North Dakota State University

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

NDSU has chosen ImageNow, by Perceptive Software, as its document imaging software solution. This software is comprised of three parts: software installed on the server, software installed on the user's computer, and capture software installed on computers connected to scanners.

Server Software

• the necessary enterprise software was installed onto a host server at NDSU at the time of the initial implementation
• purchased client and capture licenses are installed onto the host server and are activated for use

Client Software

• any computer used to access ImageNow needs to have the ImageNow client software application installed
• the number of users logged in to ImageNow at one time is limited to the number of client licenses stored on the host server

Capture Software

• a CaptureNow license is required for each computer connected to a scanner
• Kofax VRS (Virtual Re-Scan) software is required for use in tandem with the CaptureNow license 

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

Many participating offices at NDSU are using the Fujitsu fi-4340C scanner. However, this scanner model has been discontinued and is no longer available for purchase. The NDSU Bookstore does have two models of scanners available: the "high performance" Fujitsu fi-6240Z ($1849) and the "budget" Fujitsu fi-6230Z ($1299). Selection of which model is best suited for your office will depend on the amount of scanning your office will be doing. The "high performance" model would be recommended for offices with moderate-to-high volume scanning needs. The "budget" model may be more suitable for offices with low-to-moderate scanning needs. The Fujitsu brand was selected because the purchase price includes the Kofax VRS software which is required for use in tandem with the CaptureNow license. This software can be purchased separately if another brand of scanner is preferred.

• Fujitsu fi-6240Z Brochure ("high performance")
• Fujitsu fi-6230Z Brochure ("budget")
• Fujitsu fi-4340C Brochure (discontinued)

To Purchase a Scanner, you will need to order:

• a scanner (preferably one with an automatic document feeder, high resolution, and ability to scan duplex documents)
• Kofax VRS software (included with Fujitsu models, may not be included in other brands)
• a CaptureNow seat license (purchased from Perceptive Software, to be uploaded to host server)

Scanner Start-up Costs: