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Overhead contactless scanner with vertical arm and LED light array

Ricoh

Ricoh ScanSnap SV600 PA03641-B305 specialized scanner

SKU CH-H7GV-GPY7B MPN PA03641-B305

Overhead contactless scanner captures flat or bound items up to 17 by 11.8 inches at 285 by 283 dpi in three seconds per page

  • Display resolution285 dpi x 283 dpi
  • Power drawOperational ( Standby ): 20 W (0.4 W) Stand by: 0.4 W Sleep:
  • Sensor typeCCD
  • Illumination sourceWhite LED array
  • Largest document size17 in × 11.81 in
  • USB connectionsUSB 2.0
  • Overhead CCD sensor scans bound books without damage
  • 3-second capture speed digitises pages quickly
  • 00 by 11.81 inch area fits A3 documents
  • Auto page-turn detection enables hands-free workflow
  • Low 0.4 watt standby power reduces energy use

Overhead CCD scanner for flat and bound items

The Ricoh ScanSnap SV600 is a contactless overhead scanner that captures flat pages and bound volumes up to 17.00 inches by 11.81 inches. A CCD sensor with a white LED array delivers 285 by 283 dpi optical resolution without pressing the original against glass. It connects through a USB 2.0 port and suits archives, libraries or home offices that need gentle digitisation of fragile or thick documents. The unit weighs 6.61 pounds and measures 15.10 by 8.30 by 6.10 inches.

Low power draw and quiet standby operation

During scanning the device draws 20 watts while the white LED array illuminates the page. In standby mode consumption drops to 0.4 watt and in sleep mode to 2.6 watts, so the scanner adds minimal load to a desktop circuit. Power input accepts AC 120 or 230 volts at 50 or 60 hertz, matching standard office supplies. No moving feed rollers mean acoustic output stays low during normal single-page capture.

Sustained batch scanning with automatic aids

The scanner completes a page in roughly 3 seconds and includes multiple document detection plus page turning detection with a time mode for continuous capture. Auto image correction functions adjust exposure and skew across long sessions without operator intervention. Maximum document thickness of 1.18 inches allows thick bound volumes to remain open while the overhead arm remains fixed. Software support covers Windows XP SP3 through Windows 10 and Mac OS X 10.7 through 10.11.

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Price $514.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameRicoh
Product lineScanSnap
Model nameSV600 (PA03641-B305)
Display
Display resolution285 dpi x 283 dpi
Ports & slots
USB connectionsUSB 2.0
Power
Power drawOperational ( Standby ): 20 W (0.4 W)
Stand by: 0.4 W
Sleep: 2.6 W
Power sourceAC 120 / 230 V ( 50 / 60 Hz )
Size & build
Product dimensions15.1 in × 8.3 in × 6.1 in
Product weight6.61 lb (3 kg)
Shipping weight4.99 kg
Package size495 × 356 × 295 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsMacOS X 10.7 Lion, MacOS X 10.8, MacOS X 10.9, MacOS X 10.11, MacOS X 10.1
Windows XP SP3 (32 bit) or later, Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 (32 / 64 bits)
Supported platformsMicrosoft Windows Vista (32 / 64 bits) SP2 or later
More details
Sensor typeCCD
Illumination sourceWhite LED array
Largest document size17 in × 11.81 in

Questions about this item

How do I set up the SV600 overhead scanner and what step do people often miss?

Connect the USB 2.0 cable to the computer, plug the AC adapter into 120 / 230 V power, install the ScanSnap software for Windows XP SP3 or later or MacOS X 10.7 Lion or later, then calibrate the CCD sensor using the supplied calibration mat — skipping calibration is the step most users miss.

What maintenance or replacement will the SV600 need over time?

The white LED array is rated for long life but is not user-replaceable; keep the overhead glass clean and dust-free, and if illumination degrades the unit requires service.

What limit appears first during sustained scanning with the SV600?

Continuous operation draws 20 watts and the scanner captures one page every 3 seconds, so the USB 2.0 bus throughput and the 285 x 283 dpi CCD readout become the bottleneck before thermal limits are reached.

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