Epson's WorkForce ES-865 Color Duplex Document Scanner ($749.99) is a sheet-fed, high-volume desktop scanner aimed at small to midsize offices and workgroups. A small step down from (and $50 cheaper than) the recent Editors' Choice, the Epson DS-870, the ES-865's capacity, speed, and accuracy are about the same. The primary difference between these two high-speed workhorses is in their software bundles. The DS-870 packs a full version of Epson's robust document management and archiving program, Document Capture Pro. The ES-865's bundle includes Epson ScanSmart, a versatile scanner interface that supports various (often optional) plug-ins. These include the company's Accounting Edition module, which allows you to scan into Microsoft Excel and a few bookkeeping and tax-prep programs, making it a good value for enterprises with varied high-volume scanning needs. A Digitizing Workhorse At 8.5 by 11.6 by 8.3 inches with its trays closed and weighing 7.9 pounds, the WorkForce ES-865 is...
Though out of the box it connects only via USB 3.0, the fast and accurate Epson WorkForce ES-865 is a versatile all-purpose, high-volume sheet-fed desktop document scanner for small businesses and workgroups.
Fast scanning and text conversion; Large ADF and high daily duty cycle; Impressively accurate; Versatile scanning interface software
No wireless or mobile connectivity available; Networking is an add-on; No business card scanning and archiving