Pen Scanner- The Definitive Pen Scanner Overview

If you think that you are interested in purchasing or using a pen scanner, you need to read through this site. Pen scanners are great devices that can make your life a lot easier. Before buying a pen scanner, there are some important things that you should learn about prior to doing so. On this site we will cover a variety of topics, from types of pen scanners to what you need to look for when purchasing a pen scanner.

In this article we'll provide an overview of pen scanners, starting with the basics. Whether you are a student, teacher, or just someone who is tired of typing what they read into a computer, a pen scanner may be perfect for you. As the name suggests, a pen scanner is an electronic device roughly the size of a pen. Although the shapes may vary, the pen-like shape of a pen scanner allows you to hold it as you would any writing device and "scan" the device over text. As you do this, the scanner will record the text in its memory which can then be transferred to a computer.

Pen scanners can store text as image files or directly "dump" the text into a program such as Microsoft Word, Notepad, or virtually any other text application. One of the great aspects of a pen scanner is the wide variety of features that many of them have. Many pen scanners are compatible with both Macs and PCs. Pen scanners can read text in a variety of languages. You can even find a pen scanner that will TRANSLATE text from one language to another for you; of course this will cost more. A pen scanner can read text that is printed in a variety of different colors on a number of different colored backgrounds.

Typically, a handheld pen scanner will range in cost from just under $100 to over $200 dollars, with most falling somewhere in between. How much you want to spend on a scanner depends primarily on your budget and what you will be using it for. We will cover how to buy a hand scanner in depth in future articles.

We hope this introduction to pen scanners has been useful. Be sure to check out all of our advice and informative content here at Everything Pen Scanner