The improved TWAIN driver of Plustek SmartOffice PL2546 scanner makes scanning as simple as photocopying. The auto detector function of this scanner also allows an auto preview of the scan. In fact, this scanner can be considered as electronic photocopiers. Users can just scan the documents to be copied in a flash and fire a print of the scan results through laser printer in desired numbers to get as many copies as they want. SmartOffice PL2546 looks quite different from normal flatbed scanners owing to its superior mechanical design. At Plustek, lot of research and development has gone in to come up with mechanical designs that are aimed at gaining better image focus and minimizing paper jams. This circumvents the messy task of opening the device and pulling paper out every time it signals a jam.

It offers high resolution (flatbed, 1200 x 1200 dpi optical resolution) owing to Plustek's advanced CIS sensor technology, making it ideal for photo scanning. Improved colour accuracy enhances images and produces much truer and more consistent colours in scan results. Users can choose to scan the documents in black and white mode as well. What's more, it can scan thick documents, up to 2.1 mm (including driving licenses, credit/debit cards, photo identity cards etc.) as well.

When deployed at the front office, SmartOffice PL2546 makes use of its Hotcard BizCard Finder 2.5 utility software that helps it perform the business card (visiting card) recognition function and photo/document database building for information management purpose. It quickly converts the vital contact information on the visiting card / business card into convenient and searchable digital database that can be easily synchronised between various access devices including PCs and PDAs.