Fujitsu Announces the Launch of the Newest Addition to the ScanSnap Line, the ScanSnap iX1500
Fujitsu Computer Products of America
Fujitsu Ltd., the world's leading scanner manufacturer, has announced the release of the ScanSnap iX1500, the next-generation model from the best-selling ScanSnap line of personal document scanners. Designed for ultimate ease-of-use, the iX1500 digitizes the paper in your environment, transforming it into secure digital files to increase productivity in your lifestyle.
“With our ScanSnap line, we’re making scanning approachable for all types of users”, said Yasunari Shimizu, FCPA’s Chief Executive Officer and President. “The ScanSnap iX1500 has experienced a significant evolution with improvements in design, function and software, but has maintained its core appeal as a simple to use, fast, and compact productivity tool. With its new touch screen and enhanced user interface, it enables everything to be done intuitively at the user’s fingertips.”
Key Features:
An optimized user experience that keeps evolving
The iX1500 is built with ScanSnap’s one-touch simplicity. It increases scanning efficiency and continuously evolves to satisfy the user experience with various automation functions.
・Simple from start to finish
Transition from scanning to using data with just one touch of the 4.3-inch touch screen, a first for the iX Series. Performing basic tasks, such as setup and Wi-Fi configuration, checking scanning status, and choosing save-to destinations, with the touch screen is easy - even for first-time users. Users can scan with pre-configured profiles optimized for each user’s workflow. With the iX1500, repetitive tasks such as sorting, saving, organizing, and connecting scanned data with other applications are made as simple as possible.
・Create unique user profiles
You can save information to specific destinations based on individual user preference when sharing the scanner among multiple*(1) users, such as family members.
・Connect to popular cloud services with ScanSnap Cloud
The iX1500 features ScanSnap Cloud, which connects to your favorite cloud service to manage your documents, receipts, business cards, and photos. You can create preconfigured shortcuts right on the touch screen to send scans to a specific cloud, or use ScanSnap Cloud’s intelligent sorting feature to deliver scans to the correct cloud service automatically.

Refined usability for every user
・Attractive, durable design
The iX1500’s adaptable and aesthetic design enables it to blend into any space, so it can remain where it is used the most, such as in your living room, study room, or office.
・Stress-free operation
-The iX1500 enables fast, smooth scanning in all scenarios.
- Scans 30 sheets per minute in color-duplex mode
- Boots within seconds of opening the cover with Fast Startup
- Easily scans business cards and long receipts that tend to curl with the included Receipt Guide
- Scans unconventional documents*(3) with Manual Scan
- Cleans streaked images without the need for rescanning with Streak Reduction - Notifies users of dust that may interfere with scanning via Dust Detection
- Offers built-in Wi-Fi with Direct Connect Mode
- Supports 2.4- and 5-GHz Wi-Fi*(4)
List price and release date
[1] ScanSnap iX1500 comes with 4 ScanSnap Home user licenses and 1 Nuance user license.
[2] Users can import data from existing ScanSnap software to ScanSnap Home with the iX500, iX100, S1300i, S1100i and SV600.
[3] Envelopes, plastic cards, folded A3 documents, and documents with sticky notes.
[4] 5 GHz Wi-Fi is not available with Direct Connect Mode.