OPSCAN® OPTICAL MARK READ [ OMR ] SCANNERS

Optical Mark Read (OMR) Technology
It's logical to think that the use of OMR, a data entry technology that has been around for years, would be shrinking. But increasingly, organizations throughout the United States are turning to optical mark read (OMR) technology to handle an ever-growing number of applications.

OMR: the Technology of Choice

OMR scanning is fast
An OMR scanner can maintain a throughput of 1,500 to 10,000 forms per hour. This activity can be controlled and processed by a single PC workstation, which can handle any volume the scanner can generate. Increasing the throughput simply requires upgrading the scanner.

OMR scanning is accurate
It consistently provides unmatched accuracy when reading data, exceeding the accuracy of expert key-entry clerks because it eliminates transcription errors.

OMR scanning is cost effective
With OMR technology, organizations can accomplish a wide variety of administrative tasks rapidly and accurately from a central location, with minimum initial and ongoing outlay of funds.

OMR scanning is easy to implement and support
Compared to many PC network installations, OMR scanners' need for ongoing technical support is minimal. OMR scanners also solve most system availability issues: data can be recorded on an OMR form even when a PC or network goes down. If questions arise, a source form is available to validate results.

OpScan Scanners

Higher Accuracy

	Scantron's digital read head technology prevents undetected degradation of read head accuracy. Users are alerted when paper dust, erasure bits, etc., begin to build up and block read cells, or when read-cells degrade or fail.
	Two light sources for each read-cell minimize the effect of folds and wrinkles in documents.
	Precisely positioned read head wiping surfaces flatten wrinkled and folded documents and automatically clean the read head.
	Sixteen-level mark discrimination differentiates erasures and smudges from valid marks.
	Sheet thickness detector assures sheets are read one at a time.
	Sheet skew detection assures proper registration while reading.

Easy to Use

	An open feed path provides sheet visibility at all times, as well as easy access for sheet removal and transport cleaning.
	Scantron scanners accommodate both Mark Reflex® and Trans-Optic® forms ranging in size from 2.5" x 5" to 9" x 14" (60-100 lb. offset).
	Scanner self-diagnostics quickly pinpoint problems.
	All OpScan scanners (except OpScan 15) include a 40-character display.

OpScan Models

OMR Scanner		Overview
	Ezdata	The EZData scanner offers users a small, portable, and efficient data collection solution. It is ideal for low-volume, quick data collection projects.
	iNSight OMR	The iNSIGHT optical mark read (OMR) scanner is one of the most versatile and efficient desktop scanners available for automated data collection. Its powerful processor delivers fast document throughput and transfers into a variety of off-the-shelf and custom software packages.
	OpScan®6	The OpScan 6 optical mark recognition (OMR) scanner offers fast throughput and data transfer in a durable desktop model. It's flexible design allows for distributed or centralized processing.
	OpScan®8	Same design and overall footprint as the OpScan 6 scanner, with the addition of an auxiliary output tray for sorting documents that fail user-defined edits.
	OpScan®15	The OpScan® 15 scanner is a powerful, high-performance optical mark recognition (OMR) scanner which includes a personal computer, ScanTools® Plus utility software, and a printer. Built for reliability and durability, the OpScan 15 scanner automatically separates scanned forms without requiring operator attention or interrupting data entry.
Imaging/OMR Scanner
	iNSight™4	iNSIGHT™ 4 scanners have the efficiency and accuracy of Scantron's OMR data collection with the added benefit of image-based data collection, clipping, and archiving. You can capture OMR marks on surveys and tests with the proven accuracy of our OpScan scanners. And, in the same pass through the scanner, you can clip and archive images of survey comments or student work that demonstrates a test taker's understanding of a concept.
	iNSight™ 30	The iNSIGHT™ 30 from Scantron is an industry exclusive: a desktop model scanner combining high-quality, high-speed, full-color Document Imaging technology with the proven Data Collection capabilities and accuracy of Optical Mark Recognition (OMR).
	iNSight™ 150	When you need to collect vast amounts of data quickly and accurately, turn to the iNSIGHT 150 scanner–a high performance scanner with speeds up to 250 pages per minute. The iNSIGHT 150 interprets optical mark read (OMR), hand- and machine-printed characters, bar code, and mark sense.

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