What is 'optical character recognition' in SAP BC-CCM-PRN - Print and Output Management?

optical character recognition - Overview

• Component: BC-CCM-PRN

• Component Name: Print and Output Management

• Description: The conversion of text from a raster image into standard text such as ASCII format.

optical character recognition - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is a technology used to convert scanned documents into editable text. It is a component of the SAP BC-CCM-PRN Print and Output Management module. OCR works by recognizing patterns in the scanned document and converting them into text. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use OCR, you must first scan the document into a digital format. Once the document is scanned, you can then use OCR software to convert the scanned document into editable text. The OCR software will recognize patterns in the scanned document and convert them into text. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using OCR, it is important to ensure that the scanned document is of high quality. Poor quality scans can lead to inaccurate results when using OCR software. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the OCR software is configured correctly in order to get accurate results. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP BC-CCM-PRN Print and Output Management module also includes other features such as barcode recognition, document archiving, and print spooling. Additionally, there are many third-party OCR software solutions available that can be used with SAP BC-CCM-PRN Print and Output Management module.