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.

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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Productivity

Sidekick is a time-saver

Get Big Functionality in a Small Package

Sidekick may have a small footprint, but it's always up for a challenge.  Whether you need to scan business cards or letterhead, Sidekick's got you covered.  The scanner can handle documents ranging from 2 inches x 2.8 inches to 8.5 inches x 14 inches (legal size), and with a daily duty cycle of up to 4,000 documents, it doesn't take many breaks.

Additionally, the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) can hold up to 120 documents, giving you more time to focus on your work while Sidekick does its.

But that's not even the best part.  Since we know you have a big workload and no time to waste, we designed Sidekick 1400u to fly through pages at up to 43 pages per minute and Sidekick 1200 to scan at a 23 pages per minute clip.
 

Kiss Multifeeds Goodbye (or Not)

If you're tired of being slowed down by multifeeds, look no further than Sidekick 1400u.  This model includes ultrasonic multifeed detection.  Like everything else on the scanner it's convenient.  So when Sidekick 1400u recognizes a multifeed, it stops scanning to allow you to simply reinsert the multifeed document(s) and resume scanning.

This model is also versatile enough to let you scan documents like envelopes and documents with sticky notes or photographs that may trigger a multifeed when you don't want them to.  Just use the Multifeed Ignore feature to allow these exception documents to pass through the scanner.

With ultrasonic multifeed detection and the productivity enhancement features like auto cropping and image deskew that come with VirtualReScan® (VRS), you can rest assured that Sidekick will bring efficiency to your office's document management processes.
 

Image Quality

Sidekick keeps it legible

Capture Every Inch of Your Documents

You need your scanned images to be usable and legible to keep your business running smoothly.  And when it comes to forms processing, you need the most accurate digital images possible.

Both Sidekick models come with VRS image enhancement technology, which includes auto brightness and contrast control, as well as Color Background Saturation, which automatically "smooths" a color document background to a uniform color.  Additionally, its Electronic Color Dropout technology helps improve OCR/ICR accuracy by helping remove industry standard reds, greens and blues from digital images.  This is especially handy when you're dealing with forms or other problematic multicolored documents.
 

Get Accurate Images in Less Time

Sidekick knows how much you value your documents and your time.  VRS helps add several productivity and image enhancement features to Sidekick, including:

• Auto Color Detect spots document color so you don't have to sort documents into color and black-and-white before you scan.
• Auto Rotation adjusts scanned images so they're always displayed upright.
• Blank Page Deletion saves you file space and the time of having to go through your document batch and remove blank pages.

These efficiency tools help ensure accuracy and perfect images even as they save you valuable time.
 

Low Cost of Scanning

Sidekick skimps

Find Everything You Need in the Box

Who wants to buy more accessories just to get your scanner working?  No one we know.  That's why we include in a single box everything you need to get Sidekick up and scanning.  This includes:

• Scanner hardware
• USB 2.0 cable for easy connectivity
• VRS image enhancement technology
• Power cord, roller cleaning paper and startup CD (with direct ISIS and TWAIN drivers)

Plus, when your feeder rollers wear out, you can easily replace them yourself.  See?  We told you Sidekick was convenient.