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DataLink 600 / 600 FC

Options that fit your needs. Both models support Apperson forms, while the DataLink 600 FC also scores competitor sheets.

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DataLink 1200

A small but powerful test scanner, the 1200 model streamlines your school’€™s assessment scoring.

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DataLink 3000

Focus on curriculum development, not assessment scoring, with the DataLink 3000 – the only test scanner for whole school districts.

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Sekonic 1800

Perfect for providing immediately useful, relevant results.

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Sekonic 3500

For one or several classrooms, from elementary schools to college buildings.

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Sekonic 6500

Versatile enough to handle both small quizzes and large-volume assessments.

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Cost $1,250 / 1,450 (FC) $1,250 $2,250 Request Quote Request Quote Request Quote
Speed 35 ppm / 2100 pph 35 ppm / 2100 pph 50 ppm / 3000 pph 30 ppm / 1800 pph 59 ppm / 3500 pph 91 ppm / 5500 pph
Channels 6 12 19 48 48 48
Read Head Simplex reflective, pencil read Simplex reflective, pencil read Simplex reflective, pencil read Single-sided read or Dual-sided read Single-sided read or Dual-sided read Single-sided read or Dual-sided read
Document Transport Manual Feed Manual Feed Auto Feed Auto Feed Auto Feed/Hand Feed Auto Feed/Hand Feed
Automated Document Feeder (ADF) N/A N/A 250 50 Forms 500 Forms 500 Forms
Form Output Stacker 50 50 250 100 forms 500 Forms 500 Forms (accept) / 150 (reject)
Mark Discrimination 16 Levels 16 Levels 16 Levels 16 Levels 16 Levels 16 Levels
Mark Implements Pencil Pencil Pencil Pencil or Optional Pencil + Pen Pencil or Optional Pencil + Pen Pencil or Optional Pencil + Pen
Mark Position 360 720 1,140 Under 5,184 (per each page) 5,232 (per each page) 5,232 (per each page)
Mark Shapes Rectangles, Ovals & Circles Rectangles, Ovals & Circles Rectangles, Ovals & Circles Rectangle, Ovals and Circles Rectangle, Ovals and Circles Rectangle, Ovals and Circles
DataLink 600
DataLink 1200
DataLink 3000
Sekonic 1800
Sekonic 3500
Sekonic 6500
Calibration Manual Manual Manual Manual Automatic Automatic
Max Student ID 6 digit 12 digit 19 digit 10+ digit 10+ digit 10+ digit
Max Questions Per Test 200 200 150 200 200 200
Stand-Alone Item Analysis Yes Yes Yes No No No
OMR Scanner Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pre-Mark Software Compatible No Yes Yes No No No
Integrated Bar Code Reader No No Yes Optional Optional Optional
Scanner Dimensions (WxHxD) 20″ x 6″ x 7″ 20″ x 6″ x 7″ 8.5″ x 6″ x 2.75″ 12.9″ x 5″ x 28.7″ 14″ x 9″ x 22.5″ 14″ x 15″ x 31.5″
Scanner Weight 3 lbs 3 lbs 7 lbs 10.8 lbs 38 lbs 80 lbs
DataLink 600
DataLink 1200
DataLink 3000
Sekonic 1800
Sekonic 3500
Sekonic 6500
Min. Doc. Size 3 1/2″ x 6″ 3 1/2″ x 6″ 5 1/2″ x 7″ 2.5″ x 4.3″ 2.5″ x 4.33″/td> 2.5″ x 4.33″
Max. Doc. Size 8 1/2″ x 12″ 8 1/2″ x 12″ 5 1/2″ x 12″ 9″ x 14″ 9″ x 14″ 9″ x 14″
Utility Software DataLink Connect DataLink Connect DataLink Connect DataLink Select, Remark Classic OMR DataLink Select, Remark Classic OMR DataLink Select, Remark Classic OMR
PC/Mac Compatible PC & Mac PC & Mac PC & Mac PC only PC only PC only
Printer Yes Yes Yes Optional Optional Included
Printing Type Ink-jet Technology Ink-jet Technology Ink-jet Technology Ink-jet Technology Ink-jet Technology Ink-jet Technology