In the past businesses were deluged with paper that they invariably stored in an infinitely expanding number of heavy filing cabinets.
About 20 years ago computer technology reached a point where more efficient solutions could be employed. These developments allowed documents to be scanned, stored and then retrieved as needed. And the originals could be dumped in storage, used to reduce heating costs (ahem), or ideally be sent for recycling.
The Epson Workforce DS-560 scanner is the modern equivalent of the dedicated scanners that document workflow departments once used, allowing any small office to operate an ad-hoc scanning and document management facility. It retails around the £450 (about $590) mark, although it can be had for cheaper if you shop around online.
Design
The Epson Workforce DS-560 reminds us of the very early portable HP DeskJets, in that it has a remarkably small footprint that expands when you wish to use the device.
It’s only about 30cm wide and 15cm deep when folded up. The sloped front face of the DS-560 pivots back to become a document feeder, and the front telescopes out to retain already scanned items.
Epson made the controls very simple indeed, with only three buttons on the front (power, stop and …read more
Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac
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