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Rick Rizner
The HP Scanjet 5590 is more expensive than most SOHO flatbed scanners, but its formidable automatic document feeder justifies the price. Adding an optional ADF to other SOHO scanners can cost $150 or more, if it's even an option. The Scanjet 5590's ADF holds up to 50 sheets, and performs duplex (two-sided) scanning. As expected, the Scanjet 5590's software bundle includes optical character recognition and document management applications, as well as tools for other common scanning tasks.
The Scanjet 5590's performance scores are near the top of the SOHO class, right behind the first-ranked Epson Perfection 2480 Photo. Tested using its USB 2.0 interface, the 5590 was faster than most other models in our lower-resolution (100- and 300-dpi) tests. For example, the 5590 scanned a 4-by-5-inch color photo at 100 dpi in just 12 seconds; the other scanners...