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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
Determine what the final output will be
Open your host application
Select your scanner source
Select the correct settings for your scan
Scan your image
The type of image you’re scanning
determines what
input
setting you select in
your software.
This is the scanner driver you’re using. Your
scanner comes with EPSON TWAIN Pro
and LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0.
You can scan part of your image, adjust
colors, and scale your image.
How you’re going to use your scanned
image determines some of the settings you
select.
This is the software application where
you’ll import your scanned image.
Once you scan, your image appears in your
application window for use in your
document.
