Talk:Scantron

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The more generic name for this process is OMR -- Optical Mark Reader. Not all OMR forms are Scantron forms.

[edit] Pen

Has anyone tried using pen on a scantron? I would think it would work, but they say don't so one can erase a mistake. Other optical-recognition systems, such as lotto tickets allow pen. --Metallurgist 02:41, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

There are actually several different OMR machines that Scantron makes. The ones most people run up against are the 888 series (includes the P and P+ models.) These units only read pencil or I have seen them read dark black marker. They will not read pen. Other machines such as the 8000 series, the 2000 series, and the ES machines can be purchased with Ink read heads. These machines are usually connected to a PC. They can also be configured as TSM (Test Scoring Machines) and act just like the 888s. These machines can also have 2 read heads and read both sides at the same time. I know these machines well as I am a Scantron Tech.

Do you know if electrical sensing machines still used (especially in the developing world)? Does anyone still manufacture them? Nil Einne 13:36, 5 August 2006 (UTC)