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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS2
User Guide
Scanning images
About scanning
Before you scan an image, make sure to install the software necessary for your scanner. To ensure a high-quality scan,
predetermine the optimum scanning resolution and dynamic range for your image. These preparatory steps can
prevent unwanted color casts.
Scanner drivers are supported by the scanner manufacturer, not Adobe Systems Incorporated. If you have problems
with scanning, make sure that you are using the latest version of the scanner driver.
When scanning images, try to scan similar images together. For example, it’s better to scan dark images with other
dark images. The scanned output will be better, and it will be easier to correct your images.
See also
“Making color adjustments” on page 281
Importing scanned images
You can import scanned images directly from any scanner that has a Photoshop-compatible plug-in module or that
supports the TWAIN interface. To import the scan using a plug-in module, choose the scanner name from the File >
Import submenu. See your scanner documentation for instructions on installing the scanner plug-in.
If your scanner does not have Photoshop-compatible scanner driver, import the scan using the TWAIN interface.
If you can’t import the scan using the TWAIN interface, use the scanner manufacturer’s software to scan your images,
and save the images as TIFF, PICT, or BMP files. Then open the files in Photoshop or ImageReady.
See also
“About plug-in modules” on page 69
Importing scanned images using the TWAIN interface
TWAIN is a cross-platform interface for acquiring images captured by certain scanners, digital cameras, and frame
grabbers. The manufacturer of the TWAIN device must provide a Source Manager and TWAIN data source for your
device to work with Photoshop and ImageReady.
You must install the TWAIN device and its software and restart your computer before you can use it to import images
into Photoshop and ImageReady. See the documentation provided by your device manufacturer for installation
information.
To import an image using the TWAIN interface in Photoshop
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Choose File > Import, and choose the device you want to use from the submenu.