Hi Emily,
                 Is it a 32 bit vs 64 bit or a missing Twain plugin problem? I use a Windows machine. When I upgraded to CS6 I had to install a plugin from Photoshop to allow me to scan the way you describe but it only works on 32 bit systems. Once your system is 64 bit you lose all that wonderful functionality. I see on the net that the CS6 Twain plugin will work on Photoshop CC but only on 32 bit systems. 
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1245120 
I see a reply on that page that says "I prefer Vuescan mainly because it does not place Photoshop on hold while scanning and it works with 64 bit Photoshop." The poster then gives the link to the Twain plugin for CS6. Hope that helps.
Cheers,
Geoff


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[SCIART] Problems scanning into Photoshop CC


Hi all,
I've recently upgraded my Mac to OS 10.9.1 Mavericks and also upgraded my Adobe Software to Creative Cloud. I am having trouble scanning into Photoshop and am wondering if anyone has the solution.

I have the latest driver installed for my Epson Perfection V500 PHOTO scanner.

There are two issues:
1) When scanning directly into Photoshop (File/Import/Images from Device...), I am only able to make one scan. If try to scan again, the scanning window appears but there's a message on the scanner bed image saying "saving image" and it won't let me do anything. I have to quit and then reopen Photoshop in order to scan again.

2) Whether I scan directly through Photoshop as described above or I use the Epson Scanner app, I am forced to save the document. I can choose the location, name, and have a limited number of file format options. I DON'T WANT TO SAVE THE FILE, HOWEVER. In the past I've scanned directly into Photoshop resulting in an untitled, unsaved image and most often I'll just drag the scan into an open document. I don't want to accumulate a pile of scans on my computer that I'll then have to remember to trash. Is there any way to change the settings so I don't have to save?

Lastly, if I have accept the fact that I'll have to save the file, then I don't even have the option of saving it in the file format of my choice - which is .psd. This is maddening!

I have tried contacting Adobe support about these issues. One person told me to uninstall and then reinstall Photoshop and one person told me there's nothing Adobe can do about it - it's Epson's fault. I have also tried contacting Epson support but so far haven't heard back and I'm not optimistic. I am hoping someone else has encountered these issues and found a solution. If so, I'm all ears!

Thanks.

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Emily S. Damstra
natural science illustration
Waterloo, Ontario
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