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More than just an ID scanner/reader: Plustek SecureScan X-Cube

The Plustek X-Cube is more than a card scanner—it captures high-res images, reads data from driver’s licenses, passport cards, QR/barcodes (even on phones), and scans small items up to 2" x 3.5". Trusted in thousands of kiosks worldwide, it’s a compact, powerful tool for ID capture and self-service integration.

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May 21, 2025

Beyond Image Capture: Unlocking the Full Capabilities of the Plustek SecureScan X-Cube

In today's fast-paced, data-driven environments, organizations require solutions that do more than just digitize documents—they need intelligent tools that streamline workflows,reduce manual input, and enhance operational efficiency. The Plustek SecureScan X-Cube is one such solution.

While commonly recognized for its ability to capture high-quality images of identity cards, the X-Cube offers significantly more. The X-Cube is designed to perform multiple functions in one device, making it ideal for front-desk, retail, healthcare, financial services, and other customer-facing environments.

Intelligent Data Extraction and Validation

The X-Cube and associated SDK are equipped with OCR and barcode reading capabilities, enabling it to not only scan images but also extract structured data from a wide range of identification formats, including:

Driver’s licenses from US and Canada
Mexican Consular Cards
2D barcodes and QR codes, including those displayed on digital screens (e.g., smartphones and tablets)

This data can be seamlessly integrated into your systems, allowing for rapid form population, customer record creation, or identity verification—drastically reducing the need for manual data entry and the risk of human error. There are multiple methods of integration including SDK and Plustek IDXpress.

Versatile Scanning Capabilities

Beyond identity documents, the X-Cube is designed to capture high-resolution images of any item up to 2" x 3.5" in size. This includes:

Insurance and membership cards
Loyalty and gift cards
Small receipts, tickets, and labels

This level of versatility allows businesses to use a single device to handle a wide array of document types and physical items, making the X-Cube a smart investment for organizations that value both space efficiency and performance.

Ideal for Kiosks

One of the X-Cube’s most important features is its seamless integration with self-service kiosks. Designed with kiosk applications in mind, the X-Cube is deployed in thousands of kiosks worldwide, enabling automated ID capture and data extraction for:

Hotel self-check-in stations
Government and DMV service terminals
Patient check-in kiosks in healthcare environments
Financial service kiosks for account setup and identity verification
Ticketing and registration kiosks at events or transportation hubs

Its compact form factor, USB interface, SDK/API and/or data parsing applications from Plustek make it simple for kiosk manufacturers and system integrators to deploy the X-Cube in both new and existing kiosk solutions.

With proven reliability and support for unattended, 24/7 operation, the Plustek SecureScan X-Cube is a trusted component in global self-service ecosystems—helping reduce wait times, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve customer satisfaction.

See the SecureScan X-Cube in a typical Kiosk application:

Case Study

Learn how Cargolink streamlined its self-service kiosks with Plustek ID solutions. Click HEREto download.

The Plustek Advantage

Plustek Technology is committed to delivering high-performance, ruggedized scanning solutions for self-service kiosks worldwide. Our scanners are engineered to withstand high-traffic demands while maintaining accuracy, speed, and security. By choosing Plustek, businesses ensure long-term reliability, reduced maintenance costs, and a superior user experience.

To learn more about how Plustek's ruggedized kiosk scanners can enhance your self-service applications, contact us today!

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Plustek Technology

Drawing on 36 years of expertise in scanner and imaging solution development, Plustek offers proven, commercial-grade ID, passport, and document scanning and data extraction technologies to the kiosk market. Customers select Plustek for its extensive range of scanners, readers, and integration options.

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