Using TWAIN scanner software on Mac OS X

Hello!
I'm posting this in the Mavericks tips, but it's also a generic tip for Mac OS X versions going back to at least  Tiger.
If you need to scan and your scanner happens to have a TWAIN driver you've no doubt discovered Mac OS X Image Capture has tricky/no support for generic TWAIN scanners.
A simple TWAIN scanning GUI is "ImageAcquire" --
http://www.mustek.com.tw/apprg/showdriverinfo?LID=2&PRODUCTID=SE_A3USB600Pro&LSI D=34
It's in the middle of the list of drivers.
Mustek provides it for their scanners, but it's just a generic TWAIN scanner front end that will support any TWAIN-SANE supported scanner connected.  Not fancy, but fine for simple scanning.

Hi jrricky! And Welcome To Discussions!
10.0.4, was more or less a BETA of OS X.
It is well advised to upgrade.
In tandem with Mulder's right on advice, you will find some additional info, interspersed below.
Some of this may be repetitive, as this is a standard document, that I have posted for quite some time..
Mac OS X Versions 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, and 10.4, are complete system upgrades that must be purchased.
The point upgrades, such as 10.1.x to 10.1.5 (Final) 10.2.x to 10.2.8 (Final), 10.3.x to 10.3.9 (Final), and 10.4.x to 10.4.6 (Pending), can be downloaded for free.
Tiger is available for purchase at The Apple Store (U.S.).
Jaguar and Panther, are no longer available directly from the Apple Online Store, as Tiger 10.4.x is the most up to date OS.
Jaguar Full Retail Version CDs, a Full Retail Version, of the Panther Install CDs, or a Full Retail Version of the Tiger Install DVD, can be purchased rather inexpensively, at some online Apple retailers, Amazon, eBay, AppleRescue, etc.
Be sure not to purchase grey, upgrade or machine specific CDs or DVDs.
Jaguar and Panther are only on CDs, not DVDs.
More info here Tip: Using OS X Install CDs/DVDs On Multiple Macs
Once Jaguar 10.2.x is installed, you can use the 10.2.8 combo update,
or if Panther 10.3.x is installed, you can use the 10.3.9 Combo Update, to upgrade to the final edition of either OS.
If your Mac meets the System Requirements for Tiger, you could also consider installing that.
And then use the 10.4.7 Combo Update.
You'll find System Requirements in these links:
Panther
Tiger
Additionally,
"Tiger ships on a DVD, but if your Mac doesn’t have a built-in DVD-ROM player, you’ll need CD media. When you buy Mac OS X Tiger, you qualify to purchase Tiger CDs for only $9.95."
Download The order Form Here. Media Exchange Program
Shop Carefully, Examine All Documention, And Good Luck!
ali b

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