PFU Ltd. has announced an update for the ScanSnap series of image scanners, designed to quickly digitize documents with a single touch.

Powered by the next-generation SoC "iiGA," the iX2500 can now save searchable PDFs directly to folders on a network HDD (NAS) without the need for a PC or smartphone.

In addition, ScanSnap Home (for PC) now offers native support for Apple silicon Macs.

Additionally, the Office file conversion feature, which previously required a separate application, is now integrated into ScanSnap Home (for PC) and can be used without any additional installation.

Furthermore, the iX2500 now supports a standard scanning length of up to 500 mm. Documents that previously required switching to long page mode can now be scanned comfortably without mode changes.

Transcending time, location and devices, ScanSnap connects the analog and digital worlds to offer a smart and comfortable lifestyle.

Update Details

1. Save searchable PDFs directly from the iX2500 to network folders — no PC required. You can now create searchable PDFs when saving directly from the iX2500 to a network folder on a network HDD (NAS) without using a PC or smartphone. The iX2500 handles everything from scanning to saving, enabling quick and seamless archiving in both office and home settings. The saved PDFs are text-recognized, making searching smooth. Scan to a NAS and create searchable PDFs directly from the iX2500 without using a PC or smartphone.

2. Native support for Apple silicon. The Mac version of ScanSnap Home now natively supports Apple silicon-equipped Macs. Continue enjoying comfortable scanning with ScanSnap in your Mac environment.

3. Office conversion now possible without additional installation. The Office file conversion feature for scanned data in ScanSnap Home (for PC) has been updated and is now integrated into the app, eliminating the need for a separate installation. Updated ScanSnap Home converts scanned files to Office formats directly in the app without extra installation.

4. iX2500 standard scan length extended to 500mm. Previously, standard scans supported documents up to 360 mm in length. With this update, the maximum standard scan length has been extended to 500 mm (excluding Excellent mode). Slightly longer receipts and other documents that previously required switching to long page mode can now be scanned without changing modes. iX2500 now supports extended scan length up to 500mm for longer document capture. For documents longer than 500 mm, long page mode is still required. However, the settings for long page mode have been made more convenient. Long page settings have been added as an option to temporarily change scan settings directly from the iX2500 touch screen. In addition, long page settings are now available in profiles where scan settings can be preset and registered as icons, allowing you to create profiles specifically for long documents in advance. Long page mode still required for 500 mm-plus documents, now with more convenient touch-screen settings.

To use the new features, you must update the firmware via ScanSnap Home.