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DS487 Duplex A4 ID card & 
Document Scanner with AmbirScan™
Increase efficiency, reduce costs and streamline workflow by instantly converting
printed documents into easily shared electronic files. The highly portable 17.8oz. Ambir 
DS487 scanner provides high-resolution duplex scanning with a conveniently small 
footprint and high-speed USB 2.0 interface. Scan both sides up to 6 pages per minute 
at 600dpi and 24-bit color, without the need for an external power source.
The DS487's enhanced durability affords efficient and reliable performance during
travel or in frequent-use environments. Its easy-to-use manual feeder accepts a wide
range of materials up to 1mm in thickness, including cardstock, glossy paper,
laminated materials, insurance cards and driver’s licenses.* Complementary
accessories include a carrying case and a footed riser for added convenience.
The DS487 comes with AmbirScan, Ambir’s powerful imaging software. AmbirScan 
features support for PDF, JPEG, GIF, BMP, and now TIFF extensions. Fixed file locations 
let you set a default save location for your scans.  AmbirScan also has a recently 
enhanced user interface.
Specifications
  
Features
Ultra compact footprint – Takes up far less 
space than comparable flat bed and 
automatic document feeder scanners; 
perfect for both laptop and desktop users
Cost-effective duplex scanning – Delivers 
one-pass scanning of items ranging from 
ID cards to legal-size documents at a 
fraction of the cost of large footprint 
ADF scanners 
High-resolution scanning – Scan any size 
document at 600dpi for sharp, clear results
Commercial grade quality – Durable 
and reliable for frequent and continuous 
use applications such as healthcare 
admissions and new account set up for 
financial institutions
Scan directly to PDF – Included software 
conveniently delivers industry standard 
PDF output
Broad compatibility – Included TWAIN 
driver is compatible with thousands of 
software applications. It also lets you 
create and save up to 4 custom scan 
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1-year limited warranty – Extended 
warranties available
    
Extended Warranty Options
EW860-Y2
2-year warranty extension 
EW855-Y1
1-year warranty extension 
Ambir Part Number
DS487-AS
Duplex ID Card Scanner
    
 
Ambir Technology Inc.                       www.ambir.com                              800.915.9930
   
2008 Ambir Technology Inc.  All rights reserved.  The Ambir logo is a registered trademark of Ambir Technology Inc.  All other marks are property of their 
respective owners.  Product specifications are subject to change without notice. 
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*Typical driver’s license thickness is 0.82mm, insurance cards 0.65mm and credit cards 1.18mm
**Scan speed will vary based on alternate settings and type of material being scanned
Scan Modes – 48-bit internal color, outputs 24-bit true color, 8-bit grayscale & 1-bit B&W
                  
Scan Speed – 7 seconds per single-sided page in B&W mode at 200dpi, 10 seconds 
per page duplex mode**
    
Scan Area – maximum 8.5” x 14” (216mm x 355mm)
              
Media Thickness – up to 1mm
           
Interface – USB 2.0 hardware compatible with USB 1.1 (USB 1.1 speed performance)
            
Optical Resolution – up to 600dpi
            
TWAIN compliant
     
Dimensions (LxWxH) – 11.8” x 2.00” x 1.8” (299mm x 51mm x 46mm)
  
     
Weight – 17.8oz (505g)             
     
Image Sensor – dual linear color contact image sensor (CMOS CIS)
Paper Sensor – mechanical
            
Cable Length – 6’ (1.8m) detachable USB cable
           
Safety Standards – FCC Class B, CE
           
Environmental Requirement – RoHS, WEEE
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