Do you have to use the special (VuPoint Table Top Scanning Stand for Magic Wand Portable Scanner) in order to scan documents? Thanks.
140604
No table top scanning stand required. Slow and steady is the key to a good scan. After a few practice scans, you'll get the hang of using it. Very simple.
140605
We don't use any stand, but we do use the case to protect the wand when not being used.
140606
No, you do not always need the Table Top. I have scanned pictures on the wall, documents in a file folder, photos in an album. The trick is to take is slow and keep it steady.
1426292
The portable scans receipts and regular size documents. The only downfall to scanning to the scan receipts is you have to tap a receipts to a regular size paper to scan if it's too small.
1875273
Yes. The dock helps in feeding standard sized documents and getting an even scan, but the wand can be used separately.
2276182
The scanner is very portable, and this prevents it from having a sheet feeder. So yes, you do. Even at that, I found it much faster than using a printer/scanner and turning the sheets over, which makes a rather hard to use file.
987482
From my case review: 5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for PDS ST415 WM, June 9, 2013By wavxwizard "chetnet" - See all my reviews This review is from: VuPoint PDSC-IW441-VP Solutions Carrying Case for Magic Wand Portable Scanner (Office Product)This is really a must-have for the ST415 portable scanner. It's a very high quality case where the scanner fits on one-side and is held in place with an elastic strap. One the other side, you can tuck any accessories, including the batteries and cloth. Fits great in the one compartment in my laptop case as well.
947229
Yes, it is portable although not really designed to be so. I do geneology research on my family, and take my V330 with me almost everywhere, just in case I discover old documents or photos I need to copy (the copying is manual, one sheet or print at a time - there is no sheet feeder). Since the V330 did not come with a carrying case, I use a cardboard box with some padding to protect it. Actually, a laptop case would be ideal for traveling with the scanner (I just thought of that!). The V330 does an excellent job of scanning documents, photographic prints, and photographic 35mm slides. In the past year I have scanned approximately 15,000 photographs and 35mm slides and it is still going strong. I highly recommend it.
1058664
Should scan about any document/picture. Mine came with software that will allow me to scan directly into the computer using the included USB cord and I can view scan directly. It also has the micro card that can be used to store scans without using USB. You would then have transfer to computer, but you will not be able to see actual scans until you connect to computer. The software that came with my scanner is EVERNOTE Sprint ABBYY Fine Reader (Direct Scan), SCANDirect (VuPoint), and Sort and File Suite (haven't used that).
209670
Yes. There are other formats to which your can select your scanned image to as weell The set up of the scanning drivers and scanner management program did not load correctly from the disk , thus requiring technical call and assistance. Tech Assist was great, responsive, on point and quick. I was up and scanning in minutes after opening the box. The scanner is blazing fast and accurate. We are quite please thus far.
1605242
It is movable without great difficulty, but it was not designed to be portable. It would be awkward to carry it around. It is a terrific scanner, especially for books and oddly shaped documents.
1373808
Ramon, may I suggest to check the WEB site: http://www.vupointsolutions.com/magic_wand_portable_scanner Indeed it does PDF natively, and as far as Letter or A4, you need to understand the concept. You are not locked into a size, as you manually scan a "surface", be it small or large. You will need an editor if they are png files, so as to make them fit your desired proportions. I would suggest you read the manual from the manufacturer's WEB page. This is not a tool for mass scanning, but occasional note taking on the road, e.g. Library, as it is a tad tedious to use. In real life, you cannot scan a whole book with it!!!
1640790
It will scan up to 50 inches at 300 dpi, or 25 inches at 600 dpi. Width, of course, is limited by the width of the device. You can download the manual at the Vupoint site for more information.
1835442
I was never able to use the scanner, I wasn't able to get past set-up. I returned it and purchased a pandigital scanner, it has 2 rollers to avoid blurring, it can be used as a wand scanner & it snaps into a small base to allow pictures to be fed through & allows up to a 1200 dpi. This has a rechargeable ni-cad battery & I'm very pleased with it.
355830
I returned this item. You have to swipe your finger across the reader and it only worked with me 1 in 20 times.... I recommend the GV1000 or GV2000. With the GV you lay your hand on reader, press button with your finger to activate scan, and leave your hand in place. I have not had any problems with GV (have 3).
134644
Yes, but don't lose it. Had a hell of a time finding that when I wanted to scan/fax a 10 page doc. Without it, it will be a manual-holding process.
133208
I have not yet succeeded how to scan directly, but I believe it can be done... the usb stick works very nicely though...i keep it plugged into the printer all the time, then when i scan something, i just move it over to my iMac and upload it ! that way i have whatever i've scanned backed up on the "stick" and in my computer.
508753
The wand is hand-held and manipulated and has the actual scanning window. The dock in this case is the stationary base which has a motorized feeder for single loose pages and which also charges the wand. Thus for loose pages of regular size the wand can be placed on the dock for greater stability and even flow. But for larger or bound items, the wand by itself can scan the various surfaces.
2283132
I think it is a question of thickness. I have scanned a DVD with it which worked fine. That should give you an idea of how thick a document you can pass through it. I also was able to scan some old Poloroid photos that had a thick backing attached. Basically if you can get it to pass through the slot and have the motor driven roller pull it through it will scan.