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The next generation of reading pens

Literacy is a journey—but sometimes you need support to stay on the path. Students, parents, employees… anyone can find out that they need assistive tech along the way, and that's where a text-to-speech pen scanner comes in. Welcome to Scanning Pens, the world's favorite place to find reading support!

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C-Pen Reader 3 is a reading pen that takes literacy seriously. With a wealth of new features to enhance accessibility and support users as they practice, its new language module and super-sleek touchscreen design make it easier than ever to read with confidence. It’s the perfect reading pen for every literacy and language need!

Reader 3

Welcome to the next generation of reading tools! We’ve kept everything you loved about the award-winning ReaderPen and packed the C-Pen Reader 2 with your most requested features. From dictionary definitions to a handy scan-to-file library mode, it’s got your back wherever you are on your reading journey.

Reader 2

Exam Reader 2 is one of our bestselling dyslexia reading tools because it lets learners lead the way! Combining a super-simple scan-and-go design with reliable text-to-speech support, it’s the perfect alternative to a human reader for ELLs and special education students, helping them read independently even under timed conditions.

Exam Reader 2

C-Pen Lingo 3 is a hybrid reading and translator pen specially designed for language learners… in 40+ world languages! Students use built-in dictionaries, translators and scanners to tackle their work independently, with everything they need at the touch of a button.

Lingo 3

Affordable language support for homework, travel & business. Even with 60+ languages to choose from, the e-pens explore scanner is a reading and translation pen designed to keep it simple. Whether it’s for affordable, reliable homework support, practicing a new language, supporting travel needs or even business translation, the world is your oyster—on easy mode!

explore scanner

C-Pen Secure Reader 2 offers reliable text-to-speech reading support for your secure reading needs. Nurture neurodivergent talent and give productivity a boost with one of our bestselling dyslexia reading tools with adults—stay inclusive while keeping confidential data secure.

Secure Reader 2

Why buy assistive technology with Scanning Pens?

Our journey doesn't end at delivery. With your pen scanner purchase, you'll receive FREE a wealth of support and training resources including in-depth lesson plans and engaging learning activities designed to complement dyslexia learning programs.

With text-to-speech innovation and accessible tools at your fingertips, you'll be fully equipped to provide life-changing dyslexia support in the classroom. Pretty impressive for such a small pen scanner!

What the Scanning Squad say...

  • “The student that is using the C-Pen Reader 2 absolutely loves it and it has given him a bit of self-confidence. He used to shut down when there was a reading assignment, but now he looks forward to it.”

    Administrative Assistant to Special Ed, Noris School District

  • Scanning Pens took a lot off my plate, from providing read aloud support 100% of the time, to giving students the independence to access the text. This is the future and these are the tools that will support our students in accessing the curriculum.”

    Teacher, Brox Bridges High School

  • “The C-Pen Reader 2 was easy to use. I figured out how to set it up right away.”

    6th Grade Student, Butler Intermediate High School

  • “The C-Pen Reader 2 has really helped me with reading in my classes, it's helping a lot and I'm glad I can do it by myself.”

    10th Grade Student, Bronx Bridges High School

  • “Kids that were mortified when an aide would offer to help them in a mainstream class are now willing to try because they can blend in.”

    Teacher, California

  • “The pens enable students to learn beside their peers and access the curriculum independently.”

    Special Education Teacher, Carver Middle School

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The next generation of reading pens!