Scan your photos and documents wirelessly with the Ion Air Copy [REVIEW]
I have helped dozens of clients with their scanners (flatbed, all-in-one inkjets, etc.) and they always have the same question. When the scanning is complete they ask, “So where is the scanned photo?”
Add to the confusion of where the scanned photo is to the confusion of using the scanning software itself and most people dismiss scanning as a task they will never complete.
That’s going to all change with the Ion Air Copy. The Air Copy is a small, portable, battery-powered, wireless scanner that is ridiculously easy to use.
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Getting started
To get started with the Ion Air Copy, you first download the free Air Copy app to your iOS (Apple) or Android device. You can use a smartphone or tablet, it doesn’t matter.
Once the app is installed, you power on the Air Copy which causes the Air Copy to instantiate its own Wi-Fi network. Then you connect to this Wi-Fi network on your smartphone or tablet.
All that’s left to do is fire up the Air Copy app, insert a document or photo into the Air Copy scanner and press the Scan button in the app. Within a few seconds, the photo or document will be available as an image in your photo gallery on your device. It’s that simple.
What to do with the scanned documents and photos
Here’s what I really love. Because your scanned documents and photos go right to your photo gallery on your device, it’s simple to attach them to an email, post of them to Facebook or share them in any other way your device supports.
Personally, I used the Air Copy to scan a bunch of 4×6 print photos my dad sent me from his camera. Now they’re on my iPad and always on hand for me to share with others.
A little bit of upkeep
I did notice that after scanning a few photos, I started to get some dust imperfections and lines on my scans. But no worries, the Air Copy comes with a cleaning pad that you insert into the scanner and use in conjunction with a “clean” option in the app’s settings. As soon as I did the cleaning, my scans were crisp and clean again.
Speaking of quality, the Air Copy app also allows you to choose between “Standard” and “Fine” for your image quality. I selected the fine option for my photos but would definitely stick to the quicker standard option if I was scanning a text document.
The only other maintenance item you have to worry about is keeping the Air Copy charged. You can do this with the included USB cable by connecting it to your computer or laptop or use a power adapter to plug it into an electrical outlet.
Recommendation
If you are looking for a super easy way to scan your documents and photos and hate dealing with complicated scanning software, look no further than the Ion Air Copy. And because it’s wireless and battery-powered, the Air Copy also makes for perfect on-the-go scanning.
Note: The Ion Air Copy in this review was provided to me by Verizon Wireless and can be purchased at your local Verizon Wireless store or at www.verizonwireless.com.
