A method for scanning and processing computed radiography x-ray images in order to maximize the usage of cassette options. The storage phosphor radiography imaging method of the invention employs a cassette comprising a storage phosphor screen adapted to be exposed to x-rays to store a latent x-ray image in the screen and read using a reader. The method includes the steps of: associating cassette information with the cassette using an identification member affixed to the cassette or storage phosphor screen, the cassette information comprising information relating to characteristics of the cassette relevant to the reading of the screen by the reader; prior to reading the exposed storage phosphor screen to generate a digital image signal, scanning the identification member to obtain the cassette information; and reading the exposed storage phosphor screen in accordance with the cassette information to generate the digital image signal.