ScanSnap iX2500 is the evolved flagship model of the ScanSnap series enabling scanning at higher speeds of 45 ppm/90 ipm A4-size documents color 300 dpi. It comes with a large 5-inch touch screen to bridge the gap where the physical and digital meet. The device allows you to use your personalized settings anywhere regardless of whether you are at home the office or a rental coworking space. It integrates seamlessly with digital services for utilizing scanned data and offers a user-friendly stress-free experience.

Features

Intuitive 5-inch touch screen and smartphone-like usability
Wi-Fi compatibility
Secure connections with Wi-Fi 6/WPA3 support
Speedy scans up to 45 ppm/90 ipm A4-size documents color 300dpi
100 sheets Automatic Document Feeder ADF
For both individual and team use
Balances high-speed scanning and fast startup with energy efficiency
Best experiences with ScanSnap Home
Your usual settings and cloud save destinations are applied to the scanner
Data Sync2 Transcending device boundaries
Save directly to a network folder3 and cloud services or send to email without the need for a PC
Seamless integration with various digital services
Environmentally conscious product design and packaging materials
2 Data Sync will be available in a later update.
3 Scanning to a network folder will be available in the late 2025 update.

Specifications

Product Name			ScanSnap iX2500 (White / Black)
Scanner Type			ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) / Manual Feed, Duplex
Scanning color mode			Color, Grayscale, Monochrome, Automatic (Color/Grayscale/Monochrome^*1 detection)
Image sensor			CIS x 2 (Front x 1, Back x 1)
Light source			3 Color LED (Red/Green/Blue)
Optical resolution			600 dpi
Scanning Speed^*2 (A4 portrait)	Auto mode(Default)^*3		Simplex / Duplex: 45 ppm
	Normal mode		Simplex / Duplex: 45 ppm (Color / Grayscale: 150 dpi, Monochrome: 300 dpi)
	Better mode		Simplex / Duplex: 45 ppm (Color / Grayscale: 200 dpi, Monochrome: 400 dpi)
	Best mode		Simplex / Duplex: 45 ppm (Color / Grayscale: 300 dpi, Monochrome: 600 dpi)
	Excellent mode^{1 4}		Simplex / Duplex: 13 ppm (Color / Grayscale: 600 dpi, Monochrome: 1,200 dpi)
Document Size	Normal Scan^*5		Minimum 50.8 x 50.8 mm (2 x 2 in.) Maximum 216 x 360 mm (8.5 x 14.17 in.)
	Manual Scan		Minimum 50.8 x 50.8 mm (2 x 2 in.) Maximum 216 x 360 mm (8.5 x 14.17 in.)^*7
	With Photo Carrier Sheet (Option)^*1		Minimum 25.4 x 25.4 mm (1 x 1 in.) Maximum 127 x 178 mm (5.0 x 7.0 in.)
	With Carrier Sheet (Option)^*1		Minimum 25.4 x 25.4 mm (1 x 1 in.) Maximum 297 x 431.8 mm (11.69 x 17 in.)
	With Booklet Carrier Sheet (Option)^*1		-
	Long Paper Scanning^*6	PC	3,000 mm^*9 (863 mm in 32-bit)
	Long Paper Scanning^*6	Smart Device / Cloud / NAS^*8	Duplex: 863 mm Simplex: 1,726 mm
Paper Weight (Thickness)			40 to 209 g/m² (11 to 56 lb) A8 or less: 128 to 209 g/m² (34 to 56 lb) Cards: 0.76 mm or less (Compliant with the ISO7810 ID-1 type) (Includes embossed cards in landscape orientation)
ADF Capacity^*10			100 sheets (A4, 80 g/m² or 20 lb)
Interface	USB		USB 3.2 Gen1 / USB 3.1 / USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 / USB 1.1 (Connector Type: Type-C)
Interface	Wi-Fi		IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Frequency band: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz^*11
Wi-Fi Connection Mode			Access Point Connect Mode (Infrastructure mode)^12 Direct Connect Mode (Ad-hoc mode)^13
LCD			5 in. color IPS touch screen
Power Requirements			AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	Operating		Approx. 17 W
	Sleep Mode(USB connection)		1.0 W or less
	Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi connection)		1.4 W or less
	When the power is off (default Normal mode)		0.2 W or less
	On standby in Fast mode (Wi-Fi off)		1.0 W or less
	On standby in Fast mode (Wi-Fi connection)		1.4 W or less
Operating Environment			Temperature: 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) Relative humidity: 20 to 80% (Non-condensing)
Dimensions (W x D x H)			Min.: 292 x 161 x 159 mm (11.50 x 6.34 x 6.26 in.) (storage size) Max.: 292 x 477 x 286 mm (11.50 x 18.78 x 11.26 in.) (when the extension and the stacker are extended)
Device Weight			3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
Environmental compliance			ENERGY STAR/RoHS
Multifeed detection			Overlap detection (Ultrasonic sensor), Length detection
Driver			ScanSnap Home (ScanSnap specific driver) Windows: Does not support TWAIN/ISIS™ macOS: Does not support TWAIN

Available only when connecting to a computer.
Scanning speeds may vary due to the system environment. The values shown are the results of the evaluation under the following environment:
- Windows 10 / CPU: Intel Core™ i3-10105 3.7GHz / Memory: 8GB / Storage: SSD
- macOS Monterey 12 / CPU: 3.0GHz 6 core Intel Core™ i5 (8th Generation) / Memory: 8GB / Storage: SSD / used Mac Mini (2018)
Scans will be performed in 300 dpi (Color/Grayscale) or 600 dpi (Monochrome) if shorter sides are less than 105 mm, and in 200 dpi (Color/Grayscale) or 400 dpi (Monochrome) if shorter sides exceed 105 mm.
Feature is unavailable when using ScanSnap Cloud.
A3 scans are possible with use of A3 carrier sheets.
A document longer than A4 paper can be scanned one by one. Available in all modes except for “Excellent mode”.
A3, B4, 11 x 17 in. document sizes are required to be folded in half.
Scanning to a NAS will be available in the late 2025 update.
Up to 360 mm in Excellent mode.
Maximum capacity varies, depending upon paper weight.
Availability of 5 GHz Wi-Fi may vary depending on region.
Access Point Connect Mode requires a Wi-Fi access point or router.
The mode will be available in late 2025. 5 GHz Wi-Fi is not available with Direct Connect Mode.

System Requirements for PC

Compatible Operating Systems^*1		Windows 11 / 10 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Driver / Applications^*2	ScanSnap Home^*4	Supported
	Kofax Power PDF Standard^*5	Supported
	ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap™	Supported
Hardware Requirements^*3	CPU^*6	Intel or Intel-compatible processors
	Display Resolution	1,024 × 768 pixels or more
	Disk Capacity^78	3.8 GB or more of free disk space

Operate Windows in desktop mode. ScanSnap scanners do not run with Windows 11 and 10 ARM-based PCs such as Surface Pro X (Microsoft).
Operating systems listed in this table are the only ones supported. Please refer to the ScanSnap Support site for the latest support information.
The ScanSnap device may not work if the connected computer does not meet these requirements.
ScanSnap Home Installation requires a computer and Internet. Please visit the ScanSnap Support site for download information.
Please refer to the included license certificate to download the software.
Scanning speeds may vary due to the system environment.
Indicated disk capacity requirements apply when downloading ScanSnap Home.
.NET Framework 4.8 or later must be installed. If it is not installed, it is installed with ScanSnap Home. Up to 4.5 GB of disk space is required for the installation.

*The system requirements may change depending on the support policies of the above system and third-party software.

System Requirements for Mac

Compatible Operating Systems		macOS Catalina 10.15 or later
Driver / Applications^*1	ScanSnap Home^*3	Supported
	Kofax Power PDF Standard for Mac^*4	Supported
	ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap™	Supported
Hardware Requirements^*2	CPU^56	Intel processor or Apple silicon
	Display Resolution	1,024 x 768 pixels or more
	Disk Capacity	2.5 GB or more of free disk space

Operating systems listed in this table are the only ones supported. Please refer to the ScanSnap Support site for the latest information.
The ScanSnap device may not work if the connected computer does not meet these requirements.
ScanSnap Home Installation requires a computer and Internet. Please visit the ScanSnap Support site for download information.
Please refer to the included license certificate to download the software.
The ScanSnap device also operates with Apple Silicon-based Mac computers. Please refer to the ScanSnap Support site for the latest information.
Scanning speeds may vary due to the system environment.

*The system requirements may change depending on the support policies of the above system and third-party software.

System Requirements for Other Devices

For ScanSnap Home (for mobile), please refer to ScanSnap Home specifications tab.

Last updated: Saturday, 16 August 2025

Warranty

This product is sourced in Australia and carries a full Australian Manufacturers Warranty

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