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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 - basic choice of colour or 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. | ||
Revision as of 12:01, 15 June 2009
Page being edited by ElaineSpain-76
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 - basic choice of colour or 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.
