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[RTF]

Hi there,

I've been reading around, but I can't find an answer to this question.
Are there scanners which can scan multiple 2-sided pages directly to my Evernote account without the neccesarity of a separate computer in the middle?

The Xerox machines here at the office have that option, but that's a bit too much for me ;-) . It's just for home use and school.

I can't find if the affordable snapshot scanners have that option.

Any suggestions?

[RTF]

Would the HP7520/HP7510 or the HP8600 be a good choice?

[Indyarchyguy]

Just an FYI. If you go to Evernote Trunk, there is a section there on hardware. Consequently there is now a scanner that is affiliated that does not require a computer:

https://trunk.everno...rdware/doxie-go

http://www.getdoxie....oduct/doxie-go/

Not sure how fast it is, but I personally found that the ScanSnap 1500M (Mac) is amazing. The fact it scans two side and I can load up the hopper has been very beneficial to me. I scan hundreds of pages of code books for my use and there is no way I could do it page by page. Just a thought. If you get the doxie-go, please let me know how it works. I have a portable Neat Receipt scanner as well, which comes in handy if I need to scan a few pages on the road, but I got it before I get into GTD and the Evernote system.

(UPDATE: I guess I should read more thoroughly. It lets you scan, but then you have to get to a computer to upload all those scans. Sorry for the false-hope there).

[JWW]

I'm also looking for a scanner that can scan my documents, without a computer. It looks like only the Lexmark SmartSolution all-in-ones are able to do that.
I didn't try them myself and I can't find much information about it on the internet.

Does anyone have experience with this, or know another solution for this?

[deverill]

I know this isn't exactly what is being asked for but it may be an alternative if it fits your needs. The new Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 will scan wirelessly (after initial setup) to an iPhone, iPad or Android device on the same wireless network.

[lyzadanger]

It does sound like the Doxie Go scanner advertises the ability to scan without a computer and wirelessly. And it also claims to send things automatically to Evernote (among other options):

http://www.getdoxie....oduct/doxie-go/

Its software claims a virtual "stapler" function to connect multi-page documents; however, I have no idea if it does 2-sided.

I'm considering trying one out myself, so if anyone has any experience with them...I'd love to hear feedback.

[Sasha]

Our Brother printer does it by sending email to my evernote email address.. works like a charm!

 

The newer brother wireless printers claim to support evernote, i'm not totally sure because ours is a bit older

[gchamberlin]

It does sound like the Doxie Go scanner advertises the ability to scan without a computer and wirelessly. And it also claims to send things automatically to Evernote (among other options):

http://www.getdoxie....oduct/doxie-go/

Its software claims a virtual "stapler" function to connect multi-page documents; however, I have no idea if it does 2-sided.

I'm considering trying one out myself, so if anyone has any experience with them...I'd love to hear feedback.

 

I picked up the Doxie One a couple weeks ago and it is similar to the Doxie Go.  Both scanners capture images without the need of a computer.  Turn the scanner on, insert the document and it is pulled through the scanner and the image is captured as individucal JPEGs and stored to the scanner's local memory - either an SD card or, in the case of the Doxie Go, a USB drive or a modest amount of onboard memory.

 

When done scanning, you can pop the SD card out of the scanner and insert it in a computer where you have installed the Doxie software.  The software will import the images from SD card.  From there you can clean up the images - brightness, contrast, cropping, rotation - and for multipage documents, "staple" multiple images together into a PDF file.  You can then save images as JPEG or PDF, with or without OCR on PDF files.  The final image files can be stored locally on the PC in a folder, sent to Evernote on the local PC or can be sent to various cloud services.  

 

So you can scan documents and capture the images without the need of a PC, but to do anything with the images, you will need a PC.  Before you poo-poo this concept, it is still pretty slick.  I keep the Doxie on the kitchen table and as I go through the paper mail, I scan what I need to and when I have the time, even several days later, process the images from the SD card.  The Doxie is small enough to go into my bag when I head out and if I get paper stuff I want to image, I can with just pulling out the Doxie and running the paper through it.  No need to drag out the laptop and hook everything up.

 

**Update** - I just got a reply back from Doxie support and they tell me that a wireless Eye-Fi SD card can be configured to send the images directly to certain cloud services - they specifically mentioned Evernote and Flickr, although Dropbox and Google Drive were questionable at this time.  Of course you would have to have wifi internet access but a mobile hotspot would probably work.  Of course what would be sent to the cloud service would be the individual JPEG images with no processing. 

 

I prefer the Doxie One - its about $55 cheaper (Amazon) than the Doxie Go and runs on replaceable, rechargeable NiMH AAA batteries.  (make sure you get the NiMH batteries - it won't work on Alkalines) So if the batteries run out of juice, I can swap out a set and keep on going.  The Doxie Go has a built in rechargeable battery and when it runs out, you're out of luck until you can re-charge.  The SD card works fine for me so I don't really need the option for a USB drive or the internal memory. 

 

Keep in mind that the Doxie is a single page, one sided scanner.  If you are needing to do more voluminous scan jobs, you probably need something else. 

 

Hope that helps. 

[michalk]

The new fujitsu scansnap is definitely the way to go. Even if you don't think you'll really want to scan everything in your house, you'll soon realize how great it is to later have everything available on your Blackberry (or whatever you use) and you can easily share all your documents with you spouse or whoever

 

You can read about it here  http://www.squidoo.c...-scanner-review

 

It's a really good review that will answer all your questions

 

 

[C6REW]

I have two scanners for the very reason you need them!

 

The Scansnap S1300 scans both sides and goes straight to Evernote. This lives in my study at home.

 

The Doxie scans one side, but is battery operated and doesn't need a computer connected to run. I keep this with me all the time, even taking it in my back pack when I commute to my office on the bike.

 

Both excellent low priced products.

 

Best regards

 

Chris

[AlbertWhite]

Hi there,

I've been reading around, but I can't find an answer to this question.
Are there scanners which can scan multiple 2-sided pages directly to my Evernote account without the neccesarity of a separate computer in the middle?

The Xerox machines here at the office have that option, but that's a bit too much for me ;-) . It's just for home use and school.

I can't find if the affordable snapshot scanners have that option.

Any suggestions?

I agree with Michalk - you've described the newest fujitsu scansnap iX500 - It scans 25 2 sided pages in 1 minute - the trayhold 50 pages. You don't even have to own a PC to use it. - It's also a real high quality scanner - look at michalk's link to a great review - it's not the cheapest, but you get you money's worth - All of Fujitsu's past scanners have been quality products so this one should be too

[jackenhack]

I use Adobe Acrobat and the Action Wizard because it makes the smallest files. I made a script for Folder Actions on the Mac so scanned documents get uploaded to Evernote automatically. This will work with any program, all you have to do is to save to a specific folder and the scanned document gets uploaded. You can check out my paperless workflow here.