The FUJITSU fi-8150 is an image scanner that offers a range of features to streamline your workflow. Here are some of its strengths, weaknesses, and abilities:
Strengths:
- State-of-the-art feeding technology: The fi-8150 comes with evolved feeding technology that enables you to scan a wide range of documents, including copy forms, passports, booklets, and plastic cards.
- Optimized high-quality images: The scanner comes with “Clear Image Capture,” a unique and dedicated image correction technology that generates unparalleled, high-definition images while keeping power consumption to a minimum.
- Better usability and flexibility: The fi-8150 supports multiple operation modes according to users’ environments, including LAN connectivity and USB 3.2. It also supports imprinter options that open up the capability for total document management and assists in document archiving requirements that are prevalent in many industries.
- Efficiency optimized: The scanner driver, PaperStream IP, comes with a simplified, user-friendly interface that provides icon visibility for easy setting configurations. Users can consistently achieve scanned outputs of correct orientations with the “Automatic Rotation” function and store frequently scanned documents in specific formats using the “pattern matching” method.
Weaknesses:
- Limited scanning speed: The fi-8150 has a scanning speed of 50 ppm (200/300 dpi) for simplex and 100 ipm (200/300 dpi) for duplex.
- Limited resolution: The scanner has an optical resolution of 600 dpi and an output resolution of 50 to 600 dpi (adjustable by 1 dpi increments), which may not be sufficient for some applications.
Abilities:
- Precise multi-feed detection: The scanner has precise multi-feed detection on a wide range of documents like plastic cards and documents with attachments, enabling continuous scanning with the same profiles.
- Automatic Separation Control: The “Automatic Separation Control” optimizes paper feed to match the number of sheets loaded, preventing interruptions.
- Image Monitoring: The scanner performs checks in real-time for image skews and provides enhanced paper protection.
FUJITSU fi-8150 Drivers for Windows
FUJITSU fi-8150 Drivers for Mac OS
| FILENAME | OPERATING SYSTEM | SIZE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image Scanner Driver for macOS 2.4.0 | macOS Ventura 13 / macOS Monterey 12 / macOS Big Sur 11 / macOS Catalina 10.15 / macOS Mojave 10.14 | 2.77 MB |
FUJITSU fi-8150 Drivers for Linux
| FILENAME | OPERATING SYSTEM | SIZE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image Scanner Driver for Linux (64-bit) 2.8.0 [SANE] [*1] | Linux | 911.75 kb |
For FUJITSU fi-8150 FULL, visit Ricoh’s Website.