C# get image from scanner

Hi, I'm trying to develop a web application C# V2.0, which purpose is to have a button, which, onClick scans a document on an installed scanner on the PC, allows user to choose the directory to save the file, and finally stores file information on database (filename, path, extension, size...). The problem is making the scanner work. Is there any workarround to select the pc installed scanners, select one of them, and just click "Scan" to obtain the document scanned? THe code may be C#, VB.Net whatever. I've also found something about Twain, however I'm looking for something not very expensive, the most independent of buying third party applications the better. Any sugestions? Thanks a lot.

Re: C# get image from scanner

Microsoft Office has a tools called Microsoft Office Document Imaging (look for MODI samples). You can use them as COM I think.

They are optional but I think they can do the trick. You will only need to first check if your clients have them installed. Then if they don't - you can prompt a message, if they do - you can use them to scan.

Let me know if I pointed you in the right direction.

Re: C# get image from scanner

Thanks, I'll give it a shot then I'll give feedback.

Re: C# get image from scanner

I actually helped develop a solution to this.

http://scanhelp.com/288int/artcopy/scriptingversion/index.html

I am no longer at ScanHelp, and they have changed business models a little... but that comes with an 'sdk' which can be directly dropped into a webform for communication with a scanner on a local PC.

It's been a couple years since I've looked into it, but I know what they had when I was there... was your answer.

- Clarence