Fast, Automated Scanning

This unique scanning solution for Mac OS X features both flexible scripting options and an easy-to-use interface. It was developed specifically to provide native Mac OS X support for high-speed Fujitsu scanners.

Elevated Software fScanXElevated Software has announced fScanX 1.4, an important update to their scanning solution for Mac OS X. Featuring ease of use, high throughput and uniquely flexible scripting options, fScanX was developed specifically to provide native Mac OS X support for high-speed Fujitsu scanners. Currently supported scanners include the Fujitsu fi-6130, fi-6230, fi-6140, fi-6240, fi-5530C2, fi-4340C, fi-6670 and fi-6770 models.

Elevated Software fScanX 1.4Developed from the ground up utilizing the latest OS X technologies, fScanX is best known for its agility and speed. It offers simple installation and ships with both a stand-alone scanning application as well as a command-line utility for use in scripting and developing automated solutions within any development environment, and an Automator action for scriptless automation.

Scott Ribe, founder of Colorado based Elevated Software Development says:

Quoting  begins In 2002 there was no support available for integrating high-speed scanning into Macintosh applications, so I started developing my own drivers as part of an extensive electronic medical records system … In 2004, I distilled the essential scanning support into the standalone product fScanX. Quoting  ends

fScanX’s simple-to-use scanning utility offers a natural, easy user interface and is aimed at scanning documents into files quickly with no fuss. However rather than requiring the application to launch in order to perform scanning, fScanX’s command-line utility gives developers the ability to control the user interface completely. This opens up a host of possibilities for prepress operators, developers and graphic designers alike to build custom workflows involving scanning.

Additionally, fScanX ships with a handy Automator action enabling very easy creation of scanning workflows without scripting. fScanX also enables a host of alternative automation options. It takes only three lines of script code in FileMaker to scan a document, with similar setups available in 4D. And it’s just as easy to scan from AppleScript, shell scripts, Ruby, Python, and more. (Simple FileMaker and AppleScript Studio examples are included. As more extensive Objective-C examples, the sources of the standalone scanning application and Automator action are also included.)

Ryan Thorpe, 24-Hour Record Retriever & Abstract, Inc. says

Quoting  begins We’ve used the ease of FileMaker, the flexibility of AppleScript, and the ever-growing features of fScanx to create what I consider the ultimate in business automation … Fujitsu’s great scanners coupled with Scott’s excellent software, service, and support makes it a no- brainer. Anyone serious about running a business on a Mac needs fScanx. Quoting  ends

Feature Highlights:

  • * Comfortable and simple User Interface aimed strictly at scanning documents into files
  • Simple installation (Standard package: double-click to install, install via ADR, etc)
  • From download to first scan potentially in about a minute
  • Up to 90 pages per minute throughput
  • Limitless automation possibilities

Minimum Requirements: Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, 10.5 Leopard, 10.6 Snow Leopard and later; PowerPC or Intel Mac; 2.5 MB Hard Drive space plus storage for scanned documents; Compatible Fujitsu scanner

fScanX 1.4 is licensed on a per-scanner basis, $149 – $699 (USD) depending on model. Before buying please see the fScanX product page for more information about which scanners and features are supported by the current version. Version 1.4 is a major update delivering requested features and is a recommended download for all customers running Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

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fScanX 1.4

Download fScanX: fScanX%201.4.dmg

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Headquartered in Golden, Colorado, Elevated Software Development, Inc. is a privately held corporation founded in 2008 by independent software engineer Scott Ribe. With over 24 years of experience as a software engineer, Scott’s aim is developing unique and effective solutions using the most effective languages and tools and complemented by first-class customer support. Copyright (C) 2008-2010 Elevated Software Development, Inc. fScanX is a registered trademark of Elevated Software Development, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. FileMaker is a trademark of FileMaker, Inc. Portions copyright 2010 Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.