An article about Ambir Technology in the Paperless Special Report, the September 2008 supplement to the magazines Accounting Today, Accounting Technology and Practical Accountant.
07/09/08

Compact portable scanning technology

The fully paperless office can seem like a daunting destination to reach.  However it’s a journey with many benefits to be had along the way.  The simple addition of scanner technology can go a long way toward reducing reliance on paper.

Benefits include:

	Decreased paper and photocopying costs
	Greater efficiencies in storage, organization and retrieval of electronic versus paper files
	Ease of document transmission via email
	Dramatically reduced need to transport paper files
	Improved client service and satisfaction due to enhanced communication and accelerated processes
	Increased staff comfort with using electronic versus paper files

“Many of these customers use Ambir scanners for their audit teams and other professionals deployed in the field,” said Jason Case, Business Development Manager. “The easy portability of Ambir scanners has helped them stop having to lug paper around.”

Ambir scanners are compact, lightweight and power from your computer’s USB port, making them ideal for in the office or out in the field.  High on the list of benefits our accounting customers enjoy are no longer having to photocopy masses of documents or transport documents between client and firm locations.  Customers scan documents ranging from receipts, invoices and purchase orders, to shipping/receiving documents, tax forms, payroll documents and inventory records.  Scanned documents can then be easily organized, stored and shared electronically. 

Ambir offers several scanner options to meet varying needs and budgets. The most feature-rich among these, the DS485 duplex document and ID card scanner, offers an ultra-compact footprint, robust functionality and competitive pricing. Its versatile functionality makes it ideal for in-office or in-the-field accounting environments. The DS485 can scan small items like receipts and ID cards plus documents up to legal-sized paper. Its small, lightweight size – about the same as a 3-hole punch – and USB connectivity make it an adaptable portable scanning solution.

Features of the Ambir DS485 include:

	Duplex scanning – simultaneously scan both sides of a page at up to six pages per minute at 600 DPI and 24-bit color
	Versatile functionality – scans receipts, ID cards and driver’s licenses as well as documents up to legal size
	Portability – weighs slightly over one pound with a slim, compact footprint that fits easily into any travel case
	USB powered – no external power supply needed
	Adobe PDF scan technology – lets users quickly and easily store and share scanned items in PDF format
	TWAIN compliance – standard imaging protocol ensures that applications designed to work with TWAIN will work with this scanner, including many specialized applications within the accounting industry

Cost-effective, easy-to-use and convenient for field work, Ambir scanners are a natural step toward achieving the paperless office.