Fujitsu fi-7480 | The budget A3 scanner just got faster

Fujitsu fi-7480 Datasheet Explained

Sheets up to 11.69 in x 16.54 in, can be scanned with the Fujitsu fi-7480.

The Fujitsu fi-7480 will match a true resolution 1200.

The present equipment, is working with a scanning sensor that is CCD.

USB 3.0 is what this equipment can be connected with .

If you’re curious how many Sheets per minute in simplex mode can be achieved, the manufacturer claims the number to be 80.

If you try the duplex scanning mode, 160 Images every minute in duplex should be possible in optimum conditions

Given this scanners Duty cycle, you will be able to optimaly scan 12,000 sheets a day.

When checking the communication interface you will understand that the Fujitsu fi-7480 driver operates on Twain and ISIS.

You can assume the consumables to have a life about 600.000 paper sheets.

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 capacity can accomodate up to 100.

The maximum Document thickness that the Fujitsu fi-7480 can process is around 7.2 to 112 lb..

With the Fujitsu fi-7480 you will scan 220 in long documents, with the special Long Document Scanning Mode .

Fujitsu fi-7480 accesories unboxing

The size this device ocupies on your desk is 15 x 8 x 8 inches.

The Fujitsu fi-7480 is weighing somewhere around 16 lbs . This value doesn’t account for any parts that can be fitted to the device.

When it comes to the included scanning applications, the Fujitsu fi-7480 comes with the PaperStream IP, PaperStream Capture and Scanner Central administrator software. Available for download: 2D Barcode Module for PaperStream, ScanSnap Manager for fi-series, Scan to Microsoft SharePoint, ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap.

Features for Productivity

The Automtic Page Size Detection is a setting that still amazes me today. It works very well with the Fujitsu fi-7480 scanner.

The driver of the the Fujitsu fi-7480 offers Automatic Rotation of Images , and it is easy to use it.

It’s often a good thing to have color pages identified automatically. A Fujitsu fi-7480 scanner will let you use this function easily.

When was the last time you had to remove blank pages manually? The Fujitsu fi-7480 will do this automatically, when you use the Blank document removal function.

You will definitely enjoy the Multi image output . It’s a life saver, for clients that are picky with their output

Quality of images

I have seen the Smooth Background setting improve with every update of the driver, and it is the same case with the Fujitsu fi-7480 scanner.

Sometimes the Document Edge Cleanup function might not work correctly. For the Fujitsu fi-7480 with colored images.

Deskew document can be done by enabling this setting in the scanner driver. It will only conflict with other special settings on the Fujitsu fi-7480 scanner from time to time, so keep it on.

For standard documents, I always have the Perforated Page Correction setting turned on in the driver.

If you find streaks on your images, check the Streaks Filtering setting. It comes as standard on the Fujitsu fi-7480.

Extra Features

When scanning fragile documents, this Manual Feeding setting will help you scan safely with the Fujitsu fi-7480.

Although the Detect Barcodes isn’t the only separation method, I recommend you get it.

Always check if the Auto Separation is free on the scanner. I have seen some manufacturers selling the barcode option.

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

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

Fujitsu fi-7480 driver, manual & brochure

Looking for drivers for Windows/Mac? You can find it here

Already have one and haven’t figured out how you use it? Download the product manual at this link.

If you are looking for some more detailed specs, check out the product brochure on this page.

Fujitsu fi-7480 vs Fujitsu fi-7160

	Fujitsu fi-7480	Fujitsu fi-7160
Format	A3	A4
Scanning area	11.69 in x 16.54 in	8.27 in x 11.69 in
Sheets per minute	80	60
Images per minute	160	120
ADF Size	100 sheets	80 sheets
Daily Duty Cycle	12,000 sheets	4,000 sheets
Dimensions	15 x 8 x 8 inches	12 x 6 x 6 inches
Weight	16 lbs	9.2 lbs
Price	Check price on Amazon	Check price on Amazon

So, how do they compare on capture zone? The Fujitsu fi-7480 can digitize area of 11.69 in x 16.54 in, meanwhile it’s competitor can capture a surface of of 8.27 in x 11.69 in.

Both the Fujitsu fi-7480 and the Fujitsu fi-7160 function with CCD sensor.

When scanning sheets that are longer, you will notice that the Fujitsu fi-7480 and the Fujitsu fi-7160, are the same at 220 in.

These document scanners have built-in the same connectivity options with USB 3.0 included.

The Fujitsu fi-7480 has the edge on actual scanning speed. The equipment has the power to digitize at 80 PPM. The other equipment has the power to only reach 60 sheets in one minute

Read the full review of the Fujitsu fi-7160

Fujitsu fi-7480 vs Fujitsu fi-7180

	Fujitsu fi-7480	Fujitsu fi-7180
Format	A3	A4
Scanning area	11.69 in x 16.54 in	8.27 in x 11.69 in
ADF Size	100 sheets	80 sheets
Daily Duty Cycle	12,000 sheets	6,000 sheets
Dimensions	15 x 8 x 8 inches	12 x 6 x 6 inches
Weight	16 lbs	19.4 lbs
Price	Check price on Amazon	Check price on Amazon

When we look at the capture area, what we can immediately notice is that the Fujitsu fi-7480 can capture an area of 11.69 in x 16.54 in, meanwhile it’s competitor can only digitize a surface of 8.27 in x 11.69 in.

When evaluating the sensors, you should understand both equipment are using CCD technology.

If converting long documents, you will see that both the Fujitsu fi-7480 and the Fujitsu fi-7180, are the same at 220 in.

These document scanners feature the same network connection options with USB 3.0 included.

These machines, the Fujitsu fi-7480 and Fujitsu fi-7180 will work at the same speed which is 80 documents .

Read the full review of the Fujitsu fi-7180

Fujitsu fi-7480 vs Fujitsu fi-7460

	Fujitsu fi-7480	Fujitsu fi-7460
Sheets per minute	80	60
Images per minute	160	120
Daily Duty Cycle	12,000 sheets	9,000 sheets
Price	Check price on Amazon	Check price on Amazon

These scanners have the same capture area of 11.69 in x 16.54 in.

CCD sensors are used in the Fujitsu fi-7480 and the Fujitsu fi-7460.

If scanning long documents, you will observe that the Fujitsu fi-7480 and the Fujitsu fi-7460, are the same at 220 in.

You’ll be happy to find out that these devices feature the same network connection options with USB 3.0.

The Fujitsu fi-7480 has the edge on scanning speed. The scanning machine is able to scan at 80 pages every minute. The other document scanner has the power to only do 60 PPM

Read the full review of the Fujitsu fi-7460