--- title: How do I connect my scanner to ParseLink? description: A comprehensive guide to getting your ID scanner connected to ParseLink via the right-click menu. --- [Skip to content](https://support.idscan.net/parselink/connect-my-scanner#main-content) [New Support Ticket](https://support.idscan.net/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![IDScan.net-Logo-Transparent-White-Orange](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/IDScan.net-Logo-Transparent-White-Orange.png?width=150&height=24&name=IDScan.net-Logo-Transparent-White-Orange.png)](https://support.idscan.net/?hsLang=en) - Support Knowledge Base - [IDScan.net Website \>\>](https://idscan.net/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Support Knowledge Base - [IDScan.net Website \>\>](https://idscan.net/) - [New Support Ticket](https://support.idscan.net/kb-tickets/new) How can we help you today? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Support Knowledge Base](https://support.idscan.net/?hsLang=en) 2. [ParseLink](https://support.idscan.net/parselink?hsLang=en) 3. [Scanning](https://support.idscan.net/parselink?hsLang=en#scanning) # How do I connect my scanner to ParseLink? ## A comprehensive guide to getting your ID scanner connected to ParseLink via the right-click menu. ### Table of Contents - [Connecting a Serial / COM Port Scanner](https://support.idscan.net/parselink/connect-my-scanner#serial-com) - [Connecting an Image Reader Scanner](https://support.idscan.net/parselink/connect-my-scanner#page-reader) - [Connecting a Digital Check Scanner](https://support.idscan.net/parselink/connect-my-scanner#digital-check) - [Connecting via USB](https://support.idscan.net/parselink/connect-my-scanner#usb-scanner) - [Connecting via LAN](https://support.idscan.net/parselink/connect-my-scanner#ethernet-scanner) --- Before you begin, be sure you have the latest drivers for your scanner installed. You can use [this guide](https://support.idscan.net/desktop-hardware/scanner-setup?hsLang=en) to help you install your scanner's drivers. ### Connecting a Serial / COM Port Scanner Applies to: - E-Seek M250, M260, M280 - Thales CR100, CR100M - Unitech TS100, TS200 - Right click on the ParseLink tray icon to open the menu. - Hover over **Connect a Scanner \> Reader/Scanner #1** until you see the dropdown. - Select your Serial / COM Port Scanner from the dropdown menu. ![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-22-2025-02-07-07-1098-PM.png?width=423&height=299&name=image-png-Sep-22-2025-02-07-07-1098-PM.png) ### Connecting an Image Reader Scanner Applies to: - Thales CR5400, QS1000, QS2000, AT9000, AT10K - E-Seek M500 - Right click on the ParseLink tray icon to open the menu. - Click on **Connect a Scanner \> Image Reader Settings**. ![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-22-2025-02-06-48-7602-PM.png?width=423&height=279&name=image-png-Sep-22-2025-02-06-48-7602-PM.png)   - A window should pop up with the **Page Reader Settings** menu. - Select the scanner you wish to connect from the dropdown menu at the top. - If there is more than one option, you can identify your scanner by matching its serial number. ![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-12-2024-04-32-05-7923-PM.png?width=315&height=572&name=image-png-Aug-12-2024-04-32-05-7923-PM.png) ### Connecting a Digital Check Scanner Applies to: - Digital Check SmartSource SSP1-Elite - Digital Check SmartSource SSX1-Elite - Right click on the ParseLink tray icon to open the menu. - Click on **Connect a Scanner \> Digital Check**. ![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-22-2025-02-07-21-6067-PM.png?width=423&height=299&name=image-png-Sep-22-2025-02-07-21-6067-PM.png) #### Connecting via USB - Select the **TWAIN** radio button under connection mode. - Select **SmartPVA Scanner** in the dropdown menu of TWAIN devices. - Press the **Test** button to test the connection. - The status box should turn **green** when there is a successful connection. | Select the scanner from the dropdown. | Box turns green after successful test. | | --- | --- | | ![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-26-2026-04-50-57-4073-PM.png?width=323&height=372&name=image-png-Jun-26-2026-04-50-57-4073-PM.png) | ![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-26-2026-04-51-22-7013-PM.png?width=323&height=372&name=image-png-Jun-26-2026-04-51-22-7013-PM.png) | #### Connecting via LAN - Select the **Ethernet** radio button under connection mode. - Enter the local IP address of the Digital Check Scanner. - Press the **Test** button to test the connection. - The status box should turn **green** when there is a successful connection. | Enter the IP Address. | Box turns green after successful test. | | --- | --- | | ![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-26-2026-04-34-58-1837-PM.png?width=323&height=372&name=image-png-Jun-26-2026-04-34-58-1837-PM.png) | ![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-26-2026-04-37-28-7824-PM.png?width=323&height=372&name=image-png-Jun-26-2026-04-37-28-7824-PM.png) |   - [VeriScan for Windows](https://support.idscan.net/veriscan-for-windows?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Scanning](https://support.idscan.net/veriscan-for-windows?hsLang=en#scanning) - [Getting Started](https://support.idscan.net/veriscan-for-windows?hsLang=en#getting-started) - [Troubleshooting](https://support.idscan.net/veriscan-for-windows?hsLang=en#troubleshooting) - 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