ImageScan Pro 490i Duplex ID Card & Document Scanner w/ AmbirScan
With superior card feeding, sharper imaging and a sleek design, the all new ImageScan™ Pro 490i duplex professional grade ID card and document scanner simultaneously scans both sides of a document, driver’s license, identity or insurance card in one pass. The ImageScan Pro 490i adeptly handles the most challenging scan jobs, even cards that are laminated or have raised characters.
The TWAIN compatible ImageScan Pro 490i comes with AmbirScan, Ambir’s powerful imaging software. AmbirScan features support for PDF, JPEG, and TIFF extensions. Fixed file locations let you set a default save location for your scans.
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If the Ambir ID card and document 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.

Downloads
Drivers
DS490 Driver (64-bit)
DS490 Driver (32-bit)
Installation Guides
DS490 Installation Guide
Top 5 FAQs:
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Requirements:
| • | Windows 7, Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), 2000 |
| • | Pentium 4 processor or higher |
| • | 1 GB or more of RAM |
| • | 270 MB free disk space for driver and application software |
| • | CD-ROM drive |
| • | Available USB port |
Features:
Ultra compact footprint – Takes up far less space than comparable flat bed and ADF scanners; perfect for both portable and desktop users
USB power and convenience – No external power adapter required and no
“warm-up” wait time to scan
Superior media handling – Easily handles laminated cards like IDs, driver’s licenses and insurance cards, plus credit cards with raised characters
Professional grade quality – Durable and reliable for high volume environments such as hospitals, banks, and points of sale
Scan directly to PDF – Included software conveniently delivers industry standard PDF output
High-resolution scanning – Scan any size document at 600dpi for sharp, clear results
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 – 7 seconds per single-sided page in black and white mode at 200dpi, 10 seconds per page duplex mode* |
| • | Scan Area – maximum 8.5” x 14” (216mm x 355mm) |
| • | Media Thickness – up to 1mm |
| • | Interface – USB 2.0 hardware compatible with USB 1.1 (USB 1.1 speed performance) |
| • | Optical Resolution – up to 600dpi |
| • | TWAIN and WIA compliant |
| • | Dimensions (LxWxH) – 12.2” x 2.6” x 2.1” (309mm x 66mm x 53mm) |
| • | Weight – 20.7oz (588g) |
| • | 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 |
| • | Part Number – DS490-AS |
*Scan speed will vary based on alternate settings and type of material being scanned
Bundled software application(s) and/or version numbers of software applications are subject to change without notice










