Plustek SmartOffice PN2040 A4 Duplex Sheet-fed Scanner with LAN 0204

The Plustek SmartOffice PN2040 is a compact A4 sheet-fed duplex scanner that delivers fast, reliable digitisation for everyday office tasks. Its strongest capability is duplex scanning at speeds up to 40 images per minute, allowing you to convert double-sided documents into digital files in a single pass.

Advantages

With a 50-sheet automatic document feeder and a daily duty cycle of 1,500 sheets, the PN2040 handles moderate scanning volumes without interruption. The built-in Ethernet port enables sharing the scanner across a workgroup, while USB 2.0 offers direct connection to a single PC. LED illumination and CIS technology ensure low power consumption and maintenance-free operation.

Suitable for

• Small offices and workgroups needing shared network scanning
• Digitising contracts, invoices, and multi-page documents
• Archiving documents up to 5 metres long (e.g., receipts, logs)
• Users who require searchable PDF, Word, or Excel output

Key specifications

• Scanner type: Sheet-fed duplex
• Optical resolution: 600 dpi
• Scanning speed: 20 ppm / 40 ipm (200 dpi, A4, colour, grayscale, B&W)
• ADF capacity: 50 sheets
• Daily duty cycle: 1,500 sheets
• Maximum document size: 216 x 5080 mm
• Minimum document size: 50.8 x 50.8 mm
• Connectivity: USB 2.0, Ethernet (LAN)
• Light source: LED
• Scanning technology: CIS
• Supported paper weight: 50 – 105 g/m²
• Power consumption (operation): < 18 W
• Bundled software: Plustek DocAction, ABBYY FineReader Sprint, NewSoft Presto! PageManager
• Output formats: JPEG, TIFF, PDF, Searchable PDF, Word, Excel
• Compatible operating systems: Windows 7/8/10/11

Recommendations

For offices that need a reliable, network-ready duplex scanner without the complexity of high-volume production models, the PN2040 offers a balanced mix of speed, connectivity, and software support.