Two of the most important new features that help improve processes that rely on accurate image and data capture are:

• Intelligent Quality Control
• SharePoint Index Setup Wizard

Intelligent QC allows customers several new opportunities to optimize readability of document images, using Kodak’s Perfect Page technology. First of all, Intelligent QC has the ability to perform certain image processing functions on the fly during scanning, including hole fill and auto orientation. In addition, Intelligent QC can automatically detect and flag images that have questionable noise levels for later processing, and includes an easy to use tool for adjusting those images without the need to interrupt the scanning process or to physically rescan documents.

The new SharePoint Index Setup Wizard enables the user to get the most from their investment in Microsoft SharePoint by importing the indexing configuration from SharePoint into Capture Pro, reducing the need to manually create corresponding index fields in Capture Pro. The Wizard also can automatically configure Capture Pro index fields based on the column configuration in SharePoint. Capture Pro v3.0 also supports a much wider range of SharePoint column types.

If you are not currently using Capture Pro Software, you can purchase v3.0 by contacting a Kodak Authorized Imaging Reseller

If you are currently using Capture Pro Software and have a current Software Assurance Agreement, you can upgrade to version 3.0 at no additional cost (to check the expiration date of your Software Assurance, in Capture Pro click on Help>About). The upgrade is available for download

If you would like to try Capture Pro Software before purchasing, you can download a free 30 day Trial Edition.

Capture Pro Software v3.0 has been certified on the following operating systems:

• Windows XP (32-bit) SP2 and SP3
• Windows XP (64-bit) SP2
• Windows Vista (32-bit) original and SP1
• Windows Vista (64-bit) original
• Windows 7 (32-bit)
• Windows 7 (64-bit)
• Server 2003 (32-bit) SP1
• Server 2003 (64-bit)
• Server 2008 (64-bit)

Intelligent QC can be done on the fly during scanning.  Intelligent QC appears as a tab on the Page Setup screen:

You can choose any of all of the options to enable (Auto-Orientation, Binarize, Hole Fill).  

Auto Orientation automatically turns the image so the document is in the correct orientation for reading.  In addition to the Western character set, it also supports Latin and Asian characters and numbers. 

Hole Fill searches an area 1.2 inches from all four edges of the image for round or rectangular holes, and fills them in with the surrounding color. It will not work on holes that touch the edge of the image or any black lines/boxes on the image.

If Hole Fill or Auto Orientation are enabled without Binarization, then every source image (color/gray and B&W) will be hole-filled or auto-oriented separately.  If Hole Fill or Auto Orientation are enabled with Binarization, then Hole-Fill and Auto Orientation are first applied to the source color image and then that image is binarized.

Hole Fill and Auto Orientation can be enabled separately for front and back images.  If Auto Import is used instead of direct scanning, then Hole Fill/AO will be applied to every image, as all imported images are considered to be front images.

Binarization requires a color or grayscale source image; it will generate an associated black and white image.   When Binarizaation is enabled, all images (front and back) will be binarized.  Any black and white images that are received from the scanning source will be ignored during binarization.  If you are scanning in dual stream, then the color or grayscale images will not be binarized because there is already an associated black and white image. 

Binarization will work with any supported scanner than can provide a color or grayscale image. Binarization will not be done if the scanner selected is Kofax VRS, because VRS will only produce black and white images.

Intelligent QC identifies images that contain excessive noise.  Note that the noise detection algorithms are preset and cannot be adjusted.  Nor does Intelligent QC flag images that are too light or faded.  Images that are too “noisy” will be flagged by Capture Pro for post-scan review and reprocessing as needed by the operator.  Both color/grayscale and the black and white versions of the image will be flagged.  For example, note the “noise” in the b/w image below as well as the flag marks on both versions of the image.

A new option in the Edit Toolbar allows reprocessing of the flagged images without rescanning (this means that the review and reprocessing can be done downstream of the scanning operation if desired for greater scanning productivity). 

Selecting the Intelligent QC tool will open a separate user dialog, in which only the images that have been flagged or selected will be viewable.  Once in an Intelligent QC session, there are pushbutton tools to enable or disable Binarization, Auto Orientation, and Hole Fill for the duration of that session.  In addition, there is a contrast slider bar that is used to adjust the image and remove noise.  The results of any image adjustments are immediately visible.

Upon selecting “Done” and exiting the Intelligent QC tool, any flagged images that were reviewed during the session will be unflagged.  Flagged images that were not reviewed will remain flagged so the operator can review them at a later time.  Selected images will remain selected after exiting the tool whether they were reviewed or not.

The new SharePoint Index Setup Wizard provides easier and more comprehensive connectivity between KODAK Capture Pro Software and Microsoft SharePoint and ensures better data integrity between the capture application and SharePoint libraries.  Specifically, the SharePoint Index Setup Wizard enables the following: 

• Importing the index configuration from SharePoint into Capture Pro, reducing the need to manually create corresponding index fields in Capture Pro
• Automatically configuring Capture Pro index fields based on the column configuration in SharePoint including syntax rules; default values; required fields; minimum and maximum length; and range of values
• Support for a much wider range of SharePoint column types including Boolean columns; date/time columns; choice columns; lookup columns
• Support for more SharePoint site settings, such as major/minor versions and check-in options

There is a button on all Job Setup screens that looks like this:

When finished with the Wizard, an Output Tab option will indicate that Output has been configured for SharePoint.

Yes, Kodak Capture Pro Software v2.5 continues to provide the full auto import capability in license groups E-G.  However, for those customers who want to import images that originate from MFPs, specialty scanners or existing image repositories, and don’t need to be directly connected to a scanner, a dedicated workstation with Kodak Capture Pro Software Auto Import Edition can be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing a full Capture Pro group E license.

No, the auto import functionality works exactly the same.  And once images are imported using the Auto Import Edition, all the image processing, indexing, and output capabilities of the standard Capture Pro Software product are available.

With a license for groups E-G, customers have the ability to switch between scanning and automatically importing; however, they cannot do both at the same time.  The Auto Import Edition is especially intended for customers needing dedicated and unattended capabilities to integrate documents originating from network scanners, multi-functional devices and existing image repositories into their capture workflow.

Switching between auto import and regular scanning is done from the Select Scanner menu option. To enable auto import, you select “Auto Import” as your scanner. To enable scanning, you select the scanner model attached to your PC.  If you usually use Capture Pro Software (Group E, F, or G only) in auto import mode, you can configure Capture Pro Software v2.5 to start in auto import automatically when you launch Capture Pro, and to keep auto import enabled until you specifically disable it.

The Auto Import Edition is meant for dedicated operation in auto import mode.  It does not provide an option to connect to a scanner.

Capture Pro Software v 2.0 requires Microsoft Windows .NET 3.0 (or greater) to be installed on the target PC. Many PCs already have .NET 3.0 installed. But if yours does not, use the link below to download and install the latest .NET release (Version 3.5): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=333325FD-AE52-4E35-B531-508D977D32A6&displaylang=en

If the workstation running Capture Pro v 2.0 is not connected to the Internet, there is a re-distributable file that can be downloaded to a portable media and installed on computers that are not connected to the Internet. From a computer connected to the Internet, follow the link noted above. Scroll to the bottom of the page until you find the following section and follow the instructions:

" Full Redistributable Package
To download the full redistributable package, rather than the bootstrapper, click on the link below to start the download: .NET Framework 3.5 full package"

Capture Pro must be running on the PC in order for Auto Import to take place. There is a menu selection to enable Auto Import. When Auto Import is enabled, you cannot scan. So your Group E (or higher) license can either be configured to scan or do Auto Import, but you cannot do both at the same time. It is possible to dedicate blocks of time to each function on the same PC; for example, an operator can scan during the day, then switch to Auto Import mode and allow the workstation to run Auto Import unattended during the off hours. If you wish to have dedicated scanning stations and a dedicated Auto Import station, then you would need to purchase a separate Group E license that would be dedicated to Auto Import.

Currently the Auto Import feature is available for license groups E-G. In the future, we expect to make available a separate Auto Import Product. However, note that by purchasing e.g. a group E license of KODAK Capture Pro Software, any customer can make use of Auto Import capabilities because the use of a scanner is optional.

Auto Import supports many popular image files including tiff, jpeg, bmp, gif, and png. It does not currently support PDF files.

The Auto Import capability in KODAK Capture Pro Software works independently of capture devices; although the use of a scanner is possible for license groups E-G, this is merely a different mode in which the software can operate. As long as a capture device is capable of outputting supported image file types to a location that has been set up as an Auto Import folder in a KODAK Capture Pro Software job, these images can be imported automatically. This means that you should be able to use a very broad range of capture devices, including e.g. the KODAK Scan Station 500, large format scanners and even multifunctional devices in combination with Auto Import in KODAK Capture Pro Software.

Any one defined lookup action uses a single Kodak Capture Pro Software index field to perform the database lookup in an ODBC compliant data source. Multiple lookups may be defined; however, in version 2.0 matches cannot be done based on a combination of index fields.

Auto Import requires that files be located in sub-folders within the Hot Folder.

By default, files processed by Auto Import are moved to an Archive folder. Look there to find the files. Keep in mind that unsupported file types, such as PDF, are not processed by Auto Import.

Validate Index Fields is useful when you simply want to verify that the data in an index field is valid and does link to the correct, valid record. Populate Index Fields not only validates an index field, but also automatically extracts the information from designated columns in the reference database and populates the corresponding index fields in Capture Pro software, thus reducing the amount of manual data entry required to index the document.

Capture Pro software is designed to be flexible so it can fit into a wide range of workflow scenarios. Database lookup can be done at several points in your workflow, depending on your specific needs:

• During scanning
• In Indexing mode when editing “Index input field” data or when navigating to next/previous/next invalid
• When opening an existing batch
• When outputting a batch

Capture Pro Software will work with any ODBC-compliant Data Source when performing database lookup. Kodak has specifically tested with MS-Access, SQL Server, and flat text file databases. However, because we use ODBC to connect to the database, any compliant ODBC Data Source (e.g., Oracle) should work.

In version 2.0, the architecture of the software now allows System Output Destinations to have access to all the same file types as are available for File 1 or File 2 output creation. However the choice of file types for System Output Destinations that already existed in previous versions of Kodak Capture Pro Software may indeed be limited. Some System Output Destinations such as Microsoft SharePoint and File360 have been updated whereas others have not. Also, System Output Destinations may have been developed by a third party that has not yet applied the new capabilities, or the choice of file types may not be applicable to the receiving system.

Not anymore. The Microsoft SharePoint System Output Destination has been updated in Capture Pro Software Version 2.0 and no longer requires a separate component to be installed on the customer’s SharePoint server. In addition, Index Field Mapping has been added to make it easy to associate index fields in Capture Pro to associated metadata fields in SharePoint.

KODAK Capture Pro Software v 2.0 now supports the KODAK i1120 ScanMate scanner. Click the following link for the latest list of supported scanners

When you select pages for rescanning, only those pages will be replaced. Because you may continue to scan more pages, any pages that exceed the number you selected for rescanning will be appended to the current document unless one of those pages triggers a document separation. If instead you wish to insert pages you may do so by selecting the insert tool. Also note that when you perform a rescan when your scanner is not enabled – i.e. the scanner was stopped prior to performing the rescan – any pages you scan above and beyond the number of selected pages for rescan will be discarded.

Yes. Capture Pro Software Version 2.0 has been certified on the 64-bit versions of Windows XP and Vista.

There are no plans to update KODAK Capture Desktop Software at this time. This application continues to offer essential capabilities for productive batch and document capture and is available with the purchase of select new Kodak document scanners. Customers in the United States may also purchase the application online for use with a KODAK scanner they already own and which came with different capture software. With the addition of the new capabilities customers have now even more reasons to check out the great value of KODAK Capture Pro Software v2.0.

KODAK Capture Pro Software will provide benefits to many KODAK Capture Software customers. It offers more output options, has a redesigned user interface with a more logical menu structure, offers improved navigation through documents and contains many functions that make capturing documents even more productive.

KODAK Capture Pro Software may be used in any type of scanning environment. The software is designed to keep up with even the fastest document scanners that can output hundreds of images per minute. There are no volume limitations and by setting up an environment with multiple scanning and indexing workstations, large amounts of documents can efficiently be processed.

Functionality that is bundled within KODAK Capture Software Pro such as batch capture, indexing, recognition, batch processing, retrieval and customized batch outputs are sometimes sold as separate modules by other software vendors. Kodak has in the past, and will continue in the future, to consider offering additional modules that deliver specific features, as part of our evaluation process as we look to expand our product portfolio. We always welcome feedback from our end customers, as well as our channel partners, that might assist us in prioritizing future enhancements to the line.

The following Kodak Scanners will be supported by KODAK Capture Pro Software: i30, i40, i55, i65, i1210, i1220, i1310, i1320, i150, i160, i250, i260, i280, i1410, i1420, i1440, i610, i620, i640, i660, i780, i810, i820, i830, i840, i1840, i1860. For the most recent list of supported scanners click here

For customers who are still using older Kodak scanner models such as the 900, 923, 990, 9500, 9520, 500, 5500, 5520, 752, 7500, 7560, 3590c, 4500, 1500/2500, i50, i60, or i80, in combination with KODAK Capture Software version 6.x, a special batch output format is available to allow exporting batches in the new format supported by KODAK Capture Pro Software. This allows, for example, Indexing workstations to process these batches as if they were created with an iSeries scanner in combination with KODAK Capture Pro Software.

KODAK Capture Pro Software is a capture solution that can be optimized for many different types of applications. It can be very effectively used to capture images and data for standardized forms. It supports zone definitions, offers barcode, patch code, OCR and MICR capabilities, and provides the ability for users to define zoom zones that make manual indexing and data auditing more efficient. Capture Pro Software also offers output connectors to popular software from other vendors.

We offer connectors to many popular imaging applications in the industry. A snapshot of the list includes popular ECM applications from vendors such as:

• EMC - Application Xtender
• EMC Captiva – Formware
• Captaris - Alchemy
• FileNet - High Performance Image Import
• JP Morgan Chase - iVault!
• Kofax - Ascent
• LaserFiche
• Fortis - File Magic Plus
• Microsoft - Sharepoint
• Mobius
• Hyland Software - OnBase
• Optika - eMedia Filer
• Digitech - PaperVision
• Unisys - eWorkflow and Imaging

Upgrades from KODAK Capture Software to KODAK Capture Pro Software will be available for customers using the latest version of KODAK Capture Software. These may be ordered from your reseller

There is a utility available that allows customers to convert their KODAK Capture Software applications to KODAK Capture Pro Software. However, because KODAK Capture Pro Software offers many exciting new features that are not available in KODAK Capture Software, some work will be necessary to complete the transition

A KODAK Capture Pro Software Maintenance Contract includes the following benefits:

• No charge access to software updates as they become available. These can be downloaded from a secure website, at no charge to those customers with a Software Maintenance Contract.
• Access to FAQ’s available on the Kodak web site.
• Telephone support to answer questions not sufficiently answered in the FAQ’s or in the Help information available within the application.
• Via the telephone support center, customers will be provided with suggestions on job setup questions. Additionally, Kodak can actually perform custom job setups for a customer, but this service will be available at a charge.
• Replacement of the Hardware Key and or Software Key will be provided at no charge
• Replacement of the installation media will be provided at no charge.

The contracts are based on the expiration date. We can work with the Contract group to change your contracts so they all expire at the same time. This would allow for your one point of contact.

A site license is currently not offered, however, discount models do apply for larger quantities. Please check with your authorized reseller for KODAK Capture Pro Software

KODAK Capture Pro Software comes with an installation wizard that will guide the user through a few steps to collect input necessary for the installation. Users may either use the standard installation method or the advanced, the latter of which offers more control over where files will be stored on the host system.

Yes, Operator Training and Installation will be offered at an additional charge. Please see your authorized Kodak reseller for details.

Contact your authorized Kodak document imaging reseller. KODAK Capture Pro Software provides a number of API’s that allow integrators to create additional functionality, including initiation of the capture process from a different application.

You need to select a different option for scanning images.

Open the Page Setup dialog box (File>Page Setup) and click the Auto Delete tab. From this tab select the Delete Back image when (by Image size byte or Image content %) option that works best for your scan job.

The scanner you are using probably does not support the Feeder Pause feature. Your scanner cannot safely stop in the middle of scanning, therefore, some images are discarded when the Stop button is selected.

You need to reinstall the full version of Kodak Capture Pro Software.

The folder for the application must be unique between Kodak Capture Desktop Software and Kodak Capture Pro Software. Uninstall the software and reinstall it to different folders and it will work.

Using the Up and Down arrows on the keyboard will display additional file types. Scroll through those file types to select the one you want.

The system is recognizing a previous version of the WIBU driver. To fix this: Remove the WIBU key from the PC; Insert the KODAK Capture Pro Software Installation DVD in the CDROM drive; Go to D:\utilities\WIBU with "D:" being the your DVD drive and run the WKRuntime.exe file

KODAK Capture Pro Software does not support the Windows 2003 Server operating system. Install KODAK Capture Pro Software on one of the supported operating systems: Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and SP3 (32-bit) or Windows Vista (original) and SP1 (32-bit).

Create a folder named "Documents" instead of "Public Documents" in the “C:\Users\Public\” folder and it will install correctly.

The image buffer is where images are stored on the scanner. The message, "Image buffer almost full, processing will continue when buffer is less full" indicates that the PC is telling the scanner to "wait" as it copies the images to it. This can be caused for a number of reasons:

Verify that the PC meets or exceeds the following minimum hardware requirements--2.8 GHz processor with at least 1 GB on memory. Recommended configuration: Dual Core Processor; Memory: 4 GB Ram (More memory is better); Hard Disk: 40 GB (7200 RPM) or better; DVD-ROM drive; Monitor resolution: Minimum 1024X768

Check your anti-virus program. Sometimes your anti-virus program checks the images as they come across, thus slowing the PC down. It is recommended that you exclude the Scan Cache folder where the images are going into within your anti-virus program. The default is "C:\ScanPro"

See if the Scan Cache is a network address. If it is, move the Scan Cache to a local drive, such as C:\ScanPro (the default) to see if the speed increases.