Carla Jiménez

Choose a sub-$200 scanner by total cost of ownership - reliability, consumables, and automation - not sticker price, with clear picks for low- and higher-volume teams. See tested cost math showing when to opt for the Epson ES‑50 or stretch to the Canon R40 to cut rescans and labor.

Get a straightforward framework to choose a law‑firm scanner by total cost and risk - using real-world math to quantify downtime, consumables, and jam recovery. See the must-have features and tested picks that deliver secure, consistent throughput with seamless routing to case management systems.

Learn the three real causes of jams - worn rollers, misaligned separator pads, and calibration drift - and the 15-minute routine that prevents re-scans, downtime, and hidden payroll costs.

Prioritize true throughput and workflow reliability over spec-sheet speeds by comparing jam rates, workflow automation, and compliance features that meaningfully cut rework and payroll hours. Use the simple redo-cost formula to gauge real TCO and choose the scanner that stays efficient with messy, mixed stacks.

Learn how ADF capacity affects real productivity and cost by weighing jam rates, roller cost per 1,000 pages, and your actual stack sizes - not just ppm. Apply a quick TCO filter to decide when a 50-, 60-, or 100-sheet feeder truly pays for itself.