Scanners are devices that convert pictures and text into digital images that computers can use. Digital Image Pro supports two types of scanner formats: TWAINThe standard interface software that allows communication between image-capturing devices such as digital cameras and your computer. Most digital cameras come with a TWAIN driver. and WIAA newer interface that works similarly to TWAIN, but often provides more control over the device. WIA is compatible with TWAIN, but is only available on some computer operating systems..
If your scanner doesn't use a TWAINThe standard interface software that allows communication between image-capturing devices such as digital cameras and your computer. Most digital cameras come with a TWAIN driver. or WIA interface, you need to use the software designed specifically for the make and model of your scanner. Many scanner manufacturers provide free updates to their drivers on the Web.
To connect your scanner:
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Install the software that came with your scanner.
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Turn off your scanner and computer.
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Attach the connector cable from your scanner to your computer.
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Turn on your scanner and computer.
Tip
For more information about installing drivers and connecting your scanner, consult your scanner's manual.
To scan your picture using Digital Image Pro:
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Connect your scanner to your computer, and then turn on the scanner.
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On the File menu, point to Get Picture From, and then click Scanner.
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Under Click a scanner, select a scanner.
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Place your picture in the scanner.
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Select Automatic Scan.
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Click Scan.
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Click Done.
Tips
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For the best scanning results, clean the scanner surface with camera lens cleaner or household window cleaner. Make sure the scanner surface is dry before you place your picture on it.
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Dust your picture before placing it in the scanner.
To scan your picture using your scanner's software:
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Connect your scanner to your computer, and then turn on the scanner.
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On the File menu, point to Get Picture From, and then click Scanner.
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Under Click a scanner, select a scanner.
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Place your picture in the scanner.
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Select My scanner software.
 | Optional: Help after scanning.
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To straighten or crop your picture after scanning, or to fix the levelsThe intensity of the shadows, midtones, and highlights of a picture across all color channels. automatically, select Help me fix my picture after scanning.
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Click Scan.
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Click Done.
Tips
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For the best scanning results, clean the scanner surface with camera lens cleaner or household window cleaner. Make sure the scanner surface is dry before you place your picture on it.
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Dust your picture before placing it in the scanner.
