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==General scanning tips:==
  
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*Check photos for dirt or smudges.
  
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*Check scanner glass for dust, fingerprints or smudges - using a lint free cloth to clean the glass.
  
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*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. 
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*Select best scan resolution.  To ensure reasonable quality for enhancement or restoration  scan at a minimum of 300dpi (dots per inch).
  
==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 restoration 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.   
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*Check position/alignment of photo - amend if necessary.
 
*Check position/alignment of photo - amend if necessary.
*Check file size - if too large reduce scanning resolution.
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*Crop the previewed image to include only the original photo/document.
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*Check file size - if too large reduce scanning resolution or scale.
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*Choose file type, scan image, name and save.
 
*Choose file type, scan image, name and save.
  
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==Visual guide:==
  
==Visual guides showing optimum settings:==
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It is important to read the manual for your scanner to see what options and settings are available. 
  
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The following visual guide gives some idea of the optimum settings for scanning photos/documents, particularly for restoration work purposes.
  
'''Epson scanner:'''
 
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[[image:Epson scan3.jpg|centre|700px|thumb|Epson]]
 
[[image:Epson scan3.jpg|centre|700px|thumb|Epson]]
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Latest revision as of 18:36, 7 September 2022

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 restoration 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.
  • Crop the previewed image to include only the original photo/document.
  • Check file size - if too large reduce scanning resolution or scale.
  • Choose file type, scan image, name and save.



Visual guide:

It is important to read the manual for your scanner to see what options and settings are available.

The following visual guide gives some idea of the optimum settings for scanning photos/documents, particularly for restoration work purposes.


Epson


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