Portable Document Scanners
Jan 19, 2022 13:05:15 #
What do you think about those small, portable document scanners? I have a pile of papers to scan, and I usually use my V600, but just pushing a page through the portable seems simpler and quicker. There are lots of choices for reasonable prices. Some are battery-powered.
https://smile.amazon.com/Epson-Workforce-ES-50-Portable-Sheet-fed/dp/B07KQZWPYN/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3FXASQFWW9ZYI&keywords=portable+document+scanner&qid=1642615457&sprefix=portable+document+scanners%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-3
https://smile.amazon.com/Epson-Workforce-ES-50-Portable-Sheet-fed/dp/B07KQZWPYN/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3FXASQFWW9ZYI&keywords=portable+document+scanner&qid=1642615457&sprefix=portable+document+scanners%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-3
Jan 20, 2022 02:24:28 #
I've used, occasionally, an Epson DS30. The software is good: it starts when it should, stops when it should, and makes decent copies. I haven't re-installed the software since updating to Win11, but I'll get around to it someday.
Jan 20, 2022 08:07:41 #
jerryc41 wrote:
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More expensive but a real scanning power house is the Fujitsu Snap Scan. I have the iX1600 and it is a gem.
Jan 20, 2022 08:45:35 #
jerryc41 wrote:
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Hands down, the best portable scanner is the app "CamScanner" from this app you take a picture from in the app, instantly your next option is to correct cropping, next you click the checkmark, instantly it will remove background-color and enhance the font and save it, next you will have an option to have mutable pages all saved in 1 file. and you can easily send your files from the app any one of a doz ways, a valuable and useful app, it was free for limited use and when they decided to charge for the app I dropped it, two weeks I found withdrawal TOO painful and gladly paid the fee.
Jan 20, 2022 08:50:06 #
Jan 20, 2022 09:55:32 #
jerryc41 wrote:
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This is where a dedicated all-in-one with a sheet feeder and double-sided scanning is most useful. I keep one with a dead printer in it just for the scanner's document feeding features.
Another alternative is a cheap copy stand for a smartphone. I have scanning and FAXing apps on my phone that work great for small batches of documents.
Jan 20, 2022 10:03:41 #
Don't know the model, but I had one 10+ years ago for use during our ski trips, things were always coming up. Other than needing to be hand feed and B&W, it did what I needed well. It was maybe 2" around and 10" long in a leather pouch. Eventually, printer/scanners got so cheap, we just bought one and it at the unit, but for traveling, the portable ones worked well for us.
Jan 20, 2022 10:32:01 #
I use Epson's "WorkForce ES-60W". Hase a number of nice features. Scans whatever yo9u want that is no wider than 8". Saves to disk, email, a program. Wired or wireless
Jan 20, 2022 10:32:48 #
BboH wrote:
I use Epson's "WorkForce ES-60W". Hase a number of nice features. Scans whatever yo9u want that is no wider than 8". Saves to disk, email, a program. Wired or wireless
Yes, I've looked at that one.
Jan 20, 2022 10:53:46 #
All depends on the reason for digitizing the document.
If it's just a document you want digitized for the information, take a photo with your cell phone. Unless it's significantly larger than A size paper, it will be readable.
If the document has artistic value (maybe even just a newspaper clipping with a photo) then a scanner would probably do a better job.
Even if you had a portable document scanner, would you have it with you at all times (like you probably have your phone)? If not, you will only be using it at home, where you probably have space for a full size scanner.
If it's just a document you want digitized for the information, take a photo with your cell phone. Unless it's significantly larger than A size paper, it will be readable.
If the document has artistic value (maybe even just a newspaper clipping with a photo) then a scanner would probably do a better job.
Even if you had a portable document scanner, would you have it with you at all times (like you probably have your phone)? If not, you will only be using it at home, where you probably have space for a full size scanner.
Jan 20, 2022 10:59:40 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
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Since I seldom go anywhere, I wouldn't be bringing it with me. I just thought that one of those small portables would be easier and faster to use.
Jan 20, 2022 12:46:17 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Since I seldom go anywhere, I wouldn't be bringing it with me. I just thought that one of those small portables would be easier and faster to use.
Having had both I do not think the portable ones are easier, just portable. Most scanners I have used work pretty easily. On printer combos you just load document and hit scan, software will ask how you want to store it, etc. Multi page documents require constant feeding on the portable one I had or it assumes document is at the end. Could end up with multiple pdfs to combine for example.
Also, with desk top units, you can position things manually and scan, for example, a group of photos, receipts or business cards, get all on one page. For the portable one I had, you would need to either scan each object separately or paste to a sheet and feed the sheet and so on.
Jan 20, 2022 12:51:37 #
I use an Epson Workforce 3520 for everything, and it does it well. The document feeder will do a dozen pages easy and give you photos(jpg) or docs ( pdf)
Plugged it in over a year ago and never turned it off - heads are fine and ink (Epson) never tries out.
Plugged it in over a year ago and never turned it off - heads are fine and ink (Epson) never tries out.
Jan 20, 2022 13:36:15 #
I have a multifunction copier with a sheet feeder that will scan up to 20 pages at a time. It was not expensive and has been extremely useful.
For a page or two I use an Ap on my iPhone called TurboScan. It will scan a page and you can email it to yourself or others as a pdf file or jpg file. It will allow you to scan multiple pages and merge them into a single document.
For a page or two I use an Ap on my iPhone called TurboScan. It will scan a page and you can email it to yourself or others as a pdf file or jpg file. It will allow you to scan multiple pages and merge them into a single document.
Jan 20, 2022 14:26:23 #
jerryc41 wrote:
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I have the Brother 720. Did a big batch of old military documents when I got it... then scanned some old pictures. Was pleased with it and need to scan some more.
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