Plustek PS186 Desktop Document Scanner
- 50 page automatic document feeder
- 600 dpi CIS sensor, LED
- Up to 255 custom Single Touch profiles
- Searchable PDF with OCR included
- Barcode sorting, 1D or 2D
- Windows, USB only
- 3.7 pounds, 18 watts
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A Windows desktop feeder scanner that turns paper stacks into searchable PDFs and sorts batches by barcode. Mac users are left out, and there is no flatbed for books or fragile pages.
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ASIN: B074TCWHYRModel: PS186Category: Scanners & Accessories
Overview
A home office or small business desk drowning in paper files is the place for this compact feeder scanner. The Plustek unit scans stacks to searchable PDFs, cleans up images automatically and sends files to FTP or a NAS.
Barcode sorting and saved profiles turn repetitive filing into one touch jobs. It works only on Windows over USB, which shuts out Mac and wireless setups.
Who it's for
Small offices and home filers on Windows get batch scanning with OCR. People needing a flatbed, wireless or Mac support should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Searchable PDFs with OCR
- Barcode based batch sorting
- Many saved scan profiles
- Auto crop, deskew and blank page removal
- USB only, no wireless
Performance notes
Pages feed past a CIS sensor, so speed depends on the feeder and chosen resolution. OCR accuracy drops on faint or skewed text, which the deskew and image tools help offset.
Specifications
| Brand | plustek |
|---|---|
| Model | PS186 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Color Depth | 24 bpp |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 5.02 x 10.36 x 5.83 inches |
| Item weight | 3.7 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Standard Sheet Capacity | 50 |
| Wattage | 18 watts |
| Other details | |
| Resolution | 600 dpi |
| Scanner Type | Document |
| Media Type | Paper |
| Connection Type | USB |
| Optical Sensor Technology | CIS |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Minimum System Requirements | Windows 7 |
| File formats | PDF, JPEG, TIFF, PNG |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Plustek PS186 work on a Mac?
No. The listing supports Windows only.
Is the Plustek PS186 a flatbed scanner?
No. It is a sheet fed document scanner with an automatic feeder, so books and fragile originals are not a fit.
Can the Plustek PS186 make searchable PDFs?
Yes. OCR is included to save scans as searchable PDF files.
Where can I get Plustek PS186 drivers?
The listing says the scanner driver downloads from the Plustek website.