but be aware that if you configure it for Full-duplex ethernet mode (either 10FDX or 100FDX), it will really operate in half-duplex mode. If you use the default Automatic ethernet setting, and it works on your network, you'll be fine. But if you do need to force FDX, be warned. I've had the unit for about 6 months. My two main complaints are: - it locks up from time to time. The only way to clear it is to unplug the power. While that might sound serious, it's par for the course in the computer business these days. How many times daily does Windows get a 'three-fingered salute' (i.e. forced reboot) somewhere across the country?? - my scans generally have a slight yellowish tinge. I think this is unit specific - YMMV. When I have to, I can correct it with various post-processing applications (iPhoto, Photoshop, etc). The ADF is great - it's only jammed once on me. I often scan to a USB stick, which is also handy. Good luck.
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It scans fairly quickly but I'm not sure how to put that into context. I don't ever find myself waiting on it like I did with my old scanners. I'd say it takes 2~3 seconds for a full page but I haven't actually timed it - may be faster than that. You can print double sided automatically [duplex printing is supported].
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While I do not use the ADF a lot, it works fine when I need it. It just does what it is supposed to do. I do use the flatbed a lot and love this scanner.
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Any idea how many sheets the ADF can hold for scanning and faxing? Someone wrote that it only holds a single sheet, but I can't believe a MFP now only accommodates a single sheet at a time?
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The MX860 ADF is definitely full duplex. So was the MX850 and now the MX870.
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I did not purchase this exact item because I think this is an updated version of the one I originally purchased. I returned it. It was extremely difficult to work with in scanning slides, very slow and the color resolution was awful. I eventually purchased a Canon CanoScan 8800F flatbed scanner from Amazon (probably five years ago) and love it! I scanned almost 15,000 slides and it is still going strong. Easy to work with, great for scanning slides, negatives, photos or documents. I have Windows XP and it is compatible. Remember, I purchased it years ago so I am sure there is an updated version of the one I have. I cannot say enough good about it. Not to mention customer service for Canon products is located in the U.S. I have contacted them twice and always received knowledgeable, understandable and quick resolution to my questions. I think I paid right at $200 for the Canon, but it would be worth it at twice the price. I would strongly encourage you to NOT purchase the Pacific Image unit.
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I have a 3520 (which I think is essentially the same printer) and it does work, but you might not get all of the features since the entire epson software suite is not installed. It actually works well (2530 and 3520) and finds the printer on the network...you can scan and print easily. What I think you lose are features like scan to PDF...not sure if you can do duplex (scanning and printing), use the ADF, things like that. But, for both basic print and scan I think this will work fine (assuming it is the same as the 3520).
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I'm not sure how I got included in the reply group--don't own, did not review. However, in the description the following text should answer the question. I can't imagine ADF would work for copy but not for scan--because, in effect, scan precedes copy. Fast and convenient walk-up copying either using the 50-page auto document feeder
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The ADF is for scanning and the double side printing is the other mechanism which has no relationship with the ADF. The software might be able to scan one side and other and then merge them. The scanner function of this machine is all software based. The hardware does not process the scan directly.
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JonW - To be honest, I never ended up making the purchase due to the fact that my wife gave birth to our first children, twins...and my "spare" time has all but vanished, at least for the last year. I will always have the need though so I appreciate F. Rush's insights, they are helpful as I do intend to purchase a scanner in the future. I have had my eyes on the 9000f since its release and if I were making this purchase right now that is likely the direction I would go. I wish you luck in deciding and please keep me updated with your choice and feedback.