HP ScanJet Pro Scanner ADF, Flatted & CIS Technology, 30ppm, 1200dpi Resolution, 60 page, Single Pass, Two-Sided Scanning 3600 F1

HP SCANJET 3600 F1

• Scans up to 30 ppm / 60 IPM up to 3,000 pages daily
• Scan to text, image, PDF Word (DOC, DOCX), Excel (XLS, XLSX), CSV
• 60-page, two-sided, single-pass auto document feeder
• Compact design that fits on the desktop

Features:

• Get scan jobs done fast: Scan up to 30 pages or 60 images per minute. Form the ADF [1]
• Capture every page, every time: Capture every page reliably, even for stacks of mixed media with HP EveryPage technology
• Versatile scanning: Scan a variety of documents including books, magazines, and ID cards
• Modern, practical design: The compact design fits conveniently on the desktop
• Simple, fast USB connection: Setting up is quick and simple using high-speed USB 3.0
• No waiting - Instant-on: Instant-on Technology lets you begin scanning quickly[2]
• Simplify and automate workflows: Automate workflows with HP Scan Pro software
• Designed for high volumes: Designed for high daily volumes of scanning up to 3000 pages daily.
• Clear sharp scans: Get sharp, true-to-life scans of documents and graphics up to 1200dpi
• Secure boot: Secure startup with boot code signature validation
• Secure firmware updates: Worry-free updates that ensure HP's authentic firmware
• Sustainable design: Sustainable design made from over 22% recycled plastic

The somewhat sparse but easy-to-use control panel lets you choose profiles based on file format or destination. (Credit: HP)

From left to right, your options are Cancel, Shortcut Select (for selecting workflow profiles), Scan to PDF, Scan to JPEG, Scan to Email, Scan to Cloud, Scan to USB, Simplex/Duplex Toggle (for one- or two-sided scanning), Scan (Start), and Power. While this control panel may be limited, the Epson DS-1630's and Xerox Duplex Combo's are even lesser-endowed.

The file formats and destinations correspond with profiles that you set up and manage via HP's Scan Pro software, which we'll get to in a minute. The 3600 f1 supports Windows versions 7 through 11 and Windows Server, macOS versions 10.14 Mojave and above, and Linux. You can scan from the ADF at resolutions of up to 600 dpi and from the flatbed at up to 1,200 dpi. Color bit depth is 24-bit external and 48-bit internal, and the maximum document size is 8.5 inches by just over 10 feet. There are USB and power cables in the box.

The 60-page ADF flips upward (left), increasing the scanner's height slightly but not changing its footprint. (Credit: HP)

The ScanJet Pro 3600 f1's automatic document feeder holds up to 60 pages, and the unit's daily duty cycle is 3,000 scans. Those specs put this HP in the middle of the arena, below the higher-volume ScanJet N6600 and Raven Pro Max (100-page ADFs with 10,000 and 6,000 respective scans daily) and the entry-level Xerox and Epson (35- and 50-page ADFs respectively, each 1,500 scans daily).

The 3600 f1 has two USB ports, one for scanning to flash drives and one for connecting to a single computer. The scanner isn't networkable, so other PCs on your network can't access it and excludes connections to most handheld mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

Rear interfaces include a USB port for scanning to storage devices; a USB 3.0 connection; and the AC adapter connector. (Credit: HP)

By plugging a thumb drive or other USB storage device into the back of the scanner, you can use the ScanJet autonomously without a computer. As mentioned, the scanner relies on the bundled HP Scan Pro software and a set of workflow profiles (HP calls them shortcuts) that contain all setup and configuration data such as scan resolution, file format, and destination. You can edit shortcuts or create your own in Scan Pro; it's all straightforward and simple to set up and use.

HP Scan Pro provides an easy-to-use interface for setting up and executing workflow profiles or shortcuts. (Credit: HP)

In addition to Scan Pro, you get industry-standard WIA, ISIS, and Twain drivers for connecting the ScanJet to the scores of applications (such as Adobe Acrobat, Corel Draw, and Microsoft Word and Excel) that support scanning into them directly.

Test Scans: The Flatbed
Another area where scanners and scanning software have matured is in capturing colorful photos and multicolor documents. We don't typically run speed tests on flatbed scanners, but I put several photos of varying sizes as well as colorful drawings, business graphics, and full-color brochures on the glass to evaluate the HP's scanning accuracy and detail rather than speed. 

The flatbed scans photos book magazine pages or delicate documents at up to 1,200 dpi. (Credit: HP)

Specifications:

• Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi (color and mono, ADF); Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (color and mono, flatbed)
• Control panel: 6 lights (Shortcut, Duplex, Error); 5 buttons (Power, Scan, Duplex, Shortcut Select, Cancel )
• Bit depth: 24-bit (external), 48-bit (internal)
• Maximum document scan size: 8.5 x 122 in
• Scannable media type: Paper (banner, inkjet, photo, plain), envelopes, labels, cards (greeting, index)
• Input type: ADF; CIS scanning technology; Flatbed
• Auto document feeder: Standard, 60 sheets
• Connectivity: USB 3.0
• Dimensions: (W X D X H) 19.4 x 12.8 x 5.2 in
• Weight: 11.9 lb
• Supported operating systems: Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; Windows 7; Windows Server; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; Linux
• Energy Star: CECP; SEPA; IT ECO Declaration; EPEAT® Silver registered