To scan at the optimum resolution for your image and final output device, select your resolution based on the recommendations in the table below. The resolutions are listed in dots per inch (dpi) or pixels per inch (ppi).

Recommended resolutions

Output device

Line art

Grayscale

Color

 

 

 

 

Monochrome printer

300 -600

80-170

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Desktop or office

300-720

150-240

150-240

color printer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printing press or

600-1200

150-350

150-350

image setter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can change resolutions using EPSON TWAIN by choosing the Destination button on the advanced screen. In the Destination dialog box, select the box beneath the resolution type you want to change (Drawing/Halftone or Photo); then choose the resolution for that type from the pull-down menu.

For more information on resolution, see your scanner

User’s Guide and the EPSON Scanning Utilities User’s Guide.

Now that you know the basics, you’re ready to begin scanning. For additional information, see the manuals for your scanner, the scanning utilities, and Image-In.