IPhoto won't import black n whites

iPhoto 09 imports color pictures I scan in using my Epson all-in-One but won't import black n whites. Anybody know what's up with that? The file name looks just like those of the color pictures. Ie, img002.jpg
Message given is...Unreadable Files: 1
The following file could not be imported, The file is in an unrecognized format.)
pictures/img002.jpg

Typically B&W photos still have RGB color profiles - since that is what typical digital cameras do
If you have photos with gray scale profiles you can change them in preview - or search the forums - Old Toad has a script to batch change them
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