Small scanner recommendations

[user 423]

Anyone use a small and durable scanner?

 

[RVTravel]

The most compact might be the sheet fed scanners. The canon flatbed can store on its side and it is thin.

 

[Sofisintown]

There are apps for your phone that you can use to scan documents or photos.

They have a function that 'squares' the image and you can connect to a printer and print it.
There is no reason to haul around a scanner.

 

[Freelander]

I do carry a portable printer/scanner combo, but have never used it.

I got this because I plan to do more research on my ancestors.

 

[user 423]

There are apps for your phone that you can use to scan documents or photos.

They have a function that 'squares' the image and you can connect to a printer and print it.
There is no reason to haul around a scanner.

Thanks! I'll need to check on that. I have in the past tried using a pic taken with my camera that worked OK for  sending a copy of something small like a driver's license but didn't work so well for a full page.

 

[RobOfYork]

Look at Adobe Scan and Microsoft Office Lens. Both work very well and auto square the document and enhance it. The key is good lighting. Watch for shadows.

I have used them both on large documents without any problems.

Shoot the images outside if you can't get the light right in the van.

 

[chris84]

I clicked on the thread thinking of something that picked up police and EMS frequencies, and ended up putting a scanner in my cart at amazon

 

[wayne49]

How often would you need to scan documents?

Local public libraries can scan and print documents. Here in Amargosa Valley, the rate is $0.10 a page with no charge to use their computers.

 

[user 423]

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Not very often. Lately I've sent some medical records to a couple of docs.

This year I may be switching to SD for residency and sending documents by email is fast and easy.

Last year I increased the limit on a credit card and sent a couple of things to an out-of-state credit union.

This year I may be taking out a loan with them also.

When I did a lot of traveling last year, a lot of libraries were closed because of COVID.

I live near Sierra Vista and the library there only has curbside service at this time.