Alaris Kodak i2420 Review | This scanner is good.. but a bit old?

Alaris Kodak i2420 Datasheet Explained

Documents up to 8.27 in x 11.69 in, can be captured with the Alaris Kodak i2420.

The Alaris Kodak i2420 can achieve a real resolution 600.

You notice this device is scanning through a CIS.

This scanning machine connects with USB 2.0.

You can reach scanning speeds of 40 Sheets per minute in simplex mode.

You will be able to reach 80 Images per minute in duplex mode when scanning duplex with the Alaris Kodak i2420.

Scanning 5,000 pages is what the manufacturers claims to this scanners daily Recommended volume.

The Alaris Kodak i2420 works with Twain and ISIS scanning interface.

You should assume the feeding tyres to have a life about 600.000 normal 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 Size of the ADF of this scanner, you will notice that it can hold 75 pages .

When it comes to Document Weight the Alaris Kodak i2420 is capable of handling paper of 7 to 160 lb..

With the Alaris Kodak i2420 you will scan 33.98 in long documents, with the special Long Document Scanning Mode .

Alaris Kodak i2420 accesories unboxing

The size this scanner takes on your table is 13 x 10 x 10 inches.

The Alaris Kodak i2420 weighs about 12 lbs. This weight doesn’t involve any parts that can be applied to the equipment.

When it comes to the bundled scanning applications, the Alaris Kodak i2420 comes with the Alaris Capture Pro Limited Edition, Smart Touch, Nuance PaperPort and OmniPage softwares.

Features for Productivity

While this is something normal these days, the Alaris Kodak i2420 has the Automtic Page Size Detection function. Keep it enabled for most scanning jobs.

I like the Automatic Rotation of Images for documents that are not homogenous when it comes to orientation. A mix of portrait and landscape documents will be handled by the Automatic Rotation of Images mode.

One feature I enjoy in the Alaris Kodak i2420 and other machines, is the Automatic Color Detection . Try it, and it will definitely change your life.

Affraid of manually removing white pages? Don’t be, as the White page detection is available with the Alaris Kodak i2420.

I just love the Multi image output spec. It allows me to output files in color, black and white or grayscale in the same job

Quality of images

Remember the time when you had to use photoshop for scans? Especially on the Alaris Kodak i2420 the Background Removal is an image enhancement feature you should use.

The Page Margin Cleanup helps you by cleaning your scanned scanned documents.

Straightening documents automatically is possible with the Alaris Kodak i2420. Luckily, the Document Allignment feature will allign most images quite well.

When was the last time you had Hole Removal turned off? Personally, I can’t remember when that was.

The Streaks Filtering is one of those features that we sometimes ignore. The Alaris Kodak i2420 has such a feature, and for text documents it can do wonders.

Extra Features

When scanning fragile documents, this Manual Feed Mode setting will help you scan safely with the Alaris Kodak i2420.

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

Always make sure your scanner has the Separate Documents Automatically available. Especially for QR Codes

An Optical Character Recognition is standard with this scanner, as you would expect.

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

Alaris Kodak i2420 driver, manual & brochure

Are you looking for the driver? We found them on this website

We can tell you what the scanning machine can do, but if you want to know how you operate it, have a look the product user guide here.

If there is any information which you didn’t find here, try to view the product brochure on this site.

Alaris Kodak i2420 vs Alaris Kodak i2620

	Alaris Kodak i2420	Alaris Kodak i2620
Sensor type	CIS	CCD
Sheets per minute	40	60
Images per minute	80	120
ADF Size	75 sheets	100 sheets
Daily Duty Cycle	5,000 sheets	7,000 sheets
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These devices are equal in scanning area, both being able to capture an area of 8.27 in x 11.69 in.

A Alaris Kodak i2420 scans with a CIS sensor, while the Alaris Kodak i2620 has a CCD sensor. In most cases the CCD scanner offers a more accurate color reproduction , and it’s the case here.

When processing sheets that are longer, you will observe that the Alaris Kodak i2420 and the Alaris Kodak i2620, are the same at 33.98 in.

As a user, you will be delighted to know that these scanners feature the same connectivity options with USB 2.0.

When looking at scanning speed, the Alaris Kodak i2620 can scan at 60 pages a minute meanwhile the other document scanner can only do 40 ppm.

Read the full review of the Alaris Kodak i2620

Alaris Kodak i2420 vs Alaris Kodak i2820

	Alaris Kodak i2420	Alaris Kodak i2820
Sensor type	CIS	CCD
Sheets per minute	40	70
Images per minute	80	140
ADF Size	75 sheets	100 sheets
Document Thickness	7 to 160 lb.	9 to 110 lb.
Daily Duty Cycle	5,000 sheets	8,000 sheets
Price	Check price on Amazon	Check price on Amazon

These scanners are equally matched in capture area, both being able to capture an area of 8.27 in x 11.69 in.

A Alaris Kodak i2420 operates with a CIS sensor, while the Alaris Kodak i2820 has a CCD sensor. Most often the CCD one offers a higher scanning depth , and it’s true for our case.

If converting sheets that are longer, you will observe that the Alaris Kodak i2420 and the Alaris Kodak i2820, are equal at 33.98 in.

Connectivity ports? USB 2.0 for these document scanners.

The Alaris Kodak i2820 has the advantage on actual digitization speed. This scanner has the power to scan at 70 pages every minute. The other device can only reach 40 PPM

Read the full review of the Alaris Kodak i2820