Embodiments of automatically aligning imager are presented. In accordance with some embodiments, an imaging system includes an adjustment stage； an auto-alignment optics mounted on the adjustment stage and coupled to image an object, the auto-alignment optics including at least one video camera providing an image of the object； imaging scanning optics mounted on the adjustment stage and coupled to scan the object； an imager coupled to the imaging scanning optics； and a processor coupled to the adjustment stage and the auto-alignment optics, the processor executing instructions to receive the image of the object and adjust the adjustment stage to align the optics with the imaging scanning optics.
