The Ambir ImageScan Pro 490i Document Scanner is a lightweight, portable, duplex document scanner that can scan both sides of a document simultaneously. With a 1mm paper path, it efficiently handles even laminated cards and documents with raised characters. This professional document scanner allows you to scan ID cards, credit cards, documents, and other papers. A USB powered duplex document scanner, it requiring no adapters to work. The enhanced TWAIN driver used in this ID card scanner offers improved image quality. It incorporates software to scan directly into the PDF format. With 600 dpi resolution, you can expect superior scanned documents.