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The Apperson brand of scanners are relied upon by tens of thousands of institutions and instructors and by millions of students worldwide. Whether you are in need of a stand alone Test Score Machine to quickly grade exams or in need of more in-depth item analysis reporting to aid in evaluating outcomes, there is an Apperson scanner to meet your needs.

Test Score Machines

These scanners give you the flexibility to use with or without the need for software and a computer. These desktop scanners are lightweight and affordable.

Software Driven Scanners

These scanners are designed to not only score exams but can capture larger amounts of data required for projects such as surveys or course evaluations. These scanners range from desktop models to high speed scanners that support a centralized test scoring operation in some of the largest universities in the world.

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Test Score Machines Full Sheet, High-Speed Scanners

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	DataLink 600 / 600 FC Both models support Apperson forms with Student ID capture while the 600-FC also scores most Scantron answer sheets. Learn More Order Forms	DataLink 1200 Small but powerful. The most chosen scanner within the higher education community. Learn More Order Forms	DataLink 3000 This auto-feed scanner scans 150 question exams at a rate of up to 60 exams per minute. Learn More Order Forms	Sekonic 1800 Small enough for use as a desktop scanner. Learn More Order Forms	Sekonic 3500 Perfect for department using full size General Purpose answer sheets. Learn More Order Forms	Sekonic 6500 High speed scanning with reject tray. Perfect for a Training Center. Learn More Order Forms
Cost	$1,250 / $1,450 (FC)	$1,250	$2,250	Request Quote	Request Quote	Request Quote
Speed	35 ppm / 2100 pph	35 ppm / 2100 pph	50 ppm / 3000 pph	30 ppm / 1800 pph	59 ppm / 3500 pph	91 ppm / 5500 pph
Channels	6	12	19	48	48	48
Read Head	Simplex reflective, pencil read	Simplex reflective, pencil read	Simplex reflective, pencil read	Single-sided read or Dual-sided read	Single-sided read or Dual-sided read	Single-sided read or Dual-sided read
Document Transport	Manual Feed	Manual Feed	Auto Feed	Auto Feed	Auto Feed	Auto Feed
Automated Document Feeder (ADF)	N/A	N/A	250	50 Forms	500 Forms	500 Forms
Form Output Stacker	50	50	250	100 forms	500 Forms	500 Forms (accept) / 150 (reject)
Mark Discrimination	16 Levels	16 Levels	16 Levels	16 Levels	16 Levels	16 Levels
Mark Implements	Pencil	Pencil	Pencil	Pencil or Optional Pencil + Pen	Pencil or Optional Pencil + Pen	Pencil or Optional Pencil + Pen
Mark Position	360	720	1,140	Under 5,184 (per each page)	5,232 (per each page)	5,232 (per each page)
Mark Shapes	Rectangles, Ovals & Circles	Rectangles, Ovals & Circles	Rectangles, Ovals & Circles	Rectangle, Ovals and Circles	Rectangle, Ovals and Circles	Rectangle, Ovals and Circles
	DataLink 600	DataLink 1200	DataLink 3000	Sekonic 1800	Sekonic 3500	Sekonic 6500
Calibration	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual	Automatic	Automatic
Max Student ID	6 digit	12 digit	19 digit	10+ digit	10+ digit	10+ digit
Max Questions Per Test	200	200	150	200	200	200
Stand-Alone Item Analysis	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
OMR Scanner	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pre-Mark Software Compatible	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Integrated Bar Code Reader	No	No	Yes	Optional	Optional	Optional
Scanner Dimensions (WxHxD)	20″ x 6″ x 7″	20″ x 6″ x 7″	8.5″ x 6″ x 2.75″	12.9″ x 5″ x 28.7″	14″ x 9″ x 22.5″	14″ x 15″ x 31.5″
Scanner Weight	3 lbs	3 lbs	7 lbs	10.8 lbs	38 lbs	80 lbs
	DataLink 600	DataLink 1200	DataLink 3000	Sekonic 1800	Sekonic 3500	Sekonic 6500
Min. Doc. Size	3 1/2″ x 6″	3 1/2″ x 6″	5 1/2″ x 7″	2.5″ x 4.3″	2.5″ x 4.33″/td>	2.5″ x 4.33″
Max. Doc. Size	8 1/2″ x 12″	8 1/2″ x 12″	5 1/2″ x 12″	9″ x 14″	9″ x 14″	9″ x 14″
Utility Software	DataLink Connect	DataLink Connect	DataLink Connect	DataLink Select, Remark Classic OMR	DataLink Select, Remark Classic OMR	DataLink Select, Remark Classic OMR
PC/Mac Compatible	PC & Mac	PC & Mac	PC & Mac	PC only	PC only	PC only
Printer	Yes	Yes	Yes	Optional	Optional	Included
Printing Type	Ink-jet Technology	Ink-jet Technology	Ink-jet Technology	Ink-jet Technology	Ink-jet Technology	Ink-jet Technology