Recommended scanners
The document scanners we recommend for trading cards, and what each one is best for. Any scanner that saves one scan per card works.
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Buy refurbished from ScanStore
ScanStore is a family-owned scanner store in Knoxville, Tennessee. It sells new, used and refurbished document scanners from Ricoh, Fujitsu, Canon, Kodak, Epson and other brands.
- Its CDIA+ certified imaging experts answer questions by live chat and phone.
- It also sells scanner parts, cleaning kits and service contracts.
Refurbished Ricoh fi-8170
ScanStore sells refurbished Ricoh fi-8170 scanners and usually has them in stock. A refurbished scanner costs much less than a new one. The fi-8170 is the high-volume scanner we recommend.
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Buy new on Amazon
Scanner performance and compatibility can vary by operating system, settings, card condition, sleeves, and workflow. Confirm that the scanner fits your setup before you buy.
Fujitsu fi-7160
An established office document scanner with a sheet feeder. It has been on the market for years, so used units are common.
Best for: Dealers who want a lower-cost way to start scanning in volume.
Amazon does not always stock used units. Dealers also find this model used from office equipment resellers.
Ricoh fi-8170
A newer professional document scanner in the same line as the fi-7160. It costs more than used legacy models.
Best for: Shops that scan large volumes and want current hardware with support.
Epson WorkForce ES series (ES-580W, ES-500W II)
Consumer sheet-fed document scanners that also produce one image file per page.
Best for: Dealers who want a new scanner at a consumer price point.
The link goes to the ES-580W. The ES-500W II is a similar model at a lower price.
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