There are two types of Scanning options available within the APM Software:

  • APM Scanning: Allows for customer to use a supported flatbed scanner (with TWAIN Driver loaded onto the APM) to input one image at a time into the APM software. This option is included as part of the standard APM.
  • APM Stack Scanning Add-On: This is an add-on for an additional cost that allows for the Kodak i1210/i1220 scanner to work with the APM software and input batches of prints (usually 20 at a time) into the APM software. The Stack Scanner licensing and scanner are available at an additional cost. Please contact your regional sales representative for more information.

The scanner you would like to use on your kiosk must be a supported scanner. You can use the Setup Wizard to see the currently supported list by using the pull down menu in the Scanning Options section (located under APM Add-On Components). See Chapter 7 for more information.

Once you have purchased a supported scanner, install the latest TWAIN drivers for the scanner onto the APM. These drivers typically come with the scanner, or they can be found on the manufacturer’s website. It is recommended that you use the latest driver available on the manufacturer’s web site rather than the CD that came with the scanner.

**Note: At this time, only one scanner per kiosk can be supported.

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Since the APM uses the TWAIN driver for scanning, most of the configuration is performed within the scanner driver supplied by the manufacturer. Please refer to your scanner’s documentation supplied by the manufacturer for making changes to the configuration for color calibration, sharpening, DPI settings, etc. Additionally, there are some settings that may be configured in the Setup Wizard for all model scanners.

To Enable Scanning on the APM:

  1. Click on the APM Add-On Components option in the Category Navigation Pane.
  2. Click on the Scanning Options option in the Primary Navigation Pane.
  3. Check Enable Scanning Add-On at the top of the Customization Pane.

Scanning Configuration Options:

  • Scanner Model: From the drop- down menu, select the appropriate scanner model.
  • Allow scanning from Prints and CDs workflow: This setting toggles the option to allow scanning to take place within the Prints and CDs workflow in addition to the main scanning workflow. Turning this option off will disable the ability to scan directly from the Prints and CDs workflow. It is enabled by default.
  • Allow scanning from Greeting Cards, Passports, and Gifting workflows (if available): This setting toggles the option to allow scanning to take place within these additional workflows in addition to the main scanning workflow. Turning this off will disable the ability to scan directly from any of these listed workflows. It is enabled by default.
  • Scanning Session Fee: This option will charge a fee every time images are scanned for an order. The default setting does not charge a session fee.
  • Per Scan Fee: This option allows you to charge a fee for each print that is scanned into the APM software. The default setting does not charge a per scan fee.
  • Enable Scan Sharpening: If scans do not appear sharp enough, enable this function. Use the Amount, Radius, and Threshold settings to determine how much each image will sharpen. This option is enabled by default.

**Note: For scanner calibration, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the scanner settings. You may also use the APM software to make further adjustments by printing a scanner calibration sheet from the admin menus. See Chapter 6 for more information on accessing this feature.

 

Scanning Options Screen

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