You basically take any random stack of papers and throw it in this machine and a couple minutes later out comes formatted PDF files with the text already scanned and copyable / searchable. Which means now you can conduct searches inside specific files across your entire paper bound life. You’re welcome.
It takes a tiny amount of space on your desk and it’s 200 bucks. What more could you want?
May 20, 2025
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I'm haling from across the pond, so not sure what your options are there
but I've had terrific luck with Brother printers over the years
Currently using the HLL2395DW
...okay, you're a designer, and this may be VERY FAR from what you need in terms of size and capability — but it works great for printing docs
5d ago
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My brain feels like it’s getting pan seared every time I try to read a PDF on my laptop. Printing things uses a lot of paper, which gets scattered all over; buying and replacing ink is annoying. The Remarkable 2 is a sexy tablet type thing, with no blue light or other apps, that you can upload pdfs and ebooks to. You can mark stuff up with the “pen” that comes with it, then transfer the documents back to your laptop, or email them. Plus, people think it’s cool. Every time Nicolette uses hers, people ask her what it is, and then they get it. People don’t ask me about mine because I don’t often leave the house.
Mar 17, 2023
My friend Chelsea gave me this printer, it’s inexpensive and works well. It connects to an app on your phone and prints any image in black and white on regular or sticker paper. For a period in late 2023/early 2024 I had to travel everywhere with this printer and would go on huge benders printing out like 50 images. You can make an insane card with it or take it to a party. For a while I was contemplating getting an office in New Zealand and my best friend Fran was like “For what purpose? To house your tiny printer?”
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It’s just a game I play. “Have you tried the monkey bread?? It’s sooooo soft on the inside and crispy on the outside”. Not to brag but I win often :-)
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You’re in town?? Let’s get brunch and continue where we left off!
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