IRIS IRIScan Express 4 pen scanner

The IRIScan Express 4 redefines portable scanning by putting a full OCR engine in the palm of your hand. Unlike flatbed scanners that tie you to a desk, this pen scanner glides over a single line of text and converts it instantly into editable digital content—no retyping, no waiting.

Highlights

• Handheld pen scanner with Contact Image Sensor (CIS) technology
• Real-time text recognition with integrated I.R.I.S. OCR supporting over 130 languages
• Direct integration with Word, Excel, Outlook and other applications
• Text-to-Speech and Translation features for accessibility and multilingual work
• USB powered—no batteries or external power supply needed

In daily use

Scan a line from a book, a printed report or a magazine, and the text appears immediately in your document. The Express 4 is compact enough to carry anywhere and works with Windows and macOS systems via a simple USB connection.

Full specifications

• Scanner type: Pen scanner
• Scanning technology: Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
• Optical resolution: 400 dpi
• Scanning speed: up to 3 cm/s
• Connectivity: USB 2.0
• Power source: USB powered
• Scan area: single line
• Colour depth: monochrome
• Supported operating systems: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, macOS 10.4 and higher
• Minimum RAM (Windows): 512 MB
• Minimum hard disk space: 120 MB

Final note

For students, researchers and professionals who need to capture quotes, references or data on the move, the IRIScan Express 4 turns scanning into a one-hand operation.