In between the budget-friendly and high-end models, there are quite a few options that mid-size companies will appreciate.

The Alaris, it should be noted, is part of a line of powerful models that we've also highlighted in our Special Honors section. If speed and high-end functionality are what you require, consider investing in something like the Visioneer Patriot H60 or Kodak Alaris S2070. Of course, part of the appeal of ADF scanners is their ability to process large amounts of documents quickly and send them straight to online repositories with automated image enhancement. If much of your work exists in the field or in other people's offices, consider the Doxie Q, which doesn't allow for massive workloads, but is highly convenient thanks to its portable nature. On the other hand, if it's wired Ethernet connection that you don't need, check out the Epson DS-575W, which is consistently rated among the best Wi-Fi document scanners around. It's an excellent choice if your office needs moderate black-and-white printing and isn't concerned with wireless connectivity. The Xerox Duplex Combo is a similar price, and though it's not nearly as small, it does offer flatbed scanning and it's especially reliable for such an inexpensive option. The HP ScanJet Pro 2000 is about as compact and simple as they come, and this is reflected in its low price, despite which it's actually quite well-made. There's an excellent selection of automatic document feed scanners available for the home office or small- to medium-size business. Otherwise, there has not been much movement in this category, and the Raven Pro remains just about the most user-friendly, reliable, and full-featured model, according to even long-term users. The other upgrade made to the Wiki is the Epson DS-580W, which replaces the DS-575W, and utilizes an upgraded image sensor for even better scans than before.

The only major difference between the two is that the new one is about 30 percent faster, and since they're the same price, you might as well get the faster one. The somewhat recent release of the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 means we've left behind its older relative, the iX1500.

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