Specifications
NetworkingWirelessScan (Color) Speed80 copies per minuteScan MethodSingle passDuplex Scan FunctionYes
Key Specs
NetworkingWirelessScan (Color) Speed80 copies per minuteScan MethodSingle passDuplex Scan FunctionYes
General
Product NameFastFoto FF-680W Wireless High-speed Photo Scanning SystemBrandEpsonModel NumberB11B237201ColorBlackColor CategoryBlack
Connectivity
Scanner ConnectivityUSB 3.0, Wi-FiMinimum System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 (32/64 bits), Apple MacOS X 10.11.x - 10.13.x
Dimension
Product Height6.9 inchesProduct Width11.7 inchesMaximum Document Length240 inchesMaximum Document Width8.5 inchesProduct Weight8.2 pounds
Feature
Automatic Document Feeder Capacity100 sheetsAutomatic Document Feeder IncludedYesScanner TypeDocument, PhotoScanner ResolutionUp to 600 x 600Document SizeLegalImage Scanner TypeContact Image Sensor (CIS)Grayscale Depth10-bit gray
Scanner Info
Scan (Monochromatic) Speed80 copies per minute
Included
Included SoftwareEPSON ScanSmart, EPSON FastFoto
Regulatory & Listing
ENERGY STAR CertifiedYesTWAIN CompliantYes
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 yearManufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
UPC010343943568
Preserve what’s priceless with the Epson FastFoto FF-680W — the World’s Fastest Personal Photo Scanner. Scan thousands of photos — as fast as 1 photo per second. Easily restore, save, organize and share photos, postcards, panoramas, documents and more. The convenient mobile app enables you to capture the voice of loved ones and create slideshows, so you can easily share stories about your photos right from your smartphone, from a firsthand perspective, for generations to come. Plus, FastFoto brings old photos to life with auto enhancement, color restoration and more. Offering the ultimate in versatility, it includes a variety of format options for quick sharing, archiving and enlargements
World’s Fastest Personal Photo Scanner
Scan thousands of photos as fast as 1 photo per second at 300 dpi; batch-scan up to 36 photos at a time
Preserve Your Priceless Photos
Restore, organize, protect and share photos; scan Polaroid photos, panoramas, postcards and photos up to 8" x 10"
Share Stories for Future Generations
Use the Epson FastFoto app to add voice and text over your photos or create slideshows, right from your smartphone
Perfect Picture Imaging System
Bring new life to old photos with auto enhancement, color restoration, red-eye reduction, de-skew, crop and rotate
Single-step Technology
Capture both the image and any handwritten notes on the back of a photo in a single scan
Flexible Scanning
Offers a variety of format options for easy sharing (300 dpi), archiving (600 dpi TIFF) and enlarging (1200 dpi); handles multiple sizes in one batch; mobile (up to 600 dpi JPEG)
Powerful Document Scanning
Includes Epson ScanSmart software with optical character recognition (OCR), which converts scanned images into readable text; scan documents up to 240"; scan speeds up to 45 ppm/90 ipm
Easy Auto-upload and Backup
Instantly share your memories as you scan via Dropbox and Google Drive
Easy to Connect
Includes both USB and wireless connectivity for flexible placement; easy Wi-Fi setup with the Epson FastFoto app
SafeTouch Technology
For worry-free scanning of delicate photos; carrier sheet included, plus microfiber cloth to lightly dust photos
What's Included
Epson FastFoto FF-680W
SuperSpeed USB cable
Cleaning cloth, carrier sheet
EPSON ScanSmart, EPSON FastFoto
Energy Ratings
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- A: AnswerMy very FIRST scan after unboxing was ridiculously noisy in black areas. (So it's NOT dust). It was a clean, colour 6x4 print in good condition, about 15 years old. The black areas were a pure black cardigan worn by someone standing on a beach in front of a patch of dark green seaweed. Both the cardigan and the seaweed had unusable levels of chromatic noise. Tweaking the settings made very little difference. For comparison, I then scanned it on an old cheap flat bed scanner (Canon MX320) and the difference was stark. The flatbed had some noise, but perhaps only 20% of the levels of the Epson. Another problem is that the rollers leave visible impression tracks on old B&W photos. i.e. the FF-680W damages valuable old photos so my advice is to NOT put them through without putting them in the plastic sleeve first. Ironically, because this adds time to your workflow it basically negates the only reason to buy this unit - speed! Feedback for Epson: there's no point being FAST if your results are RUBBISH. PS: I worked in the R&D division of a camera manufacturer for 5 years, so I know something about image quality.
Answered by RMarriner
- A: AnswerYES; when you load the FastFoto software it will add 2 icons to your computer - Epson FastFoto for Jpegs and Epson ScanSmart for PDF's for documents. It will also give you an option as to where you want to save it (hard drive, Google Drive or drop box); I actually saved mine to an external drive that was connected to my computer. I also noticed that you can send it to a printer if you need your document printed. What was amazing was how fast is cans documents; we also tested a 2 sided document & I was fully expecting it to slow down to scan the back, but no it scanned them equally as fast. So far impressed with scanner.
Answered by Aloha
- A: AnswerI bought mine with the intent to scan documents and photos. We scanned some documents - it was super fast. It will even scan 2 sided documents at the same speed it scans single sided documents; super impressed with the document scanning. I have another sheet feeder printed/scanner but it is much slower and only scans the front.
Answered by Aloha
Q: QuestionCan I save directly to a flash memory?(2 answers)
A: AnswerIf you mean can you plug a thumb drive into the scanner, NO. The scanner needs to be connected thru USB cable or WIFI, to a computer which runs the software to manage the printer. You could plug the "flash drive" into the computer and have the software safe the pictures directly there rather than the computer's hard drive..Answered by BobG
- A: AnswerIf you scan in 100 photos and want to rest and come back another day you simply make the same selection in the "Describe Your Photos" window the next time you return to scan. When you select the same folder with the first 100 photos in it it will append the numbering with your next scan to 101, 102 etc. It gives you 'FILE NAME PREVIEW' to see how your file naming will look before you begin the scan. Your file naming will sequence in numbered order.
Answered by UltraViolet
- A: AnswerI purchased this mainly for photo processing. However it does have OCR software. It doesn't note if OCR is proprietary to Epson of from a 3rd party. The manual states: "You can save the scanned image as a PDF, JPEG, or searchable PDF file. If you select searchable PDF, you can select the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) language". It will also scan and save to word, excel and powerpoint file formats. I made a scan to pdf, but I haven't tried to scan articles yet. Hope this helps
Answered by Scott
Q: QuestionIs this first generation technology or is this able to scan at 1200 x 1200 dpi?(4 answers)
A: Answer1200 x 1200 is interpolated, not optical.Answered by Beaudejour
Q: QuestionCan this scan slides or negatives?(6 answers)
A: AnswerI don't think this one can. I think it's for paper photos and documents, not slides or film.Answered by Dennis
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Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 987 reviews
4.7Rating by feature
- 4.3Value
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- 4.8Quality
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- 4.7Ease of Use
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent photo scanner with friendly software.
Excellent photo scanner - this is one of the best photo scanners I have used. This scanner is truly amazing - it effortlessly scans large stacks of photos at lightning-fast speeds while still maintaining incredible image quality. I was initially worried about the scanner damaging my precious photos, but it handled them with care and delicacy, leaving them in the same pristine condition as when I first received them. The interface is also incredibly user-friendly and intuitive, making scanning a breeze. I also love the workflow, as it automatically uploads the photos to Google Drive or Dropbox. Overall, I highly recommend this photo scanner to anyone looking to preserve their memories in a digital format.
Posted by HeadPhoneFan
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Expensive But Worth It
Superior quality. Great for duplex scanning large collections at 600 dpi. Takes less than 3 seconds per photo and it is not a problem to scan multiple sizes. Has not damaged any of my old photos. The feeder has an extra soft touch. The proprietary software is easy to navigate with a variety of advanced settings and basic editing. If you are archiving your family photos and want to get it done in a third of the time, this is your unit. It is pricey but, well worth the investment. My FF-680W sits right next to my V600 Photo flatbed scanner. I trust EPSON products for all of my printing, scanning, and media projection needs
Posted by Bobby
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic scanner and great quality
After my father passed away, he had a lot of old photographs dating back to my great great grandparents and even further on from World War I and World War II and previous to that as well as family photos. My brother and I wanted hey quick and efficient way to scan photos. I was blown away with the speed, ability to feed different size photos and the software sharpens the photos of nicely and helps remove defects in some of the older photos. Overall I would say this was a great purchase since I didn't need something commercial I would say it's the next step down. Even if you wanted to start a small business digitizing peoples photos this would be a great tool.
Posted by Anonymous
