.gif)  Document Imaging Module for Alchemy 
What is Scan2CD?
Scan2CD is an add-on module for Alchemy that operates popular scanners to capture
documents and uses OCR to create searchable text from images. Although Alchemy can accept
images made by other document imaging applications, Scan2CD is completely integrated into
the Alchemy Build workspace. As a result, this is the easiest way to convert file cabinets
into a computer database that is immediately accessible from any Windows PC or a Web
browser.
Use Scan2CD for imaging applications where one dedicated scanning and indexing
workstation will handle the paper volume for an office. The number of pages able to be
processed by a Scan2CD station depends on several factors: the scanner speed and
automation features, document size, simplex or duplex, resolution, black and white or
colour, and OCR indexing.
 "Scan2CD is ideal for a single
office or a network"
Imaging Magazine
Feature Overview
- Scan, OCR and edit images within the Alchemy Build
workspace.
Automatically recognises and operates more than 100 SCSI
scanners using the ISIS drivers. Scanners range from flatbed colour scanners to fast page scanners with automated document feeders.
Monochrome, grayscale and colour
scanning are supported.
Scan directly into folders. Use Alchemy's folder lookup
search to locate an existing folder.
Duplex and multi-page TIFF scanning.
Supports the Canon DR-3020 batch separator sheets.
Indexes are easily created by five methods: data entry, OCR
zoning, OCR full-page, OCR drag and drop, batch profiling.
Supports batch scanning and batch OCR indexing. Includes the
Xerox TextBridge OCR engine.
Unique drag and drop OCR feature populates a profile field
with data.
Other OCR indexing options: full page text, specific zones
on a page
Automatically links the OCR text file to the image file.
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How Scan2CD Works |
- Scan
documents into an Alchemy database folder.
- Use
OCR to create searchable full-text or key fields. Scan2CD automatically links the OCR text
file and key fields to the image.
- Key
in data using Alchemy profile cards.
- Edit the scanned images (rotate, flip, invert, cut, clear
etc) before writing to the database.
System Requirements
Most imaging applications are processor, disk and memory
intensive, and will benefit from the most powerful, dedicated workstation available to the
user. Windows NT is highly recommended.
- Same version of Alchemy Gold or Pro license on same workstation -
required.
- Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT
- For 95/98: 16 MB minimum for scanning, 32 MB recommended for OCR, 64
MB optimal
- For NT: 32 MB RAM minimum, 64 MB recommended
- Pentium processor
- 12 MB free hard disk space for programs
- Sufficient hard disk space for temporary image storage
- Supported SCSI scanner: Scan2CD does not support every
scanner with an ISIS driver; before you buy, consult with IMR Support or your local
authorised IMR partner.
Scanner & CD Recorder Support
Please see the Scanner Support and CD-Recorder Support page.
Ordering Information
Scan2CD for Gold/Pro is sold as an add-on to Alchemy Gold or Pro version 6.0 or later.
Contact AMS for more information.
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