Free program for combining the scanner and printer to a convenient copier.

Nowadays in various organizations are increasingly beginning to talk about implementation electronic document management. However, in reality, it rarely reaches and eventually comes again and again to mess with a whole papers. At the same time, the documents often need to be copied in several copies, and xerox can only be one on the whole floor! Familiar situation?

Employees of various state institutions, I think more than once came across a similar problem and fully understand its scale. However, "grief" can help if you have at least some scanner, printer and program iCOPY.which allows you to "connect" these two devices in a comfortable copier!

Comparison of ICOPY program with a paid analogue of Scanitto Pro

According to its functional capabilities, Icopy resembles a commercial program for scanning Scanitto Pro:

Features	iCOPY.	Scanitto Pro.
Cost	is free	from 499 rubles.
Driver scanning	WIA.	Twain
Copying one button	+	+
Multi-page copying (incl. From the paper contractor)	+	+
Saving in PDF.	+	+
Preservation in the form of images	JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF	JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, TIFF
Text recognising	-	+

The only essential deficiency of Icopy, as we see from the comparison, is the lack of the text recognition function. This, of course, minus is essential, but we are faced with the task simply quickly convert copies of the document and with this program copes perfectly.

Installing and pre-configuring

icopy exists in two versions: installation and portable, which does not require installation. Portable version, as you know, does not leave tracks in the system and can work directly from the flash drive. However, the installer has an advantage. With it, you can "bind" the scan button on your scanner to activate the iCopy copy function! All that is needed for this - during installation on one of the screens, check the item "REGISTER ICOPY TO SCANNER BUTTON":

It is worth noting that your antivirus can "swear" on the ICOPY installer, so you may have to either add it to the White List, or simply to turn off the protection.

If at least one scanner is connected to the computer, when you first start, ICOPY will be detected and offered to select the default as a scanning device:

The first time the program can boot with the English interface. If you have such a problem, click a small button. "SETTINGS" On the right side of the working window and in the window that opens in the tab "GENERAL" in the drop-down list "Language" Specify item "RUSSIAN (Russia)". To apply the changes, click "OK" and restart the program:

In fairness, it is worth saying that the ICOPY Russification leaves much to be desired ... In the interface here and there are constantly untranslated from English inscriptions, and in some windows (for example, the window title is translated (for example, in "Options")!

Since the speech came about the settings, then we will look at a little and at the same time. The tabs here are only two. In the already mentioned tab "General", except for selecting a language, change, in fact, nothing more. Unless you can activate the option of automatic rotation of pages with printing on both sides in an automatic feeder (if any) - "Flip Duplexed Pages".

On the second tab - "FILE SETTINGS" - You can set the default folders to which the scan results in PDF format will be saved and in the form of images (default ICOPY asks to specify the way to save before each scanning):

ICOPY interface

Now consider carefully appearance Work window icopy:

In the left part there is a large main button to start copying, and under it there are three smallest:

1. Multi-page scanning - Allows you to first scan all the document pages, and then print everything at once or save as a multi-page PDF file.
2. Save as an image - The activation of this button makes it possible to save each of the scanned sheets as a separate picture in the JPG, PNG, GIF or BMP format on your choice.
3. Saving in PDF. - Saves the scan results page or in a single multiple (if the first button is active) the PDF file.

The central part of the ICOPY window is assigned to various scanning and print options. The upper section is shifted a bit to the right. Here you can select the scanning and printing mode, specify the paper size and the desired number of copies. By default, the scan mode is "color", but in old scanners it is often very "planted" the lamp, with the result that the copy will be very bright and poorly read. Therefore, I recommend in such cases to set the "Text" mode for the scanner and, accordingly, "black and white" for the printer.

In the lower section of the central part of the iCopy window, there are only three ticks. Of these, the last two will be inactive if your scanner is not equipped with an auto-contract paper, since the second allows it to use it, and the third activates the two-way sheet scan (if such a function is supported).

The first option - "Preview". It is always available and allows you to activate scanning through the standard WIA-interface of Windows with the ability to view the captured image. However, if you activate such a mode of operation, the system scan settings will "interrupt" the parameters specified in ICOPY, so in the preview window you will need to re-select the type of capture on the "Black and White Figure" image:

Finally, on the right side of the icopy window, the settings buttons are located. Button "Choose a scanner" It is already familiar to us the window that appeared when you first start. Similar window will appear when you press the button "Printer Settings":

Actually caused standard interface The prepress selection of the printer and the settings of its parameters that can be different (depends on your specific printer).

Finally, the third button - "Image Settings" - Causes a window in which you can adjust the brightness of the scan, its contrast, scale, resolution and quality. The default option is also active. "Center Image", allowing you to automatically align the captured image in the center of the A4 format sheet (or other specified in the settings):

Work with icopy.

We talked about the interface and its basic parameters, and now we will try to work with ICOPY in practice. First, we need to set scan and print options. They, as I said, it is best to put in the "Text" (for the scanner) and "black and white" (for the printer). Paper size Leave A4, and point below in the window, we specify how many copies of each of the scanned pages we need to print. It will only be left to press the large blue button on the left and the copying process will begin:

Please note that the multi-page copy button is activated in the screenshot. It is not necessary to include it, however, if it is enabled, then we have the ability to progress. That is, at first we scan everything page required document, and then press the button and the automatic printing begins. And we, while everything is printed, go to drink tea :)

If seriously, the multi-page scan mode can also be useful if we want to save all scans in single PDF file. To do this, activate the button "Export to PDF"By keeping active deferred print. Please note that in the status bar in this mode instead of the printer, we will have the export function. Add all the necessary pages to the future PDF document, and then click the button "Print pages". The finished multi-page PDF file will be saved in the default folder (if you specified it in the settings) or to the directory you specified before starting the scan:

In case you need to scanned single sheets and save them as image files (available on the choice of formats: JPG, BMP, PNG and GIF), the function of the multi-page scan is better disabled. Instead, you activate the second button and specify the folder to save the pictures (again, if you do not specify the default path in the settings).

Advantages and disadvantages of the program

• works with almost all scanners and printers;
• support for the automatic feeder of paper and bilateral scanning;
• the ability to "binding" the copy function to the button on the scanner (only for the installer);
• simple interface and program management;
• preliminary scan quality settings;
• function of multi-page scanning and postponed printing;
• the ability to save scan results in PDF (including multiple) and in the form of graphic files (JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF).

• running interface Russification;
• there is no own scan results preview mechanism (Windows WIA-interface is used);
• there is no way to recognize text.

conclusions

When I thought about writing to the flaws of Icopy, I realized that it was not some special cons. For the program, "weighing" less than megabyte, it knows how much does not make sense to complain about the progress of translation, because even English is intuitively understandable. Naturally, the preview of the scan would not prevent. But, on the other hand, if you use icopy only as a software xerox, it is not needed at all!

Well, and regarding the recognition of the text, then for the Russian language, alas, alas, there is nothing better than paid ABBYY FineReader. And it would be stupid to hoped that in such a small utility as Icopy shoved a full-fledged. The program performs its own task quite successfully, therefore, I think that icopy is not in vain wears the title of one of the most best decisions To copy documents.

P.S. Allowed to copy and quote this article Subject to the indication of an open active reference to the source and maintaining the authorship of Ruslana Toruschny.

Content

Creating electronic copies of images or documents requires the application of the scan operation. Equipment and software for this purpose make up a separate industry. computer equipment. By combining printers and scanners, a new class of digital devices was created - multifunctional devices (MFPs). To create a high-quality copy of the photo and decryption of the document obtained during operation, you need a scanning program operating with different types devices and creating a final file in any format user needed.

What is a program for scanning

The software necessary for working with the scanner should facilitate the user with different types of source materials, maintain work with all the main brands of scanners, MFP, ensure the choice of the desired format, quality, size of the destination file. The staff of the Windows operating system is part of these properties. there is third-party programscapable of converting scanned material into graphic or PDF format. The greatest value, among all utilities, represent text recognition programs.

Regular tools of Windows

Operational windows system It has built-in functions of working with scanning devices. It contains standard drivers of most of these devices of different manufacturers. The selection of your model is made when accessing scanning utilities. You can check its presence by opening "Device Manager", section "Image processing devices". If your device is not listed available devicesHis driver must be downloaded from the Internet and install. To go to scan mode, you must:

• press Start-\u003e Control Panel-\u003e Scanners and Cameras;
• click on the icon of your device or the driver name corresponding to it;
  The Wizard Wizard opens digital camera or scanner, press "Next";
• if you need to accurately configure, by clicking "Configure", select brightness, contrast, image resolution;
• select the type of image, to pre-evaluate the result, press viewing;
• after pressing "Next" in a new window, select the name of the end file, the location of it;
• the following clicking the "Next" button will start the scanning process.

Starting with Windows 7, the standard functionality of the program of work with scanning devices is improved and combined with facsimile seal. To start the work, you must select "Device Manager" -\u003e "Image Processing Devices" -\u003e "Faxes and Scanning" -\u003e "New Scanning". Next setting actions, preview, the start of the process and the preservation of the results is similar to those specified above.

Programs for scanning documents in a simple graphic file

Specialized scanning programs are aimed not only to get high-quality copies of originals, but also to facilitate work with them of different levels mutual understanding with computers. To get a simple copy in the form of a graphic file:

• download, install and run the program;
• select the model of your MFP, insert the original image into it;
• press the "Scan" button;
• the program in the dialog will be prompted to select the type of graphic file, the location of the conservation and options for further actions with the result obtained.

Scanning program in PDF and Document Dogs

Existing programs are capable not only to scan the image, but also to produce all the necessary actions for its processing. At the same time, it is possible to manually configure a quick car feedback of a large number of pages, their saving in PDF format. The convenience of this format is explained by a wide range of possible manipulations with digitized documents, including:

• automatic orientation of pages;
• scaling and positioning;
• document meter;
• creating a password;
• changing order, quality improvement
• the desired size of the output file;
• group corrective operations - trimming, contrast and other operations.

Utility for scanning photos

Professional photo processing requires tools with large quantity Level settings, color reproduction, shades. One of the best interfaces for scanning photo materials is the ControlCenter utility. It provides the ability to process photos, single and bilateral documents, preserving them in jPEG format, PDF. This utility Works with all versions of Windows. It is possible directly from its interface to send the result received by e-mail.

How the program for the scanner works

The principle of operation of the scanner is based on the difference of the reflected scanned surface of the light stream from a strong light source. The reflected signal through the prism enters the photosensitive element, which determines the characteristic of the image of this point. The more resolving the ability, the better the copy will be. The scanner program receives a signal about each point of the scanned image, converts it into a digital code, saves the data at each point in the computer's memory.

Scanning interfaces

To standardize the process recognition processes, scanners in 1992, the TWAIN standard was proposed (English. Two). It provides an excellent opportunity for approval between the computer and the functions of the scanners. Since 2000, the standard of their interaction with the Windows operating system was introduced, which received the name WIA (Windows Image Acquisition - capture images of Windows). It differs from TWAIN in that it supports the basic functions of scanning and preview. Its advantage is to support all types of scanning devices and versions of Windows.

Professional industrial scanners used graphic interface ISIS (Eng. Image and Scanner Interface Specification - the specification of the interface of images and scanners), which includes additional effects. Operational linux system A simplified dialogue is used with the possibility of access to the MFP network based on the SANE standard (Eng. Scanner Access Now - easy access to the scanner). When working with a conventional scanner or MFP, the TWAIN interface is more suitable, it is more convenient to use the WIA standard to work with the camera.

What application for scanning documents is better

The selection of the application to work with the scanner is determined by your needs. Simple copying documents with PDF format or sending by mail can make any free scanning programs. Many free OCR systems based on TesseRact with text recognition. If you need to process a document having complex formatting with the preservation of its structure, removing unnecessary shadows or errors will require a powerful FineReader level system.

ABBYY FineReader 10 Home Edition

The most famous, common and powerful program To scan and recognize text is ABBYY FineReader. 10 Home Edition. With it, the following tasks are solved:

• translate any materials into electronic type with preservation of the form and structure;
• sending the results of e-mail or publishing on the Internet;
• obtaining an image from the scanning device, MFP, a digital camera or mobile phone with integrated camera;
• accurate recognition, saving document formatting;
• recognition of digital images;
• high recognition quality, saving it in a text format convenient for you;
• support 178 languages, including Cyrillic;
• the program is paid, but after registration there is a trial period.

OCR CUNEIFORM - Conversion of scanned material in printed file

One of the best utilities OCR family (eng. Optical Character Recognition - Optical Letter Recognition) is Cuneiform. It is a text recognition system and text fragments in graphic files. Huge advantage is the ability to work with any types of printing products, typewritten documents, poor photocopies. The program uses unique algorithms, has a built-in test editor that will provide the user with the opportunity:

• work with tables of any format, structure or hierarchy;
• automatic or manual fragmentation of texts;
• defines more than 20 most common languages;

Scanner program for high-quality decoding SCANITTO PRO text

Among the programs for working with the scanned material there are utilities whose focus is clearly indicated. The proposed SCANITTO PRO program has simple settings, understandable interfaceWorks with many models of scanners. It has the ability to maintain the result of working in any formats such as PDF, BMP, JPG, TIFF, JP2 or PNG. But its main purpose is to decrypt complex texts in DOCX, RTF, TXT formats. This utility is implemented on the TWAIN scanning device driver, thereby ensuring the high quality of the final material.

Scanlite for a large amount of documents

To work with a large number of monotonous documents that require processing with the same settings, there is a ScanLite utility. It has more than 25 settings, access to which is in one window. To start the process, you must click on the "Scan Documents" button and select the location of the results of the work. Automatic way It is possible to configure the quality and size of files, reduced their size to ship by email.

Free Paperscan program

Free for download, free and possessing good functionality Is the PaperScan utility. It does not require powerful computerIt has a small size, supports a large number of models of scanners, MFP. The program works with equipment on TWAIN and WIA interfaces, provides high scan quality. Its main opportunities are considered:

• automatic feed;
• erase traces of punching;
• black and white mode and color modes of photo processing and pictures;
• editing brightness, contrast and other characteristics;
• there are gallery effects for images.

Windows Compatible WinScan2PDF OS

For quick work in any windows versions A portable and free WinScan2PDF utility is suitable. It works quickly, converts documents directly to the PDF file. Its main advantages are:

• automatic scanning and conversion of data into multiple PDF format;
• saving all pages into one file.
• the ability to create documents from a large number of source pages.

VueScan with a large number of models of supported scanners

Use all the capabilities of the scanning devices can VueScan utility. It will provide the ability to make hardware settings for scanning, color correction, batch scanning. The VueScan interface supports more than 100 types of film, which makes it easier to work with negatives and slides. A direct choice of mask, manual adjustment of color components. You can create an individual profile, save everything necessary settings. VueScan can work simultaneously with multiple scanners using centralized management.

RIDOC with the ability to transfer documents to image format

With RIDOC, it is possible to scan with fitting the result to the preset size, which is convenient when drawing up large directories. This utility works perfectly with HP and Canon scanners and is capable of:

• work with filing paper documents in automatic mode;
• create galleries of scanned materials;
• export documents to graphic formats with virtual printer Ridoc;
• watermark laying (watermark);
• save results in TIFF, BMP, JPEG, PNG graphic formats;
• export electronic versions in MS Word and PDF file.

Multilingual Naps2 Scanner Program

Naps2 utility is completely free app, does not contain intrusive for many free advertising products or unwanted software modules. It will provide one click with a simple profile setup for different devices. Her pluses are:

• the conservation feature with the choice of PDF, JPEG, PNG format, multi-page TIFF and others;
• compatible with WIA and TWAIN standards;
• easy task of all necessary parameters - DPI, page size, color depth.
• read from glass tablets, automatic feeder (ADF), duplex support;
• optical symbol recognition (OCR) on any of the 100 languages.

Scan Corrector A4.

Often in business there is a need to copy or save digital copies of A4 format documents. In this case, it is convenient to use Scan Corrector A4. If the source file is low quality, then you must clean the page before decryp. This utility will do it all without the use of a graphic editor. In addition, the utility has:

• saving and printing scanned images;
• the possibility of consistent receipt of several copies;
• high speed scanning and saving documents in any formats;
• selection of natural colors or grayscale gradations;
• image adjustment.

Pros and disadvantages of documents for scanning documents and photos

ABBYY FineReader 10 Home Edition is a flagship software To scan, has a lot of settings. This professional program has its pros and cons. Minus - paid version with a trial period of two weeks or a limitation of 55 scanned pages. Pros:

• recognizes texts in the pictures;
• supports automatic batch mode;
• clearly interpretation of texts;
• recognizes any languages;
• allows you to scan pictures, texts, low quality photos.

The program for working with the OCR Cuneiform scanner has the following advantages:

• the utility is free;
• the text is adjusted by dictionaries;
• deciphering poor-quality images;
• saves text structure and formatting texts.

• there are errors in the texts;
• support 24 languages.

The special program for Windows WinScan2PDF has one minus - the text is saved only in the document format. Pros:

• fast decoding of texts;
• minimalist, user-friendly interface.

A free SimpleOCr utility has a minus - there is no Russian-speaking support. Pros:

• correct functioning with high accuracy;
• removes noise from graphics;
• editing received texts.

FreeMore OCR is a free, easy to use utility whose minus - to decrypt Russian texts. Language is required. There are several advantages:

• encrypts and decrypts files;
• provides viewing the properties of the document;
• simple interface;
• correct output result;
• works simultaneously with multiple scanning devices.

Scanning documents is an integral part of doing business. Scanning programs allow you to digitize the necessary files, images. Some can save the required format required in PDF.

Almost all programs for scanning are capable of performing a qualitative task. Some can make certain adjustments during their work:

• contrast;
• language recognition;
• image brightness;
• turns.

By need, it is possible to configure the desired permission of the desired image or the necessary document in text format.

Such programs perfectly support work with the most popular scanner stamps: Canon, HP, Samsung, Kyocera and others. Russian programs are convenient for users, make it possible to work in different languages.

In the case when the quality of the document is not very good, it recognizes it and makes the appropriate correction. Windows operating system perfectly supports work. If you have problems with installing or during use - you can ask the question of interest and get a professional answer.

Scantool is very convenient and easy to use the program for scanning in Russian. Allows not only to make scans, but also immediately send them to print. Download free Scantool Pro 1.0 in Russian Password to All Archives: 1Progs Video Scantool 1.0 in Russian The main advantages of software: ease of management, there are no complex work algorithms; Allows not only to scan, n and immediately edit the image in the program itself; Supports functions ...

Photocopier - a unique program for simplicity and functionality, which allows one by pressing the mouse key to copy various documents, having only a scanner and printer at hand.

But, as they say, let's consider everything in order and begin with goals and tasks, and we complete the ways of solving and results.

Goals and objectives.

In everyday life, we often come across the need to make copies from various documents. This can be done by two main ways: having a copier at home (or a multifunctional device, preferably laser) or go to the nearest "service", where for our blood earned money will be provided to us a similar service.

So, in one of the beautiful spring evenings, it urgently needed to read several diverse documents, or rather, the number of 36 pieces ... But what to do?! On the street dark, "Services" have long been closed, running to someone from acquaintances, too, no way out ...

Methods solutions.

The output was found! After all, at my disposal there is an inkjet multifunctional device. Canon MP140. (scanner, inkjet color printer / copier) and laser printer HP P1006.. I began to scan and print this position of things ... But it was not there - the resulting image did not match the original, and the included utilities could not make friends with two different devices.

Of course, you can download a graphic editor, remove the fields and adjust the size of the image, but this option is acceptable for a small copy of the copy, in my case it was clearly not suitable. Postponing documents, I began to recall that somewhere once seen something similar to "Software Copyright"allowing you to make friends the scanner and printer ... By contacting the Internet, I, to my great joy, almost immediately came across a wonderful program Photocopier..

Installing the program is extremely simple as its interface. It is enough to look at the screenshot and immediately it becomes clear that we have a real copy machine!

Despite the simplicity, the program allows you to make black and white copies, copies with grayscale (black and white photo) and colored copies. You can also set the size of the received copy of 100% or 70% of the original, set the brightness and number of copies.

Important is that the program is distributed absolutely free!!!

Result.

I started copying, I was surprised - the first copy completely corresponded to the original, while the program did not request any additional parameters! The only thing that should be remembered in my case is about the use laser printer "Default", since the program automatically prints the default printer, and there is a chance that the system is installed in the system. jet printer. If you use an ordinary scanner and printer, then everything is configured automatically.

Outputwhich can be done: Photocopier. - A wonderful program, at the same time simple and functional, in some cases even indispensable - one mouse pressing and a copy of the document is already printed on the printer! For those who the functional of this version will seem little, there is more "advanced" version - Photocopier pro.having a number of additional, thinner settings. But this program is already paid - after installation, it will work for 30 days, after which it will be necessary to enter the registration key.

To get high-quality scans, it is not necessary to use branded programs to scan Canon.

Although they give a very positive result, among the software products presented by users, there are many good analogues worthy of attention.

Some of them are distributed free of charge, and part requires some costs depending on the functionality they provide.

A variety of assortment and special requirements for it

Document recognition different types Recently, it became a real necessity due to the fact that they became more in demand than paper originals.

This is due to the fact that they are much more convenient to store, transmit, and sometimes to process.

That is why the quality of the obtained digital copies becomes the main criterion of the selection of software used, including with the popular technique of the Canon brand.

Unfortunately, not all program manufacturers can please users.

One of the most common problems among products is the lack of regional settings, such as a Russian-speaking interface, which is a special criterion on domestic space.

And there are many such criteria.

Some products better cope with the processing of graphic information, others are more suitable for working with the texts, including those containing several different.

In parallel with them there are other programs and utilities, including those that "excellent" copble with the information presented in tabular form.

We have already allocated a number of full-fledged software complexes and quite simple utilities that satisfy a number of user requirements and, as a result, included in this list:

Canon MF Toolbox

Start an overview of models costs from a company application brand Canon, namely MF Toolbox. The main drawback is that there is no Russian-language version.

The entire interface with which the user interacts with the data is English.

However, this lack of interest is compensated by advantages. software Product, and he has a lot of them.

First, it is a small weight of an application that is only 9.5 MB, which is in good direction reflected on its loading and speed of operation.

Secondly, the application is free and comes with a hardware manufacturer, which guarantees compatibility check.

The application works in conjunction with Windows, which will notice the lion's share of users of office equipment.

Despite this, working with it is quite quickly, and for scanning a couple of clicks.

An additional advantage of the program can be considered the possibility of saving.

This functionality gives an advantage, first of all, not even in convenience, but in saving time spent on conversion from one file format to another.

A set of formats consists of the most popular, so MF Toolbox allows you to cover a large number of basic user needs.

In case, if the document is required to be corrected, you can use a configured set of editors, and to quickly transmit scans, you can use the quick send option.

It allows, without running third-party applications, make data digitization, editing them and direct printing, which makes it simply indispensable in the revolutionary working conditions.

The program quickly connects to the scanner and has a couple of versions, depending on what is required by the user.

Each of them has its advantages.

Paperscan Free version is different free licenseBut a somewhat limited basic set of supported functions, but the Paperscan version of the Scanner Professional Edition will please more extensive tools, but it will have to pay the user for it.

Both versions allow you to achieve high data compression rates to JBIG2, which facilitates their transfer and does not affect the quality of the final image.

At the same time, both versions have a general drawback - the lack of Russian-speaking menu commands. However, it will not be a tangible problem if you speak English at the base level.

A bonus for any user will be the function of auto-rotating and aligning documents without the need for their re-scanning, as well as support operating systems Family.

Fig. 7 - Paperscan Professional Edition

Ridoc.

Some utilities intended for digitization have one drawback - they, if there are a Russian-speaking interface, are unable to qualitatively recognize Russian-speaking texts, the ridoc does not apply to their number.

It perceives the text in and Russian enough, and in other languages.

It is also worth noting that the utility can leave watermarks on digitized copies and can be used for free over a monthly trial period of operation.

After that, you will need to pay the license, but as a result, the user will receive even wider functionality.

The advantages should include data compression after digitization without loss of quality, as well as the possibility batch processing documents.

After scanning, the data can be converted, and then save or send email addressee. ABBYY FineReader, providing the highest possible set of features and operations with digitized data.

Users will find software And for high-quality digitization of photos, and for quick text recognition in any language.

At the same time, it is not necessary to pay for such software products.

Some of them apply to a free license, which is especially important for users who are engaged in digitization unprofessional.