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
- Connecting an Image Reader Scanner
- Connecting a Digital Check Scanner
Before you begin, be sure you have the latest drivers for your scanner installed.
You can use this guide 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.

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.

- 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.

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.

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. |
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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. |
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