Sizing: For displaying on a screen (for example: the web or powerpoint) images should not be larger than 1024 x 768 pixels. Scaling an image to a larger size after it has been scanned will often result in lost quality (a fuzzy or more pixelated image). Note: We recommend scaling the image as you scan rather than afterwards. If you don't know the precise dimensions, you can choose a percentage to increase or decrease your image size in the Scaling field. If you already know the dimensions you would like your finished image to have, type them into the New Size field.

Additionally, you can also choose percent.

If you are scanning an image to be printed on paper, select inches from the units menu on the right.

If you are scanning an image to be shown on a screen, select pixels from the units menu on the right.

The Source Size field will tell you the dimensions of your original image. Note: See more information on Screen Resolution and why it is set to a lower number than Print Resolution. Note that file size increases significantly as you increase the resolution. If you find the results unsatisfactory, try increasing the resolution to 200 dots per inch.

If you are scanning an image to be printed on paper, set the Resolution to a number between 150-300.ġ50 dots per inch is fine for most scans.

If you are scanning an image to be shown on a screen (for example: a web page or powerpoint presentation) set the Resolution to 72 or 96.

If you are scanning documents from printed media and text, set the Document drop down menu to Text.

If you are scanning a black and white image, set the Document drop down menu to B/W Photo.If you are scanning a color image set the Document drop down menu to Color Photo.

If the application does not automatically scan a preview of your document, click Overview to view the pre-scan.

Go to Macintosh HD > Applications > Image Capture.

There is an arrow in the top right corner of the scanner to remind you. The document should be placed so its edges are against the top and right sides of the scanner.

Open the scanner cover and place your document face down on the scanner.

Epson scanners can be found in the the Knapp Media and Technology Center, Founders faculty resource room (FND 419), and the PNE Anthropology Lab.

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