Support Article: What is a Twain data source?

Introduction
Beginning with version 6 of the Agency Advantage the imaging options can be used with All TWAIN compatible scanners. This means that any scanner that says “TWAIN Compatible” on the box should function properly with the Agency Advantage software.

Setting up a TWAIN data source
Twain is an open public scanning interface developed by a coalition of imaging hardware and software manufacturers.

The need to close software in order to scan an image is eliminated. TWAIN is a specification for scanner communication that enables applications to "ACQUIRE IMAGES" directly. In order for these programs to recognize a scanner the TWAIN data source must be loaded for the appropriate scanner. The easiest way to tell if a scanner has its TWAIN data source loaded is to go to the Windows Imaging software and press the select scanner button. If your scanner shows up as one of the scanner choices then the TWAIN data source has been loaded. If your scanner does not appear then it is recommended that you refer to the installation instructions for your scanner to install the TWAIN data source .

Helpful Information on HP Scanners
Many of the newer HP scanners such as the 4100, 5100, 6250C, and HP4P HP require installation of the HP scanning software. DeskScan II software v.1.51 or later, HP PicturePlace, or HP PictureScan must be installed on the system so that Twain compliant applications can call the HP software as the "ACQUIRING SOURCE" to do the scanning directly into their application.



Written by: Cale Parrish  

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