Great scanner, here's what I thought about it broken down by different aspects:
-Packaging
Comes in a nice, sturdy box with a handle so you can easily carry it and pack it up in an organized way when you're storing it between scanning sessions.
-Software
The software it comes with is straightforward and easy to use. I really didn't even read the manual, I just installed the software, plugged in the scanner, and figured it out and started scanning in like 5 minutes.
-Functionality
How it works is it comes with a black mat, you put your book/paper on it and select single page mode or book mode. Single page mode scans one object at a time, and it automatically crops the page against the black background; there are some finger tabs for holding pages flat and the scanner software automatically makes them disappear. For book mode, it scans two pages at once, and splits each page into its own separate image. I have attached some example scans from this product, compare it to the setup photo I took with my phone - even though the page isn't level, it automatically flattens the perceived curve from the camera snapshot, so you don't need to fiddle with making the pages flat. The cropping and page flattening is great, it just works. When you're done scanning, you can export all the images as various document types such as word/pdf, or you can leave them as images. Of course, you can choose where to save the base images to help keep organized. My wife also uses this in her classroom as a visual presenter where she can put a page underneath and write on it, and project it in real time on her projector.
-Quality
I have attached photos for black/white mode, color mode, and a final word document export. I should also mention, the export automatically processes the image to identify words and does a great job. I picked a page with tiny text on a 5"x8" book and you can see from my attached images that the camera is good enough even for tiny text, and can accurately translate that into a word document. Note that for some glossy pages, the light can reflect back to the camera and reduce quality, but for matte surfaces and "regular" paper, it performs excellent.
-Speed
It comes with a foot clicker so you can fully use your hands to flip and position pages without slowing down. Flip the page, give the camera a second to focus, press the foot clicker and repeat. As you scan, you can see a preview image and it's pretty apparent if something went wrong, maybe 1 out of 2-300 page flips or so I find I want to do a rescan which is totally fine for me. Depending on how focused I am, I flip a page every 2-4 seconds, on average maybe 15-20 page flips a minute, so that's around 300 pages in 10 minutes! Which I think is super good.
Overall it's straightforward to use, takes good quality scans, exports files well, and scans through books quickly. I am very satisfied with this purchase and recommend this for anyone who wants good, fast scans.
CZUR Assistive Cover 13.14-inch with Adjustable Hook&Loop Splash Resistant,PVC Material Cover for CZUR Book Scanner, Office&H
4.2 | 923 ratings
Price: 27.12
Last update: 07-16-2024
About this item
Dimension: Two 13.14"L x 9.21"W cover with Adjustable 3.93"L x 2.16"W Hook&Loop, allows to adjust according to the thickness of the book spine. Used Only for A4 and smaller than A4 sized books.
Used with CZUR Scanner: Intuitive Assistive Cover makes scanning even easier, regardless what type of books you are using. Helps to prevent the colors and edges of the back cover from interfering with the image exposure and algorithm.
Compact&Lightweight Design: Weighing only 0.2KG makes it portable and light weight. Handy to carry to office or travel with your CZUR Scanner.
Easy to Clean: This Assistive Cover is designed with durable PVC material. Splash Resistant Surface, Easy cleaning and maintenance. Just wipe with a wet cloth or paper.
Wide Application: Helpful when scanning books, Available for users used as mouse pad. Designed by CZUR Brand.
Used with CZUR Scanner: Intuitive Assistive Cover makes scanning even easier, regardless what type of books you are using. Helps to prevent the colors and edges of the back cover from interfering with the image exposure and algorithm.
Compact&Lightweight Design: Weighing only 0.2KG makes it portable and light weight. Handy to carry to office or travel with your CZUR Scanner.
Easy to Clean: This Assistive Cover is designed with durable PVC material. Splash Resistant Surface, Easy cleaning and maintenance. Just wipe with a wet cloth or paper.
Wide Application: Helpful when scanning books, Available for users used as mouse pad. Designed by CZUR Brand.
Product information
| Package Dimensions | 10 x 5.75 x 1.65 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 10.5 ounces |
| ASIN | B097M5PZL8 |
| Item model number | Assistive Cover |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars
923 ratings
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #31,810 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #25 in Document Scanners |
| Date First Available | June 21, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | CZUR |
Top reviews from the United States
funkyhunky
Fast, easy to use scanner with great results
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
funkyhunky
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
-Packaging
Comes in a nice, sturdy box with a handle so you can easily carry it and pack it up in an organized way when you're storing it between scanning sessions.
-Software
The software it comes with is straightforward and easy to use. I really didn't even read the manual, I just installed the software, plugged in the scanner, and figured it out and started scanning in like 5 minutes.
-Functionality
How it works is it comes with a black mat, you put your book/paper on it and select single page mode or book mode. Single page mode scans one object at a time, and it automatically crops the page against the black background; there are some finger tabs for holding pages flat and the scanner software automatically makes them disappear. For book mode, it scans two pages at once, and splits each page into its own separate image. I have attached some example scans from this product, compare it to the setup photo I took with my phone - even though the page isn't level, it automatically flattens the perceived curve from the camera snapshot, so you don't need to fiddle with making the pages flat. The cropping and page flattening is great, it just works. When you're done scanning, you can export all the images as various document types such as word/pdf, or you can leave them as images. Of course, you can choose where to save the base images to help keep organized. My wife also uses this in her classroom as a visual presenter where she can put a page underneath and write on it, and project it in real time on her projector.
-Quality
I have attached photos for black/white mode, color mode, and a final word document export. I should also mention, the export automatically processes the image to identify words and does a great job. I picked a page with tiny text on a 5"x8" book and you can see from my attached images that the camera is good enough even for tiny text, and can accurately translate that into a word document. Note that for some glossy pages, the light can reflect back to the camera and reduce quality, but for matte surfaces and "regular" paper, it performs excellent.
-Speed
It comes with a foot clicker so you can fully use your hands to flip and position pages without slowing down. Flip the page, give the camera a second to focus, press the foot clicker and repeat. As you scan, you can see a preview image and it's pretty apparent if something went wrong, maybe 1 out of 2-300 page flips or so I find I want to do a rescan which is totally fine for me. Depending on how focused I am, I flip a page every 2-4 seconds, on average maybe 15-20 page flips a minute, so that's around 300 pages in 10 minutes! Which I think is super good.
Overall it's straightforward to use, takes good quality scans, exports files well, and scans through books quickly. I am very satisfied with this purchase and recommend this for anyone who wants good, fast scans.
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Rachel Eliason
Worth it
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
Rachel Eliason
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
Pros:
1. Faster than a regular scanner
2. Easy to use
3. Better on the books
Cons:
1. Camera doesn't handle glossy pages well
2. Some books have some damage to the spine due to forcing them flat enough.
I bought this scanner because I'm planning to move and don't want to take my hundreds of books with me, but I don't want to get rid of them. So I started scanning them into PDF's. It's very time-consuming, and pressing the books flat on a printer/scanner destroyed the binding.
I started with my own writing, diaries, loose leafs of papers with printed or hand-written stories, etc. This device was a god-send. It was very easy to use and quickly turned years of writing into a handful of PDF's on my computer. As I've turned my attention to the handful of paperback and print books that I want to preserve, it's a little more complicated.
For starters, it's still time-consuming, just less so. The camera tends to create a glare on glossy pages and you still have to lay the book fairly flat, though not as much as a flat bed scanner.
Take this book for example, it's a manga I picked up in Brazil on a trip and if I give it away I doubt I will ever find it again, so I wanted an electronic copy.
You can see that the cover and first few pages are glossy and there is a noticeable glare spot. Not bad on the cover, but in places it interferes with reading. The matte pages are excellent quality. The process took slightly less than an hour, maybe forty-five minutes or leisurely work (with some editing and cropping after the scanning). The book is still serviceable, but you can see the binding has been bent a bit.
I recommend this product, but wanted to show real results so you can judge for yourself.
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thereal_TOEBEANS
IT WORKS PRETTY GOOD detailed review
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024