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ESP.net Tour
Easy Scan and Print Plus Software provides a
simple way to scan microfilm or microfiche images into files that
can be printed, saved to a disk, or e-mailed. ESP.net is a stand-alone
product that does not require any additional imaging software.
Its ease of use makes it ideal for unattended walk up scenarios
in libraries, records centers, or a corporate filing center.
Step 1 - Getting Started
The first screen that appears after loading ESP.net is the Scan
Preview Screen shown here. There are several options that can
be set by the system administrator including passwords, default
save locations and distribution options. These options are locked
out by password protection to all but system administrators. Since
it is so important that walk up users be able to use this system
with minimal intervention, online Help is available at all levels
of the program.
Step 2 - Scanning and Image
The Scan Preview Screen is where you will scan the microfilm/microfiche
image(s), adjust the scanned image(s), then save, e-mail, or print
the resulting image(s). Once the image you want scanned is pulled
up on the microfilm scanner, a touch on or a click of the mouse
on the Scan New button will scan the microfilm image and convert
it to a digital image which will appear on this screen.
Once the scanned image appears on the Scan Preview Screen, you
can utilize a number of options to view the image in detail and
make any necessary adjustments before printing, saving, or e-mailing
the image. To view the image in greater detail you can zoom in
or zoom out the entire image.
Step 3 - Printing, E-Mailing, or Saving the
Image
When you have finished viewing and adjusting the image you can
print, e-mail, or save the image by selecting the appropriate
button. You will then be guided through the selected process.
If the e-mail option is selected, a dialog box will appear which
will allow an e-mail address to be entered. Once this is done
the e-mail function will take place in the background. This is
an important feature for those users who wish to limit access
to their internal mail system.
Step 4 - Working With Multiple Page
Scans
If you are working with more than one image you can create a
multiple page file by placing the images in a folder. (upper right
corner). After you have viewed and adjusted each individual image,
which will make up the multi-page file, click on or touch the
Add Image to Folder button. You can then call up another image
for the folder using the New Scan button. The individual images
will be labeled Image 1, Image 2, etc. as you add them to the
folder. You can view any image that has been added to the folder,
adjust it, then add it to the folder again. Both your original
image and the altered image will be saved in the folder. Once
all the scans making up the multi-page file have been completed
you may print, e-mail, or save the images. To begin the scanning
process again, select the Start New Folder button. Images can
be saved as TIFF, PDF or JPEG files. (JPEG will be saved as single
page only).
The delete function of ESP.net allows you to review the images
in your folder and delete unwanted items before saving, printing,
or sending them by e-mail.
Security
ESP.NET has built-in security to allow you to create a password
that eliminates users from closing or exiting ESP.NET without
entering the password.
You can also configure ESP.NET to hide function boxes such as
printing, e-mail, or saving so users only are aware of the distribution
capabilities that you want them to have. All configuration changes
require the password to make changes, keeping your system secure.
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