Kodak i1220 Scanner Driver Download and Installation Guide

The Kodak i1220 scanner driver you need today is distributed by Kodak Alaris, not Kodak’s consumer camera division, since the document scanning business was spun off years ago and moved its own driver support elsewhere.

The i1220 is a workhorse production-style document scanner built for scanning stacks of paper quickly in small offices, and it is still capable hardware. The tricky part these days is finding the right driver, because Kodak Alaris reorganized its support site more than once since this scanner launched. Below is the direct path to the download, the install steps, and the fixes for problems that come up with this model specifically.

Where to Download the Correct Driver

Search for the driver directly on the Kodak Alaris support site, not on Kodak.com, since the document imaging division operates independently now. Enter “i1220” in the product search, select your Windows version, and download the ISIS/TWAIN driver bundle rather than any single-format driver.

• Kodak Alaris support portal, product search “i1220”
• Choose “Drivers and Downloads” from the product page
• Pick the ISIS/TWAIN combined package for full compatibility with most scanning software
• Note the driver version number shown before downloading, useful later if you need to confirm what is installed

Installing the Driver

1. Close any scanning software you have open, including Windows Fax and Scan.
2. Leave the scanner’s USB cable unplugged until the installer prompts you.
3. Right-click the downloaded installer and choose “Run as administrator.”
4. Follow the setup wizard, selecting the default driver components unless you have a specific reason to customize them.
5. Connect the USB cable when prompted, and let Windows finish detecting the hardware.
6. Restart your computer after installation completes.

I set one of these up in a small law office a while back where they scanned hundreds of pages daily, and the install kept failing until I realized their older scanning software was still running in the background and locking the driver files. Closing every scanning-related program before running the installer fixed it on the first try.

ISIS vs TWAIN: Which Driver Do You Need?

The i1220 supports both ISIS and TWAIN driver standards, and which one matters depends on your scanning software:

• TWAIN is the more common standard, used by most general scanning apps and Windows Fax and Scan.
• ISIS is preferred by professional document management and capture software, since it offers finer control over batch scanning settings.
• The combined ISIS/TWAIN package installs both, so unless you are short on disk space, there is little reason not to install both together.

Per Vincent Ho, who is a Records Management Officer at a mid-sized law firm, “We’ve kept our i1220 units running for years because they’re built for heavy daily use and the image quality holds up. The one thing that trips up new staff every time is not knowing they need the ISIS driver specifically for our document management software, not just the basic TWAIN one.”

Troubleshooting Common Problems

These cover the issues that come up most often with this scanner model:

• Scanner not detected after install: Unplug the USB cable, wait ten seconds, plug it into a different USB port directly on the motherboard, and restart the PC.
• Scans come out with lines or streaks: Clean the scanner’s internal glass and rollers using a lint-free cloth, since dust buildup on production scanners like this is common with heavy daily use.
• Software cannot find the ISIS driver: Reinstall using the full ISIS/TWAIN package rather than a TWAIN-only download, since some capture software specifically looks for the ISIS component.
• Paper jams or misfeeds: Check the separation pad and pickup rollers for wear, as these are consumable parts that degrade with high-volume scanning over time.
• Installer will not launch: Right-click and run as administrator, and temporarily disable antivirus software if it continues to fail.

Manual Driver Install via Device Manager

If the standard installer refuses to run, you can install the driver manually:

1. Extract the downloaded driver package to a folder using “Extract All.”
2. Open Device Manager and look for the scanner listed under “Imaging devices” or “Other devices” with a warning icon.
3. Right-click the entry, select “Update driver,” then “Browse my computer for drivers.”
4. Point Windows to the extracted driver folder.
5. Restart your PC once the installation finishes.

Keep in mind the manual method typically only restores basic TWAIN scanning. If your workflow depends on ISIS-based capture software, you will still need to get the full installer running eventually for complete functionality.

Windows 10 vs Windows 11 Behavior

Both Windows versions run the same Kodak Alaris driver package without issue, but Windows 11’s SmartScreen filter is more aggressive about flagging unsigned or lesser-known installers. If you see a “Windows protected your PC” warning, click “More info” then “Run anyway,” which is expected behavior for this driver as long as you downloaded it from Kodak Alaris’s own site. For more detail on how this protection works, see Microsoft’s SmartScreen support page.

Maintaining the i1220 Long Term

• Replace the pick rollers and separation pad on the manufacturer’s recommended schedule if you scan large volumes regularly, since these parts wear faster than the scanner electronics.
• Keep the driver installer file backed up somewhere permanent, since Kodak Alaris occasionally reorganizes its support site and older links can break.
• Clean the glass and feed path weekly in high-volume environments to keep scan quality consistent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kodak i1220 driver available for Windows 11?

Yes, Kodak Alaris provides a driver package compatible with Windows 11. Download it directly from the Kodak Alaris support site rather than relying on Windows Update to find it.

Why does my scanning software not detect the i1220 after installing the driver?

Confirm you installed the ISIS/TWAIN combined package rather than a partial driver, and check that the scanning software itself supports one of those two standards. Restarting the PC after installation also resolves many detection issues.

What is the difference between ISIS and TWAIN for this scanner?

TWAIN is the more general standard supported by most scanning applications, while ISIS is preferred by professional document capture and management software for its finer batch-scanning controls. Installing the combined package covers both.

My scans have vertical lines running through them. What causes this?

Vertical lines usually mean dust or debris on the internal scanning glass. Clean it with a lint-free cloth following Kodak Alaris’s cleaning guidance, and check the rollers for buildup as well.

Where do I find Kodak Alaris drivers if the old Kodak.com links are broken?

Kodak’s document scanning business operates under Kodak Alaris now, so search directly on the Kodak Alaris support site rather than Kodak’s main consumer site, which no longer hosts these drivers.

Conclusion

The Kodak i1220 remains a capable document scanner as long as you know to look for its driver under Kodak Alaris rather than Kodak’s main site. Install the combined ISIS/TWAIN package as administrator, keep the feed path clean, and the troubleshooting steps above should cover any hiccups you run into along the way.