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Scantron^® Delivers Next Step in Evolution of Desktop Document Scanning

Innovative Scanner Offers Versatile, Cost-Effective Data Collection and Document Imaging Technology

EAGAN, MN – September 4, 2008 - Scantron today announces the iNSIGHT^® 30, the first desktop scanner to combine high-quality, high-speed, full-color imaging technology with the proven data collection capabilities and accuracy of Optical Mark Recognition (OMR). To develop this innovative scanner, Scantron applied over 50 years of experience in engineering, forms design, applications development and customer support. With its unique blend of functionality, the iNSIGHT 30 is well positioned to address a broad array of applications including testing, surveys, attendance, grading, student portfolios, personnel records, archival, and general back-file conversions.

"Scantron is committed to offering our customers scanning technologies that address their critical requirements for reliable and accurate data collection solutions." said Jeff Heggedahl, CEO and President of Scantron. "The new iNSIGHT 30 scanner offers a versatile, cost-effective way to capture, store and distribute the growing volumes of data and documents that organizations deal with every day."

For data collection, the iNSIGHT 30 scans OMR forms by leveraging Scantron's popular ScanTools^® utility software to ensure accurate resolution, recognition and formatting of scanned documents. The scanner and software work together reading up to 3,600 sheets per hour. The iNSIGHT 30 scanner can perform Optical Mark Recognition, Optical Character Recognition and Intelligent Character Recognition and bar code processing. In addition, it can also scan grayscale images for digital storage during the data collection process.

For document imaging, the iNSIGHT 30 offers a unique blend of speed and flexibility. It scans images at speeds of up to 9000 images-per-hour and the advanced paper handling functionality allows users to simultaneously feed a broad range of document sizes and weights. With one click, you can select the format of the scanned image, the resolution, the file type, and the destination of the resulting file using the Click&Scan software. This versatile, cost-effective scanner is supported by Scantron's extensive services organization to ensure maximum uptime and customer satisfaction.

Scantron provides further information at their website at www.scantron.com and phone inquiries can be answered at 1-800-SCANTRON.

About Scantron Corporation

Scantron Corporation (www.scantron.com) helps education, commercial, and government organizations worldwide measure and improve effectiveness with assessment and survey solutions. Scantron provides tools for the rapid, accurate and reliable capture of data with innovative software and survey solutions that leverage the company's expertise in software, world-class forms printing, scanner manufacturing, and customer service.