Epson FastFoto FF-680W Review
The overall top pick across a full 13-scanner test group, with peerless scan quality independently confirmed — though no numeric owner-review aggregate was found across three documented search routes.
At a Glance
This model is best suited to buyers with mixed photo-and-document digitization needs who want the single best-tested scan quality in this Top 12. Its strongest buying points are the overall top pick across a full 13-scanner test group, peerless scan quality on both documents and photos, independently confirmed, and two independent professional sources both recommend it specifically for photo digitization.
Technical Assessment
The FF-680W’s dual-purpose ADF (36 photos or 100 sheets of paper) and roughly 1-photo-per-second speed are unmatched by any general document scanner in this shortlist, though its 8.2lb weight makes it one of the heavier units here.
Performance
A dedicated review names it the top scanner in an entire 13-product test group, with peerless scan quality on both black-and-white documents and colored photos. A separate independent guide names it the dedicated best-for-photos pick in a combined document-and-photo roundup.
Features and Workflow
The feature set combines Duplex: High-speed duplex photo and document scanning per multiple retailer listings, Connectivity: Wireless with USB connect option, and Warranty: 1-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada; Epson Preferred Plus extended service plans available for purchase. Together, these capabilities support more complete day-to-day workflows and reduce reliance on a single headline specification.
Reliability and Ownership
A three-route owner-review search (Amazon, Epson’s own store, B&H Photo) found no exact-match numeric rating with a visible aggregate this pass — confidence is lowered accordingly rather than merit penalized, consistent with the category’s scoring rules.
Buyer Fit and Trade-Offs
Best For & Key Strengths
Best For
- Buyers with mixed photo-and-document digitization needs who want the single best-tested scan quality in this Top 12.
Key Strengths
- The overall top pick across a full 13-scanner test group
- Peerless scan quality on both documents and photos, independently confirmed
- Two independent professional sources both recommend it specifically for photo digitization
Not Ideal For & Key Trade-Offs
Not Ideal For
- Budget-focused buyers who only need basic document scanning — the premium price isn’t justified without the photo-scanning use case.
Key Trade-Offs
- Premium price positioned toward professionals and enthusiasts rather than casual users
- No numeric owner-review aggregate found across three documented search routes
- ADF is optimized more for photos than for long text-document batch runs
Technical Specifications
| Positioning | Independently recommended by two separate sources specifically for photo scanning alongside document use |
| Duplex | High-speed duplex photo and document scanning per multiple retailer listings |
| Connectivity | Wireless with USB connect option |
| Scan Speed | As fast as 1 photo per second at 300 dpi (photos); up to 45 ppm document / 80 ppm color 4×6 landscape photo scanning |
| Adf Capacity | Up to 36 photos or 100 sheets of plain paper |
| Resolution | 600 dpi optical; up to 1200 dpi interpolated |