Kurzweil 3000 Version 12 for Windows System Requirements

To use Kurzweil 3000 effectively, you need a computer and scanner that meet or exceed the system requirements listed below.

Stand Alone

Processor	1.3 GHz Pentium 4 or better
System Memory	512 MB (1GB for 64-bit Windows Vista or Windows 7)
Hard Disk Space	2GB of free space
Operating System	Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or later, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or later, or Windows 7
Video Memory	4MB or better
Screen Resolutions	1024x768 24-bit color or better
Additional Requirements	DVD drive, keyboard, mouse, SoundBlaster 16-bit compatible sound card, speakers, microphone, internet connection (for activation) TWAIN-compatible scanner (Color Professional and Black-and-White Professional only Mozilla Firefox v3.5 or later or Microsoft Internet Explorer v7 or later for Read the Web functionality Internet connection required for some features (Google Translate™, Online Book Search, Read the Web, etc.)

Network (Client)

Processor	1.3 GHz Pentium 4 or better
System Memory	512 MB (1GB for 64-bit Windows Vista or Windows 7)
Hard Disk Space	2GB of free space
Operating System	Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or later, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or later, or Windows 7
Video Memory	4MB or better
Screen Resolutions	1024x768 24-bit color or better
Additional Requirements	DVD drive, keyboard, mouse, SoundBlaster 16-bit compatible sound card, speakers, microphone, internet connection (unless using "Remote License-to-Go" functionality) TWAIN-compatible scanner (Color Professional and Black-and-White Professional only) Mozilla Firefox v3.5 or later or Microsoft Internet Explorer v7 or later for Read the Web functionality Internet connection required for some features (Google Translate™, Online Book Search, Read the Web, etc.)

Network (Engine and Administration)

Processor	450 MHz Pentium 3 or better
System Memory	256 MB
Hard Disk Space	50MB of free space for installation, additional space required as the system is used
Operating System	Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or later, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or later, Windows 7, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server
Video Memory	2MB or better
Screen Resolutions	800x600 or better
Additional Requirements	DVD drive, USB 2.0 port, keyboard, mouse, SoundBlaster 16-bit compatible sound card, speakers, microphone, internet connection (for activation)DVD drive, USB 2.0 port, keyboard, mouse, Windows-compatible LAN running the TCP/IP protocol, static IP address for the Network Engine host (for activation) TWAIN-compatible scanner (Color Professional and Black-and-White Professional only) Mozilla Firefox v3.5 or later or Microsoft Internet Explorer v7 or later for Read the Web functionality Internet connection required for some features (Google Translate™, Online Book Search, Read the Web, etc.)

Web License

Processor	1.3 GHz Pentium 4 or better
System Memory	512 MB (1GB for 64-bit Windows Vista or Windows 7)
Hard Disk Space	2GB of free space
Operating System	Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or later, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or later, or Windows 7
Video Memory	4MB or better
Screen Resolutions	1024x768 24-bit color or better
Additional Requirements	DVD drive, keyboard, mouse, SoundBlaster 16-bit compatible sound card, speakers, microphone, internet connection TWAIN-compatible scanner (Color Professional and Black-and-White Professional only) Mozilla Firefox v3.5 or later or Microsoft Internet Explorer v7 or later for Read the Web functionality

USB (coming soon)

Processor	1.3 GHz Pentium 4 or better
System Memory	512 MB (1GB for 64-bit Windows Vista or Windows 7)
Hard Disk Space	2GB of free space
Operating System	Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or later, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or later, or Windows 7
Video Memory	4MB or better
Screen Resolutions	1024x768 24-bit color or better
Additional Requirements	DVD drive, USB 2.0 port, keyboard, mouse, SoundBlaster 16-bit compatible sound card, speakers, microphone, internet connection TWAIN-compatible scanner (Color Professional and Black-and-White Professional only) Mozilla Firefox v3.5 or later or Microsoft Internet Explorer v7 or later for Read the Web functionality

Scanner Compatibility

Kurzweil 3000 for Windows is designed to work with scanners that meet the TWAIN standard for image capture devices, which includes the vast majority of scanners available today. If you buy a flatbed scanner that is marked with the TWAIN logo you should have no trouble using that device with Kurzweil 3000 for Windows. If you are looking to use Kurzweil 3000 for Windows with a high-speed scanning device the easiest way to determine 100% compatibility is to order a Trial Edition of Kurzweil 3000 to test with your scanner. If you should find a device that doesn't work contact Technical Support.