Description
ScannX Overhead Scanner 2500
The ScannX Overhead Scanner 2500 is a high-performance overhead book and document scanner designed to provide libraries, universities, archives, government agencies, and educational institutions with a fast, accurate, and affordable digitization solution. Engineered for both self-service and staff-assisted scanning, it combines advanced imaging technology with intuitive operation to simplify the digitization of books, bound materials, and oversized documents.
Powered by a 25 MP Sony CMOS image sensor, the Overhead Scanner 2500 captures sharp, detailed images at an optical resolution of 330 dpi, with interpolation up to 600 dpi for enhanced image clarity. Ultra-fast scanning speeds of just three seconds per page, without the need for a pre-scan, help maximize productivity while preserving delicate books and archival materials.
Key Features
Ultra-Fast Book Scanning
Capture high-quality scans in as little as three seconds per page with no pre-scan required. The overhead design allows books to remain face-up, reducing handling while speeding up digitization.
High-Resolution Image Capture
A 25 MP Sony CMOS image sensor delivers exceptional image quality with:
- 330 dpi optical resolution
- Up to 600 dpi interpolated resolution
- Sharp text and detailed graphics
- Excellent color accuracy for archival-quality results
Scan Books, Documents, and More
The Overhead Scanner 2500 accommodates a wide variety of materials, including:
- Face-up books up to 17″ × 11″
- Bound materials up to 3 inches thick
- Documents up to 18″ × 14″
- Magazines
- Journals
- Historical records
- Oversized documents
Intelligent Image Enhancement
Advanced image processing automatically improves scanned output with:
- Automatic Page Flattening to remove page curvature and distortion
- ThumbErase™ Technology for automatic digital thumb removal
- GlareFree Side Lighting that eliminates hotspots and reflections on glossy pages
The result is clean, professional-quality digital images with minimal user intervention.
Powerful OCR and File Conversion
Powered by ABBYY FineReader® OCR Technology, the scanner converts printed documents into searchable and editable digital files with outstanding text recognition accuracy.
Supported output formats include:
- PDF
- Searchable PDF
- Microsoft Word
- JPEG
- TIFF
- PNG
- MP3 (Text-to-Speech)
Flexible File Sharing
Send scanned files directly to more than 25 destinations, including:
- Email
- USB Flash Drive
- Mobile Devices
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
- Box
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Office 365
- Network Folders
- Printers
- Print Release Stations
- Fax
Interlibrary Loan Integration
Designed specifically for library workflows, the Overhead Scanner 2500 integrates with leading Interlibrary Loan (ILL) systems, including:
- Rapido
- ILLiad
- Odyssey
- Article Exchange
- Tipasa
- WorldShare ILL
Multi-Language Support
Translate scanned text into more than 120 languages, making collections more accessible to a global audience.
Ideal Applications
- Libraries
- Universities
- Archives
- Museums
- Government Agencies
- Schools
- Historical Societies
- Research Institutions
The ScannX Overhead Scanner 2500 combines high-speed scanning, advanced image enhancement, powerful OCR technology, and seamless document distribution into one intuitive solution. With features such as automatic page flattening, ThumbErase™ technology, glare-free lighting, and extensive cloud and interlibrary sharing capabilities, it is an ideal choice for organizations seeking to digitize books and documents quickly, accurately, and efficiently while preserving valuable collections.
