# Portable/desktop scanners **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking For Advice\ **Created:** [November 2, 2021, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/portable-desktop-scanners/27992 "2021-11-02T23:18:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bluesky8549](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/bluesky8549/32/33556_2.png) [@bluesky8549](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/bluesky8549)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2021, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/portable-desktop-scanners/27992/1 "2021-11-02T23:18:35Z")
My usually reliable MFC printer is having issues with the paper feed which make it impossible to scan back docs. I am wondering if anyone has a suggestion for portable scanner that I could use with my computer and /or on the go in my car for those that need immediate scans. ---
**Author:** ![gj\_notarypublic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/gj_notarypublic/32/36236_2.png) [@gj\_notarypublic](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/gj_notarypublic)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/portable-desktop-scanners/27992/2 "2021-11-02T23:44:19Z")
I use the Epson 300w. It uses a battery and power cord. I purchased a charging cord for recharging in the car. ---
**Author:** ![bluesky8549](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/bluesky8549/32/33556_2.png) [@bluesky8549](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/bluesky8549)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/portable-desktop-scanners/27992/3 "2021-11-02T23:57:02Z")
how many pages can you scan at one time and will it do legal size? ---
**Author:** ![edgeworth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/edgeworth/32/19115_2.png) [@edgeworth](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/edgeworth)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2021, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/portable-desktop-scanners/27992/4 "2021-11-03T03:18:58Z")
I have the same scanner for mobile scanning. Yes, it auto detects paper size so no issues with mixed paper files. About 20 pages at a time is the max. However my stand alone scanner at home is the Epson 500 and I love it. It makes scans such a breeze. ---
**Author:** ![bluesky8549](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/bluesky8549/32/33556_2.png) [@bluesky8549](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/bluesky8549)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2021, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/portable-desktop-scanners/27992/5 "2021-11-03T03:39:38Z")
I use a Mac computer. Is that compatible? ---
**Author:** ![ronald.allen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/ronald.allen/32/34227_2.png) [@ronald.allen](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/ronald.allen)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/portable-desktop-scanners/27992/6 "2021-11-04T00:04:57Z")
Also, I would probably move away from multi-function machines, if the printing or the scanning function becomes inoperable, then you will need to purchase another piece of hardware. Buy a printer for printing and a scanner for scanning. I use the Brother ADS 3200…I like the speed and I can scan 50 pages at a time. ---
**Author:** ![bluesky8549](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/bluesky8549/32/33556_2.png) [@bluesky8549](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/bluesky8549)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/portable-desktop-scanners/27992/7 "2021-11-04T00:15:07Z")
I did have to buy a separate scanner today I got an Epson 4011. Ugh, I don’t even want to think about the amount of money I spent on office equipment! ---
**Author:** ![edgeworth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/edgeworth/32/19115_2.png) [@edgeworth](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/edgeworth)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/portable-desktop-scanners/27992/8 "2021-11-04T03:14:51Z")
I also use a Mac computer ---
**Author:** ![SIGNWITHE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/signwithe/32/27493_2.png) [@SIGNWITHE](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/SIGNWITHE)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/portable-desktop-scanners/27992/9 "2021-11-04T03:28:40Z")
I use an epson es-400. It is a life saver. Its quick and very helpful. Tt scans both sides if you need it too. High quality scans, you do have to clean every 3000-6000 pages which is easy on this scanner. It automatically detects if the paper is A4 or legal size. Scans about 50 pages at a time & you can continue to feed extra documents to make it one packet. > **[Epson WorkForce ES-400 II Duplex Desktop Color Document Scanner with Auto...](https://www.officesupply.com/technology/cameras-scanners/scanners/flatbed-scanners/epson-workforce-duplex-desktop-color-document-scanner-with-auto-document-feeder/p1051438.html?ref=pla&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=&scid=scplp1051438&sc_intid=1051438&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5oiMBhDtARIsAJi0qk1DpWKpDYUpRhpq4pz7-mtEhId7AJ2EDZyibmO9hl0oz2UC2p2S_6saAi_PEALw_wcB)** > > Shop for Epson WorkForce ES-400 II Duplex Desktop Color Document Scanner with Auto Document Feeder and many other discounted office supplies. Free shipping on orders over $45.