# Scan and save to Searchable PDF file

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scan-and-save-to-searchable-pdf-file/586226>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [June 21, 2011, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scan-and-save-to-searchable-pdf-file/586226 "2011-06-21T00:14:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![jasg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f0a364/32.png) [@jasg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasg)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2011, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scan-and-save-to-searchable-pdf-file/586226/1 "2011-06-21T00:14:21Z")

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I recently discovered that I can use the standard software that came with my Kodak multi-function printer to scan documents and save as indexed, searchable PDF files.

Does anyone use or know of any other makes and models of multi-function printers that have this same support? It looks like some models of HP and Canon might fit the bill, I’m looking for recommendations from folks who have used this feature successfully.