: [ntdev] Help required on WIA scanner architecture for WINXP

Sachin says:

>We have the following queries :
>1. Can the usbscan.sys and wiafbdrv.dll drivers be used to access the
scanner ?
>2. Do we have to develop a microdriver and integrate it with usbscan.sys
and wiafbdrv.dll ?

I think:

  1. If they can, you device must be comply with some spec Microsoft
    defined, just like “video class” device. What’s spec? I don’t know. You
    may check it on Microsoft web site.
  2. It’s just as you wish. If you want to add some fancy functions for your
    device, you can do it.

Best Regards,

Dengwen