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Technical Specifications

Printer Compatibility

  • We recommend HP LaserJet printers using PCL or Postscript to print Magenta scan forms.
  • Accuracy of other printers may vary.
  • Multifunction devices are usually not appropriate for printing OMR scantron forms.

Scanner Compatibility

Please note that scan times listed for the OMR readers are approximate and depend on factors such as baud rate and number of timing marks on a form.

Scantron

  • EZData Card Reader - Card Reader; Hand Feed; Simplex; Approx. 25-30 forms/minute
  • iNSIGHT 2/4 (OMR mode only) - Automatic Feed; Simplex with duplex option; Approx. 2200 sheets/hour
  • OpScan 2 - Hand Feed; Simplex with duplex option; Approx. 2000 sheets/hour
  • OpScan 3 - Automatic Feed; Simplex with duplex option; Approx. 1500 sheets/hour
  • OpScan 4/4U - Automatic Feed; Simplex with duplex option; Approx. 2000 sheets/hour
  • OpScan 5 - Automatic Feed; Simplex with duplex option; Approx. 3500 sheets/hour
  • OpScan 6 - Automatic Feed; Simplex with duplex option; Approx. 5000 sheets/hour
  • OpScan 7 - Automatic Feed; Simplex with duplex option; Approx. 1500 sheets/hour
  • OpScan 8 - Automatic Feed; Simplex with duplex option; Approx. 5000 sheets/hour
  • ScanMark 2000 - Hand Feed; Simplex; Optional feeder capable of reading approx. 1800 sheets/hour
  • ScanMark 2250 - Hand Feed; Simplex with duplex option; Optional feeder capable of reading approx. 1800 sheets/hour
  • ScanMark 2500 - Automatic Feed; Simplex with duplex option; Approx. 2500 sheets/hour
  • ScanMark 4000 - Automatic Feed; Duplex; Approx. 40000 sheets/hour
  • ScanMark 5500 - Automatic Feed; Duplex; Approx. 5500 sheets/hour ScanMark 8000 Automatic Feed; Duplex
  • ScanMark 8400 - Automatic Feed; Duplex
  • ScanMark ES2010 - Automatic Feed; Simplex; Approx. 2000 sheets/hour
  • ScanMark ES2260 - Automatic Feed; Duplex; Approx. 2200 sheets/hour
  • ScanMark ES2800 - Automatic Feed; Duplex option; Approx. 2800 sheets/hour

Sekonic

  • SR-410 - Card Reader; Hand Feed
  • SR-601 - Automatic Feed; Simplex; Approx. 1800 sheets/hour
  • SR-607 - Automatic Feed; Duplex; Approx. 1800 sheets/hour
  • SR-700-351 - Automatic Feed; Simplex; Approx. 3500 sheets/hour
  • SR-700-352 - Automatic Feed; Duplex; Approx. 3500 sheets/hour
  • SR-2300 - Automatic Feed; Duplex; Approx. 2300 sheets/hour (no longer sold)
  • SR-3500 - Automatic Feed; Duplex; Approx. 3500 sheets/hour
  • SR-1800 - Automatic Feed; Simplex (Duplex capability); Approx. 1800 sheets/hour

Host PC Requirements

  • Personal Computer with 1 GHz or faster processor
  • Windows 32-bit operating systems: 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 or Vista
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 1 GB free fixed disk space
  • CD-ROM drive (for installation purposes)
  • Screen/monitor resolution of 1024x768 or higher and at least 32-bit color
  • Mouse or other pointing device
  • Supported scanner (recommended)
  • Windows-supported printer (optional)
  • Internet connection recommended for initial software activation


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