Monday, September 8, 2008

Document Imaging FAQs

What is document imaging?
The process of using software and scanners to transfer an image to a digital picture. The image can be stored in a system that gives users the ability to access many documents.


How are documents indexed?
- Manual entry
- Second pass entry and verification of index fields
- Full text indexing


What types of images can I scan?
Documents entail pictures, posters, brochures, pages of text, etc.

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What is scanning software?
The software allows the computer to take digital impressions of a document. It optimizes shading, clarity, and contrast.


What does "scan ready" mean?
It means the paper document is ready to be accessed to the scanning equipment. There must be no staples, tears, or wrinkles on the document.

What types of processes does the document undergo?
Images are de-skewed, de-speckled, rotated, mirrored, background colors are dropped, and borders are trimmed and removed.

How can I use document imaging?
- Read the documents on your monitor rather than have a hard copy
- Have the ability to fax documents using a modem
- Have the ability to edit the document
- Print out the pages whenever needed


How many pages can fit onto one CD?
About 15,000 letter-sized pages can fit onto one CD. Color and images take up more memory, so the number of pages containing such would be less.

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