I tested the Ricoh ScanSnap iX2400 - and it's the one piece of office kit I’m investing in this year to keep my paperwork in order

Surprisingly, this document scanner has been designed to be used completely offline, with no WiFi or network connection. The speed and quality are superb, and while the software interface feels a little dated, the potential to organise paperwork into a digital format quickly makes it an invaluable purchase for 2026.

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  Fast Scan Speeds

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  Simple to Use

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  Compact Design

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  No Wireless Option

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  Basic and dated-style Software

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  Limited Port Variety

Ricoh ScanSnap iX2400: 30-second review

The Ricoh iX2400 is a simple office document scanner that enables you to load up to 100 sheets of A4 paper into its auto feeder. You can then hit scan, and the entire stack of paper will be scanned and formatted, ready for review in a couple of minutes.

In August last year, I tested the more advanced iX2500, which is essentially the same machine with network connectivity. This stripping back of any type of wired ...