Z-Scan2Send

Z-Scan2Send, developed by Andreas Baumann, is a highly efficient software solution in the Office Tools category, specifically designed for Document management. The latest version, 4.6, provides a seamless way to digitize and send printed documents over the Internet swiftly and securely. Compatible with multiple operating systems including Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, this program allows users to easily download and utilize its features.

Notable for its compatibility, Z-Scan2Send supports older versions like 4.1, 3.9, and 3.8, ensuring legacy support for a variety of systems. When you download Z-Scan2Send, you get two main executable files: AKDeInstall.exe, and Zscan2send.exe, which simplify the installation process and subsequent usage of the software.

Z-Scan2Send effortlessly integrates with your scanner, allowing you to scan documents directly to TIFF and PDF formats, including multipage options. The program supports extensive security features, such as PDF and ZIP encryption with password protection, ensuring that unauthorized users cannot access sensitive files. This is particularly beneficial for secure transfers between remote office locations or self-accounting entrepreneurs and their accountants.

The program also boasts various automated options. Documents can be scanned, saved, and sent with just one click. It supports automated e-mail delivery, and transfers via SFTP/FTP/FTPS, adding an extra layer of security with encrypted protocols. Furthermore, the software includes concise e-mail management features, allowing users to specify default text snippets for e-mail subjects, bodies, and signatures, which streamlines the communication process.

Additional features include OCR text recognition, ensuring that scanned text is searchable and editable, ZIP support for compressing and protecting files, and empty page recognition to exclude unnecessary pages from your scans. The use of automatic document feed (ADF) support and TWAIN compatibility makes Z-Scan2Send versatile for various scanning tasks.

Pros:

• Comprehensive support for various operating systems.
• High security with PDF and ZIP encryption.
• Automated e-mail and secure FTP transfer options.
• Supports OCR text recognition and multipage scanning.
• Easy to download and install, with intuitive usability.

Cons:

• Limited to Windows operating systems.
• Interface might be complex for beginners.

It is not possible to confirm if there is a free download for this software available on the developer's website. We recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus.

You may want to check out more software, such as STAMPIT, RagTime or Microsoft Office Personal Portfolio, which might be related to Z-Scan2Send.