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1. All documents were fed in landscape format Additional settings for test 1 3 Auto orientation Auto thresholding Multifeed detection and Multipage TIFF output Z Additional settings for tests 4 6 Auto orientation Multifeed detection and Multipage TIFF output Competitive knockouts 2 LU a l Key takeaways N Th fb feat Testi ng observations and conclusions gt nace he o ante mena ants ee a y The Kodak i780 Scanner delivers speed throughput gt The use of landscape format and the need for basic p p y and productivity as rated even with multiple imaging imaging features are part of daily jobs B The Kodak i780 Scanner outperforms the Canon features enabled while the Canon DR X10C Scanner n DR X10C Scanner with more imaging features suffers severely compromised throughput that is far below gt Enabling even basic features seriously impacts 5 productivity of the Canon DR X10C Scanner enabled and at higher 300 dpi resolution claimed speeds and volumes with only the most basic O b gt The Canon DR X10C Scanner s speed with the gt Canon markets productivity but in real world imaging features enabled additional VRS capability and cost drops by as much as scenarios they run much slower And despite a B Canon s marketing materials promote optimal 34 128 ppm claim to 84 6 ppm actual in a scenario customer s additional investment in VRS turning on speed and throughput levels but do not take into where the following image pro
2. 101071010002 Pix Tools 32 Bit Runtime Libraries Version 7 0 build 2124 Canon DR X10C Scanner ISIS Driver Canon DR X10C version 11 10807 03001 Canon DR X10C Scanner Firmware Version Canon DR X10C Scanner Driver Version 4 20148 Interface Used ISIS configuration Canon DR XIOC Kofax Card Interface Used Canon VRS configuration Kodak Kodak i780 Scanner ISIS Drivers eki700 Version 2 0 10809 29001 i780 Scanner Firmware Version 2 00 21 For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here mmp Return to Real world environment mm Table of Contents mmp Appendix 4 Part D Real world environment Scanner features and settings profile Kodak i780 Scanner configuration EMC Captiva QuickScan Pro v6 5 1 demo settings Kodak i780 Scanner ISIS Multifeed Productivity Test Challenge Document Productivity Test eee Tae multifeed detection multipage TIFF output multifeed detection multipage TIFF output i780 ISIS iOSeivarmeny cries main contrast i780 ISIS driver layout image orientation both front and back image 1 i780 ISIS driver layout page orientation both front and back image 1 Top edge first Top edge first i780 ISIS driver scanner document feeder 250 Automatically start transport 250 Automatically start transport i780 ISIS driver scanner ultrasonic detection Medium 3 sensors end job Medium 3 sensors end job i780 ISIS driver dropout blank image detection Bla
3. e When the images of the multifeed document were sent to the host they were removed deleted from the batch before the rescan Kodak i780 Scanner ISIS Canon DR X10C Multifeed Productivity Test Scanner VRS Time to scan batch of five sets of 100 pages with 10 induced multifeeds 19 min 11 sec 23 min 15 75 sec in each set Challenging document productivity test This test was intended to simulate a very challenging document including a wide range of sizes thicknesses and finishes General test steps Operator scanned five prepared challenge stacks The stacks were loaded separately one following another Each real multifeed was rescanned Images of real multifeeds were not included in the batch Scanner features and settings profile for challenge document productivity test 200 dpi bitonal duplex auto orientation ON auto thresholding ON multifeed detection ON multifeed retry ON all zones ON set to disable scanner on multifeed Multipage TIFF output Canon retry count set to one attempt Challenge Document Productivity Test Results Product Tested of Pages Total time Average ppm Multifeeds Duration Kodak Poe Canon Cre For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here mmp Return to Real world environment m Table of Contents mmp Appendix 4 Part B Real world environment Job stream configurations This appendix defines the job strea
4. lt gt als UO Z Lo faa Lu Lu A gt Q Methodology gt For detailed information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here mmp Table of Contents mmp Count on Kodak for consistent and true performance Count out Canon Appendices Appendix 3 Part A Misfeed management Testing methodology and results Kodak s Quality Assurance Team conducted a series of comprehensive competitive benchmark tests comparing the Kodak 1780 Scanner ISIS to the Canon DR X10C Scanner ISIS Canon DR X10C Scanner with VRS Misfeed management test results Multifeed productivity test This test is intended to simulate a job set with pages that create real multifeeds where two pages feed at the same time through the scanner and cannot be separated with retry feeding The job stream consisted of 100 pages with induced multifeeds placed every 10 pages in the document stack starting at page 5 The document stack was used for all multifeed tests described Scanner features and settings profile used for multifeed productivity test 300 dpi bitonal duplex auto orientation ON auto thresholding ON multifeed detection ON all zones ON set to disable scanner on multifeed detect Multipage TIFF output selected Canon retry count set to one attempt General test steps Operator scanned five prepared 100 page multifeed stacks The stacks were loaded separately one following another
5. necessary to clear real misfeeds and quickly restart Operator must determine if documents held in tray are only images the job not captured Canon s active torque control is not sensitive enough for a variety of documents which resulted in bowing and ripping of documents when speed setting was not adjusted properly for document types fed Kodak s separation rollers ran fast at initial contact with paper to smoothly peel document off the top then returned to a stable speed no manual intervention needed Standard size documents Documents viewed as misfeeds slowing scanner throughput and with checks or EKG printouts requiring operator intervention and resolution at control panel Captured images accurately with no productivity loss D Z Z ea lt L gt IE O Z LLI OO Lu i LU 0 attached with tape and host Detected dust and attempted to clear but streaks still appeared on images Confused dust with denser objects causing scanning to stop Auto dust detection occurred only when scanner was first turned on at start of job or coming out of energy saver mode If dust accumulated Dust and contaminants during a job the scanner did not stop clean and restart the job automatically Operator intervention and initiation of dust detection mid job resulted in dust being found and cleared in some instances Streaks on images caused by dust accumulation were visible long before the system auto initiated and cleare
6. 240 60 or 10 minutes from when the scanner is last used to when the Stand by mode is activated When the scanner is enabled after waking up from Stand by Mode the cleaning system activates Test 1 Description and detailed results The intent of this test was to seed the imaging area of the Canon DR X10C Scanner with a large quantity of naturally made paper dust Dust was collected from Kodak Scanners normally used for testing purposes in the QA Lab Dust was placed on the upper and lower image paths This is a photo of the dust that was seeded in the scanner at the beginning of the test The dust was collected from several scanners in the QA Lab This was not manufactured dust This photo was taken after the first sheet was scanned Notice there is little sign of the piles of dust that had been placed in the scanner i r UMOE bo oa C For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here mmp Return to Real world environment mm Table of Contents mmp Appendix 5 Real world environment Testing methodology and results dust and contaminants continued Performance of Dust Evasion System Test detailed results continued This is a portion of the first image taken There were streaks both in the image and in the TEST Streak on the document 4 Streaks seen in the background The scanners ability to remove large amounts of dust from the imaging
7. 300 dpi color duplex 300 dpi color simplex AO multifeed detection AO multifeed detection AO multifeed detection multipage TIFF output multipage TIFF output multipage TIFF output EMC QuickScan Settings For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here mmp Return to Speed and throughput mm Table of Contents mmp Test Job 1 Test Job 2 Test Job 3 Test Job 4 Test Job 5 Test Job 6 Thee eas ee iThresholding iThresholding iThresholding iThresholding iThresholding iThresholding i780 ISIS driver main contrast i780 ISIS driver layout image orientation both front and back image 1 orientation both front and Top edge first Top edge first Top edge first Top edge first Top edge first Top edge first back image 1 i780 ISIS driver scanner 250 Automatically 250 Automatically 250 Automatically 250 Automatically 250 Automatically 250 Automatically document feeder Start transport Start transport Start transport Start transport Start transport Start transport i780 ISIS driver scanner Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium ultrasonic detection 3 sensors end job 3 sensors end job 3 sensors end job 3 sensors end job 3 sensors end job 3 sensors end job i780 ISIS driver dropout Black and White Black and White Black and White Color back only Color back only Color back only blank image detection back only 2KB back o
8. Canon OD lt Y oZ lt gt ais UO Z Lo faa Lu Lu A gt Q Misteed management Kodak i780 Scanner vs Canon DR X10C Scanner Side by side testing shows that with a challenge set of 50 documents fed five times as consecutive batches Canon s misfeed detection etry mechanism and required operator Kodak i780 Scanner Canon DR X10C Scanner intervention at both the Operator Control Panel and the Host result in throughput deficits Overall productivity of the Canon Scanner with this challenge document set is exceeded by the Kodak i780 Scanner s performance with the same set of challenge documents The lack of flexible options for the operator to effectively manage misfeeds based on both attributes and workflow priorities contributes to both a clunky workflow for the operator to manage and hampered throughput when Canon s misfeed detection retry feeding mechanism is enabled lll Double Feed Re try mechanism allows the Canon DR X10C Scanner to re feed any document that appears to its sensors as a double feed User adjustable ultrasonic double feed detection sensors Rapid Recovery System for superior reliable and flexible document handling Kod k Kodak 2009 Kodak is a trademark of Kodak When retry feeding is enabled the Canon Scanner experiences throughput deficits as the operator is forced to interact with both the operator control panel on
9. VRS ISIS DR X10C VRS DR X10C ISIS Throughput tests Performance Performance The intent of these tests was to determine the throughput of each scanner using typical scanner Test 7487 BOTs 3102 2412 47 A385 141 configurations All scanners were configured with similar settings and all tests were conducted z z with EMC QuickScan Pro v6 5 1 and run on the same PC host EMC QuickScan Pro was chosen Test 2 7357 2390 3142 5167 217 4415 140 because of its popularity as a third party application The EMC QuickScan Pro demonstration Test 3 749 5391 5o2 2100 38 1662 28 version was used so it would be easier for interested parties to validate results See Reference Test 4 T gt QV 2577 3806 109 A756 188 A for configuration details The operator prepared documents prior to testing and fed them into TT 1719 5993 5791 3360 5217 227 each scanner as quickly as possible Five new sets of documents were used for each scanner sol 6 6 during testing Each test was run for one hour with the total number of pages recorded Test 6 32S 4009 4516 3519 88 302 Cer Ye Chart 1 Throughput testing See Reference A for configuration details Test Number HEE TS in1hr ppm Chart 3 Graphic representation of data and differences on number of pages scanned i780 ISIS Test 1 1248 MEA i780 ISIS Test 2 126 0 8000 i780 ISIS Test 3 1249 i780 ISIS Test 4 1214 ue i780 ISIS Test 5 1252 sane i780 ISIS Test 6 125 5 DR X10C VRS Tes
10. VRS adjustments color enable detection PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments background enable smoothing PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments blank page PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments profile name profile names are not retained in PixKofax so only use one PixKofax VRS Admin warnings brightness out of range PixKofax VRS Admin warnings contrast out of range PixKofax VRS Admin warnings color confidence out of range PixKofax VRS Admin errors paper jam PixKofax VRS Admin errors multifeed PixKofax VRS Admin errors out of paper PixKofax VRS Admin errors cover open PixKofax VRS Admin errors auto crop failure boundary note detected PixKofax VRS Admin errors auto deskew failure PixKofax VRS Admin errors staple detection PixKofax VRS Admin errors excessive skew PixKofax VRS Admin accelerated scanning PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments Canon ISIS endorser PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments Canon ISIS color front rear color dropout O mat O TN MD 5 O 3 ep O ies DE O cr cr MD U p OQ MD cr F O Q O O oa lt ies Ce o ex O N ies cr O S lt cr 9 n cr MD U Cc U Multifeed Productivity Test 50 Enabled level 2 N Normal Small Not checked Deskew auto crop auto orientation N A N A Enabled detection delete context 50 ignore holes Test 35 lgnore error 40 l
11. area was observed However there was still a noticeable streak in the image after the dust was removed Dust particle size to trigger Canon DR X10C Dust Detection System The intent of this test was to run the scanner until there was a visible streak in the image and disable the scanner When the scanner was re enabled the dust detection system was to detect the dust clean the imaging area and continue scanning This test would be repeated until the Dust Detection System could no longer correct for the dust on the guides To speed up the creation of dust the Dust Creator Tool was used j a hoto of Dust Creation Too P During our testing we noticed that there were very visible streaks in the images When the scanner was disabled and re enabled the Dust Detection System did not detect the dust The dust streak grew from 1 pixel wide to about 49 pixels wide Dust was not detected by the Dust Detection System using either the ON1 or ON2 settings Conclusion The Dust Detection System did not detect dust that was clearly visible in the image For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here mm Return to Real world environment mm Table of Contents mm Appendix 5 Real world environment Testing methodology and results dust and contaminants continued Jest 2 Determine dust particle size to trigger DR X10C Dust Detection System detailed results The intent of this test was
12. e Each multifeed page was rescanned as quickly as possible by removing the sticky note and placing the document back in the feeder When the images of the multifeed document were sent to the host they were removed deleted from the batch before the rescan Kodak i780 Scanner ISIS Canon DR X10C Multifeed Productivity Test Scanner VRS Time to scan batch of five sets of 19 min 11 sec 23 min 15 75 sec 100 pages with 10 induced multifeeds in each set Challenging document productivity test This test was intended to simulate a very challenging document including a wide range of sizes thicknesses and finishes General test steps Operator scanned five prepared challenge stacks e The stacks were loaded separately one following another Each real multifeed was rescanned Images of real multifeeds were not included in the batch Scanner features and settings profile for challenge document productivity test 200 dpi bitonal duplex auto orientation ON auto thresholding ON multifeed detection ON multifeed retry ON all zones ON set to disable scanner on multifeed Multipage TIFF output Canon retry count set to one attempt Challenge Document Productivity Test Results Product Tested of Pages Total time Average ppm Multifeeds Duration Kodak ioe Canon BPs For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here mmp Return to Misfeed management mm Table
13. of Contents mmp Appendix 3 Part B Misfeed management Job stream configurations This appendix defines the job streams used in the multifeed productivity test and the Challenge document productivity test continued challenge document productivity test DEN Orientation 8 125 x 17 Photo Portrait 2 Personal checks Perfect Page set Landscape Toggle patch 8 5 x 11 with 2 corners cut off Landscape Multifeed productivity test This is a set of 100 pages of 20 8 5in x 1lin copier paper Sticky notes Bin x 3in were placed on the documents as defined below Sticky note False multifeed i USPS Express Mail multipart mailing label Label 11 B Landscape Steno pad torn from spiral but not cleaned Portrait USPS Po Fomio og o e lll card tock Landscape USPS Certified Mail receipt PS Form 3800 33 6 x 5 1 2 Landscape USPS envelope EP14H w large window 5 x 10 Landscape Duplex printed copier paper Pendleton Portrait Gloss personal identification card 334 x 6 3 4 Landscape 2 3 UI True multifeed True multifeed recovered 1 9 30 5 4 5 False multifeed True multifeed Se Pe NO 0X OO CO NO Textured invitation card 3 s x 8 Landscape Duplex printed copier paper wrinkled and torn corner Pendleton 2 Scissor cut black card stock edges not straight tamisen ES 6 1 Portrait approx 334 x 41 2 Tri folded Kodak i11200 i1300 Scanner Quick Tips Portrait Orde
14. the scanner and the host to observe and compare the image held in the output tray and displayed for action on the host Common documents can be mistakenly detected by the Canon Scanner as double feeds based on the technology utilized including common applications such as checks or EKG printouts taped to letter size paper within a batch Any document overlap detected by sensors documents with lead edges offset by less than 3 5 inches trips the Canon DR X10C Scanner s retry mechanism resulting in documents being backed out of transport and auto fed again retried Operators can choose a setting of one two or three retries If the set number of retries fail the document continues to be seen as a misfeed a message appears on the OCP ignore or retry Message must be cleared by the operator before the job will continue The misfed document will be held in the output tray but resolving the image to be saved or deleted and rescanned at the host must be done after inspection of the output tray the paper path and the image at the host An action to delete or save each image noted as a misfeed also must be taken by the operator before the job continues These multiple operator steps coupled with the slowdown caused by the misfeed retries result in reduced productivity for the operator and diminished throughput for the operation Count on Kodak for consistent and true performance Count out Canon 3 D ultrasonic s
15. COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING Kodak i780 Scanner vs Canon DR X10C Scanner Kodak i780 Scanner Canon DR X10C Scanner Table of Contents Speed and throughput Misfeed management Speed and throughput appendix mm Misfeed management appendix mm Image and data integrity mm Real world environment gt Image and data integrity appendix mm Real world environment appendix mm Sensor durability gt Kod k Count on Kodak for consistent and true performance Count out Canon Kodak 2009 Kodak is a trademark of Kodak All testing conducted in quality assurance labs at Kodak s Document Imaging headquarters facility 2600 Manitou Road Rochester NY from November 18th 2008 December 11th 2008 Speed and throughput Kodak i780 Scanner vs Canon DR X10C Scanner The test results report the actual throughput of each scanner using real world scanner configurations i780 performance i780 performance Test 1 through 6 Settings Kodak i780 ISIS Results DR X10C VRS Results DR X10C ISIS Results increase over increase over DR X10C VRS DR X10C ISIS 1 200 dpi Bitonal Duplex 124 8 ppm 84 6 ppm 51 7 ppm 141 2 300 dpi Bitonal Duplex 126 ppm 39 8 ppm 52 4 ppm 27 140 3 300 dpi Bitonal Simplex 124 9 ppm 89 9 ppm 97 2 ppm 5 300 dpi Color Duplex 125 2 ppm 28 7 ppm 38 2 ppm 336 227 6 300 dpi Color Simplex 125 5 ppm 66 8 ppm 75 3 ppm ppm Pages per minute 4 200 dpi Color Duplex 121 4 ppm 58 ppm A2 1 ppm 109 188
16. DR X10C Scanner Envelopes checks and varied sizes throttle the scanner s throughput unless the misfeed retry feature Is turned off Batches with a wide range of document types and sizes send the Canon Scanner into misfeed detect rapid recovery mode which reduced productivity in side by side testing gt Canon claims exclusive paper feeding technology that easily handles documents of the widest range of sizes weights and types to deliver high productivity However when testing the Canon DR X10C Scanner side by side with the Kodak i780 Scanner the Canon Scanner s retry feeding mechanism Slows down overall throughput as it detects false double feeds when common document types are fed Kodak s CCD sensors track every page check for overlaps and misfeeds and help deliver outstanding image quality at full rated speed The Kodak i780 Scanner is not fooled by adhesive labels or varying paper thicknesses and requires no operator calibration to optimally handle the widest variety of document types and thicknesses as defined in its specifications gt Dust can be a significant problem for cleaning and image quality with the Canon Scanner as a questionable design for detecting and clearing dust may allow it to negatively impact image quality while setting false expectations for dust free imaging with customers Kodak s exceptional sensor and transport technologies and design effectively minimize quality issues due to dust Count on Ko
17. RS Adjustments Canon ISIS other moire removal Checked PixKofax advanced VRS Adjustments Canon ISIS other staple detection Checked PixKofax advanced VRS Adjustments Canon ISIS other error recovery Checked Canon DR X10C Operator control panel settings Canon DR X10C OCP buzzer control ON2 ON1 OFF Canon DR X10C OCP double feed control ON OFF Canon DR X10C OCP double feed retry 3 2 1 OFF Canon DR X10C OCP staple detection ON OFF Canon DR X10C OCP staple control 2 1 0 Canon DR X10C OCP long document ON OFF OFF OFF Canon DR X10C OCP manual feed mode ON OFF OFF ORE Canon DR X10C OCP stand by mode 240 60 10 240 JAD Canon DR X10C OCP Japanese ON OFF OFF OFF Canon DR X10C OCP display contrast Canon DR X10C OCP SCSI speed 20 10 5 Canon DR X10C OCP USB short packet ON OFF Canon DR X10C OCP dust detection mode ON OFF Canon DR X10C OCP tray position 2 1 0 Canon DR X10C OCP torque control 5 4 3 2 1 Canon DR X10C OCP auto USB power off ON OFF OFF OFF Canon DR X10C OCP total counter display only N A N A Canon DR X10C OCP roller counter reset to O N A N A Canon DR X10C OCP imprinter test N A N A Canon DR X10C OCP cleaning mode N A N A N2 N2 O Zz O Z 3 Zz O Zz NO O Zz Q Z O Co N2 N2 NO For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here m Return to Real world environment m Tabl
18. S Driver Canon DR X10C version 1110807 03001 Memory 2GB DDR2 Non ECC SDRAM 667MHz 2 DIMM Canon DR X10C Scanner Firmware Version Boot Hard Drives 250GB SATA 3 0Gb and 8MB DataBurst Cache Canon DR X10C Scanner Driver Version 4 20148 Video Card Integrated Video Intel GMA3100 Interface Used ISIS configuration USB interface was used Canon DR XI0C Kofax Card Interface Used Canon VRS configuration Kodak i780 Scanner ISIS Drivers Kodak i780 Scanner Firmware Version For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here Return to Misfeed management mm Table of Contents mmp Appendix 3 Part D Misfeed management Scanner features and settings profile Kodak i780 Scanner configuration EMC Captiva QuickScan Pro v6 5 1 demo settings Kodak i780 Scanner ISIS Multifeed Productivity Test Challenge Document Productivity Test multifeed detection multipage TIFF output multifeed detection multipage TIFF output i780 ISIS driver main contrast ooo o 0 S 0 O i780 ISIS driver layout image orientation l i780 ISIS driver layout page orientation both front and back image 1 Top edge first Top eage first For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here Return to Misfeed management mm Table of Contents mmp Appendix 3 Part D Misfeed management Scanner features and settings profile continued Canon DR X10C Scanner VRS configuration EMC Captiva Quick
19. Scan Pro v6 5 1 demo settings Canon DR X10C with VRS Option Multifeed Productivity Test 200 dpi bitonal duplex AO auto thresholding 300 dpi bitonal duplex AO auto thresholding multifeed detection multipage TIFF output multifeed detection multipage TIFF output DR X10C VRS test job O1 DR X10C VRS test job 02 C Program Files EMC Captiva QuickScan My Images C Program Files EMC Captiva QuickScan My Images x10c VRS JobO1 x10c VRS JobO2 Checked Checked Duplex Duplex Scan scan type Black and white Black and white Scan dpi 200 300 Scan page size Challenge Document Productivity Test QuickScan scan profile name General save images to this folder Scan show continue dialog after scan Scan scan mode Scanner max Checked INE Binary Scanner max Checked Er Binary Image format and naming enter file name at Image format and naming file type Image format and naming color format Group 4 Image format and naming compression Group 4 Image format and naming append standard extension Checked Checked Feeder 3 Black and white Scanner s maximum Feeder 2 Black and white Scanner s maximum PixKofax main tab paper source O O O O PixKofax main tab dpi PixKofax main tab mode PixKofax main tab page size PixKofax main tab orientation Portrait Portrait Duplex Checked Duplex Checked PixKofax main tab simplex duplex PixKofax more d
20. and repick the document from the stack The retry feeding feature may actually lead to the loss of data in misclassified true multifeeds due to over reliance on this feature by operators gt The Kodak i780 Scanner s throughput performance and productivity exceeds that of the Canon DR X10C Scanner by as much as 50 with a challenge set of documents B The Kodak i780 Scanner provides far more elegant and flexible misfeed detection and control allowing the operator a choice to prioritize throughput control or productivity based on batch attributes job and document characteristics and workflow needs gt Canon offers users limited options for enhanced productivity while managing misfed documents gt In the real world of production scanning a choice is often made to flag a misfeed and continue scanning to maximize throughput and efficiency as possible with the Kodak i780 Scanner The Canon model does not offer this possibility gt Canon makes no accommodation for real world documents that are common in certain industries such as EKGs or checks taped to a letter sized document These real world documents are falsely detected as misfeeds by the Canon Scanner slowing down operations while the Kodak i780 Scanner will effectively image and pass these critical documents through as needed efficiently and with integrity providing you with the imaging performance you ve come to expect from a trusted vendor like Kodak OD lt Y oO
21. canner performance drops even further Methodology For detailed information about testing methodology and eae E ene laboratory test results click here mmp Kodok Table of Contents map Count on Kodak for consistent and true performance Kodak 2009 Kodak is a trademark of Kodak Count out Canon All testing conducted in quality assurance labs at Kodak s Document Imaging headquarters facility 2600 Manitou Road Rochester NY from November 18th 2008 December 11th 2008 Appendices Appendix 2 Testing methodology and results for image and data integrity OCR read rates Kodak s Quality Assurance Team conducted a series of comprehensive competitive benchmark tests comparing the Kodak i780 Scanner with VRS to the Canon DR X10C Scanner ISIS Image and data integrity complete testing results Canon DR X10C Scanner optimized brightness and contrast settings Canon DR X10C Scanner Kodak i780 Scanner Default configuration settings Default configuration settings Pesce 93 9025 88 3379 82 6399 0 0000 92 4912 Font and dpi variations L Light O8 or 10 Font Size 2 or 3 200 or 300 dpi Return to Image and data integrity ma Table of Contents mmp Sensor durability Kodak i780 Scanner vs Canon DR X10C Scanner Kodak s CCD Charge Coupled Device sensor provides enhanced durability over Canon s CIS Contact Image Sensor technology which requires any document being scanned to be
22. cessing features are features continues to have a detrimental effect on account real world scenarios so claimed speeds enabled 200 dpi bitonal duplex auto thresholding throughput speed see charts 2 and 3 in appendices are not reflective of actual performance auto orientation multifeed detection multipage gt In the world of production scanning it is the actual TIFF format Test 1 rer features enabled ppm results that truly count e When scanning at 300 dpi with all the other features the same Canon DR X10C Scanner productivity EL Methodology drops to 39 8 ppm Test 2 ages For detailed information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here mmp Kodak i780 Scanner Canon DR X10C Scanner Table of Contents mmp Koook Count on Kodak for consistent and true performance Count out Canon Kodak 2009 Kodak is a trademark of Kodak All testing conducted in quality assurance labs at Kodak s Document Imaging headquarters facility 2600 Manitou Road Rochester NY from November 18th 2008 December 11th 2008 Appendices Appendix 1 Testing methodology and results for speed and throughput Kodak s Quality Assurance Team conducted a series of comprehensive competitive benchmark Chart 2 Data and differences on number of pages scanned in one hour tests comparing the Kodak i780 Scanner with ISIS to the Canon DR X10C Scanner with VRS i780 Increase i780 Increase i780 D O40 DR X10C Over Over
23. ck and white back only 2KB Black and white back only 2KB 780 ISIS driver image processing JPEG quality For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here mmp Return to Real world environment mm Table of Contents mmp Appendix 4 Part D Real world environment Scanner features and settings profile continued Canon DR X10C Scanner VRS configuration EMC Captiva QuickScan Pro v6 5 1 demo settings Canon DR X10C with VRS Option Multifeed Productivity Test Challenge Document Productivity Test 200 dpi bitonal duplex AO auto thresholding 300 dpi bitonal duplex AO auto thresholding multifeed detection multipage TIFF output multifeed detection multipage TIFF output QuickScan scan profile name DR X10C VRS test job 01 DR X10C VRS test job 02 o l C Program Files EMC Captiva QuickScan My Images C Program Files EMC Captiva QuickScan My Images General save images to this folder x10c VRS Job0 x10 VRS Job02 Scan show continue dialog after scan Checked Checked Scan scan mode Duplex Duplex Scan scan type Black and white Black and white Scan dpi 200 OO Scan page size Scanner max Checked ee Binary UO Scanner max Checked TEF Binary Group 4 Image format and naming enter file name at Image format and naming file type Image format and naming color format Image format and naming compression Group 4 Image format and naming append standard exten
24. d dust from the image path Kodak i780 Scanner s design focuses on keeping dust away from optics CCD sensors are encased in glass and additionally protected by a glass barrier known as an imaging guide and foam guards to prevent dust from accumulating No issues with dust forming on the plate Blower fans pulled in clean air and pushed out contaminants and dust while cooling lamps Kod k Count on Kodak for consistent and true performance Count out Canon Kodak 2009 Kodak is a trademark of Kodak All testing conducted in quality assurance labs at Kodak s Document Imaging headquarters facility 2600 Manitou Road Rochester NY from November 18th 2008 December 11th 2008 Testing observations and conclusions gt Operators of the Canon DR X10C Scanner must be constantly vigilant when preparing documents for scanning completing more extensive presorting or risk ongoing misfeeds along with associated downtime and productivity gt The Canon DR X10C Scanner creates potential confusion because with misfeed retry mechanism engaged operator must respond to scanner control panel messaging as well as resolve any discrepancy between physical document output and electronic images saved at the host to discover if these were the only images missed Occurrences of this scenario during testing diminished productivity significantly gt No matter how much dust is introduced to the Canon DR X10C Scanner during a job du
25. dak for consistent and true performance Count out Canon OD lt Y oO lt gt als UO Z Lo faa Lu Lu A gt Q Appendices Appendix 4 Part A Real world environment Testing methodology and results Kodak s Quality Assurance Team conducted a series of comprehensive competitive benchmark tests comparing the Kodak 1780 Scanner ISIS to the Canon DR X10C Scanner ISIS Canon DR X10C Scanner with VRS Misfeed management test results Multifeed productivity test This test is intended to simulate a job set with pages that create real multifeeds where two pages feed at the same time through the scanner and cannot be separated with retry feeding The job stream consisted of 100 pages with induced multifeeds placed every 10 pages in the document stack starting at page 5 The document stack was used for all multifeed tests described Scanner features and settings profile used for multifeed productivity test 300 dpi bitonal duplex auto orientation ON auto thresholding ON multifeed detection ON all zones ON set to disable scanner on multifeed detect Multipage TIFF output selected Canon retry count set to one attempt General test steps Operator scanned five prepared 100 page multifeed stacks The stacks were loaded separately one following another Each multifeed page was rescanned as quickly as possible by removing the sticky note and placing the document back in the feeder
26. display contrast a ee ON O A lt i mE MoM e S ae om gt NO A Canon DR X10C OCP SCSI speed 20 10 5 Canon DR X10C OCP USB short packet ON OFF Canon DR X10C OCP dust detection mode ON OFF Canon DR X10C OCP tray position 2 1 0 Canon DR X10C OCP torque control 5 4 3 2 1 Canon DR X10C OCP auto USB power off ON OFF Canon DR X10C OCP total counter display only Canon DR X10C OCP roller counter reset to O Canon DR X10C OCP imprinter test Canon DR X10C OCP cleaning mode E o E O For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here m Return to Misfeed management m Table of Contents Mi Appendix 3 Part D Misfeed management Scanner features and settings profile continued Canon DR X10C Scanner ISIS configuration EMC Captiva QuickScan Pro v6 5 1 demo settings Canon DR X10C ISIS Multifeed Productivity Test Challenge Document Productivity Test ee multifeed detection multipage TIFF output multifeed detection multipage TIFF output Image format and naming enter file name at Checked Checked Image format and naming file type NEE TEE De Ona ee e a E For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here m Return to Misfeed management m Table of Contents mm Appendix 3 Part D Misfeed management Scanner features and settings profile continued Canon DR X10C Scanner ISIS configurati
27. e Kodak i780 Scanner provides outstanding image and data contrast adjustments that reduce productivity integrity and OCR read rates even for real world imaging challenges gt The Kodak i780 Scanner exceeds the performance of the Canon while the Canon DR X10C Scanner does not perform nearly as well CO Scanner with default settings even with brightness contrast gt Even challenging documents become productive images gt optimally adjusted for the Canon Scanner the Kodak Scanner with the Kodak i780 Scanner while the Canon DR X10C outperforms it at default settings Scanner requires a great deal of time to optimize brightness gt The Kodak Scanner with default settings maximizes the contrast adjustments and erort to rescan documents e integrity of every document scanned both for viewing and B Kodak helps ensure that scanned images comprise the downstream data extraction in real world scenarios best image quality possible a critical factor in document management workflow while the Canon Scanner can only make a claim to pleasant aesthetics Kodak delivers real world scanner performance gt Perfect Page image processing automatically delivers consistently high OCR read rates exceptional image quality and a greatly reduced need for rescans gt Even with optimized settings Canon DR X10C Scanner delivers substandard OCR performance for a production scanner gt Without adjustments and optimized settings the Canon DR X10C S
28. e of Contents mm Appendix 4 Part D Real world environment Scanner features and settings profile continued Canon DR X10C Scanner ISIS configuration EMC Captiva QuickScan Pro v6 5 1 demo settings Canon DR X10C ISIS Multifeed Productivity Test Challenge Document Productivity Test E ea a multifeed detection multipage TIFF output multifeed detection multipage TIFF output Image format and naming enter file name at Checked Checked Image format and naming file type ee AMEE SCL a E E E For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here mm Return to Real world environment mm Table of Contents mmp Appendix 4 Part D Real world environment Scanner features and settings profile continued Canon DR X10C Scanner ISIS configuration continued Canon DR X10C ISIS Multifeed Productivity Test Challenge Document Productivity Test Canon DR X10C Operator control panel settings Canon DR X10C OCP staple control 2 0 For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here mm Return to Real world environment mm Table of Contents mmp Appendix 5 Real world environment Testing methodology and results dust and contaminants Kodak s Quality Assurance Team conducted a series of comprehensive competitive benchmark tests comparing the Kodak i780 Scanner with VRS to the Canon DR X10C Scanner ISIS Testing parameters exceeded normal benchmark test
29. e or solid objects We concluded that if the test was run long enough the dust would have built up to the point were the Dust Detection System would have triggered an event However streaks caused by dust would have been noticeable in images long before then Return to Real world environment m Table of Contents mmp
30. ensors reliably detect true double feeds and are aligned with the transport to help ensure documents are imaged and saved to the host Operators resolve each incidence at the host by inspecting the last scanned image and or rescanning the misfed original Options exist in the Kodak i780 Scanner s misfeed detection feature settings enabling the operator to optimize productivity operator control or throughput Operators can manage misfeed detection workflow in three ways Option 1 Optimized operator control beep and stop alerts operator with an audible beep stops job and application leaving detected document in output tray at top of stack for retrieval while saving the image to host Operator inspects output tray and image at host Clicks at host to resume application and pushes button at scanner to restart job Option 2 Optimized operator productivity beep and pause alerts operator with an audible beep at the scanner and does NOT require host interaction to continue the job The triggering document is always imaged and saved so operator has option to review scanned image to determine if intervention is really needed or to continue job Option 3 Optimized throughput beep and continue alerts operator that a misfeed is detected but scanning continues Image is saved and passed to host for later operator inspection to determine if misfeed was detected in error such as when mixed batches turn up a previously und
31. etect page size PixKofax main tab scanner preset preset TestOl TestO2 names are retained so you can use different names as needed PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments clarity auto brightness Checked Checked PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments clarity brightness ae ar For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here mm Return to Misfeed management mE Table of Contents mim Appendix 3 Part D Misfeed management Scanner features and settings profile continued Canon DR X10C Scanner VRS configuration continued Canon DR X10C with VRS Option PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments clarity contrast Multifeed Productivity Test 50 Challenge Document Productivity Test 50 PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments clarity advanced clarity Enabled level 2 Enabled level 2 N N PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments clarity gamma PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments noise line filter Normal Normal Small Not checked Deskew auto crop auto orientation Small Not checked Deskew auto crop auto orientation PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments noise speckle removal PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments noise fill holes PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments skew deskew PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments color enable detection N A N A PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments background enable smoothing N A N A Enabled de
32. etected envelope In side by side testing with a challenge document set as well as with intentionally induced double feeds into a document set the Kodak i780 Scanner s throughput performance and productivity exceeded that of the Canon Scanner by as much as 50 These results demonstrate that the elegant and flexible misfeed management capabilities in the Kodak i780 Scanner design and architecture outperform those from Canon All testing conducted in quality assurance labs at Kodak s Document Imaging headquarters facility 2600 Manitou Road Rochester NY from November 18th 2008 December 11th 2008 OD lt Y fine lt L gt 2E Z Lo faa Lu Lu A gt O Q Testing observations and conclusions Competitive knockouts gt The Canon DR X10C Scanner does not offer flexible options for the operator to Key takeaways manage misfeeds in the most time efficient manner The Kodak i780 Scanner delivers far greater flexibility customization and practical real world choices in terms of misfeed handling and management for optimum productivity The Canon DR X10C Scanner s options for handling misfeeds may at first seem creative and appear impressive in a simple demo but side by side testing shows that with a real world set of documents productivity is significantly compromised by Canon s retry feeding feature This feature takes time to stop the transport reverse the document back on the input stack
33. gnore error 50 Ignore error Auto resolve Auto resolve Auto resolve Auto resolve Ignore error Ignore error Auto resolve Auto resolve Best No endorser None 1 Challenge Document Productivity Test 50 Enabled level 2 N Normal Small Not checked Deskew auto crop auto orientation N A N A Enabled detection delete context 50 ignore holes Test 35 lgnore error 40 lgnore error 50 lgnore error Auto resolve Auto resolve Auto resolve Auto resolve Ignore error Ignore error Auto resolve Auto resolve Best No endorser None Q O K g 0D 7 cr 5 cr O 2 g gt l OQO e a g gt 53 O m 3 g gt 5 D ZN O C O cr cr WN Appendix 4 Part D Real world environment Scanner features and settings profile continued Canon DR X10C Scanner VRS configuration continued Canon DR X10C with VRS Option Multifeed Productivity Test Challenge Document Productivity Test PixKofax advanced VRS Adjustments Canon ISIS color JPEG compression Good PixKofax advanced VRS Adjustments Canon ISIS picking rectangle Not checked PixKofax advanced VRS Adjustments Canon ISIS rotation front rear i Ts PixKofax advanced VRS Adjustments Canon ISIS multifeed Enabled with 3 zones PixKofax advanced VRS Adjustments Canon ISIS other speed quality High speed scanning enabled PixKofax advanced V
34. in direct physical contact with the sensor glass As a result sensor damage is a possibility CCD sensors do not require contact and produce high quality images without close proximity eliminating the possibility of sensor glass damage due to contact The Kodak i780 Scanner is designed to maximize uptime reduce service calls and optimize productivity for your operation Vendor s marketing claim oo al oe RO OE oltre Charge Coupled Device CCD Superior durability and image quality CIS array requires that documents come into direct contact with sensor glass during imaging this is necessary for the sensor to capture a quality image Sensor technology compare contrast CCD sensors obtain a quality image without contact between document and sensor glass The elegance of Kodak s CCD sensor design means it is not placed in the paper path and does not come into contact with documents as they are Scanned and pass through the transport Instead via a series of mirrors that lie above the CCD sensor but beneath the glass barrier viewable in the paper path images and data are rapidly captured as documents pass while the CCD is protected by the glass barrier or imaging guide Additionally foam guards seal the imaging guide and surround the mirrors further preventing contamination Real world scanning jobs where documents introduce dust dirt and staples to the transport path increase likelihood of damage to Canon s Contact Image Sensor d
35. ms used in the multifeed productivity test and the Challenge document productivity test continued challenge document productivity test 8125 x17 Photo Portrait Doo Qty Description Orientation Multifeed productivity test 1 This is a set of 100 pages of 20 8 5in x 1lin copier paper Sticky notes Bin x 3in were WA 2 Personal checks Perfect Page set Landscape placed on the documents as defined below a 7 Sticky note False multifeed True multifeed True multifeed recovered False multifeed 5 USPS Express Mail multipart mailing label Label 11 B Landscape 2 Steno pad torn from spiral but not cleaned Portrait 2 L Toggle patch 8 5 x 11 with 2 corners cut off Landscape 6 VSP Sse otonmociiles 2 cll arcesrock Landscape 24 25 ap 27 2 USPS Certified Mail receipt PS Form 3800 33 6 x 5 1 2 Landscape USPS envelope EP14H w large window 5 x 10 Landscape 30 3 Duplex printed copier paper Pendleton Portrait 1 4 1 Gloss personal identification card 334 x 6 3 4 Landscape 1 gt 9 5 Textured invitation card 3 7 8 x 8 1 8 Landscape 9 Challenge document productivity test This document set was intended to be a collection of extremely di cult to scan documents H torn corner Pendleton Scissor cut black card stock edges not straight approx 33 4 x 4 Landscape 6 Duplex printed copier paper wrinkled and ee 8 Tri folded Kodak 11200 11300 Scanner Quick Tips Portrait Order form
36. nly 2KB back only 2KB 125KB 125KB 125KB processing JPEG quality ee foils arity nate N A N A N A Text with pictures Text with pictures Text with pictures processing color correction Note The Canon DR X10C Scanner configurations were modeled as closely as possible to the Kodak i780 Scanner set ups i780 ISIS driver layout page Return to Speed and throughput mm Table of Contents mmp Image and data integrity Kodak i780 Scanner vs Canon DR X10C Scanner OCR Read Rate OCR Read Rate Reduced size Test Light Document Challenge Eira for Kodak i780 versions of the enr Scanner a Batch of documents with light text density 8 point type scanned at 200 dpi 0 94 A ne LO82 with default settings for both scanners i Batch of documents with light text density 8 point type scanned at 200 dpi LO82 brightness and contrast settings optimized for Canon default settings 67 94 maintained for Kodak Batch of documents with light text density 10 point type scanned at 200 dpi o 95 L102 with default settings for both scanners Batch of documents with light text density 10 point type scanned at 200 dpi 32 950 L102 with optimized settings for Canon default settings for Kodak 7 Testing observations and conclusions Competitive knockouts Lower quality characters pose a serious challenge for the Canon Key takeaways x Scanner requiring time consuming trial and error brightness Th
37. on continued Canon DR X10C ISIS Multifeed Productivity Test Challenge Document Productivity Test Canon DR X10C Operator control panel settings Canon DR X10C OCP staple control 2 0 Return to Misfeed management mm Table of Contents mmp Real world environment Mixed Batches Transport Reliability SurePath Dust Detection Pe of Kodak i780 Scanner vs Canon DR X10C Scanner Kodak i780 Scanner Canon DR X10C Scanner A variety of real world scanning scenarios were created and tested with documents scanned by the Kodak i780 Scanner and Canon DR X10C Scanner Any real diversity of documents checks envelopes etc throttled scanner throughput by detecting false misfeeds unless misfeed retry SurePath paper handling delivered consistent rated productivity feature was turned off A wide document range initiates misfeed detect with ultrasonic double feed detection sensors enabled and Mixed batches variety of rapid recovery mode requiring ongoing operator intervention and slowing always fed the image to the host A design created with the document weights sizes and down throughput With misfeed retry feature on operator had to respond operator s ultimate productivity in mind Minimal misfeeding thicknesses scanned constantly to scanner control panel error message as well as resolve and jamming during testing Messaging at host minimized the physical document output vs electronic images saved at the host clicks
38. ovember 18th 2008 December 11th 2008 Conclusions gt The Canon Scanner because of its Contact Image Sensor requires documents to come into physical contact with the sensor glass creating a range of potential problems when working with real world documents Some of these problems require a service call gt The Kodak Scanner thanks to its CCD Charged Coupled Device sensor s intelligent design and architecture does not require documents to come into physical contact with the sensor glass eliminating the possibility of sensor glass damage due to contact with documents that contain staples dirt or dust B Glass imaging guides and strategically placed mirrors that are part of the CCD design effectively protect the CCD from the paper path and contaminants introduced from documents scanned Replacement of the glass imaging guides if ever required can be completed by the end user optimizing uptime and productivity Competitive knockouts Key takeaways The Kodak i780 Scanner is not at risk of sensor damage due to physical contact with documents during scanning eliminating the possibility of sensor glass damage due to contact The Kodak i780 Scanner using CCD technology is designed to maximize uptime reduce service calls and optimize productivity for your operation The technology of the Canon DR X10C Scanner may be vulnerable to damage and since sensor glass replacement on the Canon Scanner requires a service call there i
39. photocopy 11 x 17 Portrait Extended warranty application Perfect Page set Portrait 41 4 6 Duplex printed copier paper Pendleton Portrait Doo Qty Description Orientation pment Red Domestic International USPS mailing envelope 2 xii Blue Extremely Urgent USPS mailing envelope 11 x 15 1 8 Portrait NexPress Press sample document glossy 8 s x 101 Portrait Porras 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 A 4 4 5 O 8 9 O W2 form letter size Empty business sized envelope Onionskin iThresholding document Perfect Page set Kodak s blue reseller questionnaire Perfect Page set Value added tax return Perfect Page set 5 x 7 Glossy color photo For more information about testing methodology and laboratory Ors 7 Glossy char test results click here mmp Return to Real world environment mE Table of Contents mmp Workstation Components OptiPlex 755 Minitower Operating system s Memory Boot Hard Drives Video Card Appendix 4 Part C Real world environment Workstation configurations Version Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6850 3 0GHz 4M VT 1333MHz FSB Genuine Windows XP Professional SP2 x32 with Media English 2GB DDR2 Non ECC SDRAM 667MHz 2 DIMM 250GB SATA 3 0Gb s and 8MB DataBurst Cache Integrated Video Intel GMA3100 Scanner Related Components Version PC Scanning Software EMC QuickScan Pro 6 5 1 demo build 8372 Created with QuickDriver Version PON
40. r form photocopy 11 x 17 Portrait Extended warranty application Perfect Page set Portrait Duplex printed copier paper Pendleton Portrait Challenge document productivity test 8 This document set was intended to be a collection of extremely difficult to scan documents 9 IS O 41 4 Description Orientation Red Domestic International USPS mailing envelope ee solo Blue Extremely Urgent USPS mailing envelope 11 x 15 1 8 Portrait Portrait NN O Js UO OO N i D NexPress Press sample document glossy 81s x 10 s Portrait Empty business sized envelope Landscape Onionskin iThresholding document Perfect Page set Portrait Kodak s blue reseller questionnaire Perfect Page set l l l For more information about testing Value added tax return Perfect Page set methodology and laboratory test e Glossy chert Return to Misfeed management mm Table of Contents mmp 23 NJ w FNI gt Appendix 3 Part C Misfeed management Workstation configurations Workstation Components Version Scanner Related Components Version a l Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6850 3 0GHz 4M VT PC Scanning Software EMC QuickScan Pro 6 5 1 demo build 8372 OptiPlex 755 Minitower 1333MHz FSB i 7 i Created with QuickDriver Version Pix Tools 32 Bit Runtime Libraries Version 7 0 build 2124 e l Genuine Windows XP Professional SP2 x32 with 1 010710 10002 Operating system s e S Canon DR X10C Scanner ISI
41. s Real world results testing results for dust and contaminants Tests performed 1 Performance of Dust Evasion System Result This test was halted when we could not get the Dust Detection System to detect dust in the scanner during normal operation 2 Determine the Dust Particle size needed to trigger the Canon DR X10C Scanner Dust Detection System Result This test was halted We could not get dust to trigger the detection system Canon DR X10C Scanner Streak Detection Software Testing was performed using Dust Detect Modes ON1 and ON2 E Dust Detect Mode Setting Made OFF Detect OWN Dust ON Uf dust is detected on the scanner glass when the scanner is tuned ON the sensor position is moved forward or backward to avoid Vertical streaks caused by the dust on the scanned image ON2 Dispkiys an error message and stops scanning scanning disabled ON Normal display altemales with error message scanning enabled OFF Dust detection is disabled important When the dust detection error message is displayed either continuously of alternating wilh the normal display clean the scanning glass Note Dust Detection occurs prior to scanning the first image Canon DR X10C Scanner Sleep Mode The scanner has a configurable sleep mode The settings are 10 60 and 240 min We did not find a way to turn this off Stand by Mode Setting Mode 10 Stand by 240 60 Selects the amount of time
42. s a potential negative impact to uptime and productivity gt In a real world environment busy scanning operations understand that scanners that can t elegantly manage the occasional stapled document without interrupting their operation and seriously impacting their productivity cannot provide the real robustness needed in actual work environments gt The Kodak i780 Scanner handles occasional staples and common dust without maintenance of special parts in order to maximize uptime in busy production environments gt The Kodak i780 Scanner s sensor and scanner design easily tackles common real world work environment hazards in a busy production scanning environment gt The Canon DR X10C Scanner utilizes sensor technology that may be vulnerable to damage and therefore puts customer productivity at risk gt The Kodak i780 Scanner s sensor design including CCD technology sensor placement far below the paper path protective foam barriers that protect the sensor from staples and other contaminants introduced on scanned documents and customer replaceable imaging guides all combine to optimize image quality and productivity in real world customer operations gt Kodak s sensor technology is superior in durability to that used by Canon For robust imaging capabilities turn to the brand you trust Kodak for technology you can count on Table of Contents mm Count on Kodak for consistent and true performance Count out
43. sion Checked Checked Feeder O Black and white Scanner s maximum Feeder O Black and white Scanner s maximum PixKofax main tab paper source NO UO O PixKofax main tab dpi PixKofax main tab mode PixKofax main tab page size PixKofax main tab orientation Portrait Portrait Duplex Checked Duplex Checked PixKofax main tab simplex duplex PixKofax more detect page size PixKofax main tab scanner preset preset TestOl TestO2 names are retained so you can use different names as needed PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments clarity auto brightness Checked Checked PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments clarity brightness ve er For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here m Return to Real world environment m Table of Contents Mil Appendix 4 Part D Real world environment Scanner features and settings profile continued Canon DR X10C Scanner VRS configuration continued Canon DR X10C with VRS Option PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments clarity contrast PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments clarity advanced clarity PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments clarity gamma PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments noise line filter PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments noise speckle removal PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments noise fill holes PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments skew deskew PixKofax advanced
44. st detection software will not be induced to stop check clear the dust automatically Only when the operator intervenes will dust be cleared at this point Streaking on images was visible during the running of a batch with auto dust removal not being activated until a new batch was initiated Methodology For detailed information about testing methodology used in real world environment paper handling and productivity scenarios click here mm gt For detailed information about testing methodology results related to dust and contaminants click here mmp Table of Contents mmp Competitive knockouts Key takeaways The real world of scanning is not a perfect world Mixed sizes shapes and weights along with attachments staples colors folds and other common issues occur daily To achieve true productivity variables must be accounted for and handled with ease to ensure robust performance The Kodak i780 Scanner delivers reliable productivity at rated speeds day after day thanks to a combination of speed productivity building features and robust paper handling In tests the Kodak i780 Scanner seamlessly handled mixed document batches and avoided the types of productivity issues that encumbered the Canon DR X10C Scanner The Canon Scanner arrives with a variety of troublesome design elements that slash productivity create headaches and hassles and negatively impact image quality gt Divergent document batches befuddle the Canon
45. t 1 84 6 aa DR XI0C VRS Test 2 398 on a ee DR X10C ISIS DR X10C VRS Test 3 89 9 DR X10C VRS Test 4 58 0 DR X10C VRS Test 5 28 7 DR X10C VRS Test 6 66 8 DR X10C ISIS Test 1 517 1000 DR X10C ISIS Test 2 524 3000 Pages in One Hour 2000 DR X10C ISIS Test 3 5829 97 1 2 3 4 5 6 DR X10C ISIS Test 4 25d 421 Tett eS DR X10C ISIS Test 5 2793 38 2 DR X10C ISIS Test 6 4516 75 3 For more information about testing methodology and laboratory test results click here mm Return to Speed and throughput gt Table of Contents mmp Reference A Testing configuration details Test Job 1 Test Job 2 Test Job 3 Test Job 4 Test Job 5 Test Job 6 200 dpi bitonal duplex 300 dpi bitonal duplex 300 dpi bitonal simplex AO auto thresholding AO auto thresholding AO auto thresholding multifeed detection multifeed detection multifeed detection multipage TIFF output multipage TIFF output multipage TIFF output ene i780 Test job 01 i780 Test job 02 i780 Test job 03 i780 Test job 04 i780 Test job 05 i780 Test job 06 pa continue dialog hacked ed E P rate ud f Image format and naming Checked Checked Checked Checked Checked Checked enter file name at uo ORAS Mom Se TIFF TIFF TIFF JPEG jpg JPEG jpg JPEG jpg file type color format compression Image format and naming append standard Checked Checked Checked Checked Checked Checked extension 200 dpi color duplex
46. tection delete context 50 ignore holes Enabled detection delete context 50 PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments blank page ignore holes PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments profile name profile nie Test names are not retained in PixKofax so only use one Test PixKofax VRS Admin warnings brightness out of range 35 lgnore error 35 lgnore error PixKofax VRS Admin warnings contrast out of range 40 lgnore error 40 lgnore error PixKofax VRS Admin warnings color confidence out of range 50 Ilgnore error 50 lgnore error PixKofax VRS Admin errors paper jam Auto resolve Auto resolve PixKofax VRS Admin errors multifeed Auto resolve Auto resolve PixKofax VRS Admin errors out of paper Auto resolve Auto resolve PixKofax VRS Admin errors cover open Auto resolve Auto resolve PixKofax VRS Admin errors auto crop failure boundary note detected Ignore error Ignore error PixKofax VRS Admin errors auto deskew failure Ignore error Ignore error PixKofax VRS Admin errors staple detection Auto resolve Auto resolve Auto resolve Best Auto resolve Best PixKofax VRS Admin errors excessive skew PixKofax VRS Admin accelerated scanning PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments Canon ISIS endorser PixKofax advanced VRS adjustments Canon ISIS color front rear color dropout No endorser No endorser None None For more information about testing methodology and laborator
47. to determine under what conditions the Dust Detection System would detect dust Battle Camera Paper Plastic Cover Viper Using a Dust Creation Tool to create dust quickly we also needed a way to prevent the dust brush from cleaning the imaging area We taped a piece of plastic document protector over the brush mechanism To determine if the Dust Detection System was operating we placed a sticky note over the image guide This action triggered a dust detection event We then cut the sticky notes into smaller and smaller width strips and placed them on the image guides This also triggered a dust event We were able to create a sliver at about 1 16th inch wide This also triggered a dust detection event We concluded that the Dust Detection System was functioning We scanned for several days using the Dust Creation Tool We were disabling and re enabling every 10 documents The Dust Detection System did not detect dust We placed a pile of dust just before the image guide and allowed the document to spread dust throughout the scanner The dust was visible in the image but the Dust Detection System did not detect a dust error We scanned in bitonal image capture mode and got the same results As a last test we taped a human hair across the imaging area This was immediately detected when the scanner was enabled Overall testing conclusion The Dust Detection System did not detect dust but could detect more dens
48. uring the scanning process In the Canon Scanner design the sensor is encased in glass that is directly exposed to documents during scanning Sensor placement in transport path No contact is required between a document to be scanned and CCD sensor glass during scanning process minimizing any chance of risk to sensor glass surface from staples dust or dirt on documents CCD sensor is located far below paper path and is additionally protected by a glass barrier known as an imaging guide in Kodak i780 Scanner specifications Replacement of glass imaging guide if ever required can be completed by end user Kodak s intelligent design elements enable maximum uptime and productivity for customers Direct contact between sensor glass and document originals Impact of sensor technology increases likelihood of sensor glass damage With the Canon on productivity incidence of DR X10C Scanner a service call is needed in order to replace service Calls damaged sensor glass Uptime and productivity are jeopardized by Canon s technological choices OD lt Y aed lt L gt ais UO Z Lo faa Lu Lu a gt O Q Kodak i780 Scanner Canon DR X10C Scanner Kod k Count on Kodak for consistent and true performance Count out Canon Kodak 2009 Kodak is a trademark of Kodak All testing conducted in quality assurance labs at Kodak s Document Imaging headquarters facility 2600 Manitou Road Rochester NY from N
49. y test results click here m Return to Misfeed management m Table of Contents mm Appendix 3 Part D Misfeed management Scanner features and settings profile continued Canon DR X10C Scanner VRS configuration continued Canon DR X10C with VRS Option Multifeed Productivity Test Challenge Document Productivity Test PixKofax advanced VRS Adjustments Canon ISIS color JPEG compression Good PixKofax advanced VRS Adjustments Canon ISIS picking rectangle Not checked PixKofax advanced VRS Adjustments Canon ISIS rotation front rear TT PixKofax advanced VRS Adjustments Canon ISIS multifeed Enabled with 3 zones PixKofax advanced VRS Adjustments Canon ISIS other speed quality High speed scanning enabled PixKofax advanced VRS Adjustments Canon ISIS other moire removal Checked PixKofax advanced VRS Adjustments Canon ISIS other staple detection Checked PixKofax advanced VRS Adjustments Canon ISIS other error recovery Checked Canon DR X10C Operator control panel settings Canon DR X10C OCP buzzer control ON2 ON1 OFF Canon DR X10C OCP double feed control ON OFF Canon DR X10C OCP double feed retry 3 2 1 OFF Canon DR X10C OCP staple detection ON OFF Canon DR X10C OCP staple control 2 1 0 Canon DR X10C OCP long document ON OFF Canon DR X10C OCP manual feed mode ON OFF Canon DR X10C OCP stand by mode 240 60 10 Canon DR X10C OCP Japanese ON OFF E Canon DR X10C OCP

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