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Scanning from other programs 
You can bring an image directly into an open file in one of your 
programs if the program supports TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in. 
Generally, the program is compliant if it has a command such as 
“Acquire,” “Scan,” or “Import New Object.” If you are unsure if the 
program is compliant or what the command is called, see the 
documentation for the program.
When scanning from within a program that supports TWAIN or the HP 
ScanJet Plug-in, the HP PrecisionScan Pro software may start if the 
program allows it. If the HP PrecisionScan Pro software starts, you can 
make changes to the image as you normally would. If not, the image 
returns to the program immediately.
Tip
If your program does not support TWAIN or the HP 
ScanJet Plug-in, you can try to copy and paste or drag-
and-drop the image into the program. Or, save the image 
as a file and then place the file in the program.
To scan from other programs
1 Start a scan from within the other program by choosing the 
Acquire (or similar) command. 
2 If 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.
3 When 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:
● On the Scan menu, click Return Image To. 
● Click .
The image appears in the open program. You might have to reposition 
the image. 
If the image does not appear, the program might not accept the 
resolution or output type you selected. Rescan the image using the 
default settings the software sets for the image.