MANCHESTER, CT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 1998--Scan-Optics, Inc. (Nasdaq National Market: SOCR), a leader in high performance document imaging systems, information management solutions and associated hardware and software services, today announced that it has received an order to manufacture 100 RAPOR Fast Trac security systems to be shipped over the next twelve months. The order, from RAPOR, Inc., a New Britain, Connecticut, based company, is valued at over $2 million.

Fast Trac is a uniquely designed, state-of-the-art door that provides unimpeded access for authorized individuals, while rejecting and rerouting unauthorized individuals. It effectively overcomes the negative tradeoffs associated with conventional security doors, such as slow processing, tailgating and the need for a dedicated staff for monitoring. Fast Trac is also compatible with OEM integrated systems like badge and fingerprint readers, keypads, metal detectors and anti- shoplifting devices. RAPOR, Inc. has placed its systems in several key state agencies in Connecticut, as well as major manufacturing facilities in New York and in Ireland.

According to Joseph Block, President and Chief Operating Officer for RAPOR, Inc., "Scan-Optics has already produced five of the Fast Trac systems for us and we have been extremely pleased with the quality of the finished product. The Company has an ultra-modern manufacturing facility, and a highly trained and motivated workforce, many of whom come from the defense and aerospace industries. In addition, Scan-Optics can provide service at over 300 domestic and international locations."

Frederick M. Shamburg, Director of Manufacturing for Scan- Optics, Inc., stated, "We are delighted to be working with RAPOR. The initiative to offer our manufacturing core competency began in 1997 and generated their initial order for five systems which we announced on April 6, 1998. The Fast Trac security system appears to be an outstanding product with significant potential and Scan-Optics is proud to have been selected as RAPOR's manufacturer. We look forward to a long and productive relationship with RAPOR."

RAPOR, Inc., with headquarters in New Britain, Connecticut, is a leader in the research, development, design and marketing of a variety of rapid access portal security systems for use in airports, schools, hospitals, retail stores, entertainment venues and many other public facilities. RAPOR is affiliated with the Connecticut Institute for Industrial and Engineering Technology, an alliance between Central Connecticut State University and the Connecticut Department of Economic Development.

Scan-Optics, Inc., with headquarters in Manchester, Connecticut, is recognized internationally as an innovator and solution provider in the information management and imaging business. It designs, manufactures and services products and systems for character recognition, image processing and display, data capture, data entry, and multi-user business computers. Scan-Optics' systems and software are marketed worldwide to commercial and government customers directly and through distributors. The Company has sales and service offices located throughout the United States and abroad.