ZPEN works well, but the ocr software package required registration to get a code to open the software. The address is no longer valid and there is no customer support. I have tried to get a current contact, but to no avail. The ZPEN does take written notes and stores them. you can save them as PDF files. however, I was interested in the ability to convert handwritten notes into typed documents. That part is not possible. I am currently looking for other ocr software that will convert handwritten notes.