The utility model discloses a character identifying and scanning device, which relates to the technical field of character identifying and scanning, and comprises a working table, one side of the working table is fixedly connected with a mounting plate, the top of the mounting plate is fixedly connected with a supporting block, a positioning
assembly is arranged above the working table, a lifting
assembly is arranged above the supporting block, and the lifting
assembly is fixedly connected with the working table. The beneficial effects of the utility model are that through the arrangement of the positioning assembly, the reset spring and the connecting block, the two sides of a text can be conveniently positioned, and the two sides of a book can be accurately positioned, so that all characters and image information on the book can be completely captured; according to the technical scheme, a user can find the optimal
focal length position more easily, it is ensured that scanned images are clear, the phenomena of blurring and
distortion caused by too small paper characters, pictures and symbols are avoided, and the scanning quality of the
scanner is improved.