Epson Twain Driver

[kabucha13]

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

[D Fosse]

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]

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]

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.  

[davescm]

I have an old Epson 2400 scanner here and the Epson Scan software works fine with Windows 10 and does scan negatives and film.  The only quirk is that it needs the scanner plugged in before starting Epson Scan otherwise it generates an error message.

Dave

[kabucha13]

Thanks davescm.  Are you able to utilize the Epson Twain scanning software?  This is my issue, that I am unable to get the software to run, even after downloading what I believe is the proper files.

[davescm]

Hi

No, as D.Fosse stated earlier twain has not been supported in Photoshop for a long time.

With the scanner connected, I open Epson Scan directly and it looks like this for me (I noticed mine is v3.0)

Dave

[kabucha13]

Thanks Dave.  I don't have that screen at all, and I'm sure how to get it. I've downloaded the Twain drivers and still nothing. 

(and sorry for the delay in response times, I'm not getting notified that there are responses via email like i should getting)

[kabucha13]

Thanks.  I used to use a severly outdated version of photoshop which is why I still had access to Twain. But, when I updated to the newest downloable version of PS, I lost that ability.

Per my recent post below, I am unable to use the scanner software, because for whatever reason, it does not have the ability to scan in negatives, even though my scanner does. 

[D Fosse]

That doesn't make any sense. All Twain ever did, was to call the Epson software - from within Photoshop. That was the purpose of Twain, it had no scanning capabilities of its own (unlike VueScan, which is full third-party scanning software).

In other words, I think you're just missing some settings somewhere, possibly just basic mode vs. advanced mode.

I had several Epson scanners in my day, although I dropped it when I discovered I get much better quality photographing with a good macro lens.

[kabucha13]

I'm sure I am missing something but no idea what.  I have no option for advanced mode, that's the problem, so I am assuming it's the Twain driver, maybe I'm wrong?  This screen shot is the only scanning software that I have available now.  I'm missing the advanced/professional panel that I used to see.

  

[D Fosse]

What happens if you click the rolldown bottom left (smart panel)?

[kabucha13]

It provides me additional options such as - reprint photos, scan & save, scan to email, etc.  No advanced settings though.

[davescm]

That looks different to mine. You can download the Epson Scan utility here:

https://epson.com/Support/Scanners/Perfection-Series/Epson-Perfection-2400-Photo/s/SPT_B11B152011

Dave

[kabucha13]

I have downloaded this a couple times, and it doesn't seem to be doing anything new.  It downloads the file, I extract it, I install it, it prompts me to restart my computer, which I do.  Then nothing has changed. 

[gener7]

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]

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

[gener7]

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.

[jane-e]

I agree on Vuescan. I purchased it once many years and several computers ago and use it on my Epson scanner. I only paid $40 and the updates have been included.

~ Jane

[kabucha13]

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.