Difference between revisions of "How to Scan Photos"
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*Check photos for dirt or smudges. | *Check photos for dirt or smudges. | ||
*Check scanner glass for dust, fingerprints or smudges - using a lint free cloth to clean the glass. | *Check scanner glass for dust, fingerprints or smudges - using a lint free cloth to clean the glass. | ||
| − | *Specify the type of scan - basic choice of colour or black and white | + | *Specify the type of scan - when scanning photos you have a basic choice of colour or black and white. Usually best to scan in colour even if source photo is black and white. |
*Select best scan resolution. To ensure reasonable quality for enhancement or rewtoration then scan at a minimum of 300dpi (dots per inch). | *Select best scan resolution. To ensure reasonable quality for enhancement or rewtoration then scan at a minimum of 300dpi (dots per inch). | ||
*Position photo on scanner, face down, and then prescan/preview. | *Position photo on scanner, face down, and then prescan/preview. | ||
Revision as of 12:03, 15 June 2009
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General scanning tips:
- Check photos for dirt or smudges.
- Check scanner glass for dust, fingerprints or smudges - using a lint free cloth to clean the glass.
- Specify the type of scan - when scanning photos you have a basic choice of colour or black and white. Usually best to scan in colour even if source photo is black and white.
- Select best scan resolution. To ensure reasonable quality for enhancement or rewtoration then scan at a minimum of 300dpi (dots per inch).
- Position photo on scanner, face down, and then prescan/preview.
- Check position/alignment of photo - amend if necessary.
- Check file zie - if too large reduce scanning resolution.
- Choose file type, scan image, name and save.
