Testing observations and conclusions, Competitive knockouts – Kodak I780 User Manual

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Testing observations and conclusions

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Operators of the

DR-X10C Scanner must be constantly vigilant when

preparing documents for scanning, completing more extensive presorting, or risk

ongoing misfeeds along with associated downtime and productivity.

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The Canon

DR-X10C Scanner creates potential confusion because with misfeed

retry mechanism engaged, operator must respond to scanner control panel

messaging as well as resolve any discrepancy between physical document

output and electronic images saved at the host to discover if these were the

only images “missed.” Occurrences of this scenario during testing diminished

only images “missed.” Occurrences of this scenario during testing diminished
productivity significantly.

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No matter how much dust is introduced to the

Canon DR-X10C Scanner during

a job, dust detection software will not be induced to stop/check/clear the dust

automatically. Only when the operator intervenes will dust be cleared at this

point. Streaking on images was visible during the running of a batch, with auto

dust removal not being activated until a new batch was initiated.

Competitive knockouts

Key takeaways:
The real world of scanning is not a perfect world. Mixed sizes, shapes, and weights—
along with attachments, staples, colors, folds and other common issues—occur daily.
To achieve true productivity, variables must be accounted for and handled with ease
to ensure robust performance. The Kodak i780 Scanner delivers reliable productivity

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at rated speeds day after day, thanks to a combination of speed, productivity building
features, and robust paper handling. In tests, the Kodak i780 Scanner seamlessly

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handled mixed document batches and avoided the types of productivity issues that
encumbered the Canon DR-X10C Scanner. The Canon Scanner arrives with a variety of
troublesome design elements that slash productivity, create headaches and hassles, and
negatively impact image quality.

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Divergent document batches befuddle the Canon DR-X10C Scanner. Envelopes,
checks and varied sizes throttle the scanner’s throughput, unless the “misfeed
retry” feature is turned off. Batches with a wide range of document types and
sizes send the Canon Scanner into misfeed detect/rapid recovery mode, which
reduced productivity in side-by-side testing.

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Canon claims exclusive paper-feeding technology that easily handles
documents of the widest range of sizes, weights and types to deliver high
productivity. However, when testing the Canon DR-X10C Scanner side-by-side
with the Kodak i780 Scanner, the Canon Scanner’s retry feeding mechanism
slows down overall throughput as it detects false double feeds when common
document types are fed. Kodak’s CCD sensors track every page, check for
overlaps and misfeeds, and help deliver outstanding image quality at full rated
speed. The Kodak i780 Scanner is not fooled by adhesive labels or varying paper
thicknesses, and requires no operator calibration to optimally handle the widest
variety of document types and thicknesses as defined in its specifications.

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Dust can be a significant problem (for cleaning and image quality) with the

Canon Scanner, as a questionable design for detecting and clearing dust may
allow it to negatively impact image quality while setting false expectations for
dust-free imaging with customers. Kodak’s exceptional sensor and transport
technologies and design effectively minimize quality issues due to dust.

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Count on Kodak for consistent and true performance.

Count out Canon.

Methodology

For detailed information about testing methodology used in real-world environment
paper handling and productivity scenarios, click here

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For detailed information about testing methodology results related to dust and
contaminants, click here

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