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Scanner and System Requirements

DataManager Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) requirements for scanners, systems, and barcode labels are provided below. You may also need a USB adapter.

Scanner Requirements

The scanner must be directly connected to a dedicated PC-compatible computer (not a Macintosh®). Networked scanners cannot be used.

Note: Do not use the scanner to print overhead transparencies on acetate sheets. Running acetate sheets through the scanner damages it and makes scanning impossible.

 

The table below lists the Scantron®-supported scanners.

Scanner Requires barcode reader attachment Supports interruption of scanning to correct errors*
iNSIGHT™ 20 OMR Scanner    
iNSIGHT™ 4ES OMR Scanner    
iNSIGHT™ 30 OMR Scanner    
iNSIGHT™ 70 OMR Scanner   X
iNSIGHT™ 150 OMR Scanner   X
OpScan® 4ES OMR Scanner X X
OpScan® 6/8 OMR Scanner X X
OpScan® 15 OMR Scanner X X
OpScan® 16 OMR Scanner X X

 

*Allows you to determine whether the scanner will stop scanning or continue scanning when a scanning error is encountered. To select your preference, see Manage OMR Scanning Options.

Note: The scanner must be compatible with the software you are using, ScanTools® Plus version 8.0 or higher or ScanTools® Prisma™. (See System Requirements below.)

System Requirements

The table below lists the minimum system requirements for OMR.

Operating System Web Browser Software

Windows® 7 and up
  • Microsoft® Internet Explorer 9 or higher, JavaScript™ enabled
  • OR Firefox™ (latest version)
  • OR Chrome™ (latest version)

 
  • ScanTools ® Plus, version 8.0 or higher
  • OR ScanTools® Prisma™
  • Adobe Reader® 9.4.0 or higher (for viewing the scanner user's guide)

 

Additional Minimum System Recommendations

  • Processor: 2 GHz or faster
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM or more
  • Hard drive space: 40 GB hard drive with 20 GB available space
  • CD-ROM drive (for installation of ScanTools software)
  • USB 2.0 (for OMR processing)
  • 1024 x 768 or higher screen resolution
  • High speed Internet connection
  • Barcode reader attachment (required for OpScan scanners only)

Barcode Label Requirements

If you are printing barcode labels through OMR, the following requirements apply:

  • Barcode labels must be formatted to print on Avery® address label templates according to one of the following specifications:
    • 30 labels per sheet, 3 columns across, 10 rows down; each label 1" x 2 5/8"; Avery product numbers 48160, 48460, and 48960 or equivalent (5160)
    • 21 labels per sheet, 3 columns across, 7 rows down; each label 1 1/2" x 2 13/16"; Avery product number 5360
  • Use low-gloss or non-reflective toner for printing. This is especially important if you are using Opscan OMR printers. (For detailed instructions on formatting and printing, see Print Barcode Labels.)

USB Adapter

If you are connecting an older scanner with a serial or parallel port to a new computer that only has USB ports, you will need a converter. ScanTron recommends the following converter which is available for purchase on their web site:

  • Keyspan USB Adapter
  • USB (PC connection) converter to RS232. For use with Windows 7, Vista (32 bit), XP, ME, 2000, 98 and Mac Operating System.
    • Item Number: ADP31
    • One per package
    • For use with OpScan 2, 3, 4, 4U, 4XP, 5, 6, 7, or 8, and iNSIGHT 2 or 4