Downloads & User Guides

Overview
The GradeMaster™ 600 USB driver will allow you to use a USB cable to connect a USB equipped GradeMaster™ 600 to your PC. It is only necessary to install these files if you are using a USB cable to connect to a scanner shipped prior to February 2008 (your scanner’s Serial Number would be lower than H05912 if it was shipped prior to February). Newer scanners will not require the separate installation of a driver.

Downloads Instructions
Depending on your browser you will need to choose “Save as…” or “Save to Disk” to save the file to your hard drive. Make sure you remember the directory where your browser downloaded the file. We recommend that you download it to your Desktop, and then delete the Apperson_USB_Drivers.exe icon from your desktop after you have completed installation.

System Requirements
Microsoft^® Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2, Windows XP Professional or Home Edition, or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

	File Name:	GradeMaster600 USBDriver.exe
	Download Size:	202 KB
	Date Published:	October 2008

Overview
The GradeMaster™ 600 firmware updater.

Downloads Instructions
Depending on your browser you will need to choose "Save as..." or "Save to Disk" to save the file to your hard drive. Make sure you remember the directory where your browser downloaded the file. We recommend that you download it to your Desktop, and then delete the Firmware Updater icon from your desktop after you have completed installation.

Installation Instructions
Double-click the download file to start the installation procedure, then follow the instructions displayed on your screen. From the Start - Apperson - Firmware Updater menu select Firmware Updater. Click the Program button to update the firmware on your scanner.

System Requirements
Microsoft^® Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2, Windows XP Professional or Home Edition, or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

	File Name:	firmware_setup.exe
	Download Size:	6.31 MB
	Date Published:	October 2005
	Version:	GradeMaster™ 600 v4.5

Overview
The Advantage™ 1200 USB driver will allow you to use a USB cable to connect a USB equipped Advantage™ 1200 to your PC. It is only necessary to install these files if you are using a USB cable to connect to a scanner shipped prior to February 2008 (your scanner’s Serial Number would be lower than S18217 if it was shipped prior to February). Newer scanners will not require the separate installation of a driver.

Downloads Instructions
Depending on your browser you will need to choose "Save as..." or "Save to Disk" to save the file to your hard drive. Make sure you remember the directory where your browser downloaded the file. We recommend that you download it to your Desktop, and then delete the Apperson_USB_Drivers.exe icon from your desktop after you have completed installation.

System Requirements
Microsoft^® Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2, Windows XP Professional or Home Edition, or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

	File Name:	Advantage1200 USBDriver.exe
	Download Size:	202 KB
	Date Published:	October 2008

Overview
The Advantage™ 1200 firmware updater.

Downloads Instructions
Depending on your browser you will need to choose "Save as..." or "Save to Disk" to save the file to your hard drive. Make sure you remember the directory where your browser downloaded the file. We recommend that you download it to your Desktop, and then delete the Firmware Updater icon from your desktop after you have completed installation.

Installation Instructions
Double-click the download file to start the installation procedure, then follow the instructions displayed on your screen. From the Start - Apperson - Firmware Updater menu select Firmware Updater. Click the Program button to update the firmware on your scanner.

System Requirements
Microsoft^® Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2, Windows XP Professional or Home Edition, or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

	File Name:	firmware_setup.exe
	Download Size:	6.31 MB
	Date Published:	October 2005
	Version:	Advantage™ 1200 v5.2

Overview
The BenchMark™ 3000 firmware updater.

Downloads Instructions
Depending on your browser you will need to choose "Save as..." or "Save to Disk" to save the file to your hard drive. Make sure you remember the directory where your browser downloaded the file. We recommend that you download it to your Desktop, and then delete the Firmware Updater icon from your desktop after you have completed installation.

Installation Instructions
Double-click the download file to start the installation procedure, then follow the instructions displayed on your screen. From the Start - Apperson - Firmware Updater menu select Firmware Updater. Click the Program button to update the firmware on your scanner.

System Requirements
Microsoft^® Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2, Windows XP Professional or Home Edition, or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

	File Name:	firmware_setup.exe
	Download Size:	6.31 MB
	Date Published:	May 2010
	Version:	BenchMark™ 3000 v2.11

Overview
Download the full software version of DataLink™ for your GradeMaster™ 600, Advantage™ 1200 or BenchMark™ 3000 test scoring machine.

Downloads Instructions
1. Click "Download Now" link above to download the file. Make sure you save the file to your Desktop so you can find it later. Note: it will probably take a few minutes to save this file to your computer.

2. Find the executable file that you just downloaded on your desktop. Double-click that file to begin the installation procedure.

3. The Installshield Wizard will open a window and walk you through the installation process. Please be patient as the installation may take a few minutes.

4. When installation is finished, DataLink™ will be installed on your computer. You will find the shortcut to launch DataLink™ under your Start > All Programs > Apperson Education Products > DataLink™ menu

System Requirements
Be sure your computer uses Microsoft^® Windows 2000 or or newer 32- or 64-bit operating systems and that you are logged on with Administrative privileges.

	File Name:	Datalink354190Setup.exe
	Download Size:	64.9 MB
	Date Published:	February 17, 2010

Overview
As new forms are designed and added to our inventory, matching templates must be added to existing DataLink software that will allow data to be captured. Templates above may be selected and downloaded.

Downloads Instructions
Depending on your browser you will need to choose “Save as…” or “Save to Disk” to save the file to your hard drive. Make sure you remember the directory where your browser downloaded the file. We recommend that you download it to your Desktop, and then delete the Firmware Updater icon from your desktop after you have completed installation.

Installation Instructions
Installation instructions are available in Adobe Acrobat PDF.

System Requirements
OSX 10.4 or newer.

Overview
Downloading this software will enable your Macintosh computer to gather test, survey and/or ballot data from your GradeMaster™ 600, Advantage™ 1200 or BenchMark™ 3000 OMR scanner.