February 18, 2010 - Kodak continues to innovate in the low-volume production scanning space by helping users achieve high levels of productivity and image quality for digitising paper records. The TRŪPER Series Scanners launched today are the first scanners to carry the Kodak name since the acquisition of the BÖWE BELL + HOWELL scanner division in 2009.

The new models include the KODAK TRŪPER 3610 and the KODAK TRŪPER 3210. Built on the same platform as the highly successful TRŪPER 3600 and 3200 scanners, the new models offer increased throughput and feature enhancements. The 3610 model packs exceptional power into a compact, rotary-only scanner. The 3210 model features an automatic document feeder as well as a flatbed for scanning fragile or bound pages. 

Hauke Fast, EAMER Product Marketing Manager, Document Imaging, Kodak’s Business Solutions and Services Group, said, “The introduction of the enhanced KODAK TRŪPER Series Scanners represent exciting new gains in the low-volume production scanning space. Mid-to-large sized organisations are often challenged with capturing a more diverse range of documents to meet specific business needs. A large department like accounts payable might receive new paper-based information on a daily or even an hourly basis which requires fast, accurate digitisation to keep the overall business running efficiently. The TRŪPER Series Scanners provide a valuable solution that expedites and streamlines these processes.”

The powerful speeds of the new TRŪPER Series Scanners, at 90 pages per minute (180 images per minute) in black-and white, colour or greyscale and a daily duty cycle of 15,000 pages, makes them ideal for increasing productivity in businesses across many industries such as healthcare, government, financial and insurance markets.

The TRŪPER Series Scanners provide a reliable option for exception documents such as older fragile paper or data from bound documents. Through a number of image processing enhancements, businesses can easily maintain greater integrity of data with crisp, clean images that are captured without compromising on time.

Flexible enough to accommodate a wide range of documents and forms, the TRŪPER Series Scanners boast an automatic document feeder (ADF) with independently selectable guides that holds 200 pages and scans images up to 302mm x 2,540mm in size. Users can capture forms and records of ‘unlimited length’ in long document mode, including documents such as ECGs, oil well logs and fetal monitor strips. The switchable background bar allows optimal flexibility to support additional document types. 

Ultrasonic multi-feed detection catches double-feeds automatically so rescanning batches is avoided. With Multi-Feed Ignore technology, the user can adjust settings to allow envelopes or documents with attached photos or sticky notes to pass through without stopping. These features reduce extra steps needed to separate documents, thereby reducing rescans and document preparation time. An optional, easy-to-use pre-scan imprinter is also available. 

The exceptional levels of image quality in the TRŪPER Series Scanners help businesses achieve greater accuracy of scanned information. High quality images are captured at up to 600 dpi. Coupling that with Advanced Colour Dropout Technology allows users to simultaneously remove up to six custom colors in a multicolor document to ensure optimal OCR, ICR and barcode recognition.

Packaged with KOFAX VRS 4.5 Professional image enhancement software for crisp and clean images, the TRŪPER Series Scanners come equipped with features such as Auto Colour Detect, Blank Page Deletion and Auto Orientation to reduce prep time and operator intervention. Ultimately, these features lead to a reduced total cost of scanning.

Jackie Horn, Worldwide Marketing Director, Document Imaging, Kodak’s Business Solutions and Services Group, said, “Through their ease of use, versatile document handling and exceptional image enhancement qualities, the new KODAK TRŪPER 3610 and KODAK TRŪPER 3210 Scanners can help companies quickly and accurately convert paper files into usable, structured electronic information. Businesses can readily solve their workflow process challenges, and ultimately generate greater productivity.”

The TRŪPER Series Scanners require minimal maintenance, with user-replaceable rollers and long-life bulbs. The KODAK TRŪPER 3610 and KODAK TRŪPER 3210 have list prices of €5,350 and €6,500 respectively.

To learn more about the KODAK TRŪPER Series, visit www.kodak.com/go/docimaging.

Kodak products are backed by KODAK Service and Support, a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for the commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging, data storage, and retail industries. With more than 3,000 professionals in over 120 countries, KODAK Service and Support is uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.