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Scanning Basics

ScrewDrivers Pro and Enterprise editions include powerful scanning capabilities that let you use your local scanners in remote desktop sessions. Whether you have a standalone scanner or a multifunction printer with scanning capabilities, you can scan documents directly into your remote applications.

What You'll Learn​

This guide will cover:

  • How ScrewDrivers redirects your local scanners to your remote session
  • Selecting the right scanner for your scanning task
  • Configuring scan settings (resolution, color, duplex)
  • Scanning documents into remote applications (Word, PDF readers, etc.)
  • Understanding TWAIN and WIA scanner drivers
  • Managing scanner priorities when you have multiple scanners
  • Troubleshooting common scanning issues

Scanning in remote sessions works just like scanning on your local computer - your applications can access your physical scanner as if they were running locally.

Content Coming Soon

This page is currently under development. We're creating comprehensive, easy-to-follow instructions for scanning in virtual desktop environments.

In the meantime:

  • Contact your IT administrator if you're having trouble scanning
  • Check the Scanning Client UI guide for client application details
  • Verify your scanner is turned on and properly connected to your local device
  • Review your organization's internal scanning documentation

Common Scanning Tasks​

When this guide is complete, you'll find step-by-step instructions for:

  • Scanning a single page into a document
  • Scanning multiple pages as a single PDF
  • Scanning with automatic document feeders (ADF)
  • Using duplex scanning for two-sided documents
  • Adjusting scan resolution and color settings
  • Scanning directly to email or file shares
  • Scanning from cameras or mobile devices

For Users:

Existing Documentation:

For Administrators: