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The cold cash savings of Computer Output to Laser Disc are music to some companies' ears. We profile four satisfied users. Also this month: An introduction to print on demand and the products that make it work. The latest jukebox management software products. Advice on buying high-speed scanners and boards.

Print It On Your Demand

by Liz Levy
On Demand (POD) systems take information in digital form and print short-run, customized or personalized documents. Today's print on demand software and hardware gives you the quality you want, when you want it, where you want it.

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Articles

In Transportation

Transport Rises to New Heights
by Mark Young
Transport is the perfect imaging application. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It uses tons of paper. They have people in many different locations who need to access the same information.

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Imaging Does Comdex

Imaging is catching on all over the place including Comdex. Many vendors will debut new imaging products in Las Vegas November 17-21.

Large Format Drives

The Survival of the Fittest by Lowell Rapaport
The number of vendors serving the large format optical storage market may be shrinking, but it's still a good solution for your large capacity needs. Even though there are only two vendors, They're definitely in it for the long haul.

Jukebox Management Software

Make Your Jukebox Run Faster
by Lowell Rapaport
Jukeboxes make it easy to store a lot of data. They're cheaper than RAID systems. Jukeboxes can have hundreds of discs and dozens of drives.

Intranet

Make Images Accessible on an Intranet
by Penny Lunt
Imaging was invented to help companies improve productivity and customer service as well as save money. Companies combining intranets with imaging technology save even more.

Test Drive

The Big Brother Shoot-Out
by Harry Newton
We test two Brother multifunction machines the MFC 7000fc and the MFC 6550mc to help you choose the one that's right for you.

COLD Is Evolving

by Joni Blecher
COLD technology is being used in more document imaging areas than ever before. Many providers use the Internet to offer solutions. One thing hasn't changed COLD still saves time and money.

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High-Speed Scanners

How to Buy a High-Speed Scanner
by Penny Lunt
High-speed scanners are the heart of every production imaging system. They're fast. They're tough. They're expensive. This guide shows you how to choose one.