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  • Toner Boy
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    Site Contributor
    250+ Posts
    • Aug 2007
    • 357

    #1

    Bates Stamping Integration Processing Speed

    Hello,

    I posted ths message in the Sharp forums; however, this may apply to all MFP's:

    Has anyone configured this machine with a third-party application to perform Bates Stamping?

    One of our clients may upgrade their current copy machine to the Sharp MX-3501N if we can get the Bates Stamping Integration Module to work efficiently. We have the copier setup for demo purposes and installed a Bates Processing application on one of their computers. The application we are using is known as Drivve. Does anyone have experience with this program?

    Everything is working; however, when the documents are scanned and sent to the computer, the processing time is very slow. For example, a 250-page document may take more than an hour to process. When using the standard FTP scan or Sharp's Network Scanner Tool, the same document takes less than a couple of minutes with the same machine. We tampered with compression and DPI settings, but there is no improvement. Drivve support also indicates this may take a while for processing.

    I was thinking the processing time is taking a while due to the processor and memory, but before we purchase or setup a much faster computer, I want to be sure this is the last resort. Our client does not want to see the estimate go up anymore.

    I also know there are applications that do not integrate with the Sharp Copier machines; however, we want everything controlled by the copier panel. Does anyone have any suggestions with this software? Or, can anyone offer alternative integrated programs that are known to have faster processing times? My eye is starting to twitch due to stress.

    Our companies website is www.omscopiers.com where we have the MX-3501N specifications and options listed if this may help others understand the machine I am setting up.

    Thank you,

    Aaron
  • konisolver
    System Engineer

    100+ Posts
    • Oct 2007
    • 137

    #2
    Recommend getting a Bizhub - very efficient.

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    • unisys12
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      250+ Posts
      • Jul 2007
      • 490

      #3
      I support your theory that the PC is slowing down the process, simply because it is the one doing the stamping process. If it were the MFP, then I would think other wise. Would I go out and purchase a PC for the purpose of a Demo? The answer is no! But I would, at the very least, explain to the client that the PC/Server is the bottle neck and give the customer a break down/comparison of the specs for the software to the PC/Server currently running the software.

      Ricoh/Savin machines, 60ppm and higher, support Bates Stamping natively, so...
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      • nmfaxman
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        1,000+ Posts
        • Feb 2008
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        #4
        I always believed in staying with the same equipment to go with the same software.
        Check with the OEM to see what is compatible with their equipment.
        If they don't support it it usually doesn't work.
        Why do they call it common sense?

        If it were common, wouldn't everyone have it?

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        • Toner Boy
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          • Aug 2007
          • 357

          #5
          Thanks for your input

          We will consider the Ricoh or Savin for native Bates Stamping in future sales (And, possibly Bizhubs); however, we are hoping to sell this Sharp machine right now. The software manufacturer, Drivve, does warranty the application and claims to be compatible with the Sharp MX Series Copiers. In fact, the application is designed to be integrated with the Sharp machines. I talked on the phone with Drivve Support. Drivve Support stated the more pages to be scanned, the longer the processng time. But, they did not indicate what computer specifications they would recommend.

          Again, thanks everyone for your input. For testing purposes only, I am probably going to use my personal computer that I just purchased last month to test the theory of the PC being the cause of the slow processing time. When I find out, I will post the results. Wish me luck!

          Aaron
          www.OMSCopiers.com

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