Chapter 1: Scanner Basics
6 Scantron SelfScore Scanners
• Operating Environment
• Temperature: 60° to 85°F (16°C to 29°C)
• Humidity: 40% to 60%, non-condensing
• Power
• 100-240 volt operation: 100-240 volts AC (-
10%, +6%): 47-63 Hz; US 3-prong plug; 15 amp
dedicated circuit
• Communications
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 - SelfScore can be operated
asynchronously using a virtual com port with
user-defined protocol
• Operation
• Read Heads: Contact image sensor arrays, 16
level OMR, pencil or ink read capabilities
• Scanning Rate: 2,800 sheets per hour (Actual
scanning rate depends on quantity of data read
from the form and the amount of processing
done on the data while scanning)
System Requirements
For information about system requirements for the
SelfScore scanner, go to https://www.scantron.com/
scanners-forms/optical-mark-recognition-omr-
scanners-opscan-series/selfscore/.
User Precautions
Users and their employers need to observe the
common sense precautions applicable to the
operation of any machinery. These include, but are not
limited to, the following:
• Do not wear loose clothing, unbuttoned sleeves,
etc.
• Do not wear loose jewelry, bracelets, bulky rings,
long necklaces, etc.