Connected reading pen
Scanmarker USB
Plug-and-scan — the simplest way to digitize text.
About $19.75/mo for 4 payments at checkout (where available)
Scanmarker USB plugs directly into any computer for instant text digitization — no drivers, no Bluetooth, no setup.
- Price
- $79
- Best for
- Shared computers in schools and AT labs where simplicity and zero-setup are the priority.
- Works without phone/computer
- Requires a paired device
- Text-to-speech
- 0 languages, online only
- Translation
- Not supported
- Exam-lock mode
- Not available
What makes Scanmarker USB different
Plug and scan — no setup
Recognized instantly as a USB keyboard — zero drivers or software required.
Works with any computer
Compatible with any USB-A port on Windows, Mac, or Chromebook.
Types into any application
Text appears wherever your cursor is — Word, Google Docs, email, any app.
Grammar check, where you read.
Every scanned passage opens in a Grammarly-style editor. Catch errors, polish your writing, and export — without leaving Scanmarker.
Scan into any app, instantly.
The Scanmarker Keyboard lets you scan a line of text and paste it straight into Slack, Gmail, Notes, Google Docs — or any app on your phone. iOS + Android.
Details
- OCR Speed
- < 1 second per line
- Connectivity
- USB-A (HID keyboard)
- Weight
- 28g
- Power
- Bus-powered (no battery)
Common questions
Does Scanmarker USB read text aloud?
No. USB types text into the active app but does not include TTS. For read-aloud, see Scanmarker Air, Reader, or Pro.
Compare & shop more
| Feature | Scanmarker USB$79 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Connected pen (USB) | Connected pen | Connected pen (wireless) |
| Requires phone/PC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Phonics module | — | — | — |
| Exam-lock mode | — | — | — |