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Sidekick Desktop Scanner

( BÖWE BELL+HOWELL )

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Sidekick: Professional-grade scanning for the desktop.

If you want high-quality and efficient scanning right by your side, you've come to the right place. Packed with professional-grade scanning features, the Sidekick Series contains in a single box everything you need to connect and operate a total desktop scanning solution.

This entry-level scanner bundle is the perfect solution for small offices or departments that need convenient, professional-quality scanning solutions. And the best part? Sidekick boosts productivity and produces picture-perfect images while sitting snug on your desktop.

Available in two models, Sidekick features duplex and simplex scanning in color, bitonal and grayscale. Our Sidekick 1200 model can scan at speeds up to 23 pages per minute. Sidekick 1400u scans at speeds up to 43 pages per minute and also includes ultrasonic multifeed detection, a technology pioneered by BBH that saves time and money.

Both models include VRS image enhancement and feature a low overall cost of scanning by making sure that you don't have to bother with fuzzy digital images or time-consuming maintenance.

Check out the features section to find out why we call Sidekick the compact by-your-side, all-in-one scanner.

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Our Sidekick family of scanners delivers high-performance document imaging to medical, legal, insurance and financial offices, as well as departments of hospitals, government agencies, law firms and educational institutions. An ideal fit for distributed scanning environments, Sidekick is loaded with productivity and image enhancement features that make it easy to get high-quality digital images of all your important documents.

Productivity. Sidekick is built to reduce document prep and save you time. With impressive daily duty cycles and a high-capacity document feeder, Sidekick turns scanning into one of the easiest things you do all day. More>

Image Quality. Sidekick comes bundled with image enhancement features for auto-cropping, brightness and contrast control. This ensures that you get high-quality digitized images every time you scan. More>

Low Cost of Scanning. With Sidekick, we've included everything you need in the box and made maintenance simple. Add in the fact this durable scanner boosts accuracy and saves you time, and you have one of the most cost-effective desktop scanners around. More>

Scanning Mode	Duplex
Scanning Speed Letter Size Binary at 200 dpi	Portrait
1200	Simplex 23 ppm Duplex 42 ipm
1400u	Simplex 43 ppm Duplex 76 ipm
Scanning Speed Letter Size Color at 200 dpi	Portrait
1200	Simplex 8 ppm Duplex 14 ipm
1400u	Simplex 14 ppm Duplex 24 ipm
Resolution	100-600dpi Color (with VRS) 100-400dpi Optical 600 dpi
Daily Duty Cycle
1200	4,000 sheets per day
1400u	4,000 sheets per day
Output Options	Bitonal, Grayscale (8 bit), and color (24 bit)
Image Enhancement	VRS 4.2 Professional features include Auto Cropping, Deskew, Auto Brightness, Contrast Control, Auto Color Detect, Auto Rotation, Advanced Clarity and Blank Page Deletion.
Pre-Scan Front-Page Imprinter	User installable pre-scan front-page imprinter for the 1400 U.S. and the 1400 EU scanners option. Part Number - 0123085
Document Size	2.0 x 2.8 in. (50.8 x 70 mm) to 8.5 x 14 in. (216 x 356 mm)
Paper Thickness	Single paper feeding: 2.0 to 5.9 mils (0.05 to 0.15 mm) Continuous paper feeding: 2.36 to 5.9 mils (0.06 to 0.15 mm) Note: 1 MIL = 1/1000 in.
Paper Weight	Single paper feeding: 10.7 to 33.9 Continuous paper feeding: 13.3 to 33.9 lbs.
Interface	USB 2.0 (cable included) 50 pin dual port SCSI III (1200 only)
Feeder Capacity	120 sheets
Multifeed Detection	1200 - Page length 1400u - Ultrasonic
Scanner Size	14 x 12.5 x 9.25 in. (35.5 x 32 x 24.1) With tray extended: 14 x 19.75 x 10.6 in. (35.5 x 50 x 27 cm)
Scanner Weight
1200	18.7 lbs (8.5 kg)
1400u	20.1 lbs (9.1 kg)
Power Consumption 1200	AC 100-120 V 50/60 Hz AC 220-240 V 50/60 Hz
Maximum (Scanning)	37 W - 38 W
Minimum (Standby)	17 W - 19 W
Sleep Mode	6 W - 8 W
Power Consumption 1400u	AC 100-120 V 50/60 Hz AC 220-240 V 50/60 Hz
Maximum (Scanning)	50 W
Minimum (Standby)	17 W - 19 W
Sleep Mode	3.5 W - 6 W
Operating Temperature and Humidity	Temperature 59 F to 86 F (15 C to 30 C) Humidity: 30% to 80%
Storage Temperature and Humidity	Temperature 59 F to 95 F (15C to 35C) Humidity: 10% to 80% RH
Additional Features	End user replaceable feeder rollers, electronic color dropout (red, green, blue)
Additional Contents	Power cord, USB cable, roller cleaning paper, CD-ROM (installation and operation manual, VRS, user utility software), printed documents (quick installation guide and warranty card)
Drivers	VRS (Image Controls, ISIS, TWAIN); direct ISIS, direct TWAIN
Bundled Software	Quick Scan Pro demo

Black Roller Exchange Kit:
Part #: S005503 -

Ink Cartridge:
Part #: S005506 - The ink jet cartridge is used with the Prescan Front-page Imprinter (0123060 and 0123030).

White Roller Exchange Kit:
Part #: S005511 -

Sidekick/Tr?per Cleaning Kit:
Part #: S007613 - Each package includes one hundred (100) cleaning wipes.

SILEX - USB 2.0 Network Device:
Part #: 0103525 - Boost your Sidekick scanner into a shared resource on your local area network!

Pre-scan Front-page Imprinter Kit:
Part #: 0123060 -

Prescan Front-Page Imprinter:
Part #: 0123085 -

Capture Pro Software:
Part #: Taking Batch Capture to the Next Level of Productivity -

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