The RICOH fi-8700S is a production-class document scanner engineered for document-intensive environments, where efficiency depends on processing large volumes of mixed, varied and exception documents quickly and accurately.
Versatile document handling and flatbed capture capabilities capture everything from standard business documents to fragile records, bound materials, envelopes, thick media and oversized documents, without introducing complex workarounds. While on the flatbed models, the ability of the ADF to slide left and right, and rotate 180 degrees means comfortable loading from either side and highly flexible deployment.
Combining scan speeds of up to 75 ppm / 75 ipm, a 300-sheet ADF, and continuous feeding capabilities, these scanners deliver exceptional throughput. On the fi-8700S, the integration of a production ADF with a high-speed A3 flatbed scanner enables operators to capture bound, fragile and irregular documents within the same workflow, eliminating the need to switch devices or create separate capture processes.
With Timer Scan and Multi-Crop functions plus an A4 scan speed of 0.6 seconds, the flatbed enables difficult documents to be digitised quickly without becoming a throughput bottleneck. Stoppages and manual effort are minimised, operational continuity is maximised.
Accurate, powerful automation further increases efficiency and control while reducing rework. The PaperStream IP driver cleans, enhances and optimises images for high-accuracy OCR and downstream processing. PaperStream Capture streamlines batch scanning via automated document separation and extraction of printed text and barcode data. It also incorporates tools for reviewing captured images and data before output.
Upgrading to PaperStream Capture Pro or Pro Premium adds enhanced data extraction from registered forms, including barcodes, tick boxes and non-cursive handwritten text. While configurable data checks and recognition-confidence thresholds help operators identify information requiring review before release.
LAN connectivity and centralised administration options support implementation across individual departments, centralised capture operations or distributed scanning environments.
The result is a versatile, network-ready scanning platform that helps organisations efficiently process high volumes of mixed and irregular documents at speed, reducing the need for separate devices, manual intervention and workflow workarounds, while maintaining consistently accurate capture across demanding document operations.
The integrated A3 flatbed and straight-through ADF paper path enable reliable capture of bound, fragile, oversized and irregular documents without workflow disruption.
Handles documents from 20-413 gsm, including envelopes, plastic cards, folded drawings and long documents up to 5,588 mm.
LAN connectivity, rotating ADF options and an intuitive LCD interface support deployment across a wide range of operational environments.
Lag Detection and Intelligent Sonic Paper Protection help prevent misfeeds and reduce the risk of document damage.
Scanning speed of up to 75 ppm / 75 ipm delivers high-volume capture for demanding document workflows.
The A3 flatbed models enable capture of irregular A4 documents in just 0.6 seconds (200/300dpi), A3 in 1.2 seconds. Their Timer Scan feature delivers automatic scanning at fixed intervals for bound documents, while the Multi-Crop function allows several items to be captured as separate image files in a single scan.
A 300-sheet ADF hopper reduces reload frequency and interruptions.
Continuous feeding and skew reduction help maximise operational continuity.
PaperStream IP cleans, enhances and optimises captured images for high-accuracy OCR and downstream processing.
PaperStream Capture Pro Premium (available via upgrade) extracts barcodes, tick boxes and non-cursive handwriting from forms.
PaperStream Capture Pro combines automated data extraction, configurable validation checks and release to configured destinations. It increases efficiency and reduces rework, with tools to review and correct exceptions before information is released downstream.
PaperStream Central Admin supports centralised remote administration, monitoring and configuration across multiple locations. PaperStream Central Admin helps maintain consistent production scanning environments for up to 51,000 devices across multiple locations. It enables centralised remote firmware updates, deployment of scan profiles and capture job settings, and monitoring of scanner status, errors and consumable replacement needs.
| Product Name | fi-8700S | |
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| Scanner Type | ADF (Automatic Document Feeder), Duplex / Flatbed Production Scanner | |
| Scanning Speed (A4 200/300 dpi)1 (Colour/ Grayscale/ Monochrome) |
ADF Portrait | 58 ppm / 58 ipm |
| ADF Landscape | 75 ppm / 75 ipm | |
| Flatbed | Portrait: 0.9 seconds / Landscape: 0.6 seconds | |
| Expected Daily Volume | 33,000 sheets2 | |
| ADF Capacity / ADF Paper Path Type | 300 × A4: 80 g/m² (300 x Letter 20 lb) / Straight Paper Path | |
| ADF Background Colour | White / Black (Selectable) | |
| Image Sensor Type | CCD x 2 | |
| Light Source | White LED (Front & Flatbed) | |
| Optical Resolution | 600 dpi | |
| Maximum Output Resolution | 1200 dpi | |
| Output Format | Colour: 24-bit, Greyscale: 8-bit, Monochrome: 1-bit | |
| Document Size | Standard Sizes | A3, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Business Card, Post Card, Letter, Double Letter, Legal and Custom Size. |
| Maximum | 304.8 mm × 431.8 mm | |
| Minimum | 50.8 mm × 69.0 mm | |
| Long Page Scanning3 | up to 5,588 mm | |
| Paper Weight (Thickness) | Paper | 20–413 g/m² |
| Plastic Card | ISO/IEC 7810 ID‑1 (85.6 mm × 53.98 mm), max. thickness 1.4 mm | |
| Paper Separation Method | Brake Roller | |
| Paper Handling & Paper Protection Features | Manual Feed Mode, Ultrasonic Multi-Feed Detection (Paper overlapping & paper length monitoring), Intelligent Multi-Feed Function (iMFF), Intelligent Sonic Paper Protection (iSOP), Lag Detection, Automatic Page Size Detection (Length Detection) | |
| Image Processing Functions | AIQC, Assisted Scan, Automatic Colour Detection, Automatic Page Size Detection, Automatic Rotation, Automatic Profile Selection, Barcode/Patch Code Recognition, Blank Page Detection and Deletion, Continuous Scan, De‑Skew and Cropping, Digital Endorser, Dropout Colour (None/Red/Green/Blue/White/Saturation/Custom), Edge Repair and Fill, Folded Document Scan (Carrier Sheet), Front Back Merging, Hole Punch Removal, Image Cleanup, Multi Image Output, Preview, Split Image, Switch by Code Sheet (Toggle Scan), Vertical Streaks Reduction, Dynamic Threshold (iDTC), Advanced DTC, SDTC, Error Diffusion, Dither, De‑Screen, Emphasis, sRGB Output, Background Pattern Removal, Character Thickness, Character Augmentation, Character Extraction. | |
| Output Filetypes | PDF, Searchable PDF, PDF/A, TIFF, Multi-Page TIFF, Bitmap, JPEG, JPEG2000 | |
| Interface | USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 × 1 / 3.0 / 2.0 / 1.1 (Type-B Connector) |
| Ethernet | 10BASE‑T, 100BASE‑TX, 1000BASE‑T | |
| Power Requirements | 100V–240V AC ±10 % (50 / 60 Hz) | |
| Power Consumption | Operating | 55 W ≤ |
| Sleep Mode | USB Connected: 1.7 W ≤ / Ethernet Connected: 2.6 W ≤ | |
| Auto Standby | 0.3 W ≤ | |
| Operating Environment | Temperature | 5°C–35°C (41°F–95°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 20%–80% (non-condensing) | |
| Device Dimensions (W x D x H) | 706 mm × 500 mm × 345 mm (27.8" × 19.7" × 13.6") | |
| Device Weight | 35 kg (77.2 lb) | |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows 11 (x64), Windows 10 (x86 / x64), Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016. | |
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Included Software / Drivers (via download) |
PaperStream IP, PaperStream Capture, PaperStream ClickScan, PaperStream Central Admin, PaperStream Central Admin Agent, Software Operation Panel, Error Recovery Guide, Network Setup Tool for fi Series, fi Series Online Update. | |
| Recommended CPU | Intel Core i5 (8th Generation or later) or AMD Ryzen 5 (3000 series or later) | |
| Recommended RAM | 8 GB ≥ | |
| Package Contents | Paper Chute, AC Adapter, EU/GB Power Cords, USB Cable, Getting Started Guide, Safety Precautions, Warranty Sheet, Downloadable Software. | |
| Environmental & Regulatory Compliance | ENERGY STAR, RoHS | |
| Warranty | 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty | |
Trademarks
Windows® and Windows Server® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel Core™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation. AMD Ryzen™ is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ENERGY STAR® and the ENERGY STAR® mark are registered trademarks of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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1 Year Standard Warranty1 Year Standard Warranty: Onsite Service - Next Business Day Response. Included in the price of the product |
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Extended Warranty3 Year Extended Warranty: Onsite Service - Next Business Day Response. Order by Part Number: U3-EXTW-LVP |
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Bronze Service Plan3 Year Service Plan: Onsite Service - 8 Hour Response + 8 Hour Fix. Order by Part Number: U3-BRZE-LVP |
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Silver Service Plan3 Year Service Plan: Onsite Service - 8 Hour Response + 8 Hour Fix +1 Preventative Maintenance per year. Order by Part Number: U3-SILV-LVP |
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Gold Service Plan3 Year Service Plan: Onsite Service - 8 Hour Response + 8 Hour Fix +2 Preventative Maintenance per year. Order by Part Number: U3-GOLD-LVP |
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Platinum Service Plan3 Year Service Plan: Onsite Service - 8 Hour Response + 8 Hour Fix +3 Preventative Maintenance per year. Order by Part Number: U3-PLAT-LVP |
PaperStream Capture Pro and PaperStream Capture Pro Premium offer advanced automation, with support for any brand or model of TWAIN scanner.
Includes 2x Pick Rollers and 2x Brake Rollers. Estimated Life: Up to 500K scans.
CON-3740-500K
Enables automatic cropping of documents scanned on the flatbed.
PA03338-D960