6.0

Scanning

FineReader “talks” with scanners via the TWAIN interface. This is a universal standard adopt

ed in 1992 to unify the interaction of computer image inputting devices (such as scanners)

and external applications. There are two ways in which FineReader can “talk” with a scanner

via a TWAINdriver:

using its own interface: in this case use the FineReader Scanner

Settings

dialog to set scanning options; select Use FineReader interface;

using the scanner’s TWAIN interface: in this case use the scanner’s

TWAINdialog to set scanning options; select

Use TWAINSource inter

face.

Both modes have their advantages and disadvantages

When you select the Use TWAINSource interface option, the preview image option nor

mally becomes available. The option allows you to set the scanning area and tune brightness

precisely, and to see how changes affect the previewed image. Note, however, that different

scanners have different TWAIN driver dialogs. For instructions on how to use your scanner’s

TWAINdialog, consult your scanner’s documentation.

If you select the

Use FineReader interface option, you have access to the following addi

tional features: a) you can scan multiple images using scanners without ADFs; b) you can

save scanning options in the batch template file (*.fbt) and use them for other batches.

Switching from one mode to the other is easy:

z Select the Scan/Open Image tab in the Options dialog (menu

Tools>Options) and click the button of your choice – either Use TWAIN

Source interface

or Use FineReader interface.

Note: 1. The Use FineReader interface option may be unavailable (or disabled) in

the case of certain scanner models.

2. If you wish to see the

Scanner Settings dialog in Use FineReader inter

face

mode, select the Display options dialog before scanning item on

the

Scan/Open Image tab (Tools>Options).

Important: Consult the documentation supplied with the scanner to ensure it is set up

correctly. After connecting the scanner to the computer, don’t forget to install a TWAIN

driver and/or the scanner software.

ABBYY FineReader 6.0 User’s Guide