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Compact white sheet-fed scanner with front paper slot and fold-out output tray

Ricoh

Ricoh ScanSnap iX100 PA03688-B005 specialized scanner

SKU CH-ESWC-Z4PRF MPN PA03688-B005

A portable sheetfed scanner that captures colour A4 pages in 5.2 seconds and runs on a rechargeable battery for up to 260 scans

  • Display resolution600 dpi
  • Power drawDuring operation: 4.7 W or less During sleep mode: 2.2 W or
  • Sensor type1 x CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
  • Illumination source3 Color LED (Red / Green / Blue)
  • Scan speedAuto mode: 5.2 seconds / page Normal mode: 5.2 seconds / pag
  • Largest document size8.5 in × 14.17 in
  • Scans A4 colour in 5.2 seconds at 300 dpi
  • Wireless Direct Connect works without a router
  • Rechargeable battery handles 260 pages per charge
  • Weighs 0.88 lb and measures 1.42" x 10.74" x 1.87
  • Automatic stitching merges folded two-page spreads

Ricoh ScanSnap iX100 mobile scanner

The Ricoh ScanSnap iX100 is a battery-powered sheetfed scanner built for professionals who need to digitise documents away from a desk. It weighs 0.88 lb and measures 1.42" x 10.74" x 1.87", so it fits in a briefcase. The CIS sensor captures colour, greyscale or monochrome images at 600 dpi optical resolution. Wireless and USB 2.0 interfaces let you send scans to a laptop, phone or tablet without a router.

Thermals noise and power draw

During operation the scanner draws 4.7 W or less, dropping to 2.2 W in sleep mode and below 0.5 W in auto standby. The lithium-ion battery recharges over the USB 2.0 port at 5 V and 0.5 A. No moving fan is present, so acoustic output is limited to the paper transport mechanism. Low power consumption means the unit stays cool during typical scanning sessions.

Sustained load behaviour

A full charge supports up to 260 letter-size scans, making it practical for a full day of field work. Each page feeds in 5.2 seconds in normal modes, while the excellent quality setting takes 20.4 seconds per page. The automatic document size detection and dual-feed path handle mixed batches without manual reconfiguration. Buyers who need network-attached batch scanning or automatic duplex feeding should consider a desktop production scanner.

How it compares

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Price $195.99
Pricier than about 65% of the 87 comparable items (median $136.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameRicoh
Product lineScanSnap
Model nameiX100 (PA03688-B005)
Product typeSheetfed
Performance
Scan speedAuto mode: 5.2 seconds / page
Normal mode: 5.2 seconds / page
Better mode: 5.2 seconds / page
Best mode: 5.2 seconds / page
Excellent mode: 20.4 seconds / page
Display
Display resolution600 dpi
Ports & slots
USB connectionsUSB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible)
Power
Power drawDuring operation: 4.7 W or less
During sleep mode: 2.2 W or less
During Auto Standby (OFF) mode: Less than 0.5 W
Power source5 V / 0.5 A ( x 1 port)
Size & build
Media sizeNormal Mode:
A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Business Card, Post Card, Letter, Legal and Custom Size
Max: 216 × 360 mm (8.5 in × 14.17 in), Min: 25.4 × 25.4 mm (1 in × 1 in)
Automatically recognizes document size
Normal Mode with Carrier Sheet:
Use of a Carrier Sheet permits the scanning of A3, B4, 279.4 × 431.8 mm (11 in × 17 in) and photographs as well as the document sizes listed above
Long Paper Scanning:
Max: 216 × 863 mm (8.5 in × 34 in) (300 dpi or less)
Product dimensions1.42 in × 10.74 in × 1.87 in
Product weight0.88 lb (0.4 kg)
Shipping weight0.79 kg
Package size318 × 140 × 74 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsDriver:
ScanSnap specific driver:
Windows: Does not support Twain/ISIS
Mac OS: Does not support Twain
More details
Sensor type1 x CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
Illumination source3 Color LED (Red / Green / Blue)
Largest document size8.5 in × 14.17 in

Questions about this item

How do I install the ScanSnap iX100 on Windows, and what driver step do people often miss?

Install the ScanSnap specific driver from the supplied media or download; the driver does not support TWAIN or ISIS, so scanning must be started from the ScanSnap application, not from third-party TWAIN software.

What battery maintenance will the iX100 need after heavy use?

The internal USB-rechargeable Li-Ion battery is rated for up to 260 letter-size scans per charge; when run-time drops noticeably, the battery cannot be user-swapped and the unit must be sent for service.

What is the first limit reached when scanning many pages continuously?

The battery depletes after roughly 260 letter-size pages, so sustained high-volume sessions require the scanner to be plugged into a USB 2.0 port supplying 5 V / 0.5 A.

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