Prepare an exam for Scan / Build PDFs
You can prepare the exam with LaTeX, Microsoft Word or another authoring system.
First-page QR code
Place the CePro-provided QR code on the first page of each student's copy. CePro's processing scripts use this code to identify the start of each copy and separate the scanned pages correctly.
Templates and files available
Download one of our templates, or use the QR code image directly in your own document. All these files are available here : scan & build pdfs templates
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| [Simple LaTeX template] | LaTeX template with the QR code on the first page |
| [Personalised LaTeX template] | LaTeX template that personalises each copy from a student list (CSV) and adds the QR code |
| [Simple Word template] | Microsoft Word template (.dotx) with the QR code on the first page |
| [Personalised Word template] | Microsoft Word template with personalised copies and the QR code on the first page |
| [QR code for first pages] | QR code image to place on the first page of each copy in any other authoring system |
Layout requirements
If you are not using a CePro template:
- include the QR code on every first page;
- leave an inside margin of at least 1.5 cm;
- remember that papers may be printed in booklet format and trimmed before scanning.
Before the exam
When registering for CePro support, specify whether you want:
- A — scanning directly after the exam, and whether you need PDF or JPEG files; or
- B — scanning/rebuilding PDFs after paper correction for archiving.
Have your exam printed by the EPFL Print Center by following the print submission procedure. After the exam, bring the copies to the EPFL Print Center and notify your CePro contact person by email.
Format of the scanned files
After scanning, you can retrieve the files in the following formats, chosen in the support request form:
- JPEG: one file per page
- PDF: one file per student copy
After the exam
Follow the agreed CePro handover process for the paper copies. If the service is being used to prepare archival PDFs, continue with the digital archiving requirements once the files are available.