Typical Scanning Project Workflow Diagram - Document Scanning Workflow

The most common scanning and imaging project works in a 7 step process. The same workflow is often followed either in a on-site or off-site setting.

• 1. The client or customer requests documents to be scanned
• 2. Documents are received or pulled
• 3. Documents are prepared for the scanning process which can involve inserting patch sheets, barcodes, or any other document breaks, as well as, removing folders and staples
• 4. Documents are fed into high-speed scanners
• 5. Computer programs and staff correct contrast, color, and any other image issues
• 6. Data entry, Double Keyed or from OCR, Indexing of the documents is done on the quality images
• 7. The final product is delivered to the client with the added OCR searchable information