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1. t Fiename 26 01 26 2011 E Advanced Settings Idle Time Seconds 10 Output Type Folder amp Process Rules gfBatchin T Process daily at Hour Minute Path C Re Rite OutPath Emailin Hrien Use Lookup Rule Lookup Rules Process PDF Files Wl Process TIF Files E Process Photos Scan to Folder Rules Once the program is installed administrators open it via a web browser Note that administrators cannot enter the default login information unless the browser is in compatibility mode Next the administrator can assign a compatible Toshiba e STUDIO MFP by navigating to General Settings and entering the MFP s IP address For this test we used the e STUDIO2550c The solution will automatically check to make sure the connection is sound Next administrators can setup rules for scan Reproduced with the permission of Buyers Laboratory LLC Any duplication of this report without the written permission of Buyers Laboratory is unlawful 5 210 1 E m Mere n and violators will be prosecuted 2013 Buyers Laboratory LLC To purchase reprints contact BLI at 201 488 0404 x17 or at info buyerslab com 6 BuyersLab com Toshiba e BRIDGE Re Rite 8 Solutions Report batch scan to email and scan to file jobs The rules include an inpath address which must align with the file path chosen for the associated template And the templates are configured via the MFP s TopAccess interface While the docum2. Lookup Rules Distortion E Vaii PDFIAda Remove Camera Blur B Compression Mode Remove Camera Noise f Disable Active Content p gt POF Security Recognition Encryption Level None Low Resolution mode p apai Language User Password Enable Add Comments Form Fields e BRIDGE Re Rite OCR Settings Since e BRIDGE Re Rite works in conjunction with the device templates created via the TopAccess web utility administrators can include additional imaging features to e BRIDGE Re Rite scan jobs such as page rotation exposure level background color brightness contrast saturation and RGB adjustments blank page removal and border erase However unlike some other document capture processing routing solutions tested e BRIDGE Re Rite lacks standard indexing connectors to back end systems forms recognition zonal OCR cloud connectivity and the ability to incorporate existing digital documents into workflows Reproduced with the permission of Buyers Laboratory LLC Any duplication of this report without the written permission of Buyers Laboratory is unlawful and violators will be prosecuted 2013 Buyers Laboratory LLC To purchase reprints contact BLI at 201 488 0404 x17 or at info buyerslab com 4 BuyersLab com Toshiba e BRIDGE Re Rite 8 Solutions Report A Value KK KA Toshiba e BRIDGE Re Rite carries a recommended list price of 2 695 in the U S pricing in other regions may vary Notab
3. eBook A batch job can also be created Batches can be split based on page count or via a barcode separator And administrators can choose to process batches at certain intervals throughout the day Administrators can also assign certain users to the batch job and assign specific output formats per user The solution provides several image processing features to help clean up scanned doc uments for better OCR accuracy including de skew color removal geometrical distor tion removal and camera blur camera noise correction Each job type or rule can contain its own set of OCR settings Administrators can also output summary reports for each rule and enable comments document editing content extraction and more to output files Additional features include the ability to output documents in encrypted PDF format and the ability to automatically name files based on the document name date time or user metadata Email rules can include a subject line and body text as well as a CC line and the ability to scan one job to multiple email addresses Se srvce Re Rite gt Save Stop Service ViewLog Help W Re Rite Batch Settings OCR Settings status 8 Eg Server Settings Image Processing Export E General Settings Auto Rotation E Split Type None E Advanced Settings Deskew BlackSquares Split At e Lines p Process Rules J Format PDFS gF atcnin 5 Despeckle a Emailin G Remove Color o Prien D Export Properties Remove Geometrical
4. easy to use for the end user Plus the solution exhibited significantly higher than average OCR accuracy for all documents tested making the minor setup issues worth the investment for customers looking for reliable affordable on the fly document conversion Product Profile Product Version Software Developer System Requirements Supported Devices Suggested Retail Price e BRIDGE Re Rite 8 3 Toshiba Corporation 2 66 GHz Pentium IV CPU 1 GB RAM 1 GB hard drive space Windows XP Server 2003 Vista Server 2008 and Windows 7 Toshiba e STUDIO devices with an e BRDIGE controller 2 695 U S pricing price may vary in other regions Network server license supports an unlimited number of MFPs 3 BuyersLab com Reproduced with the permission of Buyers Laboratory LLC Any duplication of this report without the written permission of Buyers Laboratory is unlawful and violators will be prosecuted 2013 Buyers Laboratory LLC To purchase reprints contact BLI at 201 488 0404 x17 or at info buyerslab com Toshiba e BRIDGE Re Rite 8 Solutions Report A Feature Set Kk bk A e BRIDGE Re Rite provides users with the ability to scan documents at the MFP convert them into searchable editable formats and route them to a folder email appli cation or FTP site e BRIDGE Re Rite can convert documents to 17 different editable formats including Microsoft Word searchable PDF PDF A HTML and Open
5. RIDGE Re Rite Toshiba partners with a variety of third party document capture solutions such as those from Drivve DocuWare and Perceptive However there is no direct upgrade path from e BRIDGE Re Rite to a more full featured capture platform Reproduced with the permission of Buyers Laboratory LLC Any duplication of this report without the written permission of Buyers Laboratory is unlawful 10 210 1 E M Mere n and violators will be prosecuted 2013 Buyers Laboratory LLC To purchase reprints contact BLI at 201 488 0404 x17 or at info buyerslab com
6. Toshiba e BRIDGE Re Rite 8 ABLI Solutions Report A BLI Document Capture Routing Software Assessment NOVEMBER 2013 KKK Feature Set KKKKIK vValue KKK Ease of Administration kkKKK Ease of Use kKkKKK Accuracy KKKKS Compatibility kkk Software Integration a ce TOSHIBA kk xxk xk Reseller Support and Training Not Rated Customer Support and Training KKKI Documentation amp amp k KK Global Business Readiness kkk Upgrade Path OVERVIEW BuyersLab com Toshiba e BRIDGE Re Rite is a document capture processing and routing system that allows users to scan hardcopy documents at any compatible e STUDIO devices and deliver searchable editable files to the desired desti nation The solution provides one touch automatic OCR and paper to digital conversion directly from the MFP s control panel for a streamlined capture experience And once scanned documents can be sent to a shared network folder email address or FTP site The company also offers additional destina tions through optional e BRIDGE connectors Reproduced with the permission of Buyers Laboratory LLC Any duplication of this report without the written permission of Buyers Laboratory is unlawful and violators will be prosecuted 2013 Buyers Laboratory LLC To purchase reprints contact BLI at 201 488 0404 x17 or at info buyerslab com D SBLI Strengths Built in control panel access for compatible Toshiba e STUDIO d
7. enta tion details the setup of the various rules and e BRIDGE Re Rite specific opera tions it does not include any information about setting up templates even though the solution cannot function without the templates TopAccess Seana Logout Save as file Setting Windows Internet Explorer provided by Buyers Laboratory Inc G htep 192 168 36 96 Registration Template FileSetting htmi2v 1262988277ta Select following 2 items Use local folder Storage Path MFP07591572 FILE_SHARE Save Cancel E Remote 1 Use Administrator Setting La Seledt Agent Protocol SMB Copy Template Prope Network Path lab1 transfer toshiba scans Fax InternetFax Scan Use User Setting Protocol SMB FTP FIPS NetWare IPX SPX NetWare TCP IP Server Name i Port Number Command M Network Path Destination Login User Name is Possvord EEE Retype cnori M File Format Meta Scan Remote 2 Destination File Name _ Scan Setting an Use Administrator Setting Protocol Network Path Preview 2012 TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved TopAccess Save as File Setting Screen Administrators log on to TopAccess navigate to the Administration tab and click on the Registration tab click on a template click Edit and then open the Save as file Setting window to make sure the address or destination format conforms with the address u
8. evices Broad range of file formats available for document output including popular Microsoft Office formats OCR functionality for 29 languages Above average tested OCR accuracy A variety of image processing features help to clean up scanned documents for increased OCR accuracy Scan to encrypted PDF format for enhanced document security Scan to multiple email addresses with one job Server license pricing can make the solution more affordable for offices with multiple MFPs than competing solutions that are charged per device Weaknesses Basic selection of scan to destinations compared to leading capture routing platforms Setup manual lacks a user friendly layout for some aspects of the setup process More steps required to configure workflows than with some other document capture solutions tested 2 BuyersLab com BLI Recommendation Toshiba e BRIDGE Re Rite 8 Solutions Report kkk Reproduced with the permission of Buyers Laboratory LLC Any duplication of this report without the written permission of Buyers Laboratory is unlawful and violators will be prosecuted 2013 Buyers Laboratory LLC To purchase reprints contact BLI at 201 488 0404 x17 or at info buyerslab com Toshiba e BRIDGE Re Rite offers a simple way for Toshiba MFP users to capture hardcopy documents and create searchable editable files from the MFP s con trol panel Documents can be scanned at the MFP and thanks to the solut
9. ion s server resident optical character recognition OCR processing engine converted to a variety of editable digital file formats then routed to folders or multiple email addresses programmed in conjunction with Toshiba s TopAccess web interface This is a convenient means of file conversion for organizations that don t wish to invest in a dedicated scanner system or saddle knowledge workers with PC based conversion software and the requisite manual workflows The solution offers a standard feature set such as batch separation de skew and the ability to scan to various file formats Additional image processing features can be programmed through the device web interface via associated scan templates Toshiba e BRIDGE Re Rite 8 Solutions Report Although it is convenient that e BRIDGE Re Rite can utilize the built in functionality of the Toshiba MFP s TopAccess templates having to access two separate pro grams and set different sets of features and file paths is more steps than required with some other document capture systems tested by BLI Also note that the lead ing third party capture routing solutions offer a much wider range of document processing features and more output destinations for files both of which enable the deployment of more elaborate custom workflows albeit generally at a higher price per MFP than e BRIDGE Re Rite On the plus side once the templates and scan rules are configured the system is very
10. ly unlike as with most MFP capture routing solutions that network server license supports an unlimited number of MFPs there are no device license fees The number of MFPs supported is limited only by the server s processing capacity So in an organization with five Toshiba MFPs the price works out to be approximately 540 per device By way of comparison the basic version of the leading third party capture processing routing platform carries a price of 795 per device Of course for organizations with only one or two devices to support another capture solution may prove more cost effective Toshiba resellers can set their own maintenance and support for e BRIDGE Re Rite and typically sell multi year maintenance and support con tracts that coincide with the lease of the Toshiba MFP A Ease of Administration kok es The solution is typically installed by a reseller but it can be handled by a savvy IT administrator Although the installation of the processing and administration software onto the PC or server takes no time at all thanks to an install wizard setting up workflows is more cumbersome than with other document capture systems BLI has tested Prior knowledge of Toshiba s TopAccess web based interface is suggested IBJ e BRIDGE Re Rite Save Stop Service ViewLog Help S Re Rite Folder Settings OCR Settings a I Status e if Server Settings Source Target E General Settings Path CARe Rite inPath P Filename Format oF ow d
11. me File Format A EW TIFF Multi f Toshiba e STUDIO2550c Control Panel A Accuracy tO IK To test the OCR accuracy of Toshiba e BRIDGE Re Rite BLI scanned its four page OCR test document which includes 32 sets of the same sentence containing all of the letters of the alphabet and numbers 0 through 9 with the text of each page in a different color black blue red and green and with half of the characters in Arial font and half of the characters in Times New Roman at various font sizes and styles All documents were scanned via the Toshiba e STUDIO2550c at 200 dpi and 300 dpi The results were compared against OCR equipped document cap ture and dedicated OCR solutions tested to date Powered by the ABBYY OCR engine e BRIDGE Re Rite s OCR accuracy was significantly higher than average for all documents tested using default scan settings Toshiba e BRIDGE Re Rite OCR Accuracy Competitive Average Percent 200 dpi 300 dpi Black 94 5 78 7 95 5 83 2 Red 98 8 78 6 99 5 79 9 Blue 98 4 80 6 99 5 85 5 Green 98 4 79 5 98 1 82 8 Reproduced with the permission of Buyers Laboratory LLC Any duplication of this report without the written permission of Buyers Laboratory is unlawful 7 210 1 E M Mere n and violators will be prosecuted 2013 Buyers Laboratory LLC To purchase reprints contact BLI at 201 488 0404 x17 or at info buyerslab com Toshiba e BRIDGE Re Rite 8 Solutions Repor
12. o ability to redact black out sensitive words or phrases from capture documents on the fly nor the ability to watch for keywords and alert an administrator of a potential security breach Reproduced with the permission of Buyers Laboratory LLC Any duplication of this report without the written permission of Buyers Laboratory is unlawful 8 210 1 E M Kozo n and violators will be prosecuted 2013 Buyers Laboratory LLC To purchase reprints contact BLI at 201 488 0404 x17 or at info buyerslab com SBLI Toshiba e BRIDGE Re Rite 8 Solutions Report Company Profile Vendor Web Status 2013 Revenue Employees Toshiba Corporation www toshiba com Publicly traded 75 25B 206 000 9 BuyersLab com Reseller Support and Training Kk KK There is no certification process for resellers to be able to sell e BRIDGE Re Rite but Toshiba does provide both sales and technical training on the solution for its resellers via online e learning sessions that have been recorded and posted on the company s reseller portal for viewing In addition Toshiba offers various documen tation and sales tools for the resellers to use at no cost to the resellers Customer Support and Training Not Rated First line customer support and training is handled by the reseller and is included in the solution maintenance contract At least one year s support is included as part of the customer contract upon pu
13. rchase but more may be offered Please contact your local reseller for details Reproduced with the permission of Buyers Laboratory LLC Any duplication of this report without the written permission of Buyers Laboratory is unlawful and violators will be prosecuted 2013 Buyers Laboratory LLC To purchase reprints contact BLI at 201 488 0404 x17 or at info buyerslab com Toshiba e BRIDGE Re Rite 8 Solutions Report A Documentation KICK Ie The solution provides a setup guide that details the setup process for the PC por tion of the solution including helpful screenshots to guide users through the pro cess However certain details are not easily accessible For example information regarding configuring templates to initiate scan jobs is sparse and briefly mentioned in the MetaScan Configuration setting and the need for compatibility mode to access the web page is mentioned in the System Requirements Users without prior knowledge of setting up embedded MFP solutions would benefit from reading the entire user manual something not typically needed with other document capture solutions A Global Business Readiness eae ad e BRIDGE Re Rite is sold worldwide Both the included OCR engine and the inter face are available in 29 languages A Upgrade Path Kk KK Product updates occur about twice a year and are distributed to end users via e BRIDGE Re Rite resellers Should users outgrow the functionality of e B
14. sed in e BRIDGE Re Rite If the destination needs to be edited adminis trators must navigate to the Setup tab and the Save as File settings Some other capture programs tested embed directly into the capture device s control panel and automatically push configured templates out to the control panel for a faster more streamlined setup process Ease of Use KKK KK Once all pertinent connections have been established the program is very easy for end users to master with little to no training When scanning from a control panel which automatically routes the scans to a pre configured import folder users simply choose the appropriate workflow template from the control panel s touchscreen and press the Scan button When used in conjunction with the e STUDIO2550c users can also preview and change select scan settings such as the color mode resolution and file type That s all a user has to know Files are automatically recog nized and converted to the desired file format on the server before being forwarded to the final destination programmed in the workflow Reproduced with the permission of Buyers Laboratory LLC Any duplication of this report without the written permission of Buyers Laboratory is unlawful and violators will be prosecuted 2013 Buyers Laboratory LLC To purchase reprints contact BLI at 201 488 0404 x17 or at info buyerslab com Toshiba e BRIDGE Re Rite 8 Solutions Report TEN FileNa
15. t A Compatibility Kk Toshiba e BRIDGE Re Rite is compatible with most Toshiba e STUDIO devices with an e BRDIGE controller The solution also support SSL TLS email authentication for SMTP POP and IMAP While this level of compatibility is similar to the capture solutions offered by device OEMs note that third party solutions offer support for MFPs from several manufacturers The solution runs under Microsoft Windows XP Server 2003 Vista Server 2008 and Windows 7 While Windows only compatibility won t be an issue for most busi nesses given the dominance of Microsoft operating systems it should be noted that Mac OS and Linux have made inroads in the business arena A Software Integration Kokko Toshiba offers three different e BRIDGE connectors that allow users to directly scan from the MFP to the following applications Google Drive MS Exchange and MS SharePoint When combined with e BRIDGE Re Rite users can scan OCR and convert to the various file formats and send to these destinations In addition Toshiba s new e BRIDGE Print amp Capture mobile app which includes the ability to scan directly to popular mobile devices from a Toshiba e BRIDGE MFP can be used with e BRIDGE Re Rite A Security Akk kx Toshiba allows administrators to password protect the MFP and various user tem plates Users can scan to encrypted PDF format using 40 bit and 128 bit encryp tion However unlike some solutions tested there is n
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