Shine Ultra Smart Portable Document Scanner, Thin Book Scanner

I recently purchased this scanner on Amazon and test scanned a few flat pages (printed documents, some with images, some without images) to make sure it could work for my needs. I downloaded the software from the website. Installation was quick and easy. Everything is pretty self explanatory: just hit Scan and it’ll take you to the document camera screen where you can position the page as you need it and adjust the color and type of scan. Scanning can be pretty quick. It won’t close the screen automatically or notify you when it’s done, so you have to pay attention to an icon on the left of the screen, then hit Back when you are done scanning. When you get back to the main page, you’ll select the icon on the right of the scan you want to look at/ work with. On the left you can save the file in different formats. I’m very happy with the Searchable PDF function, but impressed by how it saves the documents to Word. I had several pages with images and text above/ in between some drawings. When I saved these as a Searchable PDF, some of the text in between drawings didn’t get recognized. However, when I saved the same document to Word, all of the text got picked up and put into text boxes. That being said, I had scanned another page that was a printout of a document I had typed up in Word. I had assumed the scanner software would be able to replicate the page as it is when it saved it as a Word doc, but the margins were off and the text font and size were different. You win some, you lose some. All in all, very happy with this scanner and confident it will work for my needs.

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.

Love the scanner. It is as stated, super fast. The foot pedal is a must. Works very well. I have even scanned hundreds of old photos. All turned out well. Super easy to use. No complaints.

Wow! This is been a blessing to my life. Trust me, if I could give this 10 STARS I would do it. I never dreamed that there would be a scanner that I can use to scan WHOLE BOOKS in just a few minutes and everything comes out so crystal clear. This has been well worth the money and I will always keep one in my house. Thank you again.

I am looking for a device to digitize by book collection. This review is only about the curved book scanning feature. I tested using all the color modes and settings available for curved books -Many pages were distorted, about 10% were severally distorted , 40% were somewhat distorted, about 50% were flat. This error rate is too high for my higher usage. -In the auto select color mode and most of the selected color modes the characters were fully viewable in the preview but many pages and sentences were cut-off during the scan, often cutting off about 1 to 5 characters . -some color modes work better than others but there are still issues. --stamp does not consistently display color the same way even when scanning the same page multiple times in a row some will scan arcuately and some will have color distorts and characters cut off. --B&W works the best for mostly text books but it is not consistent even when scanning the same page many times in a row.. the scan often creates different distortions, cutoffs, and might be accurate about 35% of the time. -The scanning app does not work very well with smaller laptop screens, even at high resolutions, there are no scrollbars or an ability to access all the options on a smaller screen or I had use a bigger monitor which I found inconvenience and could make the device less mobile for some users. Conclusion, this could be a good product for low volume scanning, a few docs here and there or a small number of pages., but that defeats the purpose of the device and makes a flat bed scanner better. This product is marketed for high volume scanning of entire books, but will NOT be good for high or even medium volume needs. I am considering that my device is defective. I might try a replacement, and delete my review if I have better luck with the replacement.

This product works great. Smartly packed (to avoid damage to delicate lenses), and stylish design. Software is very intuitive and scan results are very crisp and useable without much post scan fiddling. I am using it for music scans. It sees every detail. I am very satisfied with this product. Would highly recommend.

I just got this scanner today and set it up in about 10 minutes. I set up the software and dove right into scanning a Japanese textbook. In the first image you can see the page is a bit warped and the finger cots showed up on the side, but the second scan is much better overall. At first, I would try to fix the bad scans, but after getting through a bit of this 400 page textbook I decided it wasn't worth it and just scanned the book as fast as possible. If I made a mistake or a page was illegible, I would scan a duplicate and write down the page number so I could edit the book later. The biggest pro for me is the time saved. I scanned a massive textbook in about an hour including setup time. I did this with minimal effort and minimal editing of the scans. I exported as a PDF with OCR and was surprised that I was able to search for Japanese characters in the PDF. Honestly, not bad for my low effort and if I really wanted to put in the time to edit, the finished file could look a lot better. Biggest cons is that my hands got pretty tired from holding down pages with the finger cots. Not a dealbreaker for me, but something to be aware of. Another minor con is that the software had very little instruction, as some other reviews have said. But again, not a big issue for me, since I just started scanning away. After I finished I noticed there were batch editing options for all scans, as well as manual adjustment options for pages you're unhappy with. I think overall the takeaway here is that the quality of your scans reflects how much time you put into scanning and editing. I'm satisfied with my results as long as I can read them, but for those that want to make it look like a legitimate e-book, I'm sure you can, given more time and effort.

I found this document scanner and I am so glad I did. I needed to scan a document that would not scan properly with a conventional copier/scanner. The end product was beautiful! I was able to share with my teammates a clear representation of the document. The scanner worked perfectly with my laptop, the foot clicker was great, and it is portable. Outside of the click to capture the image, the scanner is quiet. I would highly recommend this scanner - and the price was right, too.

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I paid £210.98 for a source of light. First thing, the provided CD-ROM didn't work, whirring and grinding something awful as if burning to disc. I removed that and decided on downloading the software from the website. Probably safer. Did that, hooked up the machine, followed the instructions, 'looking for device...' Device could not be located. I followed all the steps to see if it could be found, but no. The scanner felt flimsy to me and... empty. No sound, no nothing. Cold to the touch. Like, you know when something's dead, including hardware, it loses its warmth, its heat, the light goes out, there's nothing there. It was like that. It didn't feel like there was anything in it (or to it). An expensive torch, headlamp for a bridge troll. Of course I'm on a deadline so this was really helpful (SARCASM) - overseas delivery wait and then the faff of the return. Obviously I'm returning it for a refund. I'll replace it with something at a fraction of the price that I bet will work just fine.

I purchased the CZUR Shine Ultra Smart Portable Document Scanner to digitize over a century’s worth of business records, some dating back to 1902, and it has exceeded all my expectations. Now that the archival project is nearing completion, I’ve also started using it for regular, day-to-day tasks—and it performs flawlessly in both roles. *Pros:* 1. Exceptional for Archival Work: The scanner handles delicate, aged documents beautifully, preserving every detail with crisp, high-quality scans. 2. Versatile for Daily Use: Beyond archival work, it’s a fantastic tool for everyday tasks like scanning correspondence, invoices, and records, making it a truly multipurpose device. 3. Ease of Use: The intuitive design and user-friendly software make it easy to operate independently, even for those in remote areas with limited technical support. 4. OCR Feature: The ability to turn scanned documents into searchable text has been a game-changer, saving time on both archival and routine searches. 5. Reliable Delivery: Despite being located in a remote area, the delivery process was seamless, and the product arrived in perfect condition. 6. Compact and Sturdy: The scanner’s compact design and sturdy build fit effortlessly into my workspace without compromising on durability. *Cons:* 1. The software could benefit from minor updates to make advanced features even more intuitive. 2. OCR does not include a lot of Indian languages / scripts *Overall Experience:* The CZUR Shine Ultra Smart Portable Document Scanner is not only helping preserve over a century of historical business records but is also proving to be an essential tool for regular daily tasks. Its versatility, ease of use, and reliable delivery make it a standout product, especially for users in remote locations. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a dependable, multifunctional scanner. Whether for archival work or day-to-day use, it’s a fantastic investment!

Scanner excelente. Atendeu minhas expactativas. Consigo digitalizar livros e documentos para uso pessoal: com precisão e eficiência. Antes de conprar, fiz uma longa pesquisa e cheguei a conclusão de este modelo era o ideal para mim: e valeu a pena. Por meio de um PDF-editável, consigo localizar pavravras-chave, termos específicos que me ajudam nos estudos. Recomendo muito.

I bought this unit to scan some large ledger books for a company history project. The results have been great and I give the scanner 5 stars for quality, ease of use, and speed. The included software also provides some useful shortcuts for tidying up and editing multiple pages.