Ambir PS670st: Ultra-Fast Vertical-Feed Business Card Scanner for Efficient Networking

The Ambir PS670st redefines how busy professionals capture, organize, and utilize contact information gathered from meetings, conferences, and client visits. Featuring an innovative vertical feed, this USB-powered business card scanner delivers ultra-fast, single-sided card capture with impressive image quality in color or grayscale. Its compact footprint sits discreetly on a crowded desk, preserving valuable workspace while speeding up your lead follow-ups and CRM updates. Designed for reliability and ease of use, the PS670st integrates smoothly with Microsoft Outlook and other contact-management tools, so you can import, store, and act on new connections without slowing your day. If you’re seeking a streamlined, enterprise-grade solution to digitize business cards, the PS670st offers a practical mix of speed, accuracy, and convenience that professionals will appreciate every day.

• Vertical feed design enables ultra-fast, single-sided capture of business cards, reducing manual data entry and accelerating post-event networking workflows.
• USB-powered and compact, the PS670st eliminates the need for an external power adapter while occupying minimal desk real estate—ideal for busy offices, reception areas, and home workstations.
• High-quality output in color or grayscale with crisp text and logos, backed by reliable optical performance to ensure legible, scannable cards even with small print or intricate designs.
• Outlook integration and OCR capabilities let you export contacts directly to email clients, generate searchable PDFs, and create editable data for easy CRM import and contact management.
• Ready-to-use software bundle and broad compatibility across Windows and macOS, designed to simplify deployment in diverse IT environments and streamline ongoing workflows.

Technical Details of Ambir PS670st

• Scan Method: Vertical feed, single-sided capture optimized for standard business cards (CR80 format).
• Optical Resolution: Up to 600 dpi for sharp text, logos, and fine card details.
• Color Depth: 24-bit color and 8-bit grayscale to preserve accurate color reproduction and grayscale nuances.
• Speed: Efficient processing suitable for high card volumes in busy office settings; designed to minimize downtime between scans.
• Card Size Support: Standard business cards (approximately 3.5 x 2.0 inches) with reliable edge-to-edge capture when aligned properly.
• Interface and Power: USB-powered with a USB 2.0 interface, requiring no external power supply and offering broad compatibility with common computer setups.
• Software: Bundled AmbirScan OCR software with features for exporting to Outlook, creating searchable PDFs, and generating editable contact records.
• Operating System Compatibility: Supports Windows and macOS platforms, with regular software updates and driver support from Ambir.

How to Install Ambir PS670st

• Connect the PS670st to a free USB port on your computer. If you’re using a laptop or a crowded desk, a powered USB hub can help manage multiple devices without performance loss.
• Install the included drivers and AmbirScan software. If you don’t have the installation CD, download the latest drivers and software from the official Ambir website and follow the on-screen prompts to complete setup.
• Open AmbirScan and configure your capture preferences, selecting color or grayscale output, preferred file format (JPEG, PDF, or searchable PDF), and the destination folder for scanned results.
• Prepare your card by aligning it with the vertical guides and inserting it into the feed. Press Scan and monitor the interface for a confirmation of successful capture and OCR processing.
• Export and route: choose Outlook as your export destination or send scanned data to your CRM, cloud storage, or document-management system. Save profiles for quick future scans and consistent results.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Ambir PS670st best used for? It’s designed to quickly transform business cards into digital contacts, enabling fast data entry into Outlook and other applications while saving desk space with its vertical-feed design.
• Can I export scanned data to Outlook? Yes. The included software supports exporting contact data and scanned card images to Outlook, as well as integration with other contact managers and CRM systems.
• What about image quality? The PS670st provides color and grayscale scans at up to 600 dpi, ensuring legible text and recognizable logos even on cards with small fonts or intricate designs.
• Is the scanner portable and USB-powered? Yes. It runs entirely off USB power, so there’s no external power brick to carry, making it ideal for mobile offices, on-site networking, and space-constrained work environments.
• What card sizes are supported? It is optimized for standard business cards (CR80-style dimensions, roughly 3.5 x 2 inches), with the vertical feed designed to handle typical card shapes securely and consistently.