Handheld Pen Scanner Questions

We'd like to take an opportunity to address some of the more common questions we receive about the handheld pen scanner. The questions we receive about handheld pen scanners cover a wide variety of topics but we'll do our best to address them here. If you have a pen scanner question that you don't see answered here or elsewhere on our site, leave a comment and ask us about it.

What types of computers do pen scanners work with?

This is a common question we receive and the best answer is that most types of pen scanner will work with both Macs and PCs. While this is not always the case, most respected brands such as Planon and IRISPen will work with Mac OSX as well as Windows 2000, XP, and Vista. At the time of this reading, Wizcom does not support Macs. Before buying a pen scanner, make sure to check the specific technical computer requirements for that particular model of scanner.

What types of surfaces can a pen scanner scan?

The type of surface a pen scanner can scan will vary based on model. Just about every type of handheld pen scanner has the ability to scan paper documents, including printer paper, magazines, or newspapers. Some pen scanners can even perform more advanced scans, such as scanning a wine bottle label or a computer monitor. The DocuPen R750 by Planon is an example of a pen scanner with these type of capabilities. Take a look at some other pen scanner uses.

How do I know which pen scanner is right for me?

The two most critical factors that go into choosing a handheld pen scanner are the cost and features. Given that most scanners range from $100-$200, the costs don't vary wildly relative to the average pen scanner user's budget. Thus, it really comes down to the pen scanner pen scanner features. Most people will fall into one of the categories mentioned on the previous link, which will make decision making a lot easier. Another helpful resource can be looking up user reviews of a handheld pen scanner on Amazon as typically users are relatively honest about in their review.

Stay tuned to Everything Pen Scanner for some very interesting upcoming pen scanner posts.