ZIP-scan introduces it's revolutionary new system for your test correction capability using your scanner. It is called PrintScanScore and is a complete highly-automated software solution that you can evaluate for 30 days at no cost or risk. Simply download the program and use it for 30 days. The QUICK USER'S GUIDE makes it fast and easy to do an initial test.

One of the biggest advantages of this solution is that YOU PRINT YOU OWN TEST SHEETS!  That's right . . . you no longer have to buy expensive forms from the manufacturer of the scanner. For some users this will save thousands of dollars each year.

The PrintScanScore software performs three separate functions which interact with each other to provide a complete solution for creating and scoring tests. Each function is spotlighted below.

ZIP-scan provides no-charge technical support at 888-947-7226  (888-ZIP-SCAN).  Do not hesitate to call for assistance.
 

PRINT your test forms by whatever method (inkjet, laser, offset printing) on whatever paper you choose. The test form will fit on standard full size letter (8-1/2 x 11 inch) or A4 (210 x 297mm) size paper with a minimum of 100 questions per page (total of 300 questions supported) and from 4 to 9 digit student ID number spaces at the top.  Alignment of the image on the sheet is not critical since black squares at the top of the form and opposite each question are used for alignment by the software.

When you download the software, there is at the bottom of the first screen a button that enables you to easily print the required test sheets with the proper number of digits at the top for the student ID number.

Below are examples of the 9 digit ID form with 100 questions in both letter size and A4 size paper formats:

     Letter size 4 digit ID test form                      A4 size 4 digit ID test form 

Use your scanner to create TIFF images of the marked test sheets.  If your organization has a high speed scanner on the network, simply specify that the images are to be created in a TIFF format and send them to a folder where PrintScanScore can score these sheets.  The first sheet can be the master sheet with all the correct answers (with no ID number on this master sheet).

All scanners can create black & white, 200 dpi, TIFF images of the test sheets which can then be quickly scored. PrintScanScore also provides a scanning program that works very well with scanners attached to the PC with a USB cable which have the industry standard TWAIN drivers.  You may want to read the Frequently Asked Question section below for more details.
 

SCORE your tests with the included Test Wizard module which is the scoring program that has been developed over the past 8 years for ZIP-scan’s use with its original custom half-sheet OMR scanner.  It scores the images of the test sheets and generates an analytical report, a summary report, and individual student reports. The ability to include sub-grouping of questions in the reports is a special feature of the Test Wizard module. No changes have been made to the Test Wizard and it functions the same as the original solution.  There are more details under the Scoring tab of this web site.

The QUICK USER'S GUIDE makes it easy to score your first practice test sheets.  Call 888-947-7226 if you have ANY questons.

30 Day Demo Evaluation

When you download the PrintScanScore demo software, you will have a 30 day evaluation period to use the software and witness personally how well it performs.  After 30 days it will stop functioning. We have also limited the use for up to only five students to facilitate a quicker learning curve with the software's comprehensive feature set. The full feature (non-demo) software has no limitation on the number of students. Be sure to try out the sub-grouping feature which provides additional test results for groups of question that you specify in the setup.

User's Guides

The PrintScanScore QUICK USER'S GUIDE will help you set up your demo software and answer many of the common questions that may affect your initial impression. The QUICK USER'S GUIDE covers just the basic software functionality with limited options and settings. ZIP-scan wants you to have the best possible experience with your evaluation so you can reap the maximum benefit of the program quickly.

The full version PrintScanScore User's Guide expands the feature coverage found in the QUICK User's Guide and includes explanations of advanced features that make the Test Wizard such a robust and comprehensive scoring program.

Purchase/Activation of Software

Please contact us for the price of the PrintScanScore software program. To purchase the software, you must provide the "Machine ID code" displayed by the software when you click the "Register" button on the left side of the Welcome Screen under the count down of the number of days left in the demo period.  After you have provided payment and we have processed your credit card information if a credit card is used, we will provide you with your activation code that is unique to your PC.  Put this activation code in the space provided on the Register button screen and the Register button will disappear. On the next start up the software will be fully active with no limitations.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  I need to buy a scanner.  What do you recommend?

A:  ZIP-scan has purchased and tested the Kodak ScanMate i1120 twenty page/minute sheet fed scanner for less than $400.00.  It has worked very well. One good source for this product is www.newegg.com

Q:  Can I truly use any scanner with PrintScanScore?

A:  YES.  All scanners will create TIFF images of the test sheets in a standard black and white, 200dpi, format.  ZIP-scan also provides a scanning utility program what can be used if your scanner has the standard TWAIN drivers.

 

 Q:  Can each test sheet be used multiple times for many small tests to save costs?

A:  YES.  Each test sheet has at least 100 questions and the Test Wizard  scoring module has a "sub grouping of questions" feature.  Use this feature to report the results for only a small group of questions.  Simply give back the test sheets to the same students multiple times to take many small tests on different days using the same test sheet.

Q:  Can I scan test forms at separate sites and send the TIFF images to a central location to score the images with PrintScanScore?

A: YES.  This strategy would work fine.

ZIP-scan wants you to be able to quickly evaluate the capability of PrintScanScore.