text: scanning in microsoft access program? how can incorporate scanning in microsoft access program that i have developed in microsoft access, there is an "ole object" that you can use to store a graphic representation of what you've scanned (like a photograph), if that's what you mean.  you'll read the graphic in with the twain driver that comes with your scanner, and then treat it as an ole object.  if you mean you want to scan in information that goes into the fields in your access program, you'll have to get a third-party application that intelligently reads forms.  i recommend omniform pro or textbridge (both are available at best buy).  good luck.