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Every time computer imaging software is used to access photos from a digital camera or images from a scanner, TWAIN drivers are in the background making it all possible. The TWAIN drivers that allow imaging software to understand the information located on an imaging device are a common part of a computer user's experience, yet often go unnoticed until a problem occurs. The Facts TWAIN drivers handle the communication between computer software and imaging devices such as scanners and digital cameras. The universal standard provided by TWAIN drivers allow the possibility for all image handling software installed on a computer to be able to recognize the information that is provided by imaging devices which are connected to the computer system. TWAIN drivers are installed on a computer system whenever the software for digital cameras or scanners is installed. History The need for a universal standard between image software and imaging devices was recognized in 1992 as imaging software and devices began to emerge. This need for a standardized means of communication between imaging devices and imaging software led to the organization of the TWAIN initiative by industry professionals. The TWAIN Working Group remains active in making sure that the universal standard accommodates for current and future technology in digital imaging. Function TWAIN drivers are an essential part of the ability for computer imaging software to recognize imaging devices like digital cameras and scanners. When digital cameras and scanners are connected to a computer the TWAIN driver is responsible for letting the computer software know what the device is and how to transfer the information from the device to your computer screen. Without TWAIN drivers present, the computer software program is unable to recognize the device or the information located on that device. Misconceptions Since TWAIN is spelled by using all capital letters, it's a general misconception that it is an acronym. Such is not the case. TWAIN is said to have been chosen by Kevin Bier, one of the original co-authors of version 1.0, after having read letters written by Mark Twain. Another association of the name TWAIN comes from its definition, which means "two". The connection draws from the complications that came from the communication between imaging devices and imaging software in early years. Prevention/Solution Computers that are experiencing difficulty communicating with an imaging device, or software programs that report a TWAIN error, likely have a driver which has become corrupt in some way. In order to solve problems relating to TWAIN drivers, the software disk that was packaged with the device should be reinstalled on the computer. Another solution to errors caused by corrupt TWAIN drivers is to visit the website of the device manufacturer to look for newer or updated drivers that can be downloaded and installed on the computer system.
Every time computer imaging software is used to access photos from a digital camera or images from a scanner, TWAIN drivers are in the background making it all possible. The TWAIN drivers that allow imaging software to understand the information located on an imaging device are a common part of a computer user's experience, yet often go unnoticed until a problem occurs. The Facts TWAIN drivers handle the communication between computer software and imaging devices such as scanners and digital cameras. The universal standard provided by TWAIN drivers allow the possibility for all image handling software installed on a computer to be able to recognize the information that is provided by imaging devices which are connected to the computer system. TWAIN drivers are installed on a computer system whenever the software for digital cameras or scanners is installed. History The need for a universal standard between image software and imaging devices was recognized in 1992 as imaging software and devices began to emerge. This need for a standardized means of communication between imaging devices and imaging software led to the organization of the TWAIN initiative by industry professionals. The TWAIN Working Group remains active in making sure that the universal standard accommodates for current and future technology in digital imaging. Function TWAIN drivers are an essential part of the ability for computer imaging software to recognize imaging devices like digital cameras and scanners. When digital cameras and scanners are connected to a computer the TWAIN driver is responsible for letting the computer software know what the device is and how to transfer the information from the device to your computer screen. Without TWAIN drivers present, the computer software program is unable to recognize the device or the information located on that device. Misconceptions Since TWAIN is spelled by using all capital letters, it's a general misconception that it is an acronym. Such is not the case. TWAIN is said to have been chosen by Kevin Bier, one of the original co-authors of version 1.0, after having read letters written by Mark Twain. Another association of the name TWAIN comes from its definition, which means "two". The connection draws from the complications that came from the communication between imaging devices and imaging software in early years. Prevention/Solution Computers that are experiencing difficulty communicating with an imaging device, or software programs that report a TWAIN error, likely have a driver which has become corrupt in some way. In order to solve problems relating to TWAIN drivers, the software disk that was packaged with the device should be reinstalled on the computer. Another solution to errors caused by corrupt TWAIN drivers is to visit the website of the device manufacturer to look for newer or updated drivers that can be downloaded and installed on the computer system.