---
title: "Print and Scan"
slug: "print-and-scan"
tags: ["admin", "integration", "scheduler"]
updated: 2026-05-28T11:24:49Z
published: 2026-05-28T11:24:49Z
canonical: "help.cirrusassessment.com/print-and-scan"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.cirrusassessment.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Print and Scan

***Learn more about the Print and Scan add-on, provided by Ecobit.***

              Requirements

              

Print and Scan is an add-on that can only be used with an Ecobit licence and after activation by Cirrus. Submit a request via our [customer portal](https://eassessment.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/4/group/15/create/83) for more information.

As [described](/v1/docs/paper-based-exam-printing), assessments and answer forms (OMR sheets) can be printed. Without the add-on, all results must be marked outside Cirrus, interrupting the end-to-end online process.

Ecobit's scanning software enables scanning of completed answer forms and importing the results back into Cirrus, where they are automatically scored and visible in [Reports](/v1/docs/reports).

## Print and scan: step by step

| Steps | Action | More info |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Step 0 | Set up processing software by Ecobit and configure in Cirrus | By Ecobit and Cirrus |
|  |  |  |
| Step 1 | Create an assessment with print enabled | [See article](https://help.cirrusassessment.com/docs/paper-based-exam-printing) |
| Step 2 | Create a schedule | [See article](https://help.cirrusassessment.com/docs/scheduling-1) |
| Step 3 | Activate the schedule | [See article](https://help.cirrusassessment.com/docs/activating-schedule) |
| Step 4 | Download the answer form (OMR sheet) and exam paper | [See article](https://help.cirrusassessment.com/docs/paper-based-exam-printing) |
| Step 5 | Hand out the exam paper and answer form to each candidate | Every exam paper and answer form can be unique per candidate |
| Step 6 | Collect the answer forms |  |
| Step 7 | Scan the answer forms using Ecobit's scanning software | Instructions provided by Ecobit |
| Step 8 | Results available in Cirrus reporting | [See article](https://help.cirrusassessment.com/docs/candidate-results) |

## User ID and organisation ID

Two important elements for using Print and Scan correctly:

1. **Candidate number on the sheet = User ID in Cirrus** — candidates are matched with Cirrus accounts based on the candidate number entered on the answer sheet.
2. **Centre Number = Organisation ID in Hierarchy in Cirrus** — each hierarchy in Cirrus can optionally have an Organisation ID. This is mandatory for Print and Scan and must be added in Cirrus (see image below). This is a one-time setup: go to **Admin → Hierarchies → Edit hierarchy**. Ensure the correct ID is also printed on the answer sheet so Cirrus can process scanned scripts correctly.

![Screenshot 2022-11-17 at 14.18.40.png](https://cdn.document360.io/cdfc20c8-6721-4154-b0a1-9f49f139d107/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202022-11-17%20at%2014.18.40.png)

## Frequently asked questions

- **How many questions can be used in a print version?**

> Each answer form consists of two pages with 60 questions each.

- **How do you know which answer form and exam paper to hand out to which candidate?**

> Each question paper shows the candidate name and ID.

- **What are the requirements for the scanner?**

> A standard commercial scanner can be used. Ensure the answer form is scanned in black and white at 300 dpi.

- **Can a pen be used?**

> All instructions are provided on the answer sheet. ![Screenshot 2022-11-17 at 14.08.23.png](https://cdn.document360.io/cdfc20c8-6721-4154-b0a1-9f49f139d107/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202022-11-17%20at%2014.08.23.png)

- **What information does the QR code contain?**

> ScanExamId — unique ID for Ecobit and Cirrus communication Candidate number — the User ID of the candidate in Cirrus centreNumber — the Organisation ID from the attached hierarchy All three fields are required for Ecobit to return results to Cirrus.