Skip to main content
kabucha13
kabucha13
Known Participant
June 6, 2020
Question

Epson Twain Driver

  • June 6, 2020
  • 3 replies
  • 5195 views

I have the newest downloadable version of Photoshop and wanting to use my Epson perfection 2400 photo scanner.  I know I have the Epson Twain driver, and have installed it, however that item has not been added to my drop down import menu's within photoshop.  

 

Any ideas on how to get the epson twain to work within photoshop?

 

Thank you

This topic has been closed for replies.

3 replies

kabucha13
kabucha13Author
Known Participant
June 20, 2020

It's a miracle, it finally worked!  I didn't do anything different, I just haven't touched the scanner for days, and when I plugged it in and opened Epson Scan, I had the proper scanning software available!

 

Thank you for the suggestions everyone. 

gener7
Community Expert
gener7Community Expert
Community Expert
June 7, 2020

Vuescan provides a Import plugin. You can trial out the software and see if that works for you.

www.hamrick.com

Speaking only as a satisified user.

    kabucha13
    kabucha13Author
    Known Participant
    June 7, 2020

    Thanks. If I am unable to get a Twain version to work, I will look up that plugin.

      gener7
      Community Expert
      gener7Community Expert
      Community Expert
      June 7, 2020

      What I should have pointed out is that Vuescan will be the updated driver for your old scanner by providing anything from a simple to a detailed professional interface (in the pro version). Yes it's $99, but i've had constant upgrades for years and never had to upgrade purchase, and it can be used on up to 5 PCs or Macs.

        D Fosse
        Community Expert
        D FosseCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        June 6, 2020

        Twain hasn't been supported in Photoshop for many, many years. Just use the scanner software (which is what Twain did in the first place).

          c.pfaffenbichler
          Community Expert
          c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          June 7, 2020

          Quote from the Reference: 

          »Scan and import images using a TWAIN interface

          Due to limitations with TWAIN in Photoshop, we strongly suggest scanning your images Scan and import images from a separate scanning application included with your scanner or the native OS scanning interfaces (Scan and import images using Apple’s ImageKit interface (Mac only) or Scan and import images using a WIA interface (Windows only)).

          Note: 

          See TWAIN plug-in for more information about scanning using the TWAIN interface with Photoshop CS6 and later.«

          kabucha13
          kabucha13Author
          Known Participant
          June 7, 2020

          Thanks for the suggestion. I am not able to use the default program that came with my Epson scanner (both of which are 10+ years old) because the software does not have the option to scan negatives/film, only photos and documents.  The Twain software had more professional settings and the ability to scan in negatives.  

          Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
          Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices