Selecting Resolution
Resolution refers to how many dots per inch (dpi) or dots per centimeter (dpcm) your image contains. The best resolution for a scanned image depends on the type of image you’re scanning and your final output device.
As a rule of thumb for most images except line art, use a scanning resolution that is approximately one third of your output resolution. For example, use a scanning resolution up to 100 dpi with a 300 dpi laser printer, and up to 200 dpi with a
600 dpi laser printer. For 1440 dpi ink jet printers, such as the EPSON Stylus® Color or Photo series, use a scanning resolution of approximately 300 dpi. Try a scanning resolution of 240 dpi for 720 dpi printing.
Keep the following in mind when you choose a resolution:
■Higher resolution settings result in larger file sizes. For example, an 8.5 ×
■If you need to scan at a higher resolution, you can reduce the size of the image file by scanning only part of the image. For information about selecting part of an image, see “Previewing Images” in your electronic Reference Guide.
■If you will be enlarging a file in your image editing software, scan at a higher resolution to maintain the image quality.
■If your final file is for
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