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Panasonic KV-S8147 Datasheet Explained

This equipment is capable of digitizing a surface of 11.69 in x 16.54 in.

The Panasonic KV-S8147 will reach an optical resolution 600.

The device is scanning using a special sensor, that is CIS.

When you are thinking of data transfer, the scanner works with USB 3.0.

Users can scan at 140 Pages per minute in simplex mode when you use the simplex option.

The duplex mode achieves 280 Documents per minute in duplex mode for this scanner.

Scanning 100,000 pages is what the manufacturers claims to this scanners daily Duty cycle.

When checking the communication interface you will notice that the Panasonic KV-S8147 driver works on Twain and ISIS.

If you need to do roller replacement, then probably they have scanned about 600.000 documents.

Specs for paper handling

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

If you look at the the Size of the ADF of this scanner, you will notice that it can hold 750 pages .

The maximum Document Weight that the Panasonic KV-S8147 can process is around 5.2 to 146 lb..

It’s good news that the Panasonic KV-S8147 has a long page feature, and it will scan 100 in in document size.

Panasonic KV-S8147 accesories unboxing

When one has questions regarding the dimmensions, they are 21 x 19 x 19 inches.

Worried about the mass of this device? You ‘ll learn it has a weight of around 97 lbs.

When it comes to the bundled scanning software, the Panasonic KV-S8147 comes with the Device Driver, ISIS driver software, TWAIN driver software, User Utility, Scan Button Setting Tool, Image Capture Plus with the New OCR Engine, Operation manual, Control sheet (PDF).

Features for Productivity

While this is something normal these days, the Panasonic KV-S8147 has the Automtic Page Size Detection function. Keep it enabled for most scanning jobs.

The driver of the the Panasonic KV-S8147 offers Automatic Rotation of Images , and it is easy to use it.

Regarding Automatic Color Detection , we could not imagine the Panasonic KV-S8147 not having it and use not using it.

Affraid of manually removing white pages? Don’t be, as the Blank page detection is available with the Panasonic KV-S8147.

As you’d imagine, the Dual stream scanning is featured in the Panasonic KV-S8147 driver settings. It can be a life saver some of the times.

Quality of images

Remember the time when you had to use photoshop for scans? Especially on the Panasonic KV-S8147 the Background Removal is an image enhancement feature you should use.

Have you tried using the Image Edge Fill for images? If it works correctly for pictures, then keep it enabled on the Panasonic KV-S8147 permanently.

One of the images processing functions I like is the Deskew document feature. Use it and you will not be dissapointed.

Perforated Page Correction is interesting to use as it provides you with clean images on the perforated side.

The Streaks Removal feature is most often sold on bigger devices . The device in question is missing Streaks Removal .

Extra Features

Sometimes I prefer enabling the Manual Feeding from the driver, to make sure the Panasonic KV-S8147 will process older documents safely.

What I love about the Detect Barcodes modules, are the QR code recognition features. It makes for flawless scanning.

Always make sure your scanner has the Automatic Separation of Documents available. Especially for QR Codes

When was the last time you bought a scanner without Optical Character Recognition . A long time ago for sure.

Would you scan forms without the Zonal OCR module? I enjoy the Zonal OCR setting too much not to use it.

Panasonic KV-S8147 driver, manual & brochure

Looking for drivers for Windows/Mac? We found them here

For finding out how you use this machine, check out the official manual on this site.

The product brochure can be downloaded on this page.

Panasonic KV-S8147 vs Fujitsu FI-7900

	Panasonic KV-S8147	Fujitsu FI-7900
Scanning area	11.69 in x 16.54 in	A3 – 304.8 mm x 431.8 mm (12 in. x 17 in.)
Sensor type	CIS	CCD
Long Document	100 in	304.8 mm x 5,588 mm (12 in. x 220 in. )
Connectivity	USB 3.0	USB 2.0 and USB 1.1
ADF Size	750 sheets	500 Sheets
Document Thickness	5.2 to 146 lb.	5.4 to 56 lb (20 to 209 g/m2)
Daily Duty Cycle	100,000 sheets	12.000 sheets
Streaks Correction	No	yes
Price	Check price on Amazon	Check price on Amazon

The capture area on the Fujitsu FI-7900 (About A3 or 304.8 mm x 431.8 mm (12 in. x 17 in.)) is bigger than the one on the Panasonic KV-S8147 which can can scan an area of 11.69 in x 16.54 in.

The Panasonic KV-S8147 operates with a CIS sensor, and the Fujitsu FI-7900 has a CCD sensor. As we often see it the CCD scanner offers a wider color gamut , and it’s also the same for our case.

As you can also see in specifications, The Fujitsu FI-7900 can scan longer documents (304.8 mm x 5,588 mm (12 in. x 220 in. ) in length) in comparisson to it’s competitor (100 in in length).

The Panasonic KV-S8147 features USB 3.0 for your connectivity needs, while the Fujitsu FI-7900 features USB 2.0 and USB 1.1.

Both devices, the Panasonic KV-S8147 and Fujitsu FI-7900 can work at identical PPM which is 140 documents in one minute.

Read the full review of the Fujitsu FI-7900

Panasonic KV-S8147 vs Panasonic KV-S8127

	Panasonic KV-S8147	Panasonic KV-S8127
Sheets per minute	140	120
Images per minute	280	240
Price	Check price on Amazon	Check price on Amazon

These document scanners are equal in scanning area, both being able to digitize an area of 11.69 in x 16.54 in.

Regarding the optical sensor, the Panasonic KV-S8147 and the Panasonic KV-S8127 function using the same type, a CIS sensor.

If processing long documents, you will notice that the Panasonic KV-S8147 and the Panasonic KV-S8127, are equal at 100 in.

USB 3.0 is included with both the Panasonic KV-S8147 and the Panasonic KV-S8127.

If we look at scanning speed the Panasonic KV-S8147 will achieve 140 documents a minute. However the Panasonic KV-S8127 will get to 120 pages per minute.

Read the full review of the Panasonic KV-S8127

Panasonic KV-S8147 vs Alaris Kodak i4650

	Panasonic KV-S8147	Alaris Kodak i4650
Sensor type	CIS	CCD
Long Document	100 in	208.66 in
Sheets per minute	140	130
Images per minute	280	260
ADF Size	750 sheets	500 sheets
Document Thickness	5.2 to 146 lb.	9 to 110 lb.
Daily Duty Cycle	100,000 sheets	75,000 sheets
Feed Roller Replacement	600.000 sheets	350.000 sheets
Interface	Twain and ISIS	Twain, ISIS and WIA
Dimensions	21 x 19 x 19 inches	14 x 19 x 19 inches
Weight	97 lbs	67 lbs
Streaks Correction	No	Yes
Price	Check price on Amazon	Check price on Amazon

Both document scanners have the same scanning area of 11.69 in x 16.54 in.

In most cases a scanner with ADF that works with a CCD sensor, offers the the optimum results. In this situation, the Panasonic KV-S8147 operates using a CIS sensor, and the Alaris Kodak i4650 is operated using a CCD sensor.

In Long Document mode Alaris Kodak i4650 has aproximate value of 208.66 in, while Panasonic KV-S8147 will digitize documents up to 100 in.

You’ll be pleased to find out that both document scanners have the same connectivity ports with USB 3.0.

If we look at actual scanning speed, the Panasonic KV-S8147 can capture at 140 sheets in one minute while the other machine can only reach 130 ppm.

Read the full review of the Alaris Kodak i4650

Panasonic KV-S8147 vs Canon DR-G2140

	Panasonic KV-S8147	Canon DR-G2140
Long Document	100 in	118 in.
Connectivity	USB 3.0	USB 3.1 & LAN
ADF Size	750 sheets	500 sheets
Document Thickness	5.2 to 146 lb.	14 to 56 lb.
Daily Duty Cycle	100,000 sheets	70,000 sheets
Feed Roller Replacement	600.000 sheets	300.000 sheets
Dimensions	21 x 19 x 19 inches	19 x 22 x 22 inches
Weight	97 lbs	11.4 lbs
Price	Check price on Amazon	Check price on Amazon

Both document scanners are equal in capture area, both have the power to capture an area of 11.69 in x 16.54 in.

Regarding the optical sensor, the Panasonic KV-S8147 and the Canon DR-G2140 have the same principle, a CIS sensor.

We enjoy the long document setting, and the Canon DR-G2140 converts documents up to 118 in. long. At the same time, Panasonic KV-S8147 will convert sheets around 100 in.

For your connectivity needs, the Panasonic KV-S8147 has built-in USB 3.0 while Canon DR-G2140 provides USB 3.1 & LAN.

These machines, the Panasonic KV-S8147 and Canon DR-G2140 can work at the same speed which is 140 sheets every 60 seconds.

Read the full review of the Canon DR-G2140