HP Image scanner whole unit

With an optical resolution up to 1200 dpi on the flatbed and a 50-sheet ADF that scans both sides at up to 20 ppm/40 ipm, this HP scanner turns paper piles into searchable digital files without breaking a sweat.

Overview

The HP Image Scanner Whole Unit combines a flatbed and automatic document feeder in one compact device, handling everything from single photos to 50-page contracts. Its 1,500-page daily duty cycle means it’s ready for busy offices, while the LED light source delivers instant-on scanning with no warm-up time.

What stands out

• Duplex ADF scans both sides in a single pass, cutting time in half.
• 48-bit internal colour depth captures subtle gradients in photos and graphics.
• One-touch buttons for Sleep, Cancel, Back, Forward, and Simplex/Duplex simplify routine tasks.
• Energy Star certified with ultra-low power consumption in sleep and auto-off modes.

Technical details

• Scanner type: Flatbed with ADF
• Optical resolution: up to 1200 dpi (flatbed), 600 dpi (ADF)
• Scan speed (ADF): up to 20 ppm / 40 ipm at 300 dpi (black & white, grayscale, colour)
• ADF capacity: 50 sheets
• Daily duty cycle: up to 1,500 pages
• Bit depth: 48-bit internal, 24-bit external
• Connectivity: USB 2.0
• Light source: LED
• Media sizes (ADF): A4, A5, A6, B5, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Executive, custom (76 x 127 mm to 216 x 3100 mm)
• Media sizes (flatbed): up to 216 x 297 mm
• Supported media types: plain paper, inkjet paper, photo paper, envelopes, labels, cards (business, plastic ID)
• Scan file formats: PDF, searchable PDF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, RTF
• Operating systems: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7; Mac OS X El Capitan 10.11, Yosemite 10.10, Mavericks 10.9
• Power consumption: 4.73 W (ready), 1.64 W (sleep), 0.25 W (auto-off), 0.25 W (off)
• Included software: HP Scan, HP Scanner Tools Utility, I.R.I.S Readiris Pro, I.R.I.S Cardiris, Nuance PaperPort (Windows only)

Our verdict

For small offices or home archives, this HP scanner delivers reliable duplex scanning, flexible media handling, and energy efficiency in a straightforward package.