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Compact portable duplex document scanner with USB 2.0 interface

Ambir

Ambir DS490-3 Portable Color Duplex ID Document Scanner USB 2.0

SKU CH-9XQ0-AJCQ0 MPN DS490-3

Portable duplex scanner captures colour ID cards and A4 pages at 600 DPI via USB 2.0

  • Product typeDuplex
  • Scans both sides in one pass with duplex mechanism
  • Captures fine detail at 600 x 600 DPI resolution
  • Handles cards and receipts up to 148 mm width
  • Connects via USB 2.0 for simple plug-and-play use
  • Compact design accepts documents as small as 52 x 74 mm

Portable ID Scanner with Duplex Capture

The Ambir DS490-3 is a portable colour duplex scanner built for ID cards and small documents. It connects via USB 2.0 and scans both sides in one pass. The unit handles media up to A4 size and supports plastic cards, receipts and insurance cards. Power is drawn from the USB connection.

Suited for Mobile Identity Workflows

This scanner suits front-desk staff, field agents and mobile offices that need quick colour copies of IDs, business cards or receipts. It is not for buyers who want high-volume batch feeding or automatic document separation. It also does not serve users who require network or wireless connectivity.

600 DPI Optical Resolution

The single specification that decides fit is the 600x600 DPI optical resolution. This detail level captures fine text on ID cards and security features on plastic cards. Buyers needing higher resolution for archival photo work or OCR of tiny print should look at a different device.

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Price $55.99
Cheaper than about 99% of the 253 comparable items (median $355.99).

Specifications

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Product typeDuplex

Questions about this item

What comes in the box and is a USB cable included?

The DS490-3 scanner ships new with a USB 2.0 connection; a compatible cable is typically included for immediate use.

Which scan resolution should I choose for ID cards versus A4 documents?

The 600x600 DPI optical resolution captures full detail on A4, A5, A6, A7 and A8 sizes down to 52 x 74 mm cards.

How does the 48-bit colour depth affect scanned insurance cards in practice?

48-bit colour depth records trillions of colours, so insurance cards and plastic IDs reproduce fine security patterns and gradients accurately.

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