Muratec launches ScanTag metadata capture solution

Published 13th October 2008

7 October 2008

Muratec Europe (UK), manufacturer of multifunction office equipment and business solutions, has launched ScanTag, a metadata capture solution for Muratec multifunctionals. Available for the award winning Muratec MFX-2050 and MFX-1450, ScanTag enables users to enter indexing fields on a Muratec multifunctional’s touchscreen to facilitate document archiving into backend document management applications.

To utilise the ScanTag function a system administrator can register several metadata fields on a Muratec multifunctional device using the intuitive browser interface. A user can then walk-up to the multifunctional, insert their document into the automatic document feeder and select ‘ScanTag’. Users can then enter the required indexing fields, choose the document file format (TIFF or PDF) and select ‘Start’. The document will be scanned and converted into the selected file format and the indexing fields will be converted into a CSV or XML data file, depending on the format required by the document management system. Both file types are delivered to a network folder, retrieved by the document management system and indexed.

Throughout the development process Muratec has been working with leading document management provider DocuWare Corporation to customise the ScanTag solution for import into DocuWare. The DocuWare team has fine-tuned ScanTag for importing into their document management system, providing an intuitive, flexible and familiar interface for customers.

Commenting on the launch of ScanTag, Stewart Carroll, General Manager of Muratec Europe (UK) said, “We see document workflow systems increasing in use as companies invest in structured document management systems for efficient retention and management of business critical documentation. To maximise the functionality of these investments users require a method of conveniently capturing and indexing hardcopy documents. With the launch of ScanTag users can quickly capture and index documents from their Muratec multifunctional.”

For DocuWare Corporation Stefan Schindler, Director of DocuWare Ltd said, “Because Muratec and DocuWare share many customers it was only natural to integrate Scan Tag with DocuWare. The customer can maximize their investment in the Muratec multifunctional by using the Scan Tag functionality and automate business processes and workflow.”

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Picture caption: Muratec has launched ScanTag, a metadata capture solution for Muratec multifunctionals including the award winning Muratec MFX-2050.