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DS687-AS Duplex A6 ID Card Scanner w/AmbirScan™

DS687-AS Duplex A6 ID Card Scanner w/AmbirScan™

Simultaneously scan both sides of a driver’s license, identity or insurance card in one pass with the Ambir DS687 Duplex A6 ID card scanner. Featuring a 1.5 mm wide paper path, the DS687 adeptly handles even the most challenging scan jobs, including embossed characters. Ideal for capturing ID data at healthcare facility admissions, hospitality registration, point of sale environments and financial institutions or anywhere customers and clients need to provide identity data.

The DS687 comes with AmbirScan, Ambir’s powerful imaging software. AmbirScan features support for PDF, JPEG, GIF, BMP, and now TIFF extensions. Fixed file locations let you set a default save location for your scans. AmbirScan also has a recently enhanced user interface.

If the Ambir scanner you purchase is not the right solution for your needs, just let us know at any time and we will work with you to find an appropriate alternative. Returns for credit can be made within 30 days of purchase.

Availability: In Stock

Downloads

Drivers
DS687 Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME, 98SE Driver
DS687 64-bit Driver
DS687 Mac OS X 10.3-10.5, PPC/Intel Driver

Installation Guides
DS685 Installation Guide

Top 5 Ambir FAQs:

How can I check if my scanner drivers are installed properly or my hardware is functioning properly? answer
1. Go to Device Manger by right clicking on My Computer and then Selecting
    Device Manager.
2. Click on the Plus icon next to Imaging devices.
3. Right click on your scanner and go to Properties. Then click the Driver tab and
    click on Driver Details. If there are no imaging devices confirm that it is not
    located Unknown devices or Other devices. If the scanner is located in Unknown
    devices or Other devices or has a yellow exclamation point next to the scanner
    under Imaging devices please contact Ambir technical support at 630.530.5400
    option 3.
4. There should be multiple drivers listed in this inventory, if there is only one
    please contact Ambir technical support at 630 530 5400 option 3.
How do I recalibrate my scanner? answer
Occasionally, it may become necessary to re-calibrate your scanner. To do this, open your primary scanning application and initiate a scan. This will open the scanner’s TWAIN interface window. Depending on your model scanner, there may be a tab at the top of this window called CUSTOM SETTINGS. Click on this tab and you will see a button near the bottom of the window labeled CALIBRATE. Click on the CALIBRATE button and follow the screen prompts to recalibrate your scanner.

You can also use these same instructions to clean your scanner.
Do your scanners support TWAIN? answer
Ambir Technology scanners fully support the latest version of the TWAIN specification. Any application written to conform to the TWAIN specification is compatible with our scanners.
What other programs will work with my scanner? answer
All Ambir Technology scanners are TWAIN compliant. This means that any application program designed to work with TWAIN will work with your scanner.

Along with most commercially available scanning applications, our scanners are also compatible with many specialized applications within the healthcare and banking industries and more. Most of these programs are TWAIN compliant and are 100% compatible with our scanners. Please contact our sales department if you have any questions about a specific industry application.
What do I do if my scanner is not working properly? answer
First, read and see if there are any FAQs that relate to the problem you are having. If not, please feel free to call Ambir Tech Support at 630.530.5400 option 3.

Requirements:

• Windows ME/2000/XP/Vista

• Computing device with Pentium II 300
Mhz Processor

• 64 MB or more of RAM (128 MB recommended for Windows XP
users)

• 80 MB free disk space

• CD-ROM drive for installation

• Available 1.1 or 2.0 USB port

Features:

Ultra compact footprint – Ideal for any workspace, including space-constrained admissions and registration counters and retail POS environments

Cost-effective duplex scanning – Delivers one-pass scanning of virtually any available ID card or card-sized document (up to 4.2”x 7.25”), including laminated cards and cards with embossed characters

Ideal for travel – Weighs only 11.2oz and comes with carrying case

High-resolution scanning – Delivers ID card scanning at 600dpi for crisp, clear results

Scan directly to PDF – Included software conveniently delivers industry standard PDF output

Broad compatibility and customization – Included TWAIN driver is compatible with thousands of software applications. It also lets you create and save up to 4 custom scan settings and features end of page detection.

1-year limited warranty – Extended warranties available

Specifications:

• Scan Modes – 48-bit internal color, outputs 24-bit true color, 8-bit grayscale & 1-bit B&W

• Scan Speed – 4.5 seconds per single-sided page in black and white mode at 200dpi, 6 seconds per page duplex mode*

• Scan Area – A6, maximum 4.2” x 7.25” (106mm x 184mm)

• Media Thickness – up to 1.5mm**

• Interface – high speed USB 2.0; no external power required

• Optical Resolution – up to 600dpi

• TWAIN compliant

• Dimensions (LxWxH) – 8” x 2.6” x 1.7” (203mm x 66mm x 43mm)

• Weight – 11.2oz (318g)

• Image Sensor – dual, linear color contact image sensor (CMOS CIS)

• Paper Sensor – mechanical

• Cable Length – 6’ (1.8m) detachable USB

• Safety Standards – FCC Class B, CE

• Environmental Requirement – RoHS, WEEE

*Scan speed will vary based on alternate settings and type of material being scanned

**Typical driver’s license thickness is 0.82mm, insurance cards 0.65mm and credit cards 1.18mm

Bundled software application(s) and/or version numbers of software applications are subject to change without notice