Business Card Scanners

A business card scanner uses a light source or lens to scan business cards and extract the contact information on the card to allow for an easy way to enter contact data into a database or program. Most scanners use a charge-coupled device (CCD) or contact image sensor (CIS) to collect data during the scan. A business card scanner is typically connected to a computer via a USB cable, and includes specialized software to operate the scanner and organize the data after input. Other models use a serial port cable to connect to the computer. Business card scanners are time-savers, as they provide a quick way to build contact lists without typing the information. Some simple edits may be required after scanning, as business card formats and the type of information included varies greatly. Some models scan only grayscale, while others capture full color. If you collect stacks of business cards during your work week, you should consider adding a business card to your computer system. Your contact list will be the winner. ... View more - View less

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- Dymo CardScan Executive
- from $147
- Available from 3 retailers
- from $147
  
  Style: Desktop • Functionality: Business card scanner • Max Colour depth: 8-bit (256 colours) • Max Grey depth: 8-bit (256 grey levels) • Interface type: USB 2.0
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- Honeywell Orbit MS7120
- from $216
- Available from 2 retailers
- from $216
  
  Style: Desktop • Functionality: Business card scanner • Max Grey depth: 8-bit (256 grey levels) • Interface type: Serial (RS-232)
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- Canon ImageFORMULA DR-C125
  Rated 4.5 out of 5
- from $404
- Available from 7 retailers
- from $404
  
  Style: Portable • Functionality: Business card scanner • Max Colour depth: 24-bit (16.7M colours) • Max Grey depth: 8-bit (256 grey levels) • Interface type: USB
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- Adesso EZScan 2000
- from $94
- Available from 7 retailers
- from $94
  
  Style: Handheld • Functionality: Professional image scanner, Business card scanner • Max Colour depth: 24-bit (16.7M colours) • Max Grey depth: 16-bit (64K grey levels) • Interface type: USB
  - $104.95
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- Worldcard WorldCard Colour Business Card Recognition Scanner
  Rated 4 out of 5
- from $96
- Available from 3 retailers
- from $96
  
  Style: Portable • Functionality: Business card scanner • Max Grey depth: 8-bit (256 grey levels) • Interface type: USB 1.1
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- Plustek SmartOffice PS281
  Rated 3.5 out of 5
- from $193
- Available from 6 retailers
- from $193
  
  Style: Desktop • Functionality: Business card scanner • Max Colour depth: 24-bit (16.7M colours) • Interface type: USB 2.0
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- NeatReceipts 00315
- from $376
- Available from 6 retailers
- from $376
  
  Style: Desktop • Functionality: Business card scanner • Interface type: USB
  - $399
  - $399.99
  - $376.70
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- NeatReceipts 00346
- from $175
- Available from 5 retailers
- from $175
  
  Style: Portable • Functionality: Business card scanner • Interface type: USB
  - $199.99
  - $175.23
  - $199
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- Visioneer XP300
  Rated 2 out of 5
- from $14
- Available from 4 retailers
- from $14
  
  Style: Portable • Functionality: Business card scanner • Max Colour depth: 48-bit colour • Max Grey depth: 16-bit (64K grey levels) • Interface type: USB 1.1, USB 2.0
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- Dymo CardScan Personal V8
  Rated 3 out of 5
- from $112
- Available from 4 retailers
- from $112
  
  Style: Desktop • Functionality: Business card scanner • Max Grey depth: 1-bit grey • Interface type: USB 2.0
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- Dymo EXECUTIVE V9
  Rated 3.5 out of 5
- from $73
- Available from 2 retailers
- from $73
  
  Style: Desktop • Functionality: Business card scanner • Interface type: USB
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- NeatReceipts 00322
- from $170
- Available from 4 retailers
- from $170
  
  Style: Portable • Functionality: Business card scanner • Interface type: USB
  - $199.99
  - $170
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- IRIS Link IRISCard Anywhere 4
  Rated 5 out of 5
- from $109
- Available from 3 retailers
- from $109
  
  Style: Portable • Functionality: Business card scanner • Max Colour depth: 24-bit (16.7M colours) • Interface type: USB 2.0
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- Dymo PERSONAL V9
- from $105
- Available from 3 retailers
- from $105
  
  Style: Desktop • Functionality: Business card scanner • Interface type: USB
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- Canon CR-55
  Rated 4 out of 5
- from $27
- Available from 2 retailers
- from $27
  
  Style: Desktop • Functionality: Business card scanner • Max Colour depth: 24-bit (16.7M colours) • Max Grey depth: 4-bit (16 grey levels) • Interface type: USB 2.0
  - $27.55
  - $29.88
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- Dymo CardScan Team
- from $352
- Available from 2 retailers
- from $352
  
  Style: Desktop • Functionality: Business card scanner • Max Colour depth: 16-bit (64k colours) • Max Grey depth: 8-bit (256 grey levels) • Interface type: USB 2.0
  - Provantage... $352.60
  - Computers4SURE $386.96
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- ID Technologies IDMB 334133
- from $52
- Available from 2 retailers
- from $52
  
  Style: Portable • Functionality: Business card scanner • Interface type: USB
  - AlphaCard $85
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- Genius ColorPage BR600
  Rated 2.5 out of 5
- from $69
- Available from 1 retailers
- from $69
  
  Style: Portable • Functionality: Business card scanner • Max Grey depth: 16-bit (64K grey levels) • Interface type: USB 1.1
  - $69.99
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- IRIS Card IrisCard Corporate 4
- from $348
- Available from 1 retailers
- from $348
  
  Style: Desktop • Functionality: Business card scanner • Interface type: USB 2.0
  - Provantage... $348.84
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- Dymo TEAM V9
- from $229
- Available from 1 retailers
- from $229
  
  Style: Desktop • Functionality: Business card scanner • Interface type: USB
  - $229.99
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- ID Technologies IDMB 334112
- from $48
- Available from 1 retailers
- from $48
  
  Style: Portable • Functionality: Business card scanner • Interface type: USB
  - L-Tron... $48.77
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Business Card Scanners Buying Guide

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Introduction

Whether you have just a few business cards lying around waiting for you to enter the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses into your contact list, or if you pick up stacks of business cards at trade shows, there is bound to be a business card scanner that will fit your needs. Stop the typing, and start passing those tiny cards loaded with information through a business card scanner. If time is money, and saving time equals making money, then a business card scanner is a must have, and most models are small enough to tuck into your computer bag, so there’s no need to wait until you get back to the office to enter your new contacts into your database.

What Should You Look For when Shopping for a Business Card Scanner?

The key factors to consider when deciding which business card scanner will be right for your needs include: the ability to scan in color, the bit-depth of the scans and the type of connection to the computer. A business card scanner that scans only gray scale at 16-bits will provide 256 shades of gray. This type of business card scanner will cost far less than a business card scanner with the ability to scan in full color at 48-bits. Most models use a USB 2.0 connector to link the scanner to your computer, but some low-end models rely on the older, USB 1.1 connector. Scanning resolution is another consideration with most models providing 300 dpi scans, which enables the accompanying software plenty of data to read the information.

The software used with most business card scanners today not only decodes and reads the names and contact information on cards, but can also help in entering contact information found in electronic communications, such as email. This software will link with most common address book software programs to enter the data in the correct fields and formats. You just highlight the information in an email signature, text file or Web page and the software does the rest.

Which Business Card Scanner is Right for Me?

Kelkoo has something for everyone, including a very affordable, personal model from CardScan. The Dymo CardScan Personal V8 – Monochrome scans in gray scale, but is packed with features found in models costing much more. The key is the software, as this scanner will synchronize easily with ACT!, Outlook, Lotus Notes and GoldMine. It may not be as fast as the company’s Executive model, which also scans in color, but it gets the job done, and the company backs it ups with two-year warranty.

On the other end of the spectrum is the Plustek SmartOffice PS281. This business card scanner delivers very high resolution, scanning at 600dpi x 600dpi at 24-bit color resolution, which provides 16.7 million colors. This business card scanner can handle documents up to legal size, so you may not be able to travel easily with it. It’s designed for high-use environments with a desire to reduce paper use, such as law offices, financial institutions and government agencies. The automatic document feeder also accommodates business card scanning, and it can output a variety of file types, including PDF, email, Copy and File. It can handle up to 50 pages at a time, with a scanning rate of 20 pages per minute.

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Business Card Scanners Buying Guide

Introduction

What Should You Look For when Shopping for a Business Card Scanner?

Which Business Card Scanner is Right for Me?

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