Problem with interface between Photoshop and CanoScan 9000f, mark II

Question

I have just upgraded my Mac to OS X 10.9.1, Photoshop to CC, and purchased the CanoScan 9000F, mark II.  I had the CanoScan 8600F previously which came 8+ years ago with Elements 4 but now all this is obsolete with the current software and OS.  In Photoshop Elements 4 and the old scanner, I could go to the File menu, select "Import" and find the scanner listed, going then directly to the Canon ScanGear interface to use to scan images.  This is not currently happening with the new software and scanner.  Under the File menu now I now only see "Images from device..." which takes me to another much less useful interface with the scanner.  How can I get Photoshop to again connect directly to the ScanGear interface?

Answer 1

How can I get Photoshop to again connect directly to the ScanGear interface?
AFAIK, you cannot.
The direct connection required the less-than-reliable TWAIN plugin to access the manufacturer's scanner driver which was usually 32 bit only. Photoshop CC is going 64 bit only (it's there already on Macs) so Adobe has removed TWAIN from CC entirely.
http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/twain-plug-photoshop-cs4-cs5.html
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1245120
Additionally, when in use, TWAIN requires exclusive access to Photoshop so you cannot do anything else while scanning is occurring.
Adobe recommends scanning outside Photoshop (using a 3rd party utility such as Vuescan http://www.hamrick.com/). You can then scan (with Vuescan) and use Photoshop simultaneously. Then import the scanned image into PS CC.