Basic Scanning

The following table shows the best scanning resolutions for most needs:

 

Recommended

Output Device

resolution

Inkjet printer

240 dpi

Monochrome laser printer

150 dpi

Computer screen

72 dpi

Four-color printing press with 150 lpi *

250 dpi

Four-color printing press with 175 lpi

300 dpi

B&W printing press with 85 lpi

150 dpi

B&W printing press with 100 lpi

170 dpi

B&W printing press with 133 lpi

225 dpi

Line art logo

600 dpi

OCR

300 dpi

*Resolution is measured on professional quality printing presses in lpi, or lines per inch.

From the main window, select a resolution option that best matches how you’ll be using the scanned image. If you need a resolution that is not on the list, select Custom, then enter a custom resolution value. You can enter and save up to three custom resolution values.

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