Scanning

256 Color

Uses up to 256 colors to scan the image.

24bit Color

Uses up to 16.8 million colors to scan the image.

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Although using 24bit Color creates an image with the most accurate color reproduction, the image file size will be about three times larger than a file created using the 256 Color option. It requires the most memory and has the longest transfer time.

Reduce Noise

You can improve and enhance the quality of your scanned images with this selection. The Reduce Noise setting is available when using 24bit Color and scan resolutions of 300 × 300 dpi, 400 × 400 dpi or

600 × 600 dpi.

Auto Crop

You can scan multiple documents placed on the scanner glass. If you want to use Auto Crop, see Auto Crop

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Brightness

Adjust the setting (-50 to 50) to get the best image. The default value is 0, representing an average and is usually suitable for most images.

You can set the Brightness level by dragging the slider to the right or left to lighten or darken the image. You can also enter a value in the box to set the level.

If the scanned image is too light, set a lower Brightness level and scan the document again. If the image is too dark, set a higher Brightness level and scan the document again.

Note

The Brightness setting is only available when setting Scan Type to Black & White, Gray (Error Diffusion), True Gray or 24bit Color.

Contrast

You can increase or decrease the contrast level by moving the slider to the right or left. An increase emphasizes dark and light areas of the image, while a decrease reveals more details in gray areas. You can also enter a value in the box to set the Contrast.

Note

The Contrast setting is only available when setting Scan Type to Gray (Error Diffusion), True Gray or 24bit Color.

When scanning photographs or other images for use in a word processor or other graphics application, try different settings for the Resolution, Scan Type, Brightness and Contrast to see which setting best suits your needs.

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