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Alaris Kodak i2620 Datasheet Explained

This scanner will scan a dimmension of 8.27 in x 11.69 in.

The Alaris Kodak i2620 can achieve a real scanning resolution 600.

The current devices, is supplied with a image sensor that is CCD.

This scanner is connected through USB 2.0.

When you consider Pages per minute in simplex mode, this value should be around 60.

On the other hand, in duplex mode the Alaris Kodak i2620 will scan at 120 Documents per minute in duplex mode .

Maybe you’ll be surprised to hear that this scanner is optimized for an average Estimated volume of 7,000 pages daily.

The Alaris Kodak i2620 works with Twain and ISIS scanning interface.

If one has to replace consumables, then most likely they have scanned around 600.000 pages.

Specs for paper handling

Multifeed Detection is a standard feature, with a high quality Overlap detection (Ultrasonic sensor), Length detection to prevent any possible problems.

If you look at the the ADF size of this scanner, you will notice that it can hold 100 pages .

Scanning documents of 7 to 160 lb. is possible with the Alaris Kodak i2620 .

If you have a document that is 33.98 in long, the Alaris Kodak i2620 will scan it.

Alaris Kodak i2620 accesories unboxing

The Alaris Kodak i2620 has a dimmension of 13 x 10 x 10 inches.

The Alaris Kodak i2620 weighs about 7.2 lbs. This value doesn’t include any other extra items that can be fitted to the device.

In the package you will see the following applications: Alaris Capture Pro Limited Edition, Smart Touch, Nuance PaperPort and OmniPage.

Features for Productivity

For mixed size documents, I usually set maximum size and let the Auto Page Size do its job.

You should use the Automated Rotation of Documents for non specific orientation. The Alaris Kodak i2620 has such a setting and you can set it up in the driver.

A nice setting to have is the Auto Color . It is enabled or disabled through the driver of the Alaris Kodak i2620 .

When was the last time you had to remove blank pages manually? The Alaris Kodak i2620 will do this automatically, when you use the Blank page detection function.

The Alaris Kodak i2620 can proccess documents in different settings in a single job. This is done through the Dual stream scanning option.

Quality of images

Remember the time when you had to use photoshop for scans? Especially on the Alaris Kodak i2620 the Background Cleaning is an image enhancement feature you should use.

I preffer using the Document Edge Cleanup setting for text documents. I would not use it for photos though

Straightening documents automatically is possible with the Alaris Kodak i2620 . Luckily, the Skew Reduction feature will allign most images quite well.

No more black holes on the side of the paper. Now you can cover them during scanning with the Correct Punched Holes option in the Alaris Kodak i2620 driver.

Let’s be honest, keping the Alaris Kodak i2620 perfectly clean all the time can be challenging. The Streaks Removal setting optimizes scanning results between cleaning cycles.

Extra Features

Should you use the Feeding Paper by Hand mode with this machine? I would say it works well on the Alaris Kodak i2620 scanner.

Check if your scanner comes with free Barcode Detection . If not, buy this option or get another scanner who has it.

Auto Separation is one of those features I really like playing with. Currently, for Auto Separation I still find patch codes reliable.

The Optical Character Reading is mandatory on just about any scanner and the Alaris Kodak i2620 comes as standard with it.

Have you worked with Zonal OCR ? Try it, especially for forms processing.

Alaris Kodak i2620 driver, manual & brochure

Looking for drivers for Windows/Mac? Try looking on this site

Already bought the device and you can’t figure out how you operate it? Download the official user guide on the following page.

should you need to look into more detailed details, you can try having a look the brochure on this site.

Alaris Kodak i2620 vs Fujitsu fi-7160

	Alaris Kodak i2620	Fujitsu fi-7160
Optical Resolution	600 dpi	1200 dpi
Long Document	33.98 in	220 in
Connectivity	USB 2.0	USB 3.0
ADF Size	100 sheets	80 sheets
Document Thickness	7 to 160 lb.	7.2 to 112 lb.
Daily Duty Cycle	7,000 sheets	4,000 sheets
Feed Roller Replacement	250.000 sheets	200.000 sheets
Dimensions	13 x 10 x 10 inches	12 x 6 x 6 inches
Weight	12 lbs	9.2 lbs
Price	Check price on Amazon	Check price on Amazon

The capture area is considered to be the same for both devices at 8.27 in x 11.69 in.

CCD sensors are used in the Alaris Kodak i2620 and the Fujitsu fi-7160.

So which ADF scanner can digitize a longer sheet of paper? The Fujitsu fi-7160 is the one who wins here with a max. length of 220 in.

The Alaris Kodak i2620 features USB 2.0 for your connectivity needs, while the Fujitsu fi-7160 has USB 3.0.

Such devices, the Alaris Kodak i2620 and Fujitsu fi-7160 will scan at identical speed which is 60 documents .

Read the full review of the Fujitsu fi-7160

Alaris Kodak i2620 vs Alaris Kodak i2420

	Alaris Kodak i2620	Alaris Kodak i2420
Sensor type	CCD	CIS
Sheets per minute	60	40
Images per minute	120	80
ADF Size	100 sheets	75 sheets
Daily Duty Cycle	7,000 sheets	5,000 sheets
Price	Check price on Amazon	Check price on Amazon

Both the Alaris Kodak i2620 and the Alaris Kodak i2420 have the same capture area of 8.27 in x 11.69 in.

A Alaris Kodak i2620 scans with a CCD sensor, and the Alaris Kodak i2420 has a CIS sensor. In most cases the CCD scanner offers a better overall quality , and it’s true for our case.

If converting sheets that are longer, you will see that the Alaris Kodak i2620 and the Alaris Kodak i2420, are similar at 33.98 in.

These scanners have the same connectivity ports with USB 2.0 included.

Looking at actual scanning speed the Alaris Kodak i2620 will achieve 60 PPM. In contrast the Alaris Kodak i2420 will get to 40 documents every minute.

Read the full review of the Alaris Kodak i2420

Alaris Kodak i2620 vs Alaris Kodak i2820

	Alaris Kodak i2620	Alaris Kodak i2820
Sheets per minute	60	70
Images per minute	120	140
Document Thickness	7 to 160 lb.	9 to 110 lb.
Daily Duty Cycle	7,000 sheets	8,000 sheets
Price	Check price on Amazon	Check price on Amazon

The capture area is considered to be the same for both scanners at 8.27 in x 11.69 in.

Regarding the optical sensor, the Alaris Kodak i2620 and the Alaris Kodak i2820 have the same principle, a CCD sensor.

When scanning long documents, you will notice that the Alaris Kodak i2620 and the Alaris Kodak i2820, are similar at 33.98 in.

These document scanners have built-in the same connection options with USB 2.0 included.

When looking at actual scanning speed, the Alaris Kodak i2820 can capture at 70 PPM meanwhile the other document scanner can only do 60 ppm.

Read the full review of the Alaris Kodak i2820