Canoscan 8400F and Photoshop CC import

Apparently, Photoshop CC no longer supports TWAIN scanners for import so I no longer have a way to scan from within the software. The problem with the CanoScan Toolbox is that it doesn't let you scan a preview to crop the image if necessary. Does anyone have another solution for this?

In the meantime I’ve found the solution.
The startup icon was connected with Photoshop CC and not with Photoshop 2014 !!!!
Sorry, it’s OK now.
Thanks a lot.
With kind regards,
Plomp G.W.

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I've seen some other questions with respect to the Canoscan 8400f and other scanners that use TWAIN drivers not working with OS 10.10 Yosemite.
Assuming this is true, and I think it is, is there a $0 fix available?
Vue scan works and is $30 for a standard version/$80 for the pro version - not a bad idea for the price.
Buying a new scanner seems excessive as this one produces high quality scans, but was certainly more than an $80 purchase some years back.
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Hi mjb918,
If you have already verified that the scanner lock switch is set to the unlocked position, we recommend installing the latest drivers and software for the scanner from the Canon USA website. The following link will take you to the initial download page for your CanoScan 8400F:
CanoScan 8400F Drivers and Software page
Once on the initial download page for your model, please do the following:
1. Verify that the operating system detected in the "OPERATING SYSTEM" drop-down menu is correct, and if it is not, please click the drop-down menu to select your operating system.
2. Next, please click on the red arrow next to the "DRIVERS" section and click the SCANNER driver file. When you do, another page will appear giving details of the file you are about to download will appear.
3. Please scroll down on the Details page and agree to the terms of the disclaimer message to continue with the download process by clicking on the "I AGREE - BEGIN DOWNLOAD" button. After clicking the "I AGREE - BEGIN DOWNLOAD" button, follow the instructions to download and install the driver. The time for the download process may vary depending on the speed of your Internet connection and the size of the file being downloaded.
You will also want to download the CanoScan Toolbox software for use with the scanner. To do this, please follow the steps above, except for in Step 2 you will want to click the red arrow next to the word SOFTWARE to view and select the CanoScan Toolbox software.
I hope this helps!
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Up to this the lack of processing power on your computer left no choice but to organise this way. But file based organisation is as sensible as organising a Shoe Warehouse based on the colour of the boxes. It's also ultimately data-destructive.
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