Is it necessary for the pen to be connected to a computer while scanning ? Does the pen have memory to hold scanned information ? .. Rajani
1518579
Yes, the pen has a USB cord that is connected to the computer while scanning. The pen in itself does not hold the scanned information. It is only when it is connected with the cord to the computer that the information is transferred.
1518580
Yes, it does need to be connected I'm not sure if it has a memory (system) cause I've never tried it.
1518581
The pen has no internal memory and no battery. Without plugging into a computer, the pen won't work at all.
1518582
Yes, it has to be connected to either a PC or a Mac...it does not have any internal memory...
1518583
Yes, it is powered through the computer and does not have it's own memory. If you have a tablet of some sort with a regular usb port, that might make itn more portable.
1751972
I havent figured out how to scan .. I assume there has to be some programming between it and my laptop ... So only use it for printing and copying. Any advice?
1586041
No, it has a separate power cord. Some devices will work with either USB power or a power cord but this scanner must be plugged in.
111999
It has a USB cord that must be attached to the computer to operate and the document you are scanning must be perfectly flat
1424280
A very interesting question..I just tried it and the answer is YES. This item will scan and print without a computer hookup.
678375
Yes. Mine is networked and it works great from all laptops or desktop computers on the network. Scanning is somewhat slower over the network as opposed to USB, but it works.
1372893
No. You see the image on a computer monitor. You can see your pen, which is on the tablet move like a mirror image on the computer screen. Many computers are not touch screen, and this also is a safeguard from scratching your monitor. The pen will not scratch your tablet, but computer screens are somewhat sensitive.
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.
1926619
Yes, it comes with a digital pen that stores within the frame of the computer.
317875
Yes comes with USB connection card; however can only be used to either charge, or 'attach' memory chip as an external drive. USB does not allow connecting the scanner to your computer as a Twain Device. So scanning is not controlled by attached computer. Some software (I use LightRoom) can be set to monitor and display new files added to a drive. This way can monitor what the scan produced.
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I agree with Julianna. The person who says you can scan directly to your computer must be a computer whiz. SD card bought separately is required for me. I bought a mini SD card with adaptor. I guess it would depend on how fragile the book is and if it is larger than 8.5X11.5. If it is larger, you would have to scan it in sections and piece it together.
1776808
I bought from Klick Online because it does have the digitizer pen. (I needed to buy through Amazon to be able to use AMEX points so couldn't buy through Lenovo.) It is a slightly older version (11/2013) which does have one dead pixel -- a problem I thought was resolved with the computers built in 2014. Other than that, it has been fine and the pen works really well.
1609534
The tablet has to be connected to a USB port. The pen itself is wireless & comes with a cord to plug into your computer that is only for recharging the pen.
1789218
USB connection - yes. Scans to computer - yes. Scans to a USB drive without a computer connection.
1948295
I have had no problems with scanning. You can preselect paper size on the computer driver before you select scan and it will scan the whole document.
1069646
I haven't figured out how to scan directly to the computer but I can download off the memory card through the scanner. I prefer using the memory card, very simple to use.
1395603
Since Ford Man's answer was ambiguous, it does NOT need to be connected via USB to scan, and it CAN scan to any computer on the network so long as it has the software installed. Alternatively, you can scan to email, scan to a shared network folder, scan to a USB flash drive, or (I believe) scan to some Internet locations.