The Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL (USB) is a flatbed scanner designed for professional and high-quality scanning, typically used for scanning photographs, documents, and other types of media. The scanner connects to a computer via USB and works with appropriate software and drivers to allow your operating system (Windows, in this case) to recognize and use the device.

The Windows driver for the Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL is essential to allow the scanner to function properly with your computer. The driver acts as a bridge between the hardware of the scanner and the software that communicates with it (e.g., scanning software like Microtek's own program or third-party software like Adobe Photoshop, VueScan, etc.).