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Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 vs Ricoh SP-2230N ADF scanner

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 16identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The Ricoh SP-2230N ADF scanner has 30 sheets more auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity than the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 (80 sheets vs 50 sheets). The Ricoh SP-2230N ADF scanner has 3.1 m more maximum scan length than the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 (6.1 m vs 3 m). The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 has 2 W more power consumption (typical) than the Ricoh SP-2230N ADF scanner (17 W vs 15 W). Only the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 has built-in display. Maximum scan size: 216 x 3000 mm on the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500, 215.9 x 6096 mm on the Ricoh SP-2230N ADF scanner.

  • Maximum scan size
    • ScanSnap iX2500:216 x 3000 mm
    • SP-2230N ADF scanner:215.9 x 6096 mm
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • ScanSnap iX2500:300 x 300 DPI
    • SP-2230N ADF scanner:600 x 600 DPI
  • Scanner type
    • ScanSnap iX2500:ADF + Manual feed scanner
    • SP-2230N ADF scanner:ADF scanner
  • Built-in display
    • ScanSnap iX2500:Yes
    • SP-2230N ADF scanner:No
  • Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
    • ScanSnap iX2500:50 sheets
    • SP-2230N ADF scanner:80 sheets
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • ScanSnap iX2500:A4
    • SP-2230N ADF scanner:A4, A5, A6
  • ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)
    • ScanSnap iX2500:B4
    • SP-2230N ADF scanner:B5, B6
  • Maximum scan length
    • ScanSnap iX2500:3 m
    • SP-2230N ADF scanner:6.1 m

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Comparison of ScanSnap iX2500, SP-2230N
60 specifications
Scanning2 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers216 x 3000 mm215.9 x 6096 mm
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers300 x 300 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Colour scanningYesYes
Duplex scanningYesYes
Output colour depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 bit
Output greyscale depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 bit
Output monochrome depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 bit
ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)30 ppm30 ppm
Duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)60 ipm60 ipm
Black/white scanning colour modesKnown for oneGrayscale, MonochromeUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Scanner typeDiffersADF + Manual feed scannerADF scanner
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
Product colourBlackBlack
DisplayKnown for oneTFTUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one10.9 cm (4.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Sensor typeDual CISDual CIS
Light sourceRGB LEDRGB LED
Ultrasonic sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Scan toKnown for oneCloudUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan driversKnown for oneISIS, ScanSnapUnknown — not stated by the source
Input capacity1 differ
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers50 sheets80 sheets
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Scanning media types supportedDiffersPlain paper, Plastic CardPlain paper, Business Card, Post Card(JPN)
Long-paper modeYesYes
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB4B5, B6
LegalYesYes
LetterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Card thickness (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 mm
Paper tray media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 - 413 g/m²
Maximum scan lengthDiffers3 m6.1 m
Multi feed detectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ID-card slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs17 W15 W
Power supply typeACAC
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Sleep modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width292 mm292 mm
DepthDiffers161 mm163 mm
HeightDiffers152 mm150 mm
WeightDiffers3.4 kg3.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.7 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, USBUSB
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaperStream IP, PaperStream Capture, PaperStream ClickScan, PaperStream Central Admin, PaperStream Central Admin Agent, Software Operation Panel, Error Recovery Guide
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
System requirements1 differ
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2022, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 HomeWindows 11 x64
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High SierraUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%15 - 80%
Other featuresidentical
Background coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite

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