QUIRKLOGIC PAPYR INFO & SPECS

This is an objective information page for the Quirklogic Papyr e-ink tablet, with details of hardware and software specs, features, and capabilities. 

My subjective review can be found here.

NOTE: Quirklogic Papyr appeared to go out of business in 2023, and with it went all of the cloud-based services that made the Papyr useful. Hence this tablet is no longer recommended. For an alternative 13.3″ e-ink tablet, check out the Boox Tab X, Boox Max Lumi2, and Fujitsu Quaderno A4.

DATASHEET

BEST FOR…?

Anyone who wants to use E-ink technology for presentations, collaboration, or as an interactive whiteboard.

HARDWARE

• 1.2GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB RAM
• 13.3″ (A4-sized) screen with resolution of 1650×2200 (207dpi)
• 16 GB of local storage space (11GB usable)
• Wifi connectivity
• 2000mAh Internal battery

STYLUS

• Included with the tablet is the Papyr Pen
• The Papyr Pen has two buttons on the shaft for erasing and highlighting
• The Papyr Pen is not pressure or tilt sensitive
• The Papyr Pen magnetically snaps to the tablet
• The Papyr Pen requires tips to be changed periodically as they wear down
• The Papyr Pen uses a battery that needs to be charged periodically (via a USB port at the top of the shaft)
• The Papyr is not compatible with other Wacom styluses

OPERATING SYSTEM

• Android 5.0
• Ecosystem is based around workbooks and collaboration
• Workbooks can be shared with others as an interactive whiteboard and all team members can collaborate on the workbook in real time using Quirklogic’s Inkworks technology
• Other team members do not have to own a Papyr tablet – collaboration can be facilitated through a browser-based app
• From the Home screen, you can open new workbooks and access local and cloud-based workbooks.
• Native apps that are built into the O/S are:
  • Workbooks – Digital notetaking and collaboration app
  • Papyr Book Reader – Reading and annotation app
• The only installed third-party app is Google Chrome, for web browsing
• No access to Google Play Store, so additional apps cannot be installed (although it can be ‘hacked’ to provide some functionality in this regard)

FILE TRANSFERS

• Files can be imported/exported between the Papy and desktop and mobile devices using Quirklogic’s portal
• Files can also be imported/exported via Google Drive and Dropbox
• Workbooks are exported in either PDF, PNG or JPG format. They can also be sent to your email address.
• Files are converted to Quirklogic’s QLW format whilst being used on the Papyr

READING & ANNOTATING

• Papyr Book Reader is the native reading app
• Papyr Book Reader can be used to open PDF, EPUB and MOBI files
• Papyr does not have native support for DRM-protected files
• To annotate a PDF, it must be imported as a QLW file (Quirklogic’s proprietary workbook format) – it can then be exported as a PDF again.
• EPUB and MOBI files cannot be annotated
• The Papyr supports split-screen view so, for example, you can open two workbooks side-by-side

DIGITAL NOTE-TAKING

• Workbooks is the native note-taking app
• Notes are organised using multi-page workbooks. Workbooks can be organised with folders.
• There is only one type of brush; however, the thickness and colour can be changed (note that although you can select red, green and blue colours, they will appear as grey on the Papyr’s monochrome screen)
• Various shape-drawing tools are included.
• Multiple layers are supported. Templates are effectively the bottom layer.
• When inserting an image, it creates a new page in the workbook with the image as a template (bottom layer)
• Workbooks have ‘infinite zoom’ which means the canvas can be expanded dynamically – for larger workbooks, bookmarks can be placed around the canvas
• The Papyr does not support handwriting recognition

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• NOTE: Quirklogic seem to have gone out of business, hence customer service no longer exists
• The Papyr is supplied with a 1-year warranty that covers any hardware defects (not caused by the customer)
• Quirklogic releases fairly regular updates for their software
• Support is provided via email
• There is a 15-day return policy, however, shipping and a 20% restocking fee will be applied

BUYING OPTIONS

• The Papyr can only be purchased new from Quirklogic
• The official Quirklogic website is QUIRKLOGIC.COM
• THe Quirklogic Papyr can now only be bought second-hand from marketplaces such as Ebay ( US, UK, AUS, CA, DE ).

QUIRKLOGIC PAPYR BLOG POSTS

• What is the Best 13.3″ (A4-sized) E-Ink Tablets
• Kit Betts-Masters & eWritable Launch E-ink Tablet Comparison Tool
• Black Friday Event – Quirklogic Discount Papyr E-ink Tablet
• Boox Tab X takes the number one spot in eWritable’s charts