72 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro

To scan from other programs (TWAIN)

1Start a scan from within the other program by choosing the Acquire (or similar) command.

2If the HP Precisionscan Pro software opens and displays the preview image, create a selection area. You can crop the scan (if necessary), select the output type, and make optional adjustments as you normally would. See the appropriate sections in this chapter for instructions.

3When finished making changes to the scanned image, do one of the following to perform a final scan and place it in the program from which you started scanning:

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On the Scan menu, click Return Image to.

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The image appears in the open program. You might have to reposition the image.

If the image does not appear, the TWAIN-compliant program might not accept the resolution or output type you selected. Rescan the image using the default settings the software sets for the image.

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Scanning from other programs (WIA)

(For Windows Me only) Windows Imaging Application (WIA) is another way to scan an image directly into an application in which you are working, such as Microsoft Word. With WIA, you are using Microsoft software to scan.

Generally, a program is WIA-compliant if it has a command such as Picture/From Scanner or Camera on the Insert or the File menu. If you are unsure whether the program is compliant or you do not know what the scan command is called, see the documentation for the WIA program.

To scan from other programs (WIA)

1On the Insert menu, point to Picture and then click From Scanner or Camera.

2If you have more than one scanner or camera connected, select the scanner you want to use under Device.

3Select the quality you want for your scan. Click Web Quality if you want a lower resolution so your picture can be viewed on the screen. Click Print Quality if you want a higher resolution for printing the picture.

4Click Insert to scan the picture and place it into the document using predefined settings.

For more information, see the documentation for the WIA-compliant program.