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December 1996 / International Features / Scanners for Everyone / Technology Without and Interesting Name

When buying a scanner, make sure it is compatible with TWAIN (which believe it or not stands for "technology without an interesting name"). TWAIN is a software and hardware standard that allows you to scan an image directly into your word processing or desktop publishing file. At the same time, TWAIN also simplifies scanner software installation.

"Every company does their own interface, but their hardware must be TWAIN-compatible," says Kevin Hwang, director of marketing for Spot Technology. "TWAIN supports control functions such as exposure, color balance, contrast, tone curves, and gamma control. This will also he lp determine the best scanning resolution for output devices with different dot pitches."


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