Epson

Epson FastFoto FF-680W

Name: Epson FastFoto FF-680W
Brand: Epson

SafeTouch transport and a carrier sheet let this ADF handle 36 photos or 100 document sheets without the damage risk typical sheet-feeders carry. Independent testing found its OCR read all but the messiest handwriting.

$560 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-08-173 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-02

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance8.7/ 10

design6.5/ 10

value7.9/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

The price is for a distinct transport/handling capability: SafeTouch and carrier-sheet support for delicate photos alongside a 100-sheet document ADF and purpose-built restoration/OCR software. It is not the best value if photos are irrelevant.

MATERIALS

Photo/document transportSafeTouch feed system and carrier sheet

Addresses the damage risk that makes ordinary ADF scanners unsuitable for many photos.

HousingPlastic chassis

Keeps a 100-sheet-capable scanner desktop-manageable.

CRITERIA

9/10

Paper Handling Reliability

100-sheet document/36-photo ADF and SafeTouch handling.

9/10

Image Fidelity Quality

Independent testing found excellent scan quality for documents and photos.

10/10

OCR Accuracy Performance

Test found OCR recognized all but the messiest handwriting.

9/10

Workflow Software Efficiency

ScanSmart OCR and FastFoto restoration/enhancement software.

9/10

Sustained Throughput Speed

45ppm/90ipm documents; one 300dpi photo per second.

8/10

Serviceability and Durability

SafeTouch/carrier-sheet approach protects delicate media; designed for frequent batches.

IDEAL FOR

·Family-photo preservation plus paperwork
·Receipts and documents
·High-quality OCR

NOT FOR

·Strictly office-document work where a cheaper ADF scanner suffices
·Large-format work

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Slim and deliberately simple for a dual-purpose device. Its design is unusually considerate of photo users while retaining high-volume document convenience.

LONGEVITY

Use the carrier sheet and keep the transport clean, especially when alternating old photos and office paper. Its special value is gentle mixed-media handling, not industrial duty.