Kodak Alaris is targeting service bureaus, business process outsourcers (BPOs), and large multinational organisations with the launch of a new high speed scanner model offering throughput of more than 200 pages per minute.

The KODAK i5850 production scanner is designed for operations looking for high volume and speed while avoiding jams and misfeeds and minimising operator intervention.

It incorporates a technology called Intelligent Document Protection that “listens” to the sound of paper passing through and stops the machine if it “hears” paper crumpling. This avoids jams and paper damage from staples and misfeeds that can seriously disrupt operator productivity.

“Production scanners need to process paperwork quickly and deliver great image quality while avoiding misfeeds that can slow down bureau operations,” said Tony Barbeau, Products & Solutions General Manager and Vice President, Document Imaging, Kodak Alaris. “The new i5850 Scanner achieves this while offering a range of additional new features.”

The i5850 Scanner comes with optical patch reader technology to enhance image addressing. The scanner can apply sequential numbers to documents, making it much easier to track batches and organise documents into files and folders so that each batch is tracked accurately. And the new i5850 Scanner has a front and rear imprinter to date/ time stamp documents without altering the original document.

The i5850 Scanner has no daily volume limitations. It can process up to 210 pages per minute in duplex and dual stream to produce 840 images per minute. Optical resolution of 600dpi enhances Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Intelligent Document Recognition (IDR) applications.

Kodak Alaris’ Perfect Page imaging technology is included to eliminate rescans and operator intervention. The i5850 Scanner also has a height adjustable pedestal to enhance operator comfort.

According to analyst firm IDC, the high-volume production scanner market is expected to grow by more than 4% and continue to grow through 2018, providing a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. “Customers in this segment are seeking ways to speed up their business response and transaction times,” said Ron Glaz, Director of Research, IDC.  “The faster their processes flow, the faster they can capitalize on new business opportunities. Kodak Alaris is the worldwide market leader in this category.”

The KODAK i5850 comes with an optional Controlled Dual Stacking Accessory to separate documents into two exit trays. This allows mixed-size documents such as cheques and invoices to be sorted and patch sheets to be reused to save money.   

The KODAK i15850 Scanner is available today with a list price of $A110,000.

For more information, visit www.kodakalaris.com/go/i5850news.