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Scanner integration to Workflow FORM

  • Apr 21, 2026 6:41 PM UTC
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We have a workflow need to capture an ID (from a USB connected scanner) while the user is interacting with a workflow form.

 

Has anyone thought/tried to do this?

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Simon Muntz
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  • Apr 22, 2026 10:50 PM UTC

Hi ​@TomBnm,

I haven’t tried this, but one thing to consider is the type of scanner.
If it’s a Human Interface Device scanner (HID), it should work in any text field on the form.
If it’s a TWAIN or another image scanner, you may need to create your own custom plugin to interface with the device drivers.

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  • Apr 23, 2026 2:11 PM UTC

Thanks, and yes, I was thinking the same thing.

 

Currently, the user has to capture the ID (Twain scanner) outside the form, save the file and then drop it back into the form. I am wanting to short-cut that step and just capture the image from the scanner directly in the form.

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Simon Muntz
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  • Apr 23, 2026 10:57 PM UTC

Hi ​@TomBnm,

If it’s a Twain scanner, you will need to develop your own form plugin.
You could use the scanner.js library to help build the plugin.

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  • May 8, 2026 4:45 PM UTC

Does anyone know of any Nintex partners available in the US who perform this type of customization?

Scanner is an EPSON M273A scanner

Thanks

 

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