Product details
- Brand
- ScanSnap
- Color / finish
- White
- Product type
- Compact wireless duplex document scanner
Description
The ScanSnap iX1300 is designed for a desk where an extended output tray would take up too much room. Its U-turn paper path brings ordinary document sheets back toward the top of the unit, making small recurring batches practical beside a computer.
A separate front return path handles suitable individual items that should not travel through the U-turn feeder. Together, the two paths make this a useful personal document station for receipts, forms and everyday correspondence. It operates with ScanSnap Home rather than a generic TWAIN scanning driver.
Features
- 20-sheet U-turn feeder: keeps the normal document path compact during use.
- Single-pass two-sided capture: scans front and back together at up to 30 ppm / 60 ipm.
- Manual return feed: provides an alternative path for supported single items.
- Automatic image processing: offers functions such as deskew, size detection and blank-page removal in supported workflows.
- Wi-Fi or USB connection: supports placement flexibility while using an AC power supply.

Specifications
- Compact feeder
- 20 sheets
- Duplex rate
- 60 ipm max.
- Paper paths
- 2 feed options
| Model | ScanSnap iX1300 |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Document feeder | 20 sheets of standard office paper |
| Rated duplex speed | Up to 30 ppm / 60 ipm at eligible settings |
| Optical resolution | 600 dpi |
| Paper paths | U-turn ADF and manual return scan |
| Software | ScanSnap Home; not a TWAIN/ISIS scanner |
| Connections | Wi-Fi and USB |
| Closed footprint | Approximately 11.7 W × 4.5 D × 3.3 H inches |
Choose the feed path, then the destination
Make a short test with the type of original you scan most often. Check whether the default removes a deliberately blank reverse side, rotates a landscape page correctly and saves to the folder you expect. A compact scanner is easiest to use when one well-named profile handles the routine job.
| Ordinary document batches | Use the U-turn feeder within its paper-size and weight limits. |
|---|---|
| Suitable cards or thicker items | Check the manual return-path specification and feed one item at a time. |
| Searchable records | Use the supported OCR workflow and verify recognized text before relying on search. |
| Cloud delivery | Confirm the supported service and account, and install current firmware and software. |

Common questions
Can it be used with a TWAIN application?
It does not provide a TWAIN or ISIS driver. Scan using ScanSnap Home and open the resulting supported files in your other application; that is different from scanning directly through TWAIN.
Is it battery powered?
No. Wi-Fi removes the data-cable requirement, but the scanner still uses its AC power supply. It is compact rather than a cordless battery scanner.
Does 30 ppm apply to every quality setting?
No. Higher-resolution and processing settings can reduce speed. Choose a setting appropriate to the original and the intended use instead of selecting the largest file by default.
What should I check before using ScanSnap Cloud?
Install the current supported ScanSnap Home software and firmware, and confirm service availability. Ricoh states that updated firmware is required for continued ScanSnap Cloud use from April 9, 2026.
Product information & sources
Model details checked against the exact catalog listing and manufacturer references. Software, network services and operating-system support should be checked for your intended setup. Ricoh ScanSnap iX1300 features and specifications; Ricoh iX1300 current datasheet; Ricoh iX1300 support and cloud firmware notice. Reviewed September 2026.
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