The scanner scans the image using information from the calibration profile to produce the best possible image for your printer.

Selecting the Right Resolution

Selecting the best resolution for scanning your image hinges on two factors: the final output device you plan to print the image on, and the acceptable file size. Generally, the higher the resolution, the larger the file. Often, however, the increased file size does not result in a better printed image because many printing methods cannot use all of the information stored in a high-resolution scan.

The following table shows the recommended resolutions in dots per inch or pixels per inch for some common image types and printing methods.

Resolution guidelines

Printing method

Line art

Grayscale

color

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black and

300-600

80170

 

 

white printer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electronic

300-720

150-240

150-240

 

color printer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printing press/

600-1200

150-350

150-350

 

image setter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can change resolutions by clicking the Destination button in EPSON TWAIN. Click on the resolution you want to change; then select the new resolution from the resulting menu.

If you need more information on resolutions, see your scanner User’s Guide.

Now that you know the basics, you’re ready to begin your own scanning projects. If you need more information, see your scanner, Photoshop, and Kai’s Power Tools manuals.

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