The reMarkable Paper Pro brings color to e-ink digital planning for the first time. With its vibrant display, front lighting, and improved performance, it represents a significant leap forward for digital planners. Here’s your complete guide to maximizing the Paper Pro for productivity.
What Makes the reMarkable Paper Pro Special
The Paper Pro isn’t just a reMarkable 2 with color added. It’s a comprehensive upgrade that changes how you can approach digital planning.
Color E-Ink Technology
For the first time on a reMarkable device, you can use colored pens and highlighters. This transforms planning possibilities:
- Color-code by category: Work in blue, personal in green, urgent in red
- Visual priority: Important items pop in color against grayscale backgrounds
- Highlight without obscuring: Yellow, pink, and green highlighters work naturally
- Match your paper system: If you used colored pens on paper, continue digitally
Front Lighting
The Paper Pro includes adjustable front lighting with warm and cool options. This means:
- Plan anywhere: No more needing a lamp for evening planning sessions
- Comfortable nighttime use: Warm light reduces eye strain before bed
- Better contrast on demand: Boost visibility in any lighting condition
Improved Performance
A faster processor means smoother handling of large planners. Page turns feel snappier, and complex PDFs with many hyperlinks navigate without lag.
Setting Up Your Paper Pro for Digital Planning
Transferring Planners
The Paper Pro uses the same transfer methods as the reMarkable 2:
reMarkable Desktop App:
- Download the app for Mac or Windows
- Sign into your reMarkable account
- Drag your planner PDF into the app window
- It syncs automatically to your Paper Pro
Web Upload:
- Visit my.remarkable.com
- Log in and click Upload
- Select your planner file
- Sync your device
Choosing Between Color and Grayscale Planners
The Paper Pro opens new options for planner selection:
Color-designed planners: Templates that use color for organization—colored tabs, highlighted sections, color-coded categories. These leverage the Paper Pro’s unique capability.
Grayscale planners: Still work perfectly. You add color through your own annotations while the template remains clean and minimal.
Many users prefer grayscale templates with personal color annotations—the best of both worlds.
Mastering Color-Coded Planning
The Paper Pro’s color capability shines when you develop a consistent color system.
Recommended Color System
Keep your system simple—four colors maximum:
- Blue: Work and professional tasks
- Green: Personal, health, family
- Red: Urgent, deadlines, critical items
- Black: General notes, default writing
Add highlighters for emphasis:
- Yellow highlight: Important information to review
- Pink highlight: Questions or items needing follow-up
- Green highlight: Completed items worth celebrating
Setting Up Pen Presets
Create favorites for quick switching:
- Open a document and select a pen
- Choose your preferred color, thickness, and pen type
- Save as a favorite
- Repeat for each color in your system
Now you can switch between your planning colors with a single tap.
Front Light Strategies
The Paper Pro’s front light is more versatile than you might expect.
Daytime Use
In well-lit environments, you may not need the front light at all—e-ink reflects ambient light beautifully. But a slight boost can improve contrast when working with detailed planners.
Evening Planning
This is where the front light shines (literally). For evening review sessions:
- Turn on front light at 30-50% brightness
- Shift color temperature toward warm
- Plan comfortably without affecting sleep quality
Travel and Variable Lighting
On planes, in cafes, or anywhere lighting varies, adjust as needed. The Paper Pro adapts to your environment instead of requiring you to find the perfect spot.
Daily Planning Workflow
Morning Planning (5-10 minutes)
- Open your planner to today’s page
- Review scheduled appointments (these might be in blue for work)
- Write your top 3 priorities in appropriate colors
- Time-block focused work sessions
- Note any deadlines in red
Throughout the Day
- Capture tasks in their category colors
- Highlight items needing attention
- Check off completed items (strikethrough or checkmarks)
- Navigate to project pages for detailed work
Evening Review (5 minutes)
- Switch to warm front light for comfortable viewing
- Review your color-coded accomplishments
- Migrate incomplete items to tomorrow
- Highlight anything that needs morning attention
- Note wins and reflections
Advanced Paper Pro Features
Quick Sheets
The Paper Pro supports Quick Sheets—instant blank pages accessible with a gesture. Use these for:
- Brain dumps when your planner page is full
- Meeting notes that you’ll file later
- Quick sketches or diagrams
- Temporary capture before processing into your planner
Type Folio Integration
If you use the Type Folio keyboard accessory, you can:
- Type longer text entries faster
- Use keyboard shortcuts for navigation
- Switch between typing and handwriting as needed
Screen Share
Share your screen in meetings to display your planning or notes. Useful for collaborative planning sessions or presenting organized thoughts.
Paper Pro vs reMarkable 2 for Planners
Both devices excel at digital planning. Choose based on your needs:
Choose Paper Pro if:
- Color-coding is essential to your organization system
- You plan in varying lighting conditions
- You want the latest technology and fastest performance
- Budget is less of a concern
Choose reMarkable 2 if:
- Grayscale works fine for your planning style
- You primarily plan in well-lit environments
- You want proven, mature technology
- You prefer the lower price point
Optimizing Planner Selection
For the Paper Pro specifically, consider planners that:
- Use color meaningfully: Colored tabs, section headers, or category indicators
- Leave room for your colors: Clean templates that let your annotations stand out
- Support hyperlink navigation: Essential for any e-ink planner
- Match the 10.3-inch display: Optimized dimensions for best clarity
Getting Started
The reMarkable Paper Pro elevates digital planning with color and lighting while maintaining the distraction-free focus that makes reMarkable devices special. Develop a simple color system, leverage the front light for comfortable planning anytime, and let the improved performance handle even complex planners smoothly.
Explore our collection of digital planners optimized for reMarkable Paper Pro—both color-designed templates and grayscale options that let your colorful annotations shine.
Planners Optimized for reMarkable Paper Pro
Take full advantage of your Paper Pro with planners designed for color e-ink:
- reMarkable Color Planner 2025-2026 – Vibrant color layouts designed for Paper Pro
- Ultimate reMarkable Planner 2026-2027 – Full-featured planner with color-coded sections
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the reMarkable Paper Pro worth it for digital planning?
Yes, if you want color e-ink and front lighting. The Paper Pro adds color-coding capabilities, adjustable lighting for any environment, and improved performance over reMarkable 2. For grayscale-only users, the reMarkable 2 at a lower price may suffice.
Does reMarkable Paper Pro work with PDF planners?
Yes, fully. The Paper Pro supports all PDF planners with hyperlinked navigation. It displays color planners beautifully and handles grayscale planners with added annotation colors from your stylus. Tap links with your finger, write with the stylus.
How long does reMarkable Paper Pro battery last?
About 2-3 weeks with typical use. E-ink only uses power when the screen changes, so reading and planning are very efficient. Heavy annotation with the front light on will reduce battery life, but youll still get several days easily.
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