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Panasonic KV-S1037 Datasheet Explained

This device is capable of scanning an area of 8.27 in x 11.69 in.

A device such as the Panasonic KV-S1037, operates at a resolution of 600.

This specific machine operates with a CIS sensor to handle the digitization.

This scanning machine is connected through USB 3.1.

Users can scan at 30 Pages per minute in simplex mode when you use the simplex option.

If you try the duplex scanning mode, 60 Images per minute in duplex mode should be possible in optimum conditions

Scanning 3,000 documents should not be a problem, given this equipment’s daily Estimated volume.

When analyzing the communication interface you will see that the Panasonic KV-S1037 driver functions on Twain and ISIS.

You can expect the consumables to have a life about 600.000 normal pages.

Specs for paper handling

To prevent double feeding, this equipment uses an Overlap detection (Ultrasonic sensor), Length detection for proper Multifeed Detection.

When considering this product, take into account that the ADF size can accomodate up to 50.

When it comes to Document thickness the Panasonic KV-S1037 is capable of handling paper of 5 to 110 lb..

Documents up to 14.02 in in length, can be processed by the Panasonic KV-S1037.

Panasonic KV-S1037 accesories unboxing

When you have worries regarding the dimmensions, they will be 12 x 7 x 7 inches.

Concerned regarding the weight of the scanner? You will see it weighs about 5.95 lbs.

Regarding the included scanning software, the Panasonic KV-S1037 has the CD-ROM (Device Driver, ISIS driver software, TWAIN driver software, User Utility, Scan Button Setting Tool, Image Capture Plus with OCR Engine, Operation manual, Control sheet (PDF)).

Features for Productivity

I love using the biggest scanning size and just enable the Auto Page Size, especially for mixed documents.

The driver of the the Panasonic KV-S1037 offers Automatic Rotation of Images , and it is easy to use it.

It’s always a nice thing to have colored documents detected automatically. A Panasonic KV-S1037 offers this function as standard through its driver.

When was the last time you had to remove blank pages manually? The Panasonic KV-S1037 will do this automatically, when you use the White page detection function.

Thinking of using the Multi image output function? Go ahead, as it is standard on the Panasonic KV-S1037.

Quality of images

Remember the time when you had to use photoshop for scans? Especially on the Panasonic KV-S1037 the Background Removal is an image enhancement feature you should use.

With the Image Edge Fill on the Panasonic KV-S1037 scanner, your scanned images will look better than your paper documents

When you have bad quality paper going through the Panasonic KV-S1037, just keep the Deskew document box active and you should have perfectly alligned pages.

Black dots on the side of the document? Tick the Correct Punched Holes box and your Panasonic KV-S1037 scanner will fill them automatically.

The Vertical Streaks Reduction feature is usually delivered on more expensive scanners . The scanner we are reviewing here is not supplied with Vertical Streaks Reduction .

Extra Features

When scanning fragile documents, this Feed Paper Manually setting will help you scan safely with the Panasonic KV-S1037.

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

Are you currently using the Separate Documents Automatically ? I really encourage you to try Separate Documents Automatically with QR codes.

The Optical Character Reading is mandatory on just about any scanner and the Panasonic KV-S1037 comes as standard with it.

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

Panasonic KV-S1037 driver, manual & brochure

Are you looking for the driver? We found them at this link

You can find user guide on this page.

Looking for some more specifications? Download the product brochure at this link.

Panasonic KV-S1037 vs Fujitsu Scansnap IX1500

	Panasonic KV-S1037	Fujitsu Scansnap IX1500
Long Document	14.02 in	118.11 in
Connectivity	USB 3.1	USB 3.1, WiFi
Document Thickness	5 to 110 lb.	5.4 to 56 lb
Daily Duty Cycle	3,000 sheets	400 sheets
Feed Roller Replacement	100.000 sheets	200.000 sheets
Dimensions	12 x 7 x 7 inches	11 x 6 x 6 inches
Weight	5.95 lbs	1.4 lbs
MultiStream	Yes	No
Hole Punch Removal	Yes	No
Document Separation	Yes	No
Barcode Recognition	Yes	No
Zonal OCR	Yes	No
Price	Check price on Amazon	Check price on Amazon

These scanners have the same scanning area of 8.27 in x 11.69 in.

If you are checking the sensors, you should understand both equipment are using CIS technology.

As you can also see in the datasheet, The Fujitsu Scansnap IX1500 is able to scan long documents (118.11 in in length) in comparisson to it’s competitor (14.02 in in length).

If we have a look at connection ports, we can find USB 3.1 on the Panasonic KV-S1037 and USB 3.1, WiFi on Fujitsu Scansnap IX1500.

These machines, the Panasonic KV-S1037 and Fujitsu Scansnap IX1500 will scan at identical PPM which is 30 pages .

Read the full review of the Fujitsu Scansnap IX1500