ScanPro Ease-of-Use

Microfilm remains one of the most trusted formats for preserving historical records, newspapers, government documents, and archival collections. Yet for many organizations, accessing and working with microfilm has traditionally been a frustrating and time-consuming process.

ScanPro® was designed to change that. By combining intuitive software, automated image enhancement, customizable workflows, and a user-friendly interface, ScanPro helps researchers, librarians, archivists, and records professionals work more efficiently with microfilm and microfiche collections.

The result is a microfilm scanning experience that is easier to learn, easier to use, and more productive for both occasional users and experienced researchers.

"Our patrons picked up on using the ScanPro very easily and are very happy with the automatic functions and the great clarity!"

- Jessica, Eugene Public Library, Oregon

"Our employees and general public just love the ease of use and quality of images that we get from the ScanPro!"

- Phillips County, MT

Some of the ScanPro features that contribute to its ease of use include:

PowerScan™ Software

PowerScan™ software features a familiar Windows® interface with clearly labeled icons, customizable toolbars, built-in help resources, and user-defined controls designed to minimize training and shorten the learning curve for both first-time and experienced users. Frequently used functions can be placed front and center, helping users work more efficiently while maintaining a streamlined workflow.

Library staff consistently report that patrons can quickly begin working with microfilm, making ScanPro® an ideal solution for public-use environments, research facilities, and archives.

Film Selection Wizard

Getting started is simple. Just load your microfilm or microfiche and select the matching media type in the Film Selection Wizard. With a single click, ScanPro automatically recalls the appropriate settings, including magnification, image rotation, film type, and workflow controls for that application.

The Film Selection Wizard can be customized to match your organization's specific collections and workflows, including the ability to add custom media profiles and photo icons. By reducing setup time and minimizing operator error, the Film Selection Wizard helps users work more efficiently with a wide variety of microform formats.

Image Rotation

ScanPro automatically rotates images to the correct portrait or landscape orientation, ensuring documents are displayed properly for viewing, printing, and saving. This automated feature helps simplify workflows and reduces the need for manual image adjustments when working with different microform formats.

Compact Design and On-Screen Controls

Designed to maximize workspace efficiency, ScanPro microfilm scanners feature a compact footprint that fits comfortably into libraries, archives, research facilities, and office environments. Key controls are integrated directly into the on-screen interface, allowing users to access image movement, enhancement, cropping, scanning, and saving functions from a single workspace. Combined with easy-to-use media carriers and intuitive software, ScanPro helps streamline the microfilm research and scanning experience.