PC Magazine - "the ScanJig can easily be a better choice than getting a document scanner."
ScanJig Document Scanning Stands
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Frequently Asked Questions
Set-up instructions
Download MS Word Formatted Set-Up Instructions
MS Word Format Link
Video - Easter Seals Overview
The assistive technology team at Easter Seals Crossroads has created a great instructional video.
Video - Overview from The Blind Life
The Blind Life unboxes and discusses the ScanJig.
Video - How to scan printed photos
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Video - Using the iPad Pro 12.9 Inch Model
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Video - Scan books with your mobile phone
KNFB Reader demonstration using an iPhone and the ScanJIg scanning stand.
Video - Scan documents with the Nexus 7 Tablet
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Braille Formatted Instructions
National Braille Press has created a braille formatted file (dot brf) version of the instructions.
Q: Which iPad works with the ScanJig?
A: The ScanJig supports all Apple iPad models, including the iPad Pro 12.9 inch.
Q: Is it easy to set up?
A: Adjust the stand to hold your device. These settings are preserved. For each subsequent use, open the ScanJig place your phone and start scanning in seconds.
Q: What document scanner or OCR apps work with ScanJig?
A: Popular OCR apps include:
iOS Scanning Apps
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Seeing AI
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Voice Dream Scanner
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Prizmo Go
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Envision AI
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KNFB Reader
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Supersense
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Text Grabber
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Scanner Pro
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Camscanner
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Evernote
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Dropbox
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Office Lens
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Fine Scanner
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Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
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Adobe Scan
Android Scanner Apps
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Adobe Scan
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KNFB Reader
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Evernote
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Genius Scan
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HandyScan
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TurboScan
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Office Lens
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Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Q: Do document borders need to be adjusted after I scan?
A: Some apps allow document border detection to be turned off and batch scan mode to be enabled. Also, most devices can be positioned on the ScanJig with the document fully in the view finder. Under these conditions you can scan documents with no need to adjust borders.
Q: What are the dimensions and weight of the ScanJig Pro?
A: Closed and ready to travel the Scanjig measures 13.5 inches by 8.75 inches by 1.5 inches. The product weighs 1 pound, 13 ounces.
Q: Do you accept Purchase Orders?
A: Federal, State and Local government agencies can send a PO.
Q: Are Motorola Devices Supported?
A: No, we have found the focal distance on Moto devices are longer than many other mobile phones.
Q: What does OCR stand for?
A: Optical Character Recognition (OCR) - scanned images that contain text are not text-searchable. By using OCR, they can be converted into text-searchable documents.
Q: How fast can I scan documents with my smart device?
A: Use your scanner app's batch mode - you can typically scan up to 10 pages per minute with consistent quality and page size.
Q: Can I scan business cards?
A: There are many apps that are designed to capture business card information. Scanning hundreds of cards can be quick using the ScanJig. Some apps with this feature include Microsoft Pixel, CamCard and Evernote Scanner.
Q: Can I scan photos?
A: Photo apps - can be used to capture that shoebox full of pictures you have in the closet. Instagram and Google PhotoScan are good options among others.
Q: Can ScanJig provide a stable platform to be used with magnifier apps and devices?
A: Yes, magnifier apps and devices such as ZoomReader, EyeHope or the Mercury 7 tablet can be used to recognize text then magnify, scroll and change colors.
Q: What devices can I use?
A: The ScanJig stand supports smart tablets or phones in the portrait orientation. Please see our supported devices page for the current list of suggested devices.
Q: Do I need any additional or special lighting?
A: ScanJig's unique angled design takes maximum advantage of ambient room lighting. If needed, the mobile device's flash is unobstructed and can be turned on.
The visually impaired can also use a light sensing app (e.g., Light Detector) to determine the direction of the light source.