For some time now, (years I think), I have been looking for a free java api for scanners. There are a few solutions you have to pay for, like Morena and jTwain. But why is it so hard to find a java API for this ? I am surprised there isn't a uni-student/un-employed/bored kid out there doing this. Does anyone else know of a possible solution that is compatible with JDK 1.3 ?