

I installed the scanner under Windows Vista, but according to Epson the GT-S50 also comes with drivers and a full set of software for Windows 2000 and XP. Set the scanner in place, open the top cover (which turns into the input tray), extend the output tray at the bottom front, install the software, and plug in a USB cable and power cord. It measures 8.4 by 11.9 by 8.0 inches (HWD) with the input and output trays closed, or 15.9 by 11.9 by 15 inches with the trays extended. Physically, the GT-S50 (which comes with a standard one-year warranty) is typical for document scanners in its price range.

It's an impressive offering for the price, and a clear statement of how serious Epson is about its newfound interest in the small office. It's small enough to fit on a desktop to use as a personal sheetfed document scanner, yet heavy-duty enough-with a 75-page automatic document feeder (ADF)-to handle all of the scanning in a typical small office or workgroup.

The Epson WorkForce Pro GT-S50 ($499.99 direct) is different-neither photocentric nor flatbed.
