
INTUITIVE SCANNING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
All your documents in one place
ScanSnap Home
Refined and advanced software for total document management
ScanSnap iX1500’s all-new ScanSnap Home combines all your favourite functions into one interface. Easily manage, edit,
and utilise scanned data from documents, receipts, business cards, photos and more all in one application. Documents are
automatically recognised and grouped according to document type (receipts, photographs, business cards etc.).
Name files faster
ScanSnap Home uses the text, such as shop and company
names, found on your scanned documents to recommend
file names. Not only does accuracy of information
extraction increase the more you scan, but edits made to
file names are learned for later naming suggestions.
Documents
Quickly find that recipe or meeting agenda that you
stored last week with easy access tags.
Business Cards
ScanSnap Home’s intelligent auto correction makes
managing business card contacts a simple and seamless
process with less manual work for you. Contact whoever
you need right away with the software organising captured
data according to company name and much more.
Receipts
Keep track of your spending habits each month so that
you can check back whenever you desire.
Find files easily
ScanSnap Home oers simple yet powerful functions to
organise and search all of your document types using
folders, tags, and keywords. Now you can find information
easier than ever before.
Enhanced usability and functionality
ScanSnap’s first 4.3 inch touch screen interface
The iX1500 comes equipped with a user-friendly touch screen,
providing an easy to use interface with simple icons and an intuitive
user experience.
Time saving maintenance notifications
Receive notifications on the touch screen and from ScanSnap Home
whenever Dust Detection spots dust that may result in streaked
images. Maintenance notification beforehand enables you to reduce
the hassle of time-consuming rescans.
Share your ScanSnap for everyone to use
The iX1500 comes with software*1 licenses*2 for multiple accounts,
enabling shared use of a single unit with family members and
company colleagues.
*1 The ScanSnap iX1500 comes with multiple licenses: 4 for ScanSnap Home, 4 for ABBYY
FineReader for ScanSnap™, and 1 for Nuance (Windows®/macOS).
*2 Additional licenses may be purchased for ScanSnap Home.
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Simple stress-free scanning
Create files quickly
Simply open the document chute and ScanSnap is ready to
go. Scan single and double sided documents with ease at a
speedy 30 sheets per minute.
*Image quality: “Best mode” (colour / greyscale at 300dpi; B&W at 600dpi)
Versatile paper handling
With professional grade
feeding technology and
ultrasonic sensors, ScanSnap
handles multi-page documents
with ease and can additionally
detect and alert the user of
multi-feeding errors.
Scan large volumes
with ease
Scan large volumes of various
types of documents from
colour photos to double-sided
landscape documents with a
host of intelligent automatic
image processing functions.
Together, these features enable
you to scan confidently without
adjusting any settings.
Brake Roller
Automatic Colour Detection
•
Colour Grey B&W
De-Skew
•
Scan any document
Scan documents larger than the typical A4 size that need
to be folded in half, envelopes and much more with Manual
Scan Mode. Documents that are dicult to scan in Normal
Scan Mode can now be captured without any issues.
Receipts and business cards are no longer a hassle
Eortlessly scan small documents
with the all new Receipt Guide. No
need to be concerned about fixing
receipts and business cards that
tend to curl or skew. Designed to
be a comfortable fit even when
the cover is closed, it dramatically
reduces the handling of documents
before hitting the scan button.
Automatic Size Detection
•
Automatic Rotation
•
Blank Page Removal
•
Perfect for your needs
Scan anywhere you want whenever you want
Connect the iX1500 to your computer or smart device.*1 (both iOS and Android)
at home and in your oce, using existing Wi-Fi environments with Access Point
Connect Mode. Connecting is also possible in environments without Wi-Fi using
Direct Connect Mode, as the scanner itself functions as an access point.
* 1 When using smart devices, ScanSnap Connect Application is required.
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General Specifications
Product name ScanSnap iX1500
Scanner type ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) / Manual Feed, Duplex
Scanning colour mode
Colour, Greyscale, Monochrome,
Automatic (Colour/ Greyscale/ Monochrome
*1
detection)
Image sensor Colour CIS x 2 (Front x 1, Back x 1)
Light source 3 Colour LED (Red/Green/Blue)
Optical resolution 600 dpi
Auto mode (Default)
Normal mode
Scanning
*2
speed
(A4 portrait)
Better mode
Best mode
Excellent mode
Normal scan
Document
size
Manual scan A3, B4, 279 x 432 mm (11 x 17 in.)
Long paper
scanning
Paper weight (Thickness)
ADF capacity
Interface
*5
USB
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Interface
LCD 4.3 in. colour TFT touch screen
*3
Simplex / Duplex: 30 ppm / 60 ipm
Simplex / Duplex: 30 ppm / 60 ipm
(Colour / Greyscale: 150 dpi, Monochrome: 300 dpi)
Simplex / Duplex: 30 ppm / 60 ipm
(Colour / Greyscale: 200 dpi, Monochrome: 400 dpi)
Simplex/Duplex: 30 ppm / 60 ipm
(Colour / Greyscale: 300 dpi, Monochrome: 600 dpi)
Simplex / Duplex: 8 ppm / 16 ipm
*1
(Colour / Greyscale: 600 dpi, Monochrome: 1,200 dpi)
Minimum: 50.8 x 50.8 mm (2 x 2 in.)
Maximum: 216 x 360 mm (8.5 x 14.17 in.)
*4
3,000 mm (863 mm in 32-bit)
Smart Device: 863 mm (Duplex), 1,726 mm (Simplex)
40 to 209 g/m
A8 size or less: 128 to 209 g/m
Cards: 0.76 mm or less (Compliant with the ISO7810 ID-1 type)
(Includes embossed cards in landscape orientation)
50 sheets (A4, 80 g/m2 or 20 lb)
USB 3.1 Gen1 / USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 / USB 1.1
(Connector Type: Type-B)*6
IEEE802.11 b/g/n
Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz
Access Point Connect Mode (Infrastructure mode)
Direct Connect Mode (Ad-hoc mode)
2
(11 to 56 lb)
2
(34 to 56 lb)
*7
Power requirement AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Operating 17 W or less
Power
consumption
Operating environment
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Device weight 3.4 kg (7.5 lb)
Environmental compliance ENERGY STAR
Sleep mode
(USB connected)
Sleep mode
(Wi-Fi connected)
*8
1.5 W or less
1.6 W or less
Temperature: 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F)
Relative humidity: 20 to 80% (Non-condensing)
292 x 161 x 152 mm (11.5 x 6.3 x 6.0 in.)
®
/RoHS
Multifeed detection Overlap detection (Ultrasonic sensor), Length detection
Driver
1 Year Standard Warranty Advance Exchange - Next Business Day
*1 Available only when connecting to a computer. *2 Scanning speeds may vary due to the system environment used.
*3 Scans will be made in “Best mode” if shorter sides are less than 105 mm and in “Better mode” if not. *4 Available in all
modes except for “Excellent mode” *5 Maximum capacity varies, depending upon paper weight. *6 Some computers
do not recognise the ScanSnap when it is connected to a USB 3.1 Gen1/3.0 port. In this case, please use a USB 2.0 port.
*7 Access Point Connect Mode requires a Wi-Fi access point or router. *8 Excluding the stacker and other external
attachments. *9 Valid for 1 year from purchase date of the scanner product. Next Business Day available in some
countries, geographic limitations may apply. Where Next Business Day is not available, exchanges typically take place
within 1-2 days.
ScanSnap Home (ScanSnap specific driver)
•Windows®: Does not support TWAIN/ISIS™
•macOS: Does not support TWAIN
*9
Consumables & Options
Part Number Item Description
CON-CLE-W24
CON-3656-200K Consumable Kit: 3656-200K
PA03360-0013 Carrier Sheets (5 Pack)
PA03770-0015 Photo Carrier Sheets (3 Pack)
PA03951-0651 ScanSnap Type 5 Carry Bag
Estimated lifetime is based on the use of 80 g/m² (20 lb) A4/Letter sized wood-free or wood-containing paper. This
assumes correct operation and routine care at the intervals described in the operator’s guide. Actual life of consumables
may vary according to the type of paper used and how frequently the scanner is used and cleaned. It is recommended
that the scanner is cleaned more frequently when used with chemically treated or carbonless papers.
* We recommend the use of our genuine products for the consumables. Failures, trouble, and damage of this product
resulting from the use of consumables other than our genuine products are subject to repair fees even within the
warranty period.
F1 Scanner Cleaning Wipes
(24 Pack)
Pack of 24 F1 Cleaning Wipes for Fujitsu scanners.
Includes 1x Pick Rollers and 1x Brake Rollers.
Estimated Life: Up to 200K scans.
Transparent sleeves for scanning A3, small,
delicate or damaged documents.
Transparent sleeves for scanning photographs
and postcards.
Stores the scanner and accessories, protecting
from dust and scratches.
Optional Software
Part Number Item Description
PA43404-B043
ScanSnap Home
(1 user licence)
Enables 1 additional user to use the
ScanSnap iX1500.
System Requirements
•PC System Requirements
Operating systems
*3
Hardware
requirements
CPU
*3
RAM
*2
Display resolution 1,024 x 768 pixels or more
Storage Space
*1 Operate Windows® in desktop mode. *2 The ScanSnap device may not work if the connected computer does not meet
these requirements. *3 Scanning speeds may drop if the recommended CPU, RAM and USB 1.1 requirements are not met.
*4 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 will be installed (requires 4.5 GB of disk space) together with ScanSnap Home for
systems that do not have .NET Framework 4.7 installed.
*Please refer to the ScanSnap website for the latest support information of the driver and applications. Compatibility
may dier depending on the software’s version.*The system requirements may change depending on the duration of
support and the support policy of the companies that make the software.
Windows® 10 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Windows® 8.1 (32-bit / 64-bit)
(Recommended: Intel® Core™ i5 2.5 GHz or higher)
2 GB or more (Recommended: 4 GB or more)
*4
Intel® Celeron 1.8 GHz (2core) or higher
3.8 GB or more of free hard disk space
•Mac System Requirements
Operating systems
*3
Hardware
requirements
*1 macOS v10.12.4 or later is required. *2 The ScanSnap device may not work if the connected computer does not meet
these requirements. *3 Scanning speeds may drop if the recommended CPU, RAM and USB 1.1 requirements are not met.
*4 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 will be installed (requires 4.5 GB of disk space) together with ScanSnap Home for
systems that do not have .NET Framework 4.7 installed.
*Please refer to the ScanSnap website for the latest support information of the driver and applications. Compatibility
may dier depending on the software’s version.*The system requirements may change depending on the duration of
support and the support policy of the companies that make the software.
CPU
*3
RAM
*2
Display resolution 1,024 x 768 pixels or more
Storage Space 2.0 GB or more of free hard disk space
Intel® Core i5 1.4 GHz or higher
(Recommended: Core i5 2.5 GHz or higher)
2 GB or more (Recommended: 8 GB or more)
•Included Software
Windows® macOS
Nuance Power PDF Standard
*1 ScanSnap Home installation requires a computer and Internet. Activation is also necessary for software use. Please visit
the company website for download information. http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/g-support/en
*2 Please refer to the included license certificate to download the software.
ScanSnap Home
*2
ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap™
Package Contents
Item Remarks
ScanSnap iX1500
License Certificate & Download
instructions
1x AC Adapter
2x Power Cords 1x EU / 1x UK
1x USB 3.0 Cable Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1 port
1x Welcome Guide
1x Receipt Guide
This scanner is designed to digitise materials that can be reproduced lawfully,
in accordance with applicable copyright regulations and other laws. ScanSnap
users are responsible for how they use this scanner. It is imperative that ScanSnap
users comply with all applicable local rules and laws, including, without limitation,
copyright laws when using this scanner.
*ABBYY™ FineReader™ Engine © ABBYY. OCR by ABBYY. ABBYY and FineReader are trademarks of ABBYY Software,
Ltd. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. *Intel, Pentium, and Intel Core are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries. *ISIS™ is a trademark of Open
Text. *Mac, macOS, and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. *ScanSnap, the ScanSnap logo and ScanSnap Home
are registered trademarks or trademarks of PFU Limited in Japan. *Other company names and product names are the
trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
Includes 1x set of fitted consumables with estimated life up
to 200K scans.
Software including:
4 User Licenses: (download instructions contained on the
scanner device)
- ScanSnap Home (Windows® / macOS)
4 User Licenses: (Please refer to License Certificate)
- ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap™ (Windows® / macOS)
1 User License: (Please refer to License Certificate)
- Nuance Power PDF™ Standard (Windows®)
- Nuance PDF Converter for Mac® (macOS)
*1
Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)
*1
macOS v.10.14 Mojave
macOS v.10.13 High Sierra
macOS v.10.12 Sierra
*1
*1
Nuance PDF Converter for Mac
*2
Extended Warranty
Part Number Item Description
U3-EXTW-DKT 3 Year Extended Warranty
*1 Next Business Day available in some countries, geographic limitations may apply. Where Next Business Day is not
available, exchanges typically take place typically within 1-2 days.
Advance Exchange - Next Business Day. *
Extends the 1 Year Standard Warranty to 3 Years
from date of scanner purchase.
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