The Scanmarker Max and EasyReader bundle is a complete reading and study package for one student: a Scanmarker Max reading pen plus a 12-month EasyReader licence from Dolphin Computer Access. The pen captures and reads text aloud, and EasyReader turns that text into summaries, flashcards, quizzes and AI Tutor support. It is designed for dyslexic learners at school and at home.

One complete package, from page to revision

Use the Scanmarker Max take photo feature to capture a printed page, handwritten notes or a whiteboard, then upload the text straight into EasyReader. From there, every EasyReader feature is available on that text: read-aloud with synchronised word highlighting, dyslexia-friendly fonts and colours, and the Explore study tools.

Summaries, AI Tutor, flashcards and quizzes: the Explore study tools

The Explore study tools are what set EasyReader apart from a standard read-aloud app. They take any text and turn it into active learning, so learners spend less effort getting through the words and more effort understanding and remembering them.

• Summary: condenses a long chapter, article or worksheet into its key points. For dyslexic learners this cuts the volume of reading, so energy goes on understanding rather than decoding page after page.
• AI Tutor: gives guided support with the text, helping learners explore what they have read and make sense of it at their own pace.
• Flashcards: turn any text into flashcards to revisit key ideas, a practical way to practise, learn and remember.
• Quiz: checks understanding straight after reading, so learners know what has gone in and what to go back to.

Capture a page of a textbook or the notes on the whiteboard in class, and within moments it can become a summary, a set of flashcards or a quiz for revision at home.

EasyReader also gives access to a library of books and learning resources, including the Bookshare collection of 1.4 million books.

For schools

• One purchase covers in-class reading support and independent revision for a pupil.
• Can be recorded as assistive technology provision within the graduated approach and EHCP or SEN support plans.
• The pen works without a computer, and EasyReader runs on Chromebooks, Windows, iPad and Android.
• School purchase orders accepted.

For parents and home use

• Your child reads homework questions with the pen instead of waiting for help.
• Capture class notes or worksheets and turn them into flashcards for revision at home.
• The AI Tutor offers support when a parent is not available to explain.

Why it works for dyslexia

Dyslexia affects decoding and reading fluency, not understanding. The Scanmarker Max removes the decoding barrier on the spot, and EasyReader reduces how much has to be read and gives a structured way to practise and remember it. This is a huge benefit for dyslexic learners, who often spend far more effort reading than their peers.

Exam use

The Scanmarker Max includes an Exam Lock function that restricts selected features. Exam use is at the discretion of the candidate's exam centre, who decide all access arrangements in line with current JCQ regulations. See the JCQ access arrangements guidance.

If you would like help deciding whether this bundle suits a particular pupil or your child, our team is happy to help before you order.

• Included: 1 x Scanmarker Max reading pen and 1 x 12-month EasyReader licence for one student.
• Scan and read aloud: draw the pen across printed text to hear it spoken through the speaker or headphones.
• Take photo: capture a page, handwritten notes or a whiteboard and upload the text into EasyReader.
• Transcribe, translate and export on the Scanmarker Max.
• Exam Lock: restricts selected functions for assessments, subject to exam centre permission.
• Text-to-speech with synchronised highlighting: each word is highlighted as it is read aloud, so the reader can follow the text by eye and ear together.
• Summary: creates a shorter summary of a text, cutting down the volume of reading needed to get to the key ideas.
• Flashcards: turns a text into revision flashcards for revisiting key ideas.
• Quiz: checks understanding of what has just been read.
• AI Tutor: guided support for exploring and understanding a text.
• Dyslexia-friendly display: choice of fonts, including dyslexia-friendly fonts, custom text, background and highlight colours, magnification, and letter and line spacing.
• Bookshare collection: access to 1.4 million books, including textbooks, study guides, magazines and novels.
• Age suitability: from around 8 years to adult.

• A complete package. Capture text with the pen, then read, summarise and revise it in EasyReader.
• Handwriting and whiteboards too. The take photo feature captures notes and boards as well as printed pages.
• Less reading for dyslexic learners. Summaries and flashcards reduce reading load and make practice active.
• Exam Lock on the pen. Features can be restricted, subject to the exam centre's decision under current JCQ regulations.
• UK SEND specialist supplier. The Dyslexia Shop supports families and schools, with purchase orders accepted.

What's in the Box

• 1 x Scanmarker Max reading pen
• 1 x charging cable
• 1 x quick-start guide
• 1 x EasyReader 12-month licence (digital)

Warranty

12-month manufacturer's warranty on the Scanmarker Max against defects in materials and workmanship. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Software, Apps and Updates

EasyReader runs on iPhone, iPad, Android, Amazon Fire tablets, Chromebooks and Windows. The EasyReader licence lasts 12 months; the renewal price is currently £149 plus VAT. The Scanmarker Max connects by Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for export and updates.

Care and Cleaning

Wipe the pen clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not submerge in water.

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details. School purchase orders are accepted.

• What is in the Scanmarker Max and EasyReader bundle?
  The bundle includes a Scanmarker Max reading pen and a 12-month EasyReader licence for one student. Together they give a complete reading and study package: the pen captures text, and EasyReader reads it aloud, summarises it and turns it into flashcards and quizzes.
• How do the Scanmarker Max and EasyReader work together?
  Use the Scanmarker Max take photo feature to capture text, then upload it into EasyReader. Once the text is in EasyReader, every tool is available on it, including read-aloud with highlighting, Summary, Flashcards, Quiz and AI Tutor.
• Can it capture handwriting and the whiteboard?
  Yes, the take photo feature on the Scanmarker Max can capture handwritten notes and whiteboards as well as printed pages, and upload the text into EasyReader. Line-by-line scanning with the pen tip is designed for clearly printed text.
• How does this bundle help dyslexic learners?
  It reduces the volume of reading and gives a structured way to learn. The pen reads difficult words on the spot, while EasyReader summarises long texts and creates flashcards and quizzes, so dyslexic learners spend less effort decoding and more effort understanding and remembering.
• Can the Scanmarker Max be used in exams?
  Exam use is decided by the candidate's exam centre in line with current JCQ regulations. The Scanmarker Max has an Exam Lock function that restricts selected features, but permission still rests with the centre. See the JCQ access arrangements guidance.
• Is the bundle suitable for school use?
  Yes, it gives a pupil a reading pen for the classroom and a study app for revision, and can be recorded as assistive technology provision within a graduated approach or EHCP. The Dyslexia Shop accepts school purchase orders.
• Is it suitable for use at home?
  Yes, families can use the pen for homework and reading, then capture pages into EasyReader for revision with flashcards, quizzes and the AI Tutor. It gives a dyslexic child an independent way to study without waiting for adult help.
• What age is the bundle suitable for?
  The Scanmarker Max suits learners from around 8 years old to adults, and EasyReader adapts to readers from primary age upwards. Younger children may need an adult to show them the scanning technique and set up the app.
• What happens after the first year?
  The Scanmarker Max is yours to keep. The EasyReader licence runs for 12 months, and the renewal price is currently £149 plus VAT, which The Dyslexia Shop can supply when it is due.