The KODAK i5850S is designed for organisations that process very high document volumes and need to automate scanning, separation, and sorting within demanding production workflows. Its floor-standing design is suitable for business process outsourcing operations, service bureaus, and centralised capture environments where mixed batches and manual document handling can add significant time and cost.

The scanner processes documents at speeds of up to 210 pages per minute in non-sorting workflows and sorts at speeds of up to 180 pages per minute. Three output trays allow mixed batches to be automatically separated into different destinations during scanning, reducing the need for manual pre- and post-scan handling.

Perfect Page image processing supports consistent image quality for applications such as OCR and OMR data extraction. Interactive multifeed management allows operators to review potential feeding issues on both the scanner and host PC, while document protection features help reduce the risk of damage to originals. The scanner also supports unlimited daily scanning volumes for continuous production environments.

Barcode reading and advanced image addressing provide additional options for document identification, tracking, and workflow control. Intelligent imprinting can add tracking information directly to the page or digitally to the scanned image. By combining high-volume production scanning with automated three-way sorting, the KODAK i5850S supports complex capture workflows that require greater automation and reduced manual document handling.