IBM Ricoh FB735 user manual What is TWAIN?

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What is TWAIN?

TWAIN is the interface that links the scanner with scanning software applications. TWAIN is an industry standard that enables you to use the ImageReader with any TWAIN-compliant software application.

With the introduction of Windows 95, the TWAIN specification has been overhauled to take advantage of the 32-bit architecture. Your scanner installation software contains two TWAIN sources

one for using your scanner with 16-bit applications (i.e. InfoCenter Lite) and one for using your scanner with 32-bit applications (i.e. Adobe Photoshop). Use the following as a guide to select the appropriate source.

16-bit applications are legacy Windows 3.x programs that you are running under Windows 95.

32-bit applications are programs specifically designed for Windows 95, to take advantage of performance enhancements provided by the new architecture.

Please Note: Windows 3.1x does not support 32-bit applications, therefore the 16-bit scanning source should always be selected when running Windows 3.1x. You may experience scanning problems if you do not use the appropriate source.

A note about application software

The scanner hardware by itself is not very useful. It takes a combination of the scanner hardware and application software to

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Contents ImageReader Ultra Color Flatbed Scanner Trademarks Warranty FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Table of Contents Page Introduction AssistanceWhat is TWAIN? Page Page Scanner packing Page Scanner Installation PrecautionsUnlocking the Scanner Connecting the Cable ImageReader Ultra scanner cable connectionDocument Placement Document PlacementSystem Requirements Auto-Installation Program Windows 3.1 or higherWindows 95 or Windows NT Page Uninstall the Scanner Page Scanner Operation & Document Printing Scanning Images from within an Application TwainPage FB7 Twain user interface Image Type Line artColor Scanning Parameters & Image Control Page Before descreen After descreen Quality/Speed Mode Pixel/Inch/CmImage Information Scanning Page Printing Do not scan and print at the same time Maintenance Clean the Document Board GlassPage Troubleshooting Questions and AnswersQuestion Why do my scanning results seem dark? Question What is the function of the Pass-Through Port? Printer QuestionsTo modify the printer spooler To disable the Bi-Directional printing option Technical Service SpecificationsAll specifications are subject to change without notice Model FB7Error diffusion EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturers Name Info Peripherals, Inc Model Number