Kodak Alaris i5850S Sheetfed Scanner — 600 dpi Optical

Experience a new standard of efficiency with the Kodak Alaris i5850S Sheetfed Scanner. Engineered for high-volume environments, this scanner blends superb image quality with intelligent document handling to dramatically reduce manual touchpoints in your daily workflows. By integrating sorting capabilities and automated document separation, the i5850S minimizes pre- and post-scanning chores, letting your team focus on value-added tasks. Reusable patch sheets, automatic length-based separation, and the ability to process mixed document batches enable faster throughput without sacrificing accuracy or reliability.

With a true 600 dpi optical resolution, the i5850S delivers crisp, legible scans suitable for OCR, searchable PDFs, and long-term digital archives. Whether you’re digitizing invoices, forms, contracts, or reports, you’ll appreciate consistent image quality and faithful reproduction of fine text, small fonts, micrographics, and detailed logos. The scanner’s robust image processing and color management ensure consistent results across different document types and lighting conditions, making it an excellent fit for finance, legal, healthcare, and administrative workflows.

Designed to handle the realities of busy offices, the i5850S excels at processing mixed-document batches that include a variety of sizes, weights, and finishes. Its intelligent feeder and separation systems reduce misfeeds and jams, while offering the flexibility to customize handling rules for specific projects. Patch sheets allow you to validate feeds and ensure alignment without generating waste, helping you maximize throughput and reduce operational costs. In practice, this means fewer interrupts, shorter cycle times, and more scans per hour—critical advantages for teams under tight deadlines.

Beyond speed and quality, the i5850S emphasizes reliability and ease of integration. It supports common scanning interfaces and software ecosystems, enabling straightforward deployment within existing IT environments. Whether you’re embedding the scanner into a larger automated workflow or using it as a stand-alone workhorse, you’ll find the i5850S to be a durable, scalable solution designed to keep pace with growing document volumes. The combination of hardware robustness and compatible software makes it a versatile choice for organizations seeking a long-term scanning investment with strong total-cost-of-ownership considerations.

• Integrated sorting for streamlined workflows: Automatically sort documents by length or other defined criteria, reducing manual handling after scanning and ensuring correct routing for downstream processing.
• Automatic length-based document separation: The i5850S distinguishes and manages documents of varying lengths, so mixed batches are scanned cleanly without manual intervention.
• Patch-sheet reuse for efficiency and waste reduction: Reuse patch sheets to verify feeds and alignment, cutting paper waste and speeding up validation during long runs.
• High-volume throughput with mixed-document support: Engineered to handle diverse document types in rapid succession, preserving productivity even in demanding environments.
• 620-level image quality with reliable output: 600 dpi optical resolution delivers crisp text and precise graphics, ideal for OCR, archival storage, and precise data extraction.

Technical Details of Kodak Alaris i5850S Sheetfed Scanner - 600 dpi Optical

• Optical resolution: 600 dpi
• Integrated document sorting capabilities
• Automatic separation by document length
• Patch sheet reuse feature to reduce waste
• Designed for mixed-document batch processing with high throughput

How to install Kodak Alaris i5850S Sheetfed Scanner

Preparing for installation starts with a stable workspace and a reliable power source. Unpack the i5850S, verify all components are present, and place the unit on a sturdy surface near a convenient power outlet and your computer or network resource. Connect the scanner to your host device using the recommended interface (USB or network) and power it on. Install the Kodak Alaris software bundle, including TWAIN/ISIS drivers, on the host computer and follow the guided setup prompts. Calibrate the scanner if prompted to ensure optimal alignment and color accuracy. Configure basic scan profiles tailored to your typical documents—sizes, color modes, resolution, and density—so you can begin scanning immediately after installation. Load a batch of representative documents into the feeder to run a test scan, confirming that sorting by length and patch-sheet validation operate as expected. Finally, save your preferred scan workflows and testing results, and train end users on how to initiate jobs, select profiles, and troubleshoot common issues. With the i5850S, ongoing calibration and periodic software updates will help preserve peak performance and compatibility with evolving data capture needs.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the optical resolution of the Kodak Alaris i5850S? The scanner features a 600 dpi optical resolution, delivering sharp text and detailed images suitable for OCR and archival quality.
• Can the i5850S handle mixed-document batches? Yes. It is designed to process various document types and sizes in a single batch, with automated sorting and length-based separation to maximize throughput.
• What is patch-sheet reuse and why is it important? Patch-sheet reuse allows you to validate feeds, check alignment, and clear misfeeds without wasting paper. This feature reduces waste and speeds up validation during long runs.
• How do I install and configure the scanner? Install the Kodak Alaris software bundle and drivers on your host computer, connect the scanner via USB or network, calibrate if required, and create scanning profiles for common tasks. Regular software updates help maintain compatibility and performance.
• Is the i5850S suitable for high-volume environments? Yes. The design emphasizes reliability and throughput, with features like integrated sorting and automatic separation that streamline large-scale digitization projects.