User Guide

Scanning
ABBYY FineReader communicates with the scanner through a TWAIN interface. The TWAIN
standard, which was adopted in 1992, is a universal standard that unifies the interaction
between a computer image input device (such as a scanner) and an external application.
ABBYY FineReader communicates with a scanner through a TWAIN driver in two ways:
● through the ABBYY FineReader interface. In this case, use the Scanner
Settings dialog and 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 interface.
Each mode has its advantages and disadvantages.
Using the TWAIN source interface makes the “preview image” option available so that you can
set the scanning area and tune the brightness precisely, and see how these changes effect the
previewed image. Every scanner has a unique TWAIN driver dialog. Consult your scanner’s doc
umentation for precise instructions on using the TWAIN dialog. Using the ABBYY FineReader
interface provides access to a couple of additional features; a) the ability to scan multiple
pages with a scanner that does not have an automatic document feeder (ADF); and b) the
ability to access scanning options in the batch template file (*.fbt) and use them for other
batches.
Switching between modes is easy:
● Select the Scan/Open Image tab in the Options dialog (menu
Tools>Options) select the interface  either Use TWAINSource interface
or Use FineReader interface.
Note:
1. The Use FineReader interface may be unavailable (or disabled) in 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 your scanner’s documentation to ensure it is set up correctly. After
connecting the scanner to the computer, install a TWAIN driver and/or the scanner software.
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