Server Requirements
| Processor | Pentium 300MHz (MS Windows Server 2003, MS Windows XP) Pentium 200MHz (MS Windows 2000) |
| Operating system |
MS Windows Vista |
| RAM | 256 MB (MS Windows Server 2003, XP) 128 MB (MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000) |
| Hard disk space | 15 MB for Server 75 MB for MSDE 375 MB if installation files are copied onto server for remote installation Additional disk space to store batches |
| Web browser | Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher |
| Pointing device | Mouse or other pointing device |
| CD-ROM | CD-ROM drive |
| Monitor | SVGA monitor (resolution 600x800 or higher) |
| Port | USB port for hardware protection key |
Station Requirements
| Processor | Pentium 350MHz (MS Windows Server 2003, MS Windows XP) Pentium 200MHz (MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Me, MS Windows 98 SE) |
| Operating system | MS Windows Vista MS Windows Server 2003 MS Windows XP MS Windows Server 2000 (SP2 or higher) MS Windows 2000 Professional (SP2 or higher) MS Windows Me MS Windows 98 SE |
| RAM | 128 MB (MS Windows Server 2003, MS Windows XP) 64 MB (MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Server 2000, MS Windows Me, MS Windows 98 SE) |
| Hard disk space | 170 MB for minimal installation 5 MB of hard disk space for minimal installation of each additional Additional hard disk space to create local batch copies |
| Web browser | Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher |
| Pointing device | Mouse or other pointing device |
| CD-ROM | CD-ROM drive (in case of CD-ROM installation) |
| Monitor | SVGA monitor (resolution 600x800 or higher) |
| Scanner | 100% TWAIN-compatible or ISIS-compatible scanner (for Scanning Station) |
FormReader supports a wide range of both TWAIN- and ISIS-enabled scanners.
TWAIN Drivers
The list of tested TWAIN-drivers and scanners can be found here.
ISIS Drivers
The list of certified ISIS drivers and scanners can be found here.
Languages with both handprint (ICR) and machineprint (OCR) support:
With dictionary support
Without dictionary support
Languages with machineprint (OCR) support:
With dictionary support
Without dictionary support
| 1D Barcodes |
| Code 39 |
| Check Code 39 |
| Interleaved 25 |
| Check Interleaved 25 |
| EAN 8 |
| EAN 13 |
| Code 128 |
| IATA 25 |
| Codabar |
| UPCA |
| UPCE |
| Code 93 |
| UCC-128 |
| 2D Barcodes |
| PDF 417 |
| Typographic |
| Handprinted |
| Typewriter |
| Matrix printer |
| Index |
| OCR-A |
| OCR-B |
| MICR (E13B) |
| MICR (CMC7) |