How to Scan

This section gives you an overview of the scanning process and some tips for getting the best scan. It also includes step-by-step scanning instructions.

Scanning an image allows you to reproduce it many times with little or no loss of quality. You can also enlarge, reduce, or change the color of the image without affecting your original. As with most projects, planning ahead can save you time. Scanning is a multi-step process, as shown in the following chart.

Select an image to scan

The type of image you’re scanning

 

determines what input setting you select in

 

 

your software.

Open your host application

Select your scanner source

Determine what the final output will be

This is the software application where you’ll import your scanned image.

This is the scanner driver you’re using. Your scanner comes with EPSON TWAIN Pro and LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0.

How you’re going to use your scanned image determines some of the settings you select.

Select the correct settings for your scan

Scan your image

You can scan part of your image, adjust colors, and scale your image.

Once you scan, your image appears in your application window for use in your document.

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