> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.abbyy.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Scanning Station

> Batch-scan documents, check image quality, and prepare images for processing in ABBYY Vantage.

Scanning Station is the entry point for getting paper documents into Vantage. It connects to your scanner, captures images, and lets an operator verify quality before batches are handed off for processing.

Use Scanning Station to:

* Run and configure your scanner.
* Review and correct image quality before export.
* Package images into batches for processing in ABBYY Vantage.

## Modes

Scanning Station runs in one of two modes:

* **Administrator mode** — full access, used to set up Scanning Station, create batch types, and configure export destinations.
* **Operator mode** — day-to-day scanning, quality checks, and export. Some settings are hidden.

## Where to next

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Administrator mode" icon="screwdriver-wrench" href="/vantage/documentation/scanning-station/admin/admin-mode">
    Set up Scanning Station, create batch types, and manage permissions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Operator mode" icon="file-image" href="/vantage/documentation/scanning-station/operator">
    Scan documents, check image quality, and export batches.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Interface" icon="window-maximize" href="/vantage/documentation/scanning-station/interface">
    Reference for dialog boxes and application windows.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Related topics

* [Install Scanning Station](/vantage/documentation/scanning-station/install-run)
* [Main window](/vantage/documentation/scanning-station/main-window)
* [Appendix](/vantage/documentation/scanning-station/appendix/appendix)