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Can you give me a time-stamp and I''ll help answer your question? I usually file alphabetically or by date. You could scan by size but it's not necessary. I'm just trying to figure out what you're specifically asking about but I created this video over 3 years ago and don't see any piles when I preview so if you can help me out I will help you out. Thanks.

If you've purchased the scanner, I believe there is a code for a free download of the software. Or you can download updated versions of the software from Fujitsu's website: www.fujitsu.com/us/products/computing/peripheral/scanners/soho/ssmanager/ If you can't find what you're looking for I'd contact their customer service. They have a chat right there on the website. Full disclosure: I have not used the ScanSnap (though I love it) since 2020. I've been using the Raven Scanner, so I'm not 100% sure what the current protocol is for obtaining the software (written 5/7/2023).

No. Do they have a paper scanner? I thought they might just do photo scanners (I know a lot of Photo Organizers who use cannon scanners, but specifically for photos). I'd be happy to hear more if you'd like to share.

I'm not sure what you mean? Are you responding to another person's comment? I didn't return the machine - I kept it. I thought it was great. I know some people haven't enjoyed it. I did this video a few years ago - the technology and information may have changed but overall I have found it to be a good investment/product. I still use it weekly.

@@LMOI I’m very sorry; my comments was meant for another channel, that was reviewing the Raven Compact model prior to “You Tube” switching to your channel in auto play mode ( a negative side to the feature 😬. I also thank you for your overview of the product; I’m looking to purchase a unit for business usage.

@@markafletcher2042 Ok great - thanks for clearing this up. Hope you enjoy it!

Yikes - thanks for sharing this information. I scan directly to google drive and haven't had any issues. I've never tried to do it straight to the desktop. I scan to google drive and then download to my desktop if I need a copy there as well. I hope they can come up with a solution for you!

I don't have the updated ScanSnap to know exactly what to do, but I'm sure that there's a way to scan directly to your computer/save to a folder on your hard drive. I may be able to connect you to one of my tech experts if you email me: info(at)letmeorganizeit(dot)com

Fair -- but this video was shot several years ago (2020) and despite reaching out to Fujitsu and asking to compare with an updated model, they didn't respond and I was not able to shell out the money to test it out to compare to the Raven scanner which I was sent to test out after another one of my videos (on my older fujitsu scansnap ix500) got a lot of views.

Thank you for watching and commenting!

Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy it.

This is a great question. Ultimately, I know the risk of going fully paperless and so I use a 3-2-1 backup system. I back up to the cloud, to an external hard drive (mirror my hard drive) and also do a time machine backup (weekly). It's a lot of work but it's worth it to me to ensure I have my items. I also save important items in paper form, and won't store those on any of the sites/apps I've mentioned (they are stored in a locked file cabinet, and I advise my clients to do the same). While I've never had items disappear from an external hard drive, I have heard of this happening (and have certainly had computers crash on me; not much different from an external hard drive). I have about a half a dozen hard drives with duplicate information on many of them (different iterations of my laptops over the last 20 years). To me they take up hardly any space and are stored in my fire resistant locked file box. Ultimately, if you're going to use technology, you run the risk of things being hacked. If you are smart about it, you do your best to not reuse passwords, keep items backed up on the regular, and keep informed of any new technology. The paperless lifestyle is not for everyone, but living in 500 sq ft, it makes the most sense for me - especially when I help clients out for anywhere from 6 months to a year to get their own paperwork in order (sometimes up to 20 years worth). We save a lot we don't need in the long run out of fear. We file and never look at it again until we run out of room. To me, I'd rather have it in digital format. I've also accepted the fact that if it disappears, despite the measure I've taken, that I'll deal with it. Again, I think we hold onto a lot of items out of fear but often we don't need them. I thought I lost something very valuable to me once. I cried over it for days. I accepted it was gone and grieved the loss (it was something my mother left me when she passed away). I found it months later and while it is still special I realize that sometimes we just have to make do if something isn't readily available to us - including paperwork. I hope this helps!

I wish - nothing that I know of yet. I know that certain software like Quicken or Quickbooks can learn your transactions over time but even so it's not perfect.

You are so kind! Thank you for watching and commenting. I'm glad it was helpful.

Thanks for watching and sharing your feedback! This is a great question. My Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 came with a clear, plastic sheet that opens on 2 sides, where I could place a piece of paper inside and send it through the scanner. I can use that with the Raven scanner but the Raven doesn't come with one. I'm unsure if a sheet protector (for a binder) would work but could try to find one and test it out. The Container Store has some good "project files" but I wonder if they'll be too thick? I can try to test it out. You can find them here: www.containerstore.com/s/project-files/d?q=sheet+protector&productId=10027124

Hi Caramel - yes you COULD use it to scan photos but you'd have to check the scan to make sure no dust got on the scanning part and if it does you'll need to open it and wipe it down. The only time I did this for a client, it became very time consuming (for 500 photos) and I had to wipe it down several times throughout the session. So I'd do a batch of 10-20, check each scan to make sure they were clear, then do another batch. I would open and wipe down the scanner part when needed but it was a handful of times. So it's do-able, but labor intensive and time consuming. Instead I send them to ScanCafe who digitizes for far less than most places and saves me tons of time! I hope that helps. Oh - and the Raven scanner I have doesn't do photos but I think they were looking to add this feature on newer models (if you have a newer model; mine is over a year old).

@@LMOI Thanks for the info! Alright, I was hoping it'd just be need a single cleaning before going through an entire batch process.

@@caramel7149 You could be that lucky. But it takes just one speck of dust to ruin the whole batch.

That is incredibly disappointing. Does the cleaning company have insurance and you could file a claim? Obviously the scanners are not cheap. Or can you take out a claim on your insurance (might not be worth it though) -- just a thought. Thanks for letting me know.

Hi Peter - thanks for your comment and for watching the video. I'll be fully transparent, since Fujitsu didn't answer my request to try out the iX1500 and compare to the Raven, I have not used the ix500 since getting the Raven. I'm exclusively using the Raven so I haven't had to deal with the software update. I heard from others that not having the full menu of services once they upgraded their system was a major setback. I did end up having to update my software last year but the Fujitsu has sadly sat in a box for probably at least a year and a half now. While I would still love to test out the ix1500 I cannot justify the price at this point. I hope that helps to answer your question?

Hi Stephen, thanks for your feedback. I'm not a Raven employee, nor am I a scanning expert by any means. I only know what I know about the scanner with how I use it. I didn't receive talking points from the company, and in fact, just was trying to test it out against my older Fujitsu scanner. I was also trying to keep the video as short as possible, even though it turned out to be pretty long. I agree that I like the black look of the older scanner and I hope they come out with that on the next model of the Raven and the Fujitsu Scansnap. It sounds like you are super knowledgable about scanners! Thank you for posting all of this great information here for other people to read (I know it must've taken a while to gather and then write them down, so I do appreciate your time).

Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it helpful.

Thank you for watching.

That is an excellent request. I can share my personal drive but I can't share my business drive entirely due to confidentiality with my clients. Are you looking for the personal side of things, the business side of things, or a combo? If you can tell me what is not working for you or confusing you I can use that as the jumping off point. Thanks for watching and asking for help!

Thanks Cary! To you too.

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching.

I don't believe any of these scanners are going to be good for photos. Photos are best on a flatbed scanner. So while the scanners can technically scan photos - it's not ideal. I one spent 3 hours scanning a client's photos with the ScanSnap and there was a piece of dust on the scanner I didn't notice. I had to redo all of it. It's still time consuming as you have to delete the back of the photo or rename it and the photo with matching names. I honestly feel like it's best to hire a professional photo organizer through APPO or use a service like ScanCafe. I've paid to have ScanCafe digitize all my printed photos and home movies. As for the iCloud - from what I understand the iCloud is essentially a mirror to your phone. You delete a photo from your phone, it's gone from your iCloud. You should talk to the people at Apple. I only have my digital images stored on external hard drives and not loaded to the cloud because it would take up so much space (photos are big files). I could do this in Google Drive, Dropbox or even Amazon's storage offering (not sure what it's called), but I'd likely have to upgrade to more storage space. So I have them stored on external hard drives - a few of them. That's what works for me. But I recommend finding a local APPO photo organizer and asking them as they'll be up to date on the latest technology and best practices. I hope that helps.

This is the larger carry-on (standard in the US). There is a smaller one that is standard for Europe/Asia. This also has the front pocket which is extra. You can get the suitcase without.

One other question any problems taking on US flights with that pocket? Thanks

@@connielahman5725 Not one issue. I put my laptop in the pocket and usually my boarding pass. It would only be an issue if you overstuffed it and it didn't fit in the overhead bin, but it's hard to overstuff.

That is exactly what I needed to know.I really wanted the bigger one but was afraid that pocket could be an issue and so very happy to know it will work on U S airlines.Thanks so much for the reply.Does that hair dryer have pretty good power?

@@connielahman5725 Yes - the hairdryer is quite powerful for its size. A friend of mine (who turned me on to it) uses it daily as her regular hair dryer.

Thanks for the tip!

Thank you for this updated information! I really appreciate it. I'd love to do an apples to apples review of the two scanners. I just invested in the one so I can't afford the other one right now. Fujitsu is not offering to send me one to try out. Raven did and I decided to buy it after using it. No update on the photograph upgrade. Do you want me to reach out directly to the owners?

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

Thank you!

Thank you!

Believe me - I would've too! The Fujistsu people didn't respond to my several requests to test out their newest model and I do not have enough money to buy two scanners at $600 and $650 each (especially since Fujitsu doesn't have as good of a return policy as Raven). If I can get my hands on an ix1500 I will do another video - I'm sure someone else has a video up and you can compare. I didn't show at all how the Fujitsu worked for exactly this reason - just how it looked.

Great review! Where would you say and Epson Fotofast 680w fits in the comparison? I just learned about Raven and started to compare; looking to go paperless.

Yes - they are an investment. I have had mine for 6 years and it still works great. Unfortunately, a lot of technology costs a lot upfront. I haven't attempted to buy a new one yet but if Fujitsu is anything like HP they may give me a discount on a new scanner for sending my old scanner back which they can use for parts (I'll report back on this). I've been testing out a new scanner by Raven Scanner and it's as expensive as the Fujitsu but I think it's also really great technology that will last many years. It might also be worthwhile to see if they have a Black Friday deal?

Here's the video link to the Raven Scanner video: th-cam.com/video/OInpyJ1-0tQ/w-d-xo.html

I'd be happy to share with you some tips and tricks for email organization. What specifically are you having issues with? You can feel free to contact me through the contact page on my website: www.letmeorganizeit.com

Hi Jenna - I'm using OS X El Capitan version 10.11.16 and refuse to upgrade because I heard that once I do, I will not be able to use the software in the same way that I'm used to. I connect directly to my computer (despite having wireless capabilities) and then scan the document and select to save it to my desktop where I can edit the file (delete unnecessary pages; rotate pages; rearrange pages) in preview, and then move it where I want it. I even bring my laptop and scanner to clients' homes to do the scanning. Another scanning company is sending me a scanner to test out in the coming weeks. They said it compares to the iX500 so I'll check it out and report back (maybe with a new video). If you have more questions you can feel free to reach me through my contact page on my website: www.letmeorganizeit.com Thanks for watching!

I recall getting this statistic from the ScanSnap website. But, no, I am not 100% sure. I would love to test it out though. I do a lot of scanning for clients and it does go very quickly. Next time I have 50 pages I'll time it and report back.

My pleasure - glad you found the information helpful!

Yes, you should be able to put papers of all sorts of shapes and sizes (and just make sure there are no staples). Monitor the papers but the scanner is very good and should be able to separate them. I have seen some jams occur but the scanner knows and stops on it's own. It's really the best scanner around. Very intelligent and has way less errors than other scanners. I put in the regular 8 1/2 x 11 paper (US standard) and then donation receipts, regular receipts, and it takes them all no problem in the tray (meaning I don't have to scan from the bed one page at a time).

@@LMOI Awesome!! thank you very much for your reply

@@euyoooo My pleasure!

I have not - is it necessary? Do you like it? Let us know what you think.

Let Me Organize It, LLC When i upgraded my iMac software, I was left unable to to use my scanner until I upgraded the software. I haven’t figured out how to scan to Evernote w the new software. Def wld not recommend it if you’re not forced to do it.

@@barkley3254 Oh no! Thank you for sharing this publicly as it may affect other people. I have not been forced to do it as of now. I am still able to do use the scanner but I typically scan to my desktop and then save to my hard drive and external hard drives (mirror to my hard drive and then a time machine). I have not tried to scan to Evernote. I am a big Evernote fan and use it all the time - daily - but I also heard they may be going out of business? Or selling? I am waiting to hear what will happen to everything I have saved on there (fingers crossed). Maybe that's one of the reasons it's not working with the scanner? Have you tried to reach out to Fujitsu or ScanSnap? They might be able to help. Keep me posted!

Isn't it the best?! Totally worth the investment. It's the one tech gadget I have not had to replace/update/upgrade in the last 5 years. Impressive!