Messenger works as a cradle-to-grave application, taking a paper document all the way from scanning to end-user delivery. It interfaces directly with a scanner using an ISIS driver, and not the more common TWAIN drivers, because Messenger uses its own scanner interface, whereas TWAIN drivers are designed to present an interface for the scanner within the host application.

The nice things about Messenger are its simplicity (scan, preview, and deliver) and its options for delivery. The Acrobat PDF files created by Messenger can be saved to disk, posted to a Web site, delivered by fax (with the appropriate modem), sent through e-mail, or printed--any combination of these is possible.

However, at the time of this writing, Messenger runs on Windows NT only, which is a drawback for the many small offices that aren't running Windows NT. Messenger is a flexible and useful tool, but it needs to have more flexible system requirements.

For the larger office, in which numerous paper documents must be scanned and delivered or stored, and a PC and scanner dedicated to the task, Messenger is a streamlined application capable of saving tremendous amounts of time. --Mike Caputo

Amazon.com Product Description
Along with a scanner or digital copier, the Adobe Acrobat Messenger serves to streamline document preparation. The program transforms paper documents into digital PDF form with a minimum of labor. Scan, preview, modify, and send documents to multiple locations. Multiple delivery options include e-mail delivery as an attachment, posting to Acrobat Messenger's document repository for viewing via a URL, or faxing.

Product Description
- Marketing Information: Ideal for workgroups and departments, Adobe Acrobat Messenger software - combined with a scanner or digital copier - transforms paper documents into electronic files and delivers them via e-mail, Web, fax, and more. Thereandquot;s no waiting for interoffice or overnight mail - send contracts, color brochures, photos, and documents with handwritten notes or signatures instantly. You can also preview your documents on screen, crop or rotate pages, and add electronic annotations! Acrobat Messenger makes it easy to deliver to everyone on your distribution list at Internet speed. Product Information - Software Sub Type: OCR Utility - Software Name: Acrobat Messenger v.1.0 - Complete Product - Features and Benefits: - Convert any paper document to Adobe PDF and any photo to JPEG. - Create searchable documents with one click of a button. - Deliver files at Internet speed Send files as e-mail attachments or just send their Web addresses. Archive paper documents by saving them to removable media or sending them to your PC. - Transmit files to any standard fax machine. andnbsp; - Language Support: English - Platform Support: PC License Information - License Type: Complete Product - License Pricing: Standard - License Quantity: 1 Server Miscellaneous - Compatibility: -