Kodak i700 Series Scanners

Because mission-critical workloads demand real-world speed
The Kodak i700 Series Scanners ideally match the speed and volume requirements of your enterprise.

The KODAK i730 Scanner delivers all the advantages of the tried-and-true KODAK i780 Scanner, a Better Buys for Business Editor’s Choice Award winner: the speed you need, automatic features like auto orientation for exceptional images every time, and rugged, reliable performance.
Compare specs, and you’ll see that the KODAK i750 Scanner outruns the competition with speeds up to 90 ppm. But the i700 Series Scanner’s actual throughput advantage is much greater than raw numbers—because, unlike competing products, it delivers maximum scanning while meeting real needs under real-world conditions. You get true 90 ppm performance when scanning:

• At up to 300 dpi resolution
• In color, grayscale or black-and-white
• In dual stream mode (outputting up to four images per scan)
• With all advanced features enabled

Pace-setting image processing

• Take pre-sorting right out of your business process—with the automatic orientation feature, document content is analyzed on-the-fly and your images are automatically displayed in the correct reading orientation.
• Exclusive Perfect Page imaging delivers exceptional image quality, with readability equal to or better than the original document.
• Auto color detection for threshold-based automatic color scanning.
• Electronic color dropout allows the scanner to eliminate the form color, capturing only the information you need.
• Auto cropping, so you capture only the actual document—and deskew, to automatically straighten every image.
• Five output options meet virtually any imaging requirement—black-and-white, color or grayscale, plus two dual stream options: color and black-and-white, or grayscale and black- and-white.

Extra-versatile, efficient paper handling

• Easily scan mixed batches of business documents, photos, tear sheets and graphics.
• Pre-scan document imprinting.
• SurePath technology delivers the paper-feeding reliability you need for uninterrupted workflow.
• Ultrasonic multi-feed detection helps prevent misfeeds by recognizing labels, stick-on notes, and stuck-together documents.
• Flexible input tray feeds a wide range of document sizes and shapes, with lockable paper-feeding guides and an included short-document exit tray for stacking smaller documents.
• Fast elevator allows you to quickly reach the ready-to-scan position

Desperate for performance?
No other industry-leading scanner comparable to the KODAK i730 Scanner equals Kodak’s combination of speed, productivity-building features and robust paper handling.
Demand more—and get more—with the affordable, high-performance i730 Scanner, only from Kodak.

Datacard SD360

This year, Datacard is leading the way in making ID card printing simple, fast, economical, and eco-friendly.
Datacard's newest card printer - the eco-friendly SD360 ID Card Printer - is the dual-sided version of the SD260 card printer, released earlier this year. With these two new releases, we can easily say that Datacard is offering some of the best card printer models around.
The new Datacard SD360 Card Printer is the perfect choice for small- to medium-sized organizations that print up to 5,000 cards per year - or throughout the day - and want outstanding image quality.
Whether you issue standard school ID badges, professional-looking payment cards, or high-security government ID badges, you can expect easy operation, proven performance and cost-effective results with these Datacard printers.

Simple, Fast, Economical & Eco-Friendly

The Datacard SD360 card printer does it all, including:

• Double- or single-sided card printing in color or monochrome
• Optional smart card and magnetic stripe encoding
• Reloadable supply cartridges with drop-in cleaning roller
• 33% to 66% faster than other card printers - so you can print more cards in less time
• Outstanding image quality - thanks to TrueMatch technology - so the colors you see on the screen will be what you see on the card
• A cinch to operate with intuitive control panels and easy-load card hoppers
• Easily integrates into just about any application or IT environment

Setting New Earth Friendly Benchmarks

With an ENERGY STAR®rating, EcoPure® biodegradable supply cores, recyclable packaging, and power-down button - Datacard's fast, affordable, easy-to-use SD360  printer sets new benchmarks for environmentally responsible card printing.
Using new eco-friendly four-color ribbons, the Datacard SD360 card printer:

• Prints from 250 to 650 images
• Uses biodegradable ribbon cores engineered with EcoPure® additive, yet offers the same life cycle, performance and reliability as all Datacard ribbons
• Comes with a Ribbon Saver that helps eliminate waste by tracking ribbon consumption and notifying you of an upcoming ribbon replacement
• Automatically adjusts printer settings to match the ribbon type and ensure the best possible image quality
• Uses TrueMatch technology that emulates Microsoft-based sRGB color space to seamlessly reproduce true-color, on-screen images onto your plastic cards
• Offers brilliant four-color images and text that is ultra sharp, while adding a clear topcoat layer that protects your cards from abrasion and wear and tear

Disc Publisher XRP-Series

The XRP-series is designed specifically for deployment in “mission critical” applications that require fast and efficient disc burning and printing, rock-solid reliability, and professional-quality recorded and printed CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray™ (BD) Discs. Primera’s end-to-end architecture includes all the components you need for the most integrated and reliable systems possible: advanced hardware and software, matched supplies, and perhaps most important, local on-site installation, training and service by factory-certified technicians. Applications already implementing Primera’s XR-series systems include medical imaging, banking and insurance, government, military, kiosks, live video and audio processing, digital photo processing, and content-on-demand at retail stores.
XRP-Series Hardware Components There are the main hardware components in the XR-Series: • Disc Publisher XRP (100 disk) • Disc Publisher XRP-Blu (100 disk) • Disc Publisher XRP-100 (100 disk) All XRP-series hardware is built with tough, 18-gauge steel cabinets and 11-gauge steel bezels. Access doors are supplied with locks and keys for maximum security. Supplies replenishment is accomplished entirely from the front, allowing placement virtually anywhere: on counters, shelves and even in standard 19” wide racks with optional rack mount kits. Water-Resistent Inkjet Printable Media TuffCoat with AquaGuard or WaterShield surface are the world’s first water-resistant and smear-resistant inkjet-printable CD-R and DVD-R media.  The surface offers many benefits, including: Water and smear resistance.  Leveraging a proprietary surface that utilizes nanoparticle technology to grip and hold ink, printed images are locked in place exactly where originally applied.  The discs are highly resistant to smearing and color bleed when exposed to water and humidity. Better color reproduction and sharper images.  With its pure white surface, TuffCoat with AquaGuard or WaterShield provides the contrast and illumination needed for better color reproduction, more accurate color matching and more brilliant images than the print surfaces on other inkjet printable discs. Faster and more cost-effective.  Other methods of protecting a recordable CD or DVD against water, such as lamination and expensive reverse thermal transfer printers, are no longer required.  This allows businesses and consumers of all types to use much lower cost disc printers and duplication equipment.  Production is faster since no additional steps are required to receive professional-quality, robust and highly water-resistant results. Whether you’re duplicating audio, video, data, software, photos or any other digital information, make a positive, lasting impression with Primera’s new TuffCoat with WaterShield Surface and TuffCoat with AquaGuard Surface Media. Both provide an extremely high level of water- and smudge-resistance with no lamination required. Primera is a member of the Blu-ray Disc Association and is the world’s first manufacturer of automated disc publishers to announce support for Blu-ray Disc technology.	Disc Publisher XRP / XRP-Blu Disc Publisher XRP can be used as a stand-alone production system or combined with a Server-XR. Disc Publisher XRP is a fully automated production system which burns and prints up to 100 discs at a time. The included 4800 dpi Hi-Speed inkjet printer with special dye-based inks provides stunning results. Disc Publisher XRP comes with a full software package which includes PTPublisher CD/DVD recording software for Windows OS and Discribe from CharisMac for Mac OS X v10.2. With the 1-2-3 Easy Step installation and a single USB 2.0 connection the Disc Publisher XRP is up and running in a few minutes. Most Powerful Software Included with every XRP-Series Disc Publisher is burning software for Windows® PT Pulisher, Mac® software from CharisMac®, and disc printing software from SureThing™. Network Integration & SDK PTPublisher NE Network Software is a new software package for Primera’s Disc Publisher that adds network capability for your disc burning and printing jobs. Primera's PTPublisher NE software allows you to share your Disc Publisher XR or Disc Publisher XRP over a network. An unlimited number of client licenses are included, saving you time and money when you need to add new users. It’s the ideal solution whether you are publishing “one-off,” unique content discs or duplicating quantities of discs from a master disc or files stored on a PC’s hard drive. The PTDevSuite Software Developer's Kit (SDK) allows developers to quickly and easily integrate any of Primera's industry-leading CD/DVD publishing systems. This comprehensive API for Windows XP/2000 provides full control of all burning, direct-to-disc printing and robotics functions. Almost one thousand developers around the world are using PTDevSuite in a wide range of applications such as music and video content on-demand, medical imaging, backup and archival, legal and court reporting, document imaging, banking and insurance, digital photo processing and much more. PTDevSuite is available at no charge to registered developers. Registration can be done on Primera's website at www.primera.com.

Epson GT-1500 Document Scanner

Get rid of bulky paper and files from your desk and improve your productivity with this high-speed scanner. From letters and quotations to photos and magazines, the Epson GT-1500 makes light work of all your documents up to A4 size, transforming them into digital files on your computer while you get on with more interesting jobs.

Quick work
Work fast with speeds up to 18 ppm in mono and 12 ppm in colour. Make the whole process one-touch simple by customising the controls for scanning to any folder or application.

Look good, save energy
With Epson ReadyScan technology you can start work as soon as you turn on, and you’ll make less of an impact on the environment because the scanner uses a lot less energy.

A perfect match
With TWAIN/ISIS support this scanner is an easy fit with your document management system. Epson Event Manager 2.0 is part of a software package that smooths the whole scanning process.

Technology
Scanner Type: Flatbed A4 colour image
Optical Resolution: Flatbed:1200x2400 dpi, with Micro Step Drive, ADF: 600x1200 dpi with, Micro Step Drive
Document Size: Flatbed: 216x297mm (8.5x11.7 inches), ADF portrait: 216x297mm (8.5x11.7 inches)
Pixel Depth Grey Levels: Greyscale: 16-bit (4, 096 grey scale levels), Colour: 48-bit (4, 275.2 million colours)

Scanner
Photo Electric Device: 3-line CCD (R, G, B)
Light Source: White LED
Output Resolution: 50 - 4800dpi (in 1dpi increments)

Scan speed
Scanning Speed: With ADF: A4 200 dpi B/W and greyscale 18 pages per minute, A4 200 dpi colour 12 pages per minute, Flatbed: A4 200 dpi B/W and greyscale 7 seconds/page, A4 200 dpi colour 9 seconds/page
Preview: A4 200 dpi B/W and greyscale 4 seconds, A4 200 dpi colour 4 seconds

Paper Handling
Paper Setting Capacity: 40 pages (75 g/m2)
Corresponding Paper Weight: Thickness: 50-120 g/m2

General
Voltage: AC 220-240V
Dimensions W x D x H: 470 x 318 x 121mm
Weight: Approx. 3.9 kg
Software Driver: Epson Scan 3.4, ISIS driver*, Epson Event Manager

KODAK Scan Station 500

We didn’t build it to keep your business competitive. We built it to put you in the lead

The smart, fast, easy, friendly, quiet, secure, remotely controlled KODAK Scan Station 500.

Add performance and power—in a small package—to your business.
Getting documents into the workflow fast is essential. Helping your business do more with those documents is even more important. That’s why we built the KODAK Scan Station 500. It’s a network scanning device loaded with smart features that make it easy to integrate, manage, and scan.

E-mail

Fax

Network

Printer

Flash drive

FTP

SFTP

FTPs

BUILT WITH A PURPOSE
Send information. Not just data.
Our exclusive Voice Attachment feature gives you the option to record and send essential directions with your documents.
Make sure everyone gets the message.
With one scan, send a document to the network, to e-mail, to the printer, to fax, to a USB drive, to FTP, to Secure FTP and to FTP secure—simultaneously!
Built for Remote Administration:

• Create and manage lists of Scan Station 500 devices
• Group and classify managed devices
• Update the configuration and embedded software of one, some or all managed devices
• View the status of managed devices
• Remotely access single managed devices

Built to be Faster:

• Up to 9X faster than the competition (200 dpi, color duplex mode)
• Scan up to 3,000 pages per day
• Auto orientation reduces document prep time and labor
• Robust and versatile paper handling
• Feeder tray accommodates up to 75 pages
• Single-pass, double-sided scanning saves time

Built to be Secure:

• Enable or disable scanning to portable flash drives
• User Authentication based upon standard Windows OS™ authentication
• Transaction log tracks all usage
• Tighter security to help prevent malicious access
• PDF private key encryption
• Secure login via LDAP
• Send files via Secure FTP (SFTP) and FTP Secure (FTPs)

Built to be Easy to Use:

• Intuitive touchscreen operation
• Blank Page Removal instantly reduces file size
• Frequent job settings can be programmed for timesaving convenience
• Easy to configure remotely
• Kodak’s Perfect Page Scanning for great image quality—automatically
• LDAP address lookup is compatible with your company directory
• Files can be named according to your company standards

The large 20.3 cm (8 in.) LCD touchscreen makes it easy for everyone to scan and share.

Built to be Office Friendly:

• Whisper-quiet operation
• Integrated fax/modem - no need for a separate fax machine - incoming fax to email
• Scan and send with one device—no additional hardware or software required
• Ergonomically correct for standing or seated operation
• Ideal for walk-up or dedicated use
• Optional A3 and A4 flatbed accessories allow you to scan oversized and fragile documents

Built to Inspire Confidence:
The award-winning KODAK Service & Support professionals are always here to help keep your business running smoothly.

Get everything you want from a small desktop scanner—and more
KODAK i30 Scanner offer easy setup and integration, fast scanning speed and a USB 2.0 interface for quick image transfer. Plus you get great image quality with Perfect Page scanning, a Kodak exclusive.
You want fast

• Scan up to 25 pages—or 50 images— per minute
• Select up to nine assigned scanning applications (such as KODAK Capture Desktop Software) at the touch of a button
• Automatic image cropping and straightening means outstanding image accuracy at full scanning speed

You want easy

• Easy to use and fit in any work space
• Flexible electronic color dropout automatically suppresses non-critical red, green or blue background to improve forms processing
• Reliable multi-feed detection for better scanning productivity
• VRS compatible for more imaging options

You want great images

• Get renowned image quality from Perfect Page scanning—advanced image processing that allows you to scan even poor-quality documents at full speed and get exceptional images
• Five output options let you choose between color, bitonal or grayscale output or two dual stream output options: bitonal and grayscale or bitonal and color
• Customize color output to fit your application

Canon DR-6010C High Speed Document Scanner

Big on performance but not in size the imageFORMULA DR-6010C delivers dependable, high-speed departmental scanning in a compact package.

Features

High speed colour scanning – 60 ppm at 200 & 300dpi Front-Feed design & straight paper path option Large 100 sheet feeding Energy efficient Advanced image processing Robust - duty cycle of 7,5000 scans/day Bundled Capture Perfect

Further Information

Productivity when it matters The DR-6010C is our fastest departmental scanner yet, scanning a rapid 60-ppm in colour at resolutions of 200 & 300dpi. A large capacity 100 sheet automatic feeder enables significant batches to be processed, for more scans in less time. Flexible and reliable feeding Coupled with the operator appreciated front–feed design the DR-6010C also comes with a selectable straight paper path which can be used for the trouble-free scanning of plastic cards and thick cards up to 546g/m2, or more fragile documents. Energy efficient The DR-6010C doesn’t just save time, it cuts energy consumption too, being one of the most energy efficient devices in its class. Optimum quality A huge range of powerful features such as Auto-Colour Detection, Text Orientation Recognition, Auto Paper Size and Deskew detection ensure superb quality and optimum efficiency. Small yet built for tough workloads Despite the DR-6010C being small enough to fit on any desktop it’s capable of taking on busy office requirements quickly and reliably with a suggested daily duty cycle of up to 7,500 scans a day. User friendly The DR-6010C can be used across a mixed range of business scanning applications. The Scan-To- Job buttons speed up productivity by allowing batches to be quickly scanned and sent to pre-defined destinations or workflow applications. Canon’s CapturePerfect software is bundled with the DR-6010C, with a Capture Perfect Software Developers Kit (SDK) also available for easy, customised integrations.

The DR-2510C delivers fast, high-quality duplex scanning in a versatile and space-saving design, with the DR-2510C featuring the ultrasonic double-feed detection system for trouble-free performance.

Features

Compact space saving design High speed colour scanning at 25ppm Excellent image quality Impressive document handling Ultrasonic double-feed detection CaptureOnTouch software for quick and easy scanning

Further Information

The DR-2510C is a compact workgroup scanner that delivers high levels of performance, ideal for workgroup environments and distributed scanning applications. This productive scanner is simple to operate and ensures all your scanning tasks can be completed effortlessly and without delay. With a footprint measuring just 298 (W) x 160 (D) x 160 (H), the DR-2510C is one of the smallest and lightest scanners in its class. Perfect for placing on the corner of a desk or neatly on a small cabinet. High speed results Utilising Canon’s new innovative CIS Sensor, the DR-2510C document scanner delivers the same highly productive speeds whether scanning black-and-white, greyscale or colour documents. So you can expect a productive 25 ppm or 50 ipm for double-sided documents. High image quality Whatever you need to scan – from poor quality NCR paper to feint coloured text documents with dark detailed backgrounds, the DR-2510C, with an optical resolution of 600 dpi, delivers exceptional results. An outstanding range of image processing features are available including Advanced Text Enhancement, Moiré Reduction and Prevent Bleed Through all ensuring high quality images and maximum legibility. Productivity and Reliability Boost productivity and reliability even further with beneficial features such Text Orientation Recognition, Auto Colour Detection, Skip Blank Page and Canon’s Rapid Recovery System. Impressive document handling A slanted paper path is employed which ensures optimum feed reliability, from thin to thick and embossed media including business cards, ID cards (i.e. driving licenses), photographs and A3 documents (in folio mode). On the DR-2510C, an ultrasonic double-feed detection system helps ensure that feed problems are quickly identified and automatically rectified. What’s more with Auto Page Size Detection and Deskew you get perfectly cropped and straightened images. Easy operation Three programmable Job Buttons makes operation simple meaning tasks such as scan-to-email and scan-to-file can be effortlessly carried out without any additional software and just with the “touch of a button”. For added convenience the scanner can be automatically switched ON/OFF, in-line with the PC. Scanning Simplicity Ease of use is one of the major benefits of the CaptureOnTouch, particularly for users who are unfamiliar with document scanning and electronic data storage. The software enables two methods of scanning; ‘Scan First’ which allows the user to scan a document and then select a preferred file format and destination, whilst ‘Select Scan Job’ allows the operator to use a pre-configured job button to direct documents to specific workflow files or individual emails. Powerful software Applications Canon’s versatile Capture Perfect scanning software is included for added flexibility as well as tools such as Adobe Acrobat Standard, Nuance Omnipage SE, Scansoft Paperport SE and Presto! Bizcard Reader.

Snack and Beverage | Leading Food and Beverage Company Meets Wal-Mart RFID Compliance Mandates with Printronix SL5000e and SLPA7000e™ Printers

Profile
As one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, this multi-national corporation manufactures,
distributes and markets global brands in 200 countries.
Situation
With the Wal-Mart January 2005 RFID compliance deadline looming, the company needed replace its non-RFID
distribution processes with an RFID-enabled solution that would not only meet the compliance mandates, but
also improve operational efficiencies by supporting the documentation and tracking of products from the
manufacturer’s warehouse to the retailer’s distribution centers, and throughout the supply chain. In order to find
an RFID distribution solution, the company first identified key software and hardware manufactures with proven
expertise in the deployment of flexible, integrated RFID solutions.
Goals
- To build an RFID solution that could be scaled to support future system expansion, address ROI process
optimization, and prevent system down-time through incremental deployment
- To develop a system that would adapt to various existing manufacturing and distribution practices,
accommodate future changes in supply chain management, and enable the company to implement a
standardized RFID solution across all business units
- To offer multi-protocol EPC Class 0, 0+, and 1 support, as well as enable the company’s divisions to select
protocols that are suitable for their unique requirements, for optimal RFID tagging
Results
To meet these goals, the company tapped a global leader in supply chain warehouse management systems
(WMS); a local integrator known for providing complete RFID hardware, software and services; and Printronix for the flexibility and adaptability offered by its SLPA7000e™ smart label RFID printer applicator, and SL5000e RFID-enabled high-frequency, multi-protocol thermal transfer printer. An RFID pilot was implemented at three
different distribution warehouse locations for two different product lines – convenience food and beverage. With
the help of its three enterprise alliance partners, including Printronix, the company met Wal-Mart’s RFID
mandate, and also experienced the benefits associated with system scalability – products are now always bar
coded and RFID enabled for EPC-compliant customers; flexibility – leveraging both existing and emerging Auto-
ID infrastructure by simultaneously generating bar codes and an EPC, the solution can adapt to different product
groups and accommodate supply chain modifications; and adaptability – the software and hardware
infrastructure provides asset protection that enables the company to use the protocols its applications require.

The Fujitsu fi-6770

Increase Production efficiency with advanced scanning intelligence and processing speed
Its automatic document feeder will handle up to 200 sheets at a time, freeing you to do other things. The hopper can accept both square edge and fanned paper stacks helping to eliminate paper jams and increase overall scanner productivity.

On top of this, the fi-6770 is able to scan paper that is up to 3m long, which enables it to digitize electrocardiograms, instrumental data readings and other long documents

Supplied with VRS Professional ( Software version) will ensure the best quality images and in addition simpler scanner/paper handling.

The fi-6770 is also bundled with ScandAll PRO image capture software giving the following features

Automatic job separation
The fi-6770's bundled barcode and patch code reading functionality enables it to separate different jobs with its automatic job separation function. The result is improved digitizing efficiency.

Seamless Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server linkage
ScandAll PRO enables the fi-6770 to seamlessly link with Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server for easy digitized document sharing and viewing administration. The result is even easier document management.

The fi-6770 PA03576-B001 itself is loaded with 2 high end "intelligent" fi-Series functions that enable it to efficiently scan mixed batch documents containing paper of different weights, quality and sizes.

Intelligent multifeed function
The intelligent multifeed function simplifies pre-scanning preparation and improves efficiency by ignoring documents that tend to trigger false multifeed alerts, such as photo and sticky note attached documents.

Trapezoid-shaped and tab attached document cropping / punch hole removal functionality
In addition to being loaded with a function that ensures that trapezoid-shaped documents as well as index tab and sticky note attached documents are scanned in their entirety, the fi-6770 provides a function that removes the circular and angular punch hole representations that are created from scanning loose-leaf sheets, courier service forms and other similar documents.

Primera 4100 Series Disc Publisher

Blazingly Fast Printing and Robotics

Bravo 4100-Series are easily the fastest desktop disc printers and publishers in the world today. At just six (6) seconds to print each disc with 100% coverage in near-perfect quality, you'll be stunned at how fast your jobs will now get completed.
In fact, Bravo 4100-Series is up to 20 times faster than competitors for similar print quality*, making them the fastest desktop disc printers and publishers in the world.
Disc picking and transport robotics have both been optimized for speed, too. A rock-solid and reliable new belt drive system is utilized to deliver 300% faster robotics than previous models. The belt drive system also gives you smoother and quieter operation.

Separate Ink Cartridges for Lower Cost-Per-Disc

Bravo 4100-Series is Primera's first disc printer to offer separate ink cartridges for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black (CMYK). This lets you replace only the color(s) that need replenishing; saving you money on every disc you print. This is especially true if you use more of one color on your discs than another.

Professional-Quality Printing

The built-in, high-resolution inkjet printing is powered by Lexmark®, a world leader in printing technology. With up to 4800 dpi quality, it has the highest printing resolution available from any manufacturer of disc printers and publishers.
Combine this ultra high resolution printing with Primera's TuffCoat with WaterShield™ CDs and DVDs and you'll get the most professional looking discs. TuffCoat with WaterShield discs are highly water, scratch, and smudge resistant. They also have a gorgeous, high-gloss finish unlike anything you've probably ever seen before. Virtually all other brands of inkjet-printable optical media are also supported.

Getting the Discs Out

In applications such as medical imaging and audio/video-on-demand it is imperative that discs are dispensed out the front of the unit. On Bravo 4100-Series, it's an automatic, built-in feature. On some competitive units you have to manually open a door or a drawer every time – a huge inconvenience if you're doing it all day long.

Pick the Bravo that's Right for You

With three models available, there's a Bravo 4100-Series model for almost any disc printing or disc publishing need.

• Bravo 4100 AutoPrinter – 100-disc capacity, print-only version with no drives; perfect for side-by-side use with tower-style disc duplicators
• Bravo 4101 Disc Publisher – 100-disc capacity with one recording drive
• Bravo 4102 Disc Publisher – 100-disc capacity with two recording drives

Bravo 4101 and 4102 may also be ordered with the latest-generation Blu-ray Disc™ recordable drives. With Bravo 4101 Blu or Bravo 4102 Blu you'll be able to record high-definition video as well as perform back-ups of files, photos, video and more. Both 25GB single-layer and 50GB dual-layer discs are supported.

The Most Illuminating Feature

The built-in blue LED lighting not only helps you see what's going on inside, but pulses when supplies are getting low and blinks on/off if an error condition is reported. You'll always know the status of your jobs whether you're sitting next to the unit or standing on the other side of the room.

Powerful Software that's Easy to Use

Using the Bravo 4100-Series is as easy as printing to any office printer. Primera's PTPublisher™ Software has won critical acclaim for its simple, wizard-style interface. Training new operators takes just minutes instead of hours.
Simply choose the type of job you want to perform (data, video, audio, etc.), match with a print file, and press "GO." It's that easy!
Built-in disc design software called SureThing™ Primera Edition (Windows) or DiscCover™ (Mac) lets you place photos, backgrounds, text and graphics anywhere on the disc, including as far into the middle of the disc as you wish – a major limitation with other brands of disc publishers.

Built-In Apps

Extra built-in software applications include:
PTRip™: robotically "RIPs" your personal music CDs and loads them into Apple® iTunes® for iPhone®, iPod® and iPod Touch® or Microsoft® Media Player.
PTBackUp™: automatic, scheduled back-ups of your files to CDs, DVDs or Blu-ray Discs.
PTProtect™: prevents unauthorized duplication of your valuable DVD video files. Three free protections are included.

Integration Made Easy

Sometimes integration is required for applications like PACS/DICOM medical imaging systems, law enforcement and surveillance video, back up and archival, audio and video on-demand and more. Primera makes integration easy with a simple yet comprehensive Software Developer's Kit (SDK) for both Windows and Mac. The SDK is free to qualified developers.

Simply the Best

With their incredibly fast output, superior print quality, valuable extra software, separate ink cartridges for affordable per-disc costs, Windows® and Mac® compatibility, top-notch reliability and more, you won't find a better mid-sized disc printer or publisher. You can feel confident buying a Primera product, too. Over the last ten years we've built more disc publishers than all of our competitors combined.

Fujitsu fi-6240

Small businesses and distributed scanning applications are the ideal market for this sheet fed, full 24 bit colour, duplex scanner. With a recommended daily duty cycle of up to 3000 A4 documents per day and the ability to scan at 60ppm / 120 ipm in mono or 40ppm / 80 ipm in full 24 bit colour.

Improved Feeding Capability
The fi-6240 incorporates a new feeding mechanism based on its highly respected sibling, the fi-5900C.
Based on brake roller technology rather than a pad, this provides much more reliable and controllable feeding of a wide range of papers and other media.

Quality
The fi-6240 offers high quality output resolution up to 1200dpi. interpolated or 600dpi optical. Control over error diffusion, colour dropout and gamma correction via the driver allows a wide variety of documents to be scanned.
The user selectable black/white background enables the use of document deskew and autocropping of mixed document and high quality scanning of thin documents.

Advanced Imaging features
The fi-6240 incorporates the latest imaging technology to allow multi streaming, page splitting, punched hole removal and advanced cropping.

Software
The fi-6240 is supplied with VRS Pro the de-facto standard for image handling, it simplifies the scanning process, ensuring the best quality image in a single pass without the need to manually adjust Scanner setting. VRS Pro will also auto rotate documents based on content - cutting down paper preparation time.

Also included is ScandAll Pro scanning application, which can simplify batch scanning operations to a single button press on the scanner.

Additional features
Complete with built in flatbed scanner for exception processing.
When not in use the scanner reverts to a sleep mode using only 6.2 watts of power.

Interface
The fi-6240 PA03540-B501 has both an industry standard SCSI and USB 2.0 interface fitted as standard.

fi-6130

Small businesses and distributed scanning applications are the ideal market for this sheet fed, full 24 bit colour, duplex scanner. With a recommended daily duty cycle of up to 2000 A4 documents per day and the ability to scan at 40ppm / 80 ipm in mono or 30ipm / 60 ipm in full 24 bit colour.

Improved Feeding Capability
The fi-6130 incorporates a new feeding mechanism based on its highly respected sibling, the fi-5900C.
Based on brake roller technology rather than a pad, this provides much more reliable and controllable feeding of a wide range of papers and other media.

Quality
The fujitsu fi-6130 offers high quality output resolution up to 1200dpi. interpolated or 600dpi optical. Control over error diffusion, colour dropout and gamma correction via the driver allows a wide variety of documents to be scanned.
The user selectable black/white background enables the use of document deskew and autocropping of mixed document and high quality scanning of thin documents.

Advanced Imaging features
The fi-6130 incorporates the latest imaging technology to allow multi streaming, page splitting, punched hole removal and advanced cropping.

Software
The fi-6130 is supplied with VRS Pro the de-facto standard for image handling, it simplifies the scanning process, ensuring the best quality image in a single pass without the need to manually adjust Scanner setting. VRS Pro will also auto rotate documents based on content - cutting down paper preparation time.

Also included is ScandAll Pro scanning application, which can simplify batch scanning operations to a single button press on the scanner.

Additional features
With a fold away output tray the scanner can be positioned near the users workstation for ease of use. When not in use the scanner reverts to a sleep mode using only 6.2 watts of power.

Interface
The fi-6130 has an industry standard USB 2.0 interface

Options
The fi-6130 PA03540-B051 can accept a post imprinter unit to stamp the back of each scanned document with up to 40 characters serving as further proof that all documents have been scanned

G overnment Solutions: State of Michoacán, Mexico Launches Driver’s License Program

Requirements:
The state of Michoacán in Mexico needed a solution to issue approximately 250,000 driver licenses per year to its’ state residents. The program would have to encompass 52 offices throughout the state with
the capability to instantly issue the driver licenses from each local office.
Solution:
• Data is captured at local issuer office using a Datacard® MRAC 1500 camera, signature pad and fingerprint scanner.
• Using Datacard® ViaNet® software, data is securely transferred to a centralized database through dedicated TCP-IP lines.
• Driver licenses are issued from one of the 52 local offices using the Datacard® ImageCard® Magna™ 2L printers.
• The card features color photos, text and signature. An additional topcoat is applied for added security.
• The fingerprint is used to retrieve the individual data and verify the identity of a driver requesting a renewal.
The Competitive Edge:
Datacard Group’s ViaNet® software provided the State of Michoacán the capability of capturing images and data locally and to instantly retrieve the identity information to produce secure driver licenses instantly.
The state of Michoacán, Mexico needed a solution to issue approximately 250,000 driver licenses per year to its’ state residents.
The critical requirement was to securely issue driver licenses, which include color photo with a signature and fingerprint identification scheme.
The program would have to encompass the 52 issuing offices throughout the state, with the capability to instantly issue the driver licenses from each local office.
Furthermore, the data collected at the local sites would need to be securely transmitted to the centralized database to facilitate renewals of driver licenses.
Datacard ViaNet® Software
To meet these demands, Datacard in conjunction with Vilsa, the Datacard distributor in Mexico, launched the first ViaNet® software based driver’s license program.
The ViaNet software delivers the flexibility and simplicity required for the data retrieval, image capture, card issuance, reporting structure and biometric requirements for remote stand-alone workstations. It provides the capability to capture images and data from one location and access a database in another.
Card Issuance Production
The data collection, which consists of a photo, signature and fingerprint, is captured at one of the 52 data collection points located throughout the state of Michoacán.
The platform is a Windows® 2000 server using a SQL 2000 database. The data is securely transferred to a centralized database to build a digital image reference and to verify identity.
Once the data is confirmed, the full color driver’s license is instantly issued on the Datacard® Magna™ 2L which applies an in-line holographic topcoat, to provide added durability and security.
The combination of the ViaNet software and the Magna™ class printers provide the capability to capture the identity information at a local level, verify and merge with information from the central database and produce secure driver licenses in a matter of minutes.
The program also provides the state of Michoacán the tools to manage the database in order to easily retrieve data and verify the identity to facilitate reissuance of driver licenses.

Printronix Thermal Printers Solve Retail Bar Code Compliance for Alba-Waldensian

Alba-Waldensian Inc., headquartered in Valdese, North Carolina, uses the most modern, state-of-the-art computerized knitting technology to produce a wide variety of stretch undergarments. The highly innovative spirit that has been the company’s trademark for close to a century continues to be its "secret weapon" today. It is this spirit that enables the company to further develop and market its highly unique products while maintaining its competitiveness throughout the world.
As one example of its innovation, Alba-Waldensian was the first to adopt stringent bar code standards to
increase its efficiency and heighten its compliance with retailers. A defective bar code reduces that efficiency and can result in non-compliance fines, lagging production lines and delayed shipments. Alba-Waldensian ships its products to a number of retailers each year, and supply chain bar code failure was resulting in non-compliance fines totaling more than $12,000 per year from Sears, Roebuck & Company and other companies.

BUSINESS PROBLEM
Alba-Waldensian’s immediate need was to eliminate non-compliance fines imposed by its retail customers,
including Sears, Roebuck & Co., by improving its bar code quality on shipments to the retailers. Alba-Waldensian needed to label all goods with a linear Code 128 bar code to meet the requirements of its customers. To solve this problem, Alba-Waldensian engaged the company’s Corporate Information Systems, EDI Compliance Group to find a resolution.
Alba-Waldensian had been using Zebra’s 170xi systems to bar code its inventory prior to shipment to the customer. However, on recommendation by Sears, the EDI Compliance Group contacted the Printronix Professional Services Groups to identify the most efficient, yet cost-effective, solution for printing high-quality, linear Code 128-compliant bar coding systems. Next, the group integrated a Printronix linear Code 128-compliant printer into the company’s ID BPCS enterprise software using standard roll stock to print the label data on. By integrating the new bar code solution into Alba-Waldensian’s operations, the EDI Compliance Group found that the Zebra printers generated labels too slowly and required memory upgrades to handle the more complex label requirements presented by the company’s retail customers. Additionally, the label quality that was received at the customer site was often unreadable, either due to poor print quality or smudging that occurred during shipping. The EDI Compliance Group determined that the most economical solution for this problem was to install higher performance hardware.

PRINTRONIX SOLUTION
The Printronix Professional Services Group recommended the Printronix T5308 web-enabled, industrial grade thermal printers using direct thermal and thermal transfer printing to improve efficiency and solve Alba-
Waldensian’s label scanning problems. While Alba-Waldensian experimented with various thermal bar code printing solutions, and examined other vendor’s products, the company found the Printronix printers to be a proven entity with its major customers. Additionally, the price/performance ratio made Printronix’s thermal printers an attractive choice.
With a clear understanding of the company’s business needs, the Professional Services consultants employed
Printronix’s online data validation (ODV) to ensure a linear Code 128-compliant bar coding system that integrated easily into SAP to help meet even the strictest bar code compliance specifications. Using the Printronix 5038 with ODV, Alba-Waldensian was able to ensure bar code readability and scanability; automatically strike out any defective bar codes; print new, accurate replacements; and allow for unattended printing with the back-up and void features inherent in ODV. The Printronix solution had Alba-Waldensian up and running in one day with no shipping down time.
Alba-Waldensian was thrilled with Printronix Professional Services’ fast turn-around time and excellent customer service. Additionally, Printronix’s solution offered a wide range of features designed to make batch or on-demand label printing convenient and efficient in any type of environment. Printronix’s PrintNet® Enterprise enables remote printer management through an integrated Ethernet adapter and Java-based remote management software. With the Printronix Dual Wireless /Ethernet option, print management becomes even simpler by allowing full and complete flexibility of location and application, while eliminating the time consuming and expensive reconfiguration of hard-cabled systems when manufacturing floor change-overs occur. In addition, the system provides the centralized control, consistency and diagnostics previously available only in hard-cabled PrintNet Enterprise-management systems.
The bottom line result of the implementation: With the purchase of eight T5038 printers with ODV, Alba-Waldensian was able to realize an estimated savings of $12,900 per year due to the elimination of non-compliance fines. In addition to the cost savings, batch and on-demand label printing solved the bar code compliance issues by enabling Alba-Waldensian to print a perfect batch of bar-codes without having to start over or manually correct the system. With Printronix as its partner, Alba-Waldensian has acquired seven additional Printronix thermal printers since its initial purchase.

Adventist Health improves document access with single supplier solution

Situation Adventist Health System upgraded to an electronic medical records system to improve access to patient charts. Objective Input documentation into electronic medical records system quickly and efficiently—within 24 hours of patient discharge. Find one vendor able to deliver bestof-breed scanning technology for low- to high-volume scanning. Gain ability to continuously scan long paper formats and multiple thicknesses. Solution KODAK i1440, i610, i260, i280, i65 and i40 Scanners, EMC2 ApplicationXtender software, Kofax Ascent Capture software. Currently testing KODAK i1220 Scanners for implementation in 2008.

Martin Murphy’s jaw dropped when, in the middle of an Adventist Health System Information Systems team meeting, the door flew open and a folder was abruptly dropped in front of a physician. After the interruption, the physician explained he had requested the patient chart four hours earlier and—even though it was an emergency—it had taken the records department 240 minutes to locate and deliver the folder.
“I realized then that our upgrade to an electronic medical records system couldn’t come too soon!” says Murphy, Clinical Data Technical Manager, Adventist Health System. “With our new scanning and information management solution, that doctor would have reviewed the patient chart on his computer long before the meeting even started.”
One ideal supplier and scanner manufacturer
Until 2003, Adventist Health System—headquartered in Orlando, FL—relied on a paper-based filing system to manage medical records. The not-for-profit healthcare system, with over 45,000 employees, wanted to improve access to patient records at all of its 40 hospitals in 10 states. And when they transitioned to an electronic medical records system, the organization wanted to work with the best one-vendor solution for scanners.
“In my 20 years of experience with scanning, Kodak has always been tops in the highvolume scanner market. When we compared high-, mid- and low-volume document  scanners, Kodak turned out to be the best of breed in all categories,” notes Murphy.
Adventist Health System’s Information Systems team knew they would get a price break if they purchased all their scanners from one vendor. But beyond cost, the team wanted the benefit of a single source for service and support.
“It’s more convenient to work with one vendor,” says Murphy. “I only have one contact number and one contact person. And Kodak is such a large company that even in rural areas, the Kodak Service & Support technicians are less than 30 minutes away.”
“I have a great vendor relationship with our sales representative at Kodak,” adds Murphy. “Whether I’m in the suburbs of Chicago, or Kileen, Texas, or Orlando, I work with the same sales representative—Nancy Sherman—and she is great people.”
Departments improve customer service
After a year of planning, Adventist Health System’s Information Systems team deployed KODAK i40 Scanners in its Registration and Scheduling Departments, and KODAK i65, i260, i280, i610 and now i1440 Scanners in its Health Information Management (Medical Records) Departments.
The Registration and Scheduling Departments use i40 Scanners to scan physician orders, insurance cards, and driver’s licenses when patients register for service at the hospitals.
Before installing the KODAK i40 Scanners, an Adventist Health System representative would take the patient’s document and make a copy. Now the representative stays in front of the patient and scans the information at the desktop. This small change has greatly improved patient satisfaction at the point of registration.
Because all of the information is scanned at once at registration, including doctors’ orders, lab orders, service requests, and financial data, it is online and available to providers right away. Patients no longer walk around the hospital with slips requesting certain blood tests or imaging services. As a result, fewer orders are lost, and no one is wasting time searching for and re-entering orders.
Departments become more efficient
As patients are discharged from all areas of the hospital, their charts are brought to the Health Information Management Departments and scanned into the electronic records system.
KOFAX Ascent Capture software batches and indexes the documents and performs quality control checks that automatically correct orientation, delete blank pages, and ensure images are readable.
From there, EMC2 ApplicationXtender Software integrates the data into Adventist Health System’s Medical Records Image Engine for permanent storage.
All information in one place, available to all providers
“Today, all discreet information and paper documents—lab results, nursing documentation, physicians’ notes, progress reports—are in one place,” says Murphy.
“The efficiency improvement is huge for both doctors and patients. Now doctors can review and sign documents electronically online. Before, we had to find and pull the paper file from a folder, copy the page, and track down the physician to obtain a key signature.”
All charts are online, so doctors can have instant access without asking a third party to pull the documents. This reduces the opportunity for human error and provides information quickly.
Even better, more than one provider can view the information concurrently. For example, the Primary Care Physician on the first floor could be viewing a patient’s records online at the same time as the specialist on the fifth floor.
No more lost revenue
“Coding for billing is now done online right off physician orders,” Murphy notes. “Papers are no longer being passed from hand to hand, which means we minimize lost or mislaid records. We charge patients based on service, and now our Billing Department knows exactly how much to charge, so we aren’t losing revenue either.”
High quality, continuous feed, and multiple thicknesses
At Adventist Health System, operators scan approximately 100,000 pages per day of variable legibility, size, and shape. So they need the highest image quality possible. The scanned documents include thick driver’s licenses, scribbled physicians’ orders, complex ultrasounds, even 20-foot long fetal monitor strips.
“In Registration, our KODAK i40 Scanners allow us to scan documents with different thicknesses, like laminated driver’s licenses and insurance cards,” says Murphy. “In Health Information Management, we’re now replacing older model scanners with KODAK i1440 Scanners, which feature continuous feed scanning that allows us to scan fetal monitor strips up to 20 feet in length,” says Murphy. “Before, we would tape the pages together to create a fetal monitor strip, and then rip the strip apart a page at a time to store it in the patient’s file.”
Now, thanks to their i1440 Scanner, ripping, taping and other hassles are a thing of the past.

Shands Jacksonville Medical Center Finds The Right Tools For Contract Management

Debbie Monseratt, Contracts Administrator for Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc. likens her new hardware/software solution for contract management to having the right equipment to build a house. “You can’t do the job properly without the best tools, although we did it for years with a paper-based system. It is so much better when you use the correct tools,” says Monseratt. “Before, it was incredibly timeconsuming and difficult to manage.”
“Now, the combination of our KODAK i30 Scanners and PaperTracer Software from Health Asset Management, Inc. (HAMi) gives us the power to do it far more efficiently, saving time and money.”

Handling contracts by the thousandsMonseratt’s department at Shands, which is affiliated with the University of Florida, handles a wide variety of contracts. Everything from lease agreements to sales and purchasing contracts, for services ranging from high-tech diagnostic equipment for the hospital to software purchase agreements. “We have a somewhat unique system at Shands,” she notes. “There are 150 responsible managers using the system at this time. These managers deal with various vendors, then submit the appropriate paperwork—including contracts, agreements and so on—to our department. We then route these documents to our legal, finance, and other departments for review and approval.”
In the past, Monseratt routed everything in paper form, often by faxing or traditional mail. E-mail with a Microsoft Word document attached was eventually added to the mix. But even e-mail did not provide a means to overcome the biggest issues to routing productivity. “People were constantly dealing with different versions,” she says. “There might be a change from our attorneys, who are in Gainesville. Yet the finance folks could be looking at a previous version. It was very hard to make sure everyone was on the same page, so to speak, and it was incredibly time-consuming. Reconciling all the changes and gaining final approval could drag on and on.”

Discovering a better solutionThe Contracts Administration department began its search for a more streamlined, productive electronic solution in October, 2003. They purchased the PaperTracer Software and two KODAK i30 Scanners in July 2004, following an exhaustive research and review process. The new system went live in January, 2005. “Almost all the software products we looked at wanted us to adapt to the way that they were designed to work,” Monseratt recalls. “We learned that to create a new database—or significantly alter templates—we would have to contact the company and give them the time to write the changes we needed. With HAMi and PaperTracer, they adapted to the way we needed to do business. With a brief training session, HAMi showed me how to create departments and I designed the templates myself. Because the templates are dynamic, I can create a new database or alter an existing one in minutes. Instead of making us fit our square peg into their round hole, they allowed us to create a variety and many variations of square pegs which provide the flexibility we want.”

At the front end of the system are two KODAK i30 Scanners, recommended by Michael Tarpley, CEO of HAMi Software Development. HAMi works with Kodak as an Independent Software Vendor. “Michael suggested the Kodak Scanners and we’ve been delighted with them,” says Monseratt. “We also have an older highervolume scanner from another manufacturer which is very, very large. The Kodak Scanners sit right on our desktops and work directly with our PaperTracer Software and PCs. They’re very compact, seem highly reliable, and more than fast enough for our use.”
Empowered to create a better way of doing businessToday, Monseratt claims the difference between the “old days” of paper and the new system is remarkable. “Someone will stop in with a contract and I’ll put it in the Kodak Scanner and hand it back to them in an instant,” she says. “No more running to the copy room or faxing, everything is done electronically from my desktop. The many managers appreciate the increased efficiency—having contracts at their fingertips available in the HAMi system—and the much quicker turnover for the review and approval process. Now, rather than manually sending contracts for review, the PaperTracer Software electronically routes to all concerned parties with an e-mail notification and link to the file.” Within the program is a comment and review module, designed by Shands, where those reviewing are always in the loop. Now, everyone is really on the same page!
Monseratt has established various, differing databases for several departments within Shands. “Each area collects different data, and the beauty of the PaperTracer Software is that it’s so easily customizable,” she notes. “It also allows us to restrict and allow access to our databases, too. We can easily establish levels of security and close off some databases.”
Her department has even streamlined their information universe by creating a database for closed files and supplying a reference database with example templates and forms, a user’s manual, articles on contract negotiation, checklists of mandatory items, and other useful background material.
“One of the things I love is that there is no waiting for our IT department or a vendor,” Monseratt says. “I’m the administrator and we do all the programming here. I actually showed our IT manager how easy it was to set up a database and she was using it within a short time to store IT contracts. Having this autonomy is completely empowering and it takes a burden off our IT people, while allowing us to achieve much greater productivity.”
“When you combine the Kodak Scanners and PaperTracer Software, we’ve eliminated so much paper, inefficiency, and wasted time. I am extremely happy with the combined solution of HAMi and Kodak Products in our contract management process. I would never want to return to the old way of doing things.”
Monseratt hopes all the research she did before arriving at this solution will help others in similar roles working with contract administration and management. “While I wish that someone had done this before me and I could have benefited from their knowledge, I know that this is a wonderful answer. I’m always happy to recommend the KODAK i30 Scanners and PaperTracer Software as a life- and work-changing experience with amazingly positive benefits.”

Drowning Under Paper…

How recruitment consultancy Spring Personnel slashed paperwork by 90% using Fujitsu desktop scanner, ScanSnap!

Spring Personnel is one of the UK’s leading recruitment and workforce management companies. They are part of the Spring Group who have more than 1,200 employees across 53 locations in the UK, Netherlands and Germany and who place over 4,000 individuals in permanent positions per year and has over 7,500 contract and temporary professionals working for its clients every day.
Getting to the source of the problem
Staff at Spring Personnel’s Chiswick branch deal with hundreds of CVs, job descriptions, memos, timesheets, business cards and invoices per week. As one of the leading recruitment companies in the area, Spring Personnel has more than 400 clients and 150 candidates locally on its books at any one time. It needed to find a way of simplifying and speeding up its administration process so that its consultants could concentrate on its core business of matching employees to employers.
Lucy Taylor, Branch Co-ordinator at Spring Personnel, explains: “The recruitment industry is notorious for its high level of administration. Every day we receive a huge amount of information from a variety of different sources - clients, candidates and suppliers. All this needs to be filed away, so the whole team can find information easily. Then, at the end of the week, we have to fax or post timesheets to all of our candidates, so that we can arrange invoicing and payment.”
Spring Personnel decided to re-vamp their system, so that CVs, job descriptions and other documents could be stored on the network.
Lucy continues: “We needed to find a scanner that would quickly and easily convert paper-based documents into electronic files. Most of our desks have a PC, printers and a stack of filing trays, so we needed a solution that wouldn’t take up too much space. We also have a steady stream of clients and candidates visiting the office, so our environment has to be smart.”
Instant results
Installing the scanner took just a few minutes – and the benefits of using the device were visible almost as quickly.
Lucy said: “The Fujitsu ScanSnap! really changed our lives – at least our working lives! At a rough estimate, I’d say that it has managed to cut down the level of paper filed in the office by 90 per cent. Instead of spending hours sorting through documents and then filing the information or passing it to colleagues to deal with, we can scan documents into PDF format and store them into on our central system within seconds.
“At the end of the week, instead of faxing out timesheets to all our candidates – or worse still, posting them, now we simply email them. This is so much quicker and it means we have a record of our activity too, which can come in very useful if there are any queries.”
One of the key criteria in selecting a desktop scanner was the inclusion of a duplex function.
Lucy continued: “The majority of documents we deal with are double sided, such as contracts that have terms and conditions on the reverse, or business cards. Before we got an electronic system – we would have to painstakingly type contact details from business cards onto a central database. Now we can easily scan them in and save them on the system so that all staff in the office can easily find the information.”
Lucy concludes: “I highly recommend Fujitsu’s ScanSnap! – it’s slashed our admin time, speeded up processes, is easy to use and very compact. Put simply, we don’t feel as if we’re drowning in paper any more – not bad for a couple of seconds a day."

Columbus State University improves security, strengthens productivity and enhances student satisfaction with new printer.

Challenge
Students know that handing in work on time is important. That timeliness is important in other
areas of college life as well. That’s why waiting two or three days for ID card support was the
straw that broke the back of Rick Cravens, Director of Campus Recreation at Columbus State
University in Columbus, Georgia. Cravens, who is responsible for issuing ID cards to the 7,500
students on campus, was also the person who set up the ID card program at the university
several years ago. He knew it was time for a change.
Columbus State University is a comprehensive university offering strong academic programs, a
diverse and dynamic student body, a committed and dedicated faculty and staff, a beautiful
landscaped campus, a variety of athletic and student activity programs, and an exceptional level
of community support. It needed a more responsive ID card program.
The use of ID cards has evolved naturally at the university. “We have used ID cards in the library
the longest,” said Cravens. “Computer labs came next about five or six years ago, followed by the
fitness center. It has been a natural progression.”
As most of Columbus’ students live off campus, administrators were first concerned with
controlling access. “There has to be a way to regulate who can go where,” said Cravens. “This
has become more important in the last four or five years. It’s easier to identify and control people
with ID cards.”

Solution Found
In 2005, Cravens upgraded to a Fargo DTC400e Direct-to-Card Printer/Encoder at the suggestion
of Gary Levinsohn of ID Services, Inc., a Columbus-based Fargo solutions provider. Cravens’
primary reason was to improve responsiveness, but he soon found added benefits, including
ease of use and a high quality product. Direct-to-Card technology uses dye-sublimation printing,
which applies heat to a dye-based ribbon that is divided into four main colors. During printing, a
printhead passes over the ribbon, heating the dyes on the ribbon, which then applies colors to a
blank card. By combining colors and varying the heat, the printer can produce up to 16.7 million
colors.
Today, student ID cards are issued from the student center. Administrators print cards directly
from the student enrollment database, eliminating the possibility of error and making changes
easy. Using Asure ID Exchange badge design and database software, those printing the cards just
have to add a photo. To prevent someone from printing a card from a non-enrolled student, the
software prints a large “NO” across the front of the screen if the correct data isn’t found. To add
another layer of security, Cravens recently moved the printing station from an open counter to a
closed room and had an access window cut into the wall.
“Fargo printers, specifically the DTC400 series, are extremely easy to use,” said Levinsohn. “That’s
an important factor, because Columbus State University has several different students who work
in the student center during the course of a week, and there is always turnover. Training students
on the Fargo printer has been easy.”
While Cravens’ staff prints student ID cards, Human Resources’ personnel print those for faculty
and staff. “We used to print them all,” said Cravens, who admits to wearing a number of hats at
the university, “but it became difficult to maintain two databases, so Human Resources took over
the faculty and staff ID cards.” Human Resources also chose a Fargo DTC400 printer and Asure
ID software for its ID system.
In addition to cards for students, faculty and staff, Columbus State University issues a number
of different ID cards. Students in the teaching program have their own ID card for access into
elementary schools. The nursing program also provides separate ID cards so nurses can practice
at different hospitals. “We print seven or eight different IDs from our machine,” said Cravens,”
including some for the university police and retirees.”
In 2005, Columbus State University also initiated a debit card program for students, collaborating
with Higher One, which provides refund management services to colleges and universities. Debit
cards not only provide a student benefit, but they also can help universities reduce administrative
costs and simplify business processes.

Results
The reaction of students to the debit cards has been “very, very, very, very good,” said Cravens.
“I was kind of surprised, because many of the students and staff have never had a debit card
before. It has been a learning and growing experience for them. They can use the card on and off
campus. It was a good change for us.” Students who lose their cards can go online and request
a new card from Higher One. Because this takes about a week, students can have the university
print a temporary card, which is good for two weeks while the bank creates a new debit card.
Many colleges struggle with the issue of how much technology to include in an ID card. With
dramatic advancements in ID card technology, there are many options today, and administrators
are wise to look into the future as they consider their ID card program. ID cards on the Columbus
State University campus today just use a bar code, but Cravens said he plans to add a magnetic
stripe in the next couple of years. “The printer has that capability,” he said, “so we don’t need to
upgrade. That’s one of the reasons we selected the Fargo DTC400. We also may add card access
to dorms, vending machines and copy machines on campus.”
ID Services, Inc. has a yearly consulting plan with Columbus State University, which involves
Levinsohn in decisions early in the process. Not only does this save the college a full-time
employee, but it also anticipates issues before they become problems. “I work closely with
Rick to make sure he is up to date on new technology and made aware of any potential security
problems with ID card issuance,” said Levinsohn. Prime examples include the upgrade in printers
and software, as well as moving the ID desk to an enclosed secure space. The best part is that
instead of waiting two or three days for ID card support, Cravens can count on Levinsohn to be
there within hours, if needed.
Schools today are finding a wide variety of options to keep students and faculty safe, and in the
process, they are enhancing convenience, efficiency and productivity. Columbus State University
is no different. Here, every student receives an ID card that he or she can use to access a variety
of amenities, including the fitness center, library, cafeteria, athletic events and computer labs.
The housing administrators also use ID cards for dorm access and meal plans.
Experts in school safety have long known that a photo ID program is a proven tool in maintaining
security. Administrators such as Cravens know that it also helps to strengthen a school’s
productivity and student satisfaction.