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auto(matic) cropping
Automatic cropping displays only the item(s) detected on the scanner bed, not any of the surrounding area.
automatic document feeder
Abbreviated ADF, it is an optional accessory that allows you to scan multiple pages.
auto(matic) resolution
A feature of the scanning software that automatically applies the optimal output resolution to the selection area. For example, output resolution is automatically set to 200 when the True Color output type is selected, and set to 300 for the Black & White Bitmap (raster) output type.
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bit depth
The number of bits used to define the shade or color of each pixel in an image. A
bitmap
Atype of
black & white bitmap
Black & white raster bitmaps contain only black pixels and white pixels, no colors or shades of gray. Each pixel represents one bit.
black & white scalable
Black & white scalable images are black & white images made up of lines rather than dots. These images must be saved as .wmf files.
Black & White (threshold) tool
This tool lets you change the dividing point for
border
A line surrounding the scanned image indicating scanning boundaries. Clicking the image reveals a selection border and handles that are used to define the scanning region.
brightness
The balance of light (highlights) and dark (shadows) in an image. In