equipment$120–200used in 3 side quests

Portable document scanner

A desktop scanner that digitizes paper documents quickly, often with automatic page feeding. Useful when you need to capture many pages fast or when photography isn't allowed.

What to look for

  1. 1Automatic document feeder (ADF) for multi-page scanning without manual feeding
  2. 2USB-powered with no separate power brick—simpler setup, easier portability
  3. 3Software that creates searchable PDFs, not just image files
  4. 4Compatibility with your computer's operating system confirmed before buying

Skip

  • Models requiring proprietary software that only runs on old operating systems
  • Scanners with sheet-feed mechanisms that jam frequently (check user reviews for reliability)

Used for: digitizing certificates from workshops · preserving paper artifacts and vintage documents · capturing archive materials where cameras aren't permitted

Side quests that use it

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