Is the PT2160 fast enough for a busy office?

Yes. It scans up to 60 pages per minute simplex and 120 images per minute in duplex, with an 8,000-page daily duty cycle. That fits departmental batch scanning rather than occasional home use.

Does it scan both sides of a page?

Yes. It is a duplex ADF scanner, so it captures both sides in one pass. The 100-sheet feeder lets you load a full batch and walk away.

Does it work with a Mac?

No. Plustek lists Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7 only, with TWAIN drivers. Mac users need a different model.

What software comes with it?

It ships with Plustek DocTWAIN, DocAction and Plustek OCR, which is powered by ABBYY FineReader. Output is PDF, and TWAIN compliance lets it work with many document management systems.

Can it scan photos or books?

Not well. It is a sheet-fed scanner with 600 dpi optical resolution, so it is built for loose documents. Bound books and photo prints are better served by a flatbed.

How does it handle mixed or fragile documents?

A patented asymmetrical paper guide handles mixed document sizes in one batch. A built-in thickness switch and ultrasonic multi-feed detection protect delicate pages and flag overlapping sheets.