1. A method for processing entry markings of a form having at least one alignment marking and a plurality of entry markings, comprising; capturing an image of the form with an area-array image sensor when the form is within a predetermined range of positions in free-space relative to the sensor without requiring relative movement of the sensor and the form; and interpreting the image of the form, with a processor, to determine a first entry selection based at least in part on the position of a first entry marking with respect to the at least one alignment marking in the image.