Axis Communications Axis Network Scan Server 700 - Manual (Page 67)

Section 4: Using the AXIS 700 AXIS 700 User’s Manual 66
Viewing Image Files
The AXIS 700 generates standard TIFF, PDF and JPEG images that
are supported by most image-related applications. The AXIS 700 does
not rely on any product-specific software installed on each client. Still,
to be able to use the images created, you need tools for viewing and
manipulating the images.
There are basically two different types of imaging tools:
• Tools optimized for image/picture editing
• Tools optimized for handling scanned documents
Tools for
Image/Picture Editing
Tools for image/picture editing normally support JPEG and single-
image uncompressed TIFF. They are optimized for handling color and
gray-scale images. Such tools are delivered with the desktop scanners.
Most tools will work, as long as JPEG and/or TIFF are supported.
Tools for Viewing,
OCR and Archiving
Tools for viewing, OCR and archiving generally support multipage
compressed TIFF, but often also JPEG. Document viewers are
optimized for presenting document data in readable format on a
screen. Often suitable tools are bundled with desktop scanners. Today,
tools that combine viewing and simple archiving are becoming more
popular. These tools are delivered with Windows 95/98 and Windows
NT.
Acrobat Reader The PDF format requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Acrobat Readers
for Windows (3.1, 95/98, NT), Macintosh and UNIX can be
downloaded free of charge from the Adobe Systems Web site
http://www.adobe.com. The tool is also available on the AXIS Online
CD.