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


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 the Reader/Scanner #1 menu item 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 the Page Reader Settings menu item.

  • 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 the Digital Check menu item.

Connecting via USB

  • Enable the TWAIN checkbox and select SmartPVA Scanner.
  • The connection mode should be locked to USB.
  • Press the Connect button next to the USB Connection status box.
  • The status box should turn green when there is a successful connection.

Connecting via LAN

  • Disable the TWAIN checkbox and select SmartPVA Scanner.
  • Set the connection mode to Ethernet.
  • Enter the local IP address of the Digital Check Scanner.
  • Press the Connect button next to the IP Address status box.
  • The status box should turn green when there is a successful connection.